Garden Blue
Firenze · Italy · 3 Stars

Garden Blue

Garden Blue is a 3-star hotel located in the San Marco district of Florence, featuring an inner garden, panoramic terrace, and private parking on site.

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7.6 Score
1.980 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Firenze
Nearby San Marco Museum · 300 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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Garden Blue

Garden Blue is a 3-star hotel located in the historic centre of Florence, in the San Marco – Santissima Annunziata district, just 500 metres from the Accademia Gallery.

The property offers comfortable accommodation equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi access. Among the shared areas, a relaxing terrace and a charming inner garden stand out—rare and highly appreciated features for a stay in the heart of the Tuscan city. Every morning, a varied breakfast is served with buffet, continental, and Italian options, alongside choices tailored to specific requirements such as kosher, halal, and gluten-free items.

The reception features multilingual staff ready to assist guests in Arabic, English, Spanish, and French, as well as offering a practical luggage storage service. The hotel also provides private parking on site with a valet service, making arrival by car convenient. The location allows guests to reach iconic attractions such as the Basilica of San Marco, the Duomo, and Palazzo Vecchio on foot in just a few minutes.

Garden Blue
★ 7.6 · Good · 1.980 reviews

Plan your stay at Garden Blue

Garden Blue is a 3-star hotel located in the San Marco district of Florence, featuring an inner garden, panoramic terrace, and private parking on site.

Room types

Garden Blue offers a wide selection of accommodation solutions designed to meet the needs of different types of travellers, from couples to larger groups. The range of options extends from compact, budget-friendly rooms to spacious family rooms capable of hosting up to eight people.

All rooms are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning to ensure maximum comfort in every season, as well as free WiFi access. Most accommodations include a private bathroom complete with a shower, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. The options differ in size, bed arrangement—ranging from double and single beds to bunk beds for groups—and additional features such as a flat-screen TV and views of the garden or city.

Budget Twin Room — Garden Blue
Budget Twin Room
9 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning, View, Private bathroom

Essential accommodation of around 10 m², the ideal choice for two people looking for a functional base in the city centre. It features two single beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with shower, bidet, and toiletries.

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Budget Double Room — Garden Blue
Budget Double Room
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning, View, Private bathroom

Compact double room designed to offer practical comfort. It features a French double bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom equipped with shower, bidet, and hairdryer.

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Standard Double Room — Garden Blue
Standard Double Room
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Flat-screen TV, View, Air conditioning

Compared to the budget options, this room offers a large double bed for a more comfortable rest. It includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a full private bathroom.

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Triple Room — Garden Blue
Triple Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Flat-screen TV, View, Air conditioning

A larger space of around 15 m² designed to accommodate up to three guests. The room features a large double bed and a single bed, along with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom.

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Quadruple Room — Garden Blue
Quadruple Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Flat-screen TV, View, Air conditioning

Ideal accommodation for families or small groups of friends, equipped with an extra-large double bed and two single beds. Amenities include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower.

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Family Room — Garden Blue
Family Room
19 m² · Private bathroom

  • 6 bunk beds
  • Max 6 guests
  • Free toiletries, View, Air conditioning

Spacious room of 20 m² designed to host up to six people thanks to bunk beds. Includes air conditioning, full private bathroom with bidet, and included toiletries.

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Family Room — Garden Blue
Family Room
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 8 bunk beds
  • Max 8 guests
  • Air conditioning, View, Private bathroom

The property’s largest room option, offering 22 m² capable of accommodating up to eight guests. The room is air-conditioned and features an en-suite private bathroom fitted with shower and hairdryer.

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Economy Quadruple Room — Garden Blue
Economy Quadruple Room
19 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 4 bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Air conditioning

Cost-effective 20 m² solution for four people with accommodation in bunk beds. The room is equipped with air conditioning to ensure a pleasant temperature at all times.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • You are looking for accommodation in central Florence with the added bonus of an inner garden and a relaxing terrace.
  • You are travelling by car and want the convenience of on-site private parking with valet service.
  • You are visiting Florence to see the museums, with the Accademia Gallery just a 500-metre walk away.
  • You are travelling in a group or large family and need spacious rooms accommodating up to 8 beds.
  • You have specific dietary requirements for breakfast, such as gluten-free, halal, or kosher options.

Maybe not, if...

  • You are looking for very large rooms even in entry categories, as budget accommodations measure around 10 m².
  • You prefer breakfast to always be included in the basic room rate.
  • You prefer staying directly on major thoroughfares rather than in a residential side street in the centre.
  • You want a hotel with a full internal restaurant for dinner rather than a snack bar.

Hotel facilities & services

The property offers a range of services designed to ensure a practical stay in the centre of Florence. Outstanding features include outdoor spaces such as the private garden and terrace, ideal for enjoying relaxing moments away from the city bustle after a day spent among museums and monuments.

Free WiFi access is available throughout all areas, allowing guests to stay connected. For those travelling by car, the hotel provides private on-site parking complete with valet service. The reception ensures attentive service thanks to multilingual staff and luggage storage facilities. Guests can enjoy an internal snack bar and request walking tours or classes on local culture.

Great for your stay

  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms available
  • Valet parking service
  • Private parking
  • Garage
  • Luggage storage

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bicycle tours
  • Walking tours
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Family rooms available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating

Parking

  • Valet parking service
  • Private parking
  • Garage

Food & drink

  • Snack bar

Media & technology

  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV

Location & what to see

Garden Blue is located on Via Venezia, in the historic residential district of San Marco – Santissima Annunziata in Florence. This quiet yet central location provides a convenient base for exploring the wonders of the Tuscan capital on foot.

Within a few minutes’ walk, guests can reach some of the city’s most famous attractions: the San Marco Museum and Basilica are just 300 metres away, while the renowned Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, is merely 500 metres away. Continuing on foot along the city centre streets, Piazza del Duomo is about 900 metres away, while Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are less than 1.3 km away. For those arriving by train, Florence Le Cure railway station is 800 metres away, while Florence Peretola Airport is approximately 5 km away and easily accessible by taxi or public transport.

The surrounding area is rich in food and drink options, from historic bars and cafes like Fabbrica San Marco and Caffè Noir to traditional restaurants and pizzerias located less than 100 metres from the property. The proximity to the University Botanical Garden and the Natural History Museum offers further opportunities for relaxing cultural walks in the heart of Florence.

San Marco Museum — Historic complex featuring frescoes by Fra Angelico and a Renaissance cloister. 300 m
Accademia Gallery — Famous art museum housing Michelangelo's original David statue. 500 m
Piazza del Duomo — Religious heart of Florence with the Cathedral, Dome, and Bell Tower. 900 m
Palazzo Vecchio — Historic civic palace in Piazza della Signoria featuring a panoramic tower. 950 m
Uffizi Gallery — One of the world's most famous art museums showcasing Renaissance masterpieces. 1.5 km
Ponte Vecchio — Iconic stone bridge over the Arno famous for its goldsmith shops. 1.6 km

What guests say about Garden Blue

7.6
Good · 1.980 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
7.7
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8
Facilities
7.6
Value for money
7.8
Free Wi-Fi
8.3

The hotel receives very positive reviews for its central yet quiet location and for the excellent, welcoming staff who are always helpful. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, inner garden, and private parking, though the size of some budget rooms is noted as being more compact.

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