3-star hotel in central Florence, located a short distance from Santa Maria Novella station, featuring a rooftop terrace with views of the Duomo.
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Hotel Balcony is a 3-star hotel housed in a historic building in the centre of Florence, 350 metres from Santa Maria Novella railway station. The property features a large shared rooftop terrace with a direct view of the Florence Duomo dome. This outdoor space represents the hotel’s main defining feature, suitable for breakfast in the morning or moments of relaxation during the day.
The accommodation offers practical and essential spaces equipped with effective soundproofing, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi connection and an en-suite private bathroom. The range of rooms includes single, double, twin and triple options, accommodating different types of travellers visiting the Tuscan city.
On-site amenities include a tour desk for booking tours and tickets for Florentine museums, luggage storage and a bar with a coffee house. The property also provides a continental and Italian buffet breakfast, which can be served in the room or on the rooftop terrace.
The rooms at Hotel Balcony are designed to offer practical functionality in the centre of Florence. All rooms feature a private bathroom equipped with a shower or bathtub, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. To ensure peace and quiet in the city centre, the spaces are fully soundproofed and equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and high-speed free Wi-Fi connection.
The range of options extends from the 7 m² Single Room, designed for solo travellers, up to the 15 m² Triple Room, capable of accommodating three guests with various configurations of single or double beds. Standard double rooms, twin rooms with separate beds and a small 10 m² double room with a French double bed suitable for short stays are also available. Some rooms feature views of the city or the inner courtyard.
Designed for solo travellers, this 7 m² room offers compact, essential accommodation in the historic centre. It features soundproofing, adjustable air conditioning, satellite LED TV, free Wi-Fi connection and an en-suite private bathroom.
A 12 m² space set up for two people, featuring a large double bed and sound insulation. The accommodation includes a full private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, flat-screen TV and wireless internet access at no extra charge.
At 15 m², this is the property’s largest room option, designed to accommodate three people. It offers flexibility in bed arrangement, careful soundproofing, air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV and a private bathroom with shower.
A 12 m² accommodation featuring two separate single beds, suitable for colleagues or friends. It offers soundproofed spaces, independent air conditioning, satellite LED TV, Wi-Fi connection and a private bathroom.
A compact 10 m² option equipped with a French double bed, designed for short stays for couples. It maintains all main amenities such as soundproofing, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and a private bathroom.
Hotel Balcony provides its guests with a range of services designed to ensure an easy stay in Florence. The highlight of the building is the rooftop sun terrace, furnished with tables and seating to enjoy views of the city’s monuments. Free Wi-Fi connection covers the entire property, allowing guests to browse both in common areas and within individual rooms.
Reception staff provide constant support through concierge service, a tour desk for booking guided visits and luggage storage. There is an on-site coffee house with a bar, which prepares a buffet breakfast with hot drinks and sweet and savoury specialities. For guests arriving by car, a private parking service is available in a partner garage, the price of which includes guided access to the limited traffic zone.
Hotel Balcony is located at Via Dei Banchi 3, in the historic Santa Maria Novella district in central Florence. This location allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the history and architectural heritage of the Tuscan capital, walking through the pedestrian streets of the old town. Within very short distance are restaurants serving traditional Florentine cuisine, such as the famous Buca Lapi just 50 metres away and Steak Home Florence 40 metres away, alongside renowned venues like Santa Cocktail Club and the historic bar Procacci 150 metres away, famous for its truffle rolls.
Getting around the city is convenient and fast thanks to the proximity to the main railway station of Santa Maria Novella, located just a 350-metre walk from the property. This location makes the hotel easily accessible for train travellers and practical for connections to Florence Peretola Airport, located about 5 kilometres away. Guests travelling by car can use the private parking service in a partner garage, the rate for which includes license plate registration for authorized access to the city’s ZTL limited traffic zone.
Iconic Florentine cultural landmarks can be reached with short walks. The San Lorenzo complex with the Medici Chapels is 200 metres away, as are the historic Palazzo Strozzi and Loggia di San Paolo. Spectacular Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is 400 metres away, while heading towards the Arno River for about 600-650 metres leads to Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. Slightly further, 700 metres away, lies the Accademia Gallery, making the property an excellent base for exploring the city in any season.
Guests rate the location of Hotel Balcony with excellent scores, considering it ideal for exploring Florence on foot. Particular appreciation is expressed for the welcoming and helpful staff, the consistent cleanliness of the rooms and the rooftop terrace with views of the Duomo.
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At Hotel Balcony, check-in is available from 14:30 to 22:00, while check-out must be completed between 07:30 and 11:00.
Yes, Hotel Balcony provides private parking in a partner garage. The service rate includes access permit for Florence’s limited traffic zone (ZTL).
No, pets are not allowed inside Hotel Balcony.
Yes, Hotel Balcony offers free Wi-Fi connection in all rooms and common areas of the property.
Hotel Balcony offers a buffet breakfast with continental and Italian options, including hot drinks, homemade pastries and Tuscan cheeses, which can also be served on the terrace or in the room.
Hotel Balcony is approximately 350 metres from Santa Maria Novella railway station, reachable in about a 5-minute walk.
