Hotel Pendini

Name: Hotel Pendini
Address: Via degli Strozzi 2, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy, Firenze, Tuscany, IT
Price range: €€€
Rating: 9.1

Hotel Pendini is a 3-star hotel located in the historic centre of Florence, directly overlooking Piazza della Repubblica and just 300 metres from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Operating since 1879 and family-run, this elegant property preserves nineteenth-century historic charm, embellished with refined frescoes and antique furnishings throughout. Guests have access to free WiFi throughout the property, a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, and a cozy lounge bar open until late evening. Every morning, a rich buffet breakfast is served with continental, Italian, and dedicated gluten-free options.

The room options include single, double, and large family suites with two bedrooms, all equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, a minibar, and a TV with satellite channels. The central location allows guests to reach the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio on foot in just a few minutes, while a private garage with valet parking service is available nearby.

★ 9.1 · Excellent · 1.749 reviews

Room types

Hotel Pendini offers various room types designed to accommodate solo travellers, couples, families, or small groups. Options range from cozy single rooms to spacious suites consisting of two separate bedrooms, capable of hosting up to five guests.

All units feature essential amenities for daily comfort, such as air conditioning, free WiFi, satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with shower or bathtub. The accommodations have tiled or parquet floors that complement the classic decor. Select higher-category rooms also offer larger floor plans and pleasant views over central Florence.

Single Room

11 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed
Max 1 guest
Minibar, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

Compact accommodation ideal for solo travellers, equipped with air conditioning, tiled floor, free WiFi, satellite TV, minibar, and private bathroom with shower.

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Double or Twin Room

14 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 2 guests
Minibar, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

Welcoming accommodation configurable with a double bed or two single beds, featuring tiled floors, air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV, and private bathroom.

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Triple Room

20 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed or 3 single beds
Max 3 guests
Minibar, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

A 20 sqm space suitable for three guests, featuring tiled flooring, free WiFi, air conditioning, minibar, and a full private bathroom.

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Quadruple Room

26 m² · Private bathroom

2 single beds and 1 large double bed or 4 single beds
Max 4 guests
Bathtub, Minibar, Air conditioning

Spacious 26 sqm accommodation designed for families, featuring a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, and minibar.

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Two-Bedroom Suite (4 Adults)

30 m² · Private bathroom

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

Suite consisting of two separate bedrooms to ensure maximum privacy for groups of four, equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar, and free WiFi.

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Two-Bedroom Suite (5 Adults)

31 m² · Private bathroom

3 single beds and 1 large double bed or 5 single beds
Max 5 guests
Minibar, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

The largest option at the property at 31 sqm split across two separate rooms, comfortably accommodating up to five guests with a private bathroom and air conditioning.

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Deluxe Double Room

22 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
View, Bathtub, Air conditioning

Higher-category room featuring pleasant city views, a private bathroom with a bathtub, air conditioning, satellite TV, and minibar.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

You want to stay in the heart of Florence, overlooking Piazza della Repubblica and within a short walk of major landmarks.
You appreciate historic charm with antique furnishings, period frescoes, and family ownership dating back to 1879.
You are travelling as a family or group and need spacious two-bedroom suites that can accommodate up to 5 people.
You want a complete buffet breakfast with options suitable for guests requiring gluten-free food.
You want the convenience of valet parking with a private partner garage located nearby.

Maybe not, if...

You prefer modern, minimalist design over historic spaces filled with period furnishings and classic details.
You are looking for a hotel with an onsite swimming pool, spa wellness centre, or gym for relaxation.
You expect free onsite parking rather than a paid partner private garage nearby.
You travel with large pets, as the property only allows small pets.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Pendini offers guests a wide range of services to make their stay in the heart of Florence comfortable. The property provides continuous assistance from a 24-hour front desk, with staff available for express check-in, luggage storage, and tourist information. Main amenities include free WiFi access in all areas, alongside laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services on request.

For transfers and transport, the property partners with a private garage located nearby, providing a convenient valet parking service. Indoor amenities include an elevator, a lounge bar open until late evening, and vending machines.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Family rooms available
Valet parking service
Shower

General facilities

Daily housekeeping
Drink vending machine
Luggage storage
Express check-in and check-out
Ironing service
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
24-hour front desk
Family rooms available
Safety deposit box
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Parquet or wooden floor
Heating
Elevator

Parking

Valet parking service

Food & drink

Minibar

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Pendini boasts an extraordinary location in the Santa Maria Novella district, directly facing Piazza della Repubblica, a historic gathering place in central Florence. The area is entirely pedestrianised and filled with high-fashion boutiques, historic literary cafes, and restaurants serving Tuscan cuisine. Being in the heart of the city allows guests to walk among Renaissance palaces and iconic landmarks without relying on public transport.

In terms of connectivity, the hotel is just 600 metres from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, reachable in about 8 minutes on foot. Florence Peretola Airport is 5 km away and easily accessible by tram or taxi. Only 100 metres from the building stands Palazzo Strozzi, home to international art exhibitions, while Loggia del Porcellino and Palazzo Davanzati are less than 150 metres away.

Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto’s Campanile is 350 metres away, reachable in under 5 minutes on foot along Via de’ Calzaiuoli. Walking south for 300 metres leads to Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, granting direct access to the Uffizi Gallery and the iconic Ponte Vecchio, just 350 metres away. The location is convenient year-round for visiting Florentine museums and strolling toward Oltrarno and Piazzale Michelangelo.

Palazzo Strozzi — Home to major contemporary and Renaissance art exhibitions 100 m

Piazza della Signoria — Famous Florentine square dominated by the grand Palazzo Vecchio 300 m

Piazza del Duomo — Religious core of the city featuring the Cathedral and Giotto's Bell Tower 350 m

Ponte Vecchio — Historic monumental bridge lined with renowned goldsmith shops 350 m

Uffizi Gallery — One of the world's most famous art museums housing unique masterpieces 400 m

Santa Maria Novella Train Station — Main railway hub of the city within short walking distance 600 m

What guests say about Hotel Pendini

9.1

Excellent · 1.749 reviews

Staff

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Location

9.9

Cleanliness

9.3

Facilities

9.1

Value for money

8.9

Free Wi-Fi

9

Guests consistently praise the excellent central location on Piazza della Repubblica, calling it unbeatable for exploring Florence on foot. The welcoming staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds, and historic atmosphere preserved throughout the building are also highly appreciated.