The Artists’ Palace Florence
Firenze · Italy

The Artists’ Palace Florence

Design guest house located in Piazza San Lorenzo in Florence, 150 metres from the Duomo, featuring soundproof suites, free WiFi, and contemporary artistic furnishings.

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9.3 Score
869 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Firenze
Nearby Laurentian Library · 30 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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The Artists’ Palace Florence

The Artists’ Palace Florence is a guest house located in Piazza San Lorenzo in the historic centre of Florence, just 200 metres from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and a short walk from the Medici Chapels. The property is housed in a historic building and stands out for its sophisticated design combining artworks and contemporary furnishings.

Accommodation options include various room types and spacious family suites, each equipped with air conditioning, soundproof walls, flat-screen satellite TV, and a minibar. Private bathrooms feature a shower or spa bath, hairdryer, and refined toiletries for daily comfort.

The convenient urban location makes it easy to reach the city’s most famous monuments and the train station on foot. Additionally, numerous Tuscan trattorias and historic shops are located in the immediate surroundings, ideal for experiencing the artistic heart of the city.

The Artists’ Palace Florence
★ 9.3 · Excellent · 869 reviews

Plan your stay at The Artists’ Palace Florence

Design guest house located in Piazza San Lorenzo in Florence, 150 metres from the Duomo, featuring soundproof suites, free WiFi, and contemporary artistic furnishings.

Room types

The accommodation options at the property are designed to meet the needs of couples as well as larger families and groups. Room types range from the Double Room with City View to the significantly larger Family Suite and Deluxe Suite, the latter covering an area of 90 square metres with separate sleeping areas.

All units share amenities designed for guest convenience, including individually controlled air conditioning, quality soundproofing, high-speed WiFi, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, and iPod docking station. Each room features a well-equipped private bathroom, while the Deluxe Suite is enhanced with a Nespresso coffee machine, complimentary soft drinks, and bath tubs.

Double or Twin Room with City View — The Artists’ Palace Florence
Double or Twin Room with City View
19 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds or 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view, Minibar, Soundproofing

Spacious 19 m² room featuring a pleasant city view and soundproof walls. It offers air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, iPod docking station, minibar, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Guests can request one large double bed or two single beds.

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Family Suite — The Artists’ Palace Florence
Family Suite
40 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed or 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • City view, Hot tub, Minibar

A 40 m² suite designed to accommodate up to 4 people, ideal for families. It features air-conditioned spaces, free WiFi, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, and a private bathroom equipped with a hot tub for complete relaxation.

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Deluxe Suite — The Artists’ Palace Florence
Deluxe Suite
90 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed or 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 6 guests
  • Coffee machine, Hot tub, Minibar

Exclusive 90 m² suite accommodating up to 6 guests, arranged into two separate bedrooms. It offers upgraded amenities including a Nespresso coffee machine, free soft drinks in the minibar, a hot tub, bathrobes, and welcome slippers.

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Superior Double or Twin Room — The Artists’ Palace Florence
Superior Double or Twin Room
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Soundproofing, Safety deposit box, View

A 22 m² double accommodation finished with elegant flooring and soundproof walls. It comes equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, wardrobe, and a private bathroom with shower, bidet, and hairdryer.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • You want to stay directly opposite the Basilica of San Lorenzo and 150 metres from the Duomo.
  • You are looking for refined accommodation with contemporary decor, artworks, and soundproof walls.
  • You are travelling with family or a group and want spacious suites measuring up to 90 m².
  • You want to reach Santa Maria Novella station on foot in just an 8-minute walk.
  • You appreciate attentive service from experienced staff alongside luggage storage.

Maybe not, if...

  • Having an on-site private car park is an essential requirement for your trip.
  • You require an in-house restaurant for dinner.
  • You have difficulty walking through the pedestrianized restricted traffic zone of the historic centre.
  • You are looking for a large chain hotel with a wellness centre, spa, or swimming pool.

Hotel facilities & services

The property provides guests with a curated selection of services designed to ensure a comfortable stay in the city centre. High-speed WiFi internet access is available free of charge throughout the property and in all rooms, allowing for smooth browsing for both work and leisure.

Key services include luggage storage and a tour desk, helpful for arranging city visits, yoga classes, or guided tours. An airport shuttle service is available for an additional fee. The property is entirely non-smoking, welcomes pets upon prior request, and provides daily housekeeping services.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • View
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tour desk

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided upon request
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

Food & drink

  • Wine/champagne

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet services

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • View
  • Electric kettle
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

The property is located at Piazza San Lorenzo 6, one of the most charming and historic squares in central Florence. Facing directly onto the majestic Basilica of San Lorenzo and situated 30 metres from the historic Laurentian Library designed by Michelangelo, the location is in the heart of the Medici district. The area is renowned for the famous San Lorenzo Central Market, where visitors can taste Tuscan food and wine specialities, and for the lively leather craft stalls that animate the surrounding streets daily.

Transport connections to the rest of the city and key travel hubs are convenient. Santa Maria Novella Railway Station is just 550 metres away, accessible via a walk of about 8 minutes. For air travellers, Florence Peretola Airport is around 5 km away and easily reached via shuttle services or the city tramway line. In addition, Piazza del Duomo is just 150 metres away, putting Giotto’s Campanile and the Baptistery of St. John less than three minutes’ walk from the accommodation.

Staying at this address allows guests to explore Florence’s artistic heritage entirely on foot. The Medici Chapels are just 150 metres from the entrance. A short walk leads to the Accademia Gallery at 400 metres, home to the original David statue, and the Palazzo Strozzi Exhibition Centre at 450 metres. Continuing towards the Arno River, visitors reach Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria at 550 metres, the Uffizi Gallery at 700 metres, and the scenic Ponte Vecchio at 750 metres.

Laurentian Library — Historic Renaissance library featuring monumental spaces designed by Michelangelo. 30 m
Piazza del Duomo — City's monumental heart featuring the Cathedral, Baptistery, and Bell Tower. 150 m
Medici Chapels — Grand mausoleum of the Medici family adjacent to the Basilica of San Lorenzo. 150 m
Accademia Gallery — Famous state museum world-renowned for Michelangelo's David statue. 400 m
Santa Maria Novella Railway Station — Main Florentine railway station served by regional and high-speed trains. 550 m
Ponte Vecchio — Historic stone bridge over the Arno famous for its traditional goldsmith shops. 750 m

What guests say about The Artists’ Palace Florence

9.3
Excellent · 869 reviews
Staff
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests consistently praise the central location in Piazza San Lorenzo and the exceptional helpfulness of the staff. High scores are awarded to the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and the artistic modern design featured throughout the suites.

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