Hotel Balcony – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Rooms with Views
Hotel Balcony offers 15 rooms, including single, double, and triple options, all with private bathrooms, air conditioning, mini-bars, and LED TVs. Rooms feature wooden Florentine-style furniture, parquet floors, and soundproof windows. Some rooms open onto a shared terrace with chairs and tables, overlooking the Duomo or an internal courtyard.
Breakfast & Dining
A buffet breakfast includes bread, pastries, Nutella, cold cuts, cheese, cereal, canned fruit, and machine-made coffee. The breakfast area has white chairs and red-clothed tables. The hotel does not have an onsite restaurant but is steps from Florentine eateries serving local dishes like ribollita and bistecca alla Fiorentina.
Terrace & City Access
The hotel's shared terrace provides panoramic views of the Brunelleschi Dome and Florence Cathedral. Staff can arrange museum tickets, city tours, and Tuscany excursions. The Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and Mercato Centrale are within 1 km. The Porcellino markets and main shopping streets are a short walk away.
Location & Transport
Hotel Balcony is 600 meters from Santa Maria Novella Station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. A shuttle service connects the airport to the city center. The hotel sits on a characteristic street near the Church of Santa Maria del Fiore and Loggia dei Lanzi. Drivers can park at a nearby garage with hotel agreements.
Staff & Services
The front desk assists with museum bookings, tours, and local recommendations. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Rooms include hairdryers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. No spa or business center is onsite, but the historic center's cafes and shops are easily accessible.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Patio
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor