Hotel Franchi

Just off Florence’s Peretola Airport and set in the city’s business district, Hotel Franchi sits about 4 km from the historic centre. Quick rides or public transport put you within reach of the Duomo, Santa Maria Novella, Ponte Vecchio, the Academy Gallery and Cascine Park. Ideal for short stays, business trips and airport connections.

A compact hotel with 35 recently renovated rooms across five floors. Rooms feature private balconies, Select Comfort beds with down comforters, minibars, kettles, en-suite bathrooms (bath or shower) and individually controlled air-conditioning. Décor is contemporary and practical, with multilingual staff and 24-hour reception for easy arrivals.

Rooftop terrace and garden, TV lounge, bar, café and an on-site restaurant. Complimentary wireless internet throughout and a wide free parking area. Shuttle service to the airport is available for a surcharge. Small pets are welcome — a genuinely pet-friendly option near the airport.

Express check-in and check-out, concierge services, a banquet hall and 24-hour reception. Laundry and dry-cleaning services, safe-deposit boxes and an airport shuttle (surcharge) round out practical business facilities.

On-site café and restaurant serve coffee and regional pastries. A daily breakfast buffet highlights Italian sweet croissants and other continental choices. There’s also a bar/lounge and limited room service for late arrivals.