Hotel Relais Il Cestello

In the heart of central Florence on Piazza del Cestello, a short walk from Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio. You’re minutes from Santa Maria Novella, the Uffizi and the artisan streets of San Frediano. Perfect base for museum runs and window-shopping along via Tornabuoni.

This boutique relais sits in a former horse-and-carriage post station and looks over the Church of the Cestello and the lungarno. Ten individually furnished rooms mix classic Florentine touches with modern comforts. Expect minibars, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and private bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads. Wake up to Arno or church views and the neighbourhood of wood, leather and glass artisan shops.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi, a cozy lobby fireplace, a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. Concierge, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk make arrivals easy. Room service is available during limited hours and self-parking is onsite (charges may apply).

Complimentary wireless internet and in-room desks help you stay connected. The hotel also offers safe-deposit boxes, concierge support and luggage storage for business travelers.

An on-site coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge keep things simple and social. Continental/buffet breakfasts are served daily for a fee, and limited-hours room service is available if you prefer to dine in-room before heading out to the museums.