Resort Palazzo Castri 1874 Spa & Garden  

In the heart of Florence’s San Lorenzo, steps from the Central Market and minutes on foot from the Duomo and Santa Maria Novella. This 4-star boutique spa hotel sits near the Academy Gallery, Medici Chapels and Fortezza da Basso, with Florence Airport (Peretola) roughly 7.6 km away. Pet-friendly and family-friendly (babysitting available), it’s a smart base for culture-packed days.

Historic 19th‑century Piazza Indipendenza vibes meet sleek, modern design inside. The 58 rooms feature memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars, LCD TVs and rainfall showers with designer toiletries — some rooms even frame views of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. An exclusive inner garden scented with lemon and magnolia gives the place a quiet, almost secret-garden feel.

Full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments plus a sauna and hot tub. Swim in indoor and outdoor pools or hit the 24-hour fitness center. Sip at the bar/lounge or poolside bar, stroll the hotel’s garden, and lean on concierge and tour assistance for Florence tips. Parking and airport shuttle available for a surcharge; elevator access and pet-friendly facilities on site.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a 24-hour business center and express check-in. Event-ready with about 646 sq ft (60 m²) of meeting space split across two rooms, plus 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a safe-deposit box.

On-site restaurant and a coffee shop/café serve Italian-inspired dishes and snacks. Bar/lounge and poolside bar keep the cocktails flowing, and room service is available during limited hours. Buffet breakfast is served daily (typical service hours early morning).