Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo  

Set in the heart of historic Florence, this guest house lives in a renovated aristocratic palace just 30 m from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Steps from Piazza del Duomo and the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, it’s a central, walkable base for sightseeing. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it sits at Via dei Servi 2 in the main shopping and monument district.

An ancient Niccolini palace turned intimate guest house with only a few rooms, each one different and richly furnished. Expect marble bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, slippers and in-room safes. The building dates to the 14th century and once hosted Donatello’s workshop — historic bones meet modern comforts.

Ground-floor restaurant and bar, buffet breakfast, honesty bar and a sitting room with teas, infusions and pastries. Spa treatments, massage room and hairdresser services are available, plus concierge-run tours, cooking classes, walking tours and transfers. Free Wi‑Fi and an internet corner, parking (extra charge), laundry/dry-cleaning, luggage storage, babysitting and airport shuttle can be arranged. Pets allowed.

Palace spaces can be booked for meetings, conferences or private ceremonies on request. Free Wi‑Fi and an internet corner support work needs. Elevator access and a safe-deposit box are on site; note reception has limited hours so advise arrival time.

On-site restaurant serves local Tuscan flavors and the bar pours classic cocktails. Enjoy a generous buffet breakfast each morning, or request lunch or dinner served in your room for a private meal.