We have selected the best luxury hotels in Florence, featuring properties both in the city itself and within easy reach; the antique and contemporary, the small and the only slightly bigger.
Luxury Hotels in Florence
Luxury Hotels in Florence

Il Salviatino
Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence and opt for a 15th century villa just outside the city. Il Salviatino has commanding views over Florence,...

Hotel Lungarno
With Ponte Vecchio on the doorstep, guests can appreciate Florence in all its beauty without having to compete with the crowds, yet a quick hop...

Continentale
All romantic visions evoked by E M Forster's 'Room with a View' go out of the window with this hotel. Instead, tradition is surpassed for a minimalist...
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