Palazzo Niccolini al DuomovsAntica Dimora Johlea
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo ranks slightly better than Antica Dimora Johlea. Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo comes in at 81 with endorsements from 7 publications including DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Via dei Servi 2, 50122 Florence
From $205/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Want to do the aristocratic palazzo experience at a mid-range price? This new-but-old centro storico option... is the answer."
Fodor's
"A luxurious place that still manages to evoke a cozy, yet highly sophisticated, home." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This intimate, family-run boutique is ideal for those seeking an authentic stay in Florence within easy reach of tourist sights." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Recently renovated and expanded with four new suites, the property was originally built as a mansion in 1532 and has been run as a hotel by the same family since 1879." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In a prime location facing the Duomo, this 16th-century palazzo is run by descendants of the original owners."
Star Service
"This is one of the smallest and sweetest of Florence's authentic palace hotels, a regal redoubt with sensational common areas and a limited number of museum-quality accommodations." Full review
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The decor in a few units is downright contemporary, so be sure to advise the reservation staff of your wants when booking.
The Telegraph
8.0
"Imagine that an Italian count invited you to stay at his Florence palazzo: that’s Niccolini in a nutshell." Full review
Afar Magazine
"If you want a taste of life as a Florentine aristocratic, this comfortable 13-room guesthouse is a good place to start." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"You can pretend you’re of aristocratic birth when you stay at Palazzo Niccolini, which dates to the early 1500s...proximity to the Duomo is a big plus here."
Antica Dimora Johlea
Via San Gallo, 80, 50129 Florence
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Fodor's
"Lively color runs rampant on the top floor of this 19th-century palazzo... you can sip a glass of wine while taking in a view of Brunelleschi's cupola." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This well-established and highly regarded B&B is just one of five historic B&B residences run by Johlea & Johanna in Florence, all scattered on or around Via San Gallo." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Florence is now stuffed with small, charming guesthouses, but the keenly-priced Antica Dimora Johlea still very much holds its own in spite of stiff competition." Full review
Independent
"The rooms are individually styled and combine traditional Tuscan features and antique prints, with brightly coloured silk drapes, comfy beds and gleaming bathrooms."
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Frommer's
"Standard-sized rooms are snug; upgrade to an Executive if you need more space, but there is no difference in the standard of the decor, a mix of Florentine and earthy, boho styling" Full review