Palazzo Niccolini al DuomovsHotel Hermitage
Both Hotel Hermitage and Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo are rated very highly by writers. Overall, Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo ranks slightly higher than Hotel Hermitage. Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo comes in at 81 with accolades from 7 publications such as Concierge, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
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."
Hotel Hermitage
Vicolo Marzio 1, Piazza del Pesce, 50122 Florence
From $72/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This ever-popular hotel is located right at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio. The rooms are of moderate size. ... Their famous roof terrace is covered in bright flowers." Full review
Fodor's
"All rooms here are decorated with lively wallpaper, and some have views of Palazzo Vecchio and others of the Arno." Full review
Star Service
"The rates here would be shocking if not for the hotel's effusive staff and fetching rooftop terrace." Full review
Rough Guide
"Pre-booking is recommended year-round to secure one of the 28 rooms in this three-star hotel right next to the Ponte Vecchio."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 28-room, three-pearl Hotel Hermitage is a traditionally styled property right by Ponte Vecchio and a 15-minute walk from the train station." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This much-loved doll’s house of a hotel is reassuringly old-fashioned and offers a peerless location, pretty rooms, value for money and one of the best breakfast spots in the city." Full review