Hotel SillavsPalazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Both Hotel Silla and Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo are praised by experts. On balance, Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo ranks slightly higher than Hotel Silla. Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo scores 81 with approval from 7 reviewers such as The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Silla
Via dei Renai, 5, 50100 Florence
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"The friendly, skilled staff should make this hotel better known; word-of-mouth keeps it regularly full in pricey Florence, despite its refreshing low profile." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a beautiful 16th-century building, this family-run hotel on the Oltrarno side of the river is reached through an elegant courtyard."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"With a lovely courtyard patio, the hotel’s rooms are tasteful and classically decorated, equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Buffet breakfast is free." Full review
EuroCheapo
"Located in the Oltrarno neighborhood on the south side of the Arno River, the Hotel Silla exudes an old-fashioned charm." Full review
Fodor's
"Rooms in this 15th-century palazzo, entered through a courtyard lined with potted plants and sculpture-filled niches, are simply furnished and walls are papered; some have views of the Arno." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Once the leaves fall in autumn, several rooms and the breakfast terrace enjoy beguiling views across the Arno; otherwise, the outlook is green." Full review
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."