Relais Cavalcanti Guest House, Florence

Relais Cavalcanti Guest House - A 13th-century townhouse with medieval views in Florence's historic center

Located in a renovated 13th-century building, this Florence hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms equipped with bidets, bathtubs or showers, and complimentary toiletries. The Relais Cavalcanti features carefully chosen antique furnishings throughout its spacious, luminous rooms, while maintaining modern comforts including free WiFi access. Several superior rooms provide views of the Tower of Palazzo Vecchio, Orsanmichele Church, and the 500-year-old New Market, while others overlook the medieval neighborhood with its distinctive towers and the 13th-century Palagio di Parte Guelfa. A cozy common dining room serves tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, plum cakes, and various snacks throughout the day. Relais Cavalcanti Guest House stands just 0.5 miles from Santa Maria Novella station and within 0.5 miles of eight major landmarks, including the Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Palazzo Vecchio. Designer boutiques like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Armani are situated nearby.

Pros

Located within 0.5 miles of eight major Florence landmarks

Views of medieval towers and historic buildings from superior rooms

Eight restaurants within 0.3 miles, including Il Guelfo Brillo and MaMMaMia Firenze

Staff assists with museum bookings, including the Uffizi Gallery

Cons

22 steps from building entrance to reception

6 miles distance from Peretola Airport