Soprarno Suites, Florence

Soprarno Suites - A 16th-century palazzo with frescoed rooms, artisan furnishings, and handcrafted details in Florence's Oltrarno district

Located in the heart of Santo Spirito's boho-chic neighborhood, this 2-star Florence hotel occupies three floors of a 16th-century palazzo. Soprarno Suites features 13 individually designed rooms, each adorned with original 19th-century frescoes, oak floors, and salvaged antique furniture. Seven rooms overlook an internal courtyard, while six face Via Maggio. Each accommodation includes a Nespresso machine, electric kettle, HD TV, C.O. Bigelow amenities, and WiFi. The SottArno café serves a daily buffet breakfast until 10:30 AM, featuring farm eggs, prosciutto, local cheeses, and house-made pastries. The property sits 0.5 miles from Pitti Palace and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, with Soprarno Suites positioning guests 0.5 miles from Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo.

Pros

Surrounding streets house traditional artisans including gilders, framers, and jewelers

First-floor communal kitchen available with honesty bar

One top-floor room offers a private terrace among terracotta roof tiles

Guests receive custom shopping bags and local biscuits

Cons

Front desk operates limited hours (8 AM to 4 PM)

Parking requires arrangement at nearby garage for €30 daily