Hotel Torre Guelfa Palazzo Acciaiuoli, Florence

Hotel Torre Guelfa Palazzo Acciaiuoli - 13th-century palazzo with Florence's tallest private tower and panoramic terrace

Located in the heart of Duomo on Via delle Terme, this 4-star Florence hotel occupies a 13th-century palazzo featuring 31 classical rooms and 8 superior rooms in the Tower & Guelfa Annex. Hotel Torre Guelfa Palazzo Acciaiuoli houses medieval-style accommodations with four-poster beds, air conditioning, LCD TVs, and marble bathrooms equipped with shower/tub combinations. The continental breakfast buffet, served in a light-filled room with mint-green walls, includes cold meats, cheeses, pastries, and fresh fruits. The signature feature of Torre Guelfa is its historic tower, accessed via 72 wooden steps, offering 360-degree views across Florence. Room 315 stands out with its private furnished roof terrace. The property sits within a 5-minute walk of the Uffizi Gallery, Strozzi Palace, and the Arno River. Florence Santa Maria Novella station is a 15-minute walk away, while Peretola Airport is 6 miles from the hotel.

Pros

Medieval hall serves as a quiet breakfast area available throughout the day for photography

Pet-friendly policy allows dogs in the citrus garden

The tower's two terraces offer sunrise-to-sunset viewing opportunities

Business professional front desk staff provide personalized service

Cons

Tower access requires climbing 72 wooden steps

Located on a pedestrian-only street, limiting direct vehicle access