Hotel Torre Guelfa - Florence

Borgo Ss. Apostoli 8, Florence, Italyshow map
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Overview

Hotel Torre Guelfa is an antique-style property located in the middle of Florence. It features 24-hour room service, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance as well as storage for belongings, a safe deposit box and a news stand.

This hotel is within a 20-minute drive of Loggia del Mercato Nuovo and 25 minutes' walk away from Salvatore Ferragamo Museum. The venue is set within 1 km from Florence city center.

The property is adjacent to a church, a gallery and a museum.

Hotel Torre Guelfa can be reached in 15 minutes by car from Peretola airport.

Rooms

The annex rooms feature a heating system, a personal safe and a cupboard. Some rooms have views of the city. A bathtub, a roll in shower and a sink are free in the rooms.

Eat & Drink

A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered to all guests daily. The hotel features a 24-hour restaurant and a coffee bar. The venue has a bar with a terrace and Wi-Fi. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, mangiafoco and Antico Fattore are about 100 meters from the property.

Relax

Cots and babysitting for children are provided at Hotel Torre Guelfa.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Guest Parking

Paid Private parking is possible at a location nearby.

Number of rooms:   31.

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Facilities
Wi-Fi
Parking

Paid parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant buffet

Swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Wake up service

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant buffet
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
  • Free breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Printers
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Beach access

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable/ Satellite television
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Check-infrom 14:00-23:59FREECheck-out07:00-11:00FREE
Children & extra bedsAll children0 - 2 yearsCotFREEExisting beddingFREEOne child3 yearsExisting beddingFREEThere are no extra beds provided in a room. 
PetsPets are allowed on request.
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Location
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • City landmarks
Strozzi PalaceStrozzi Palace200 m
Duomo - S.Maria del Fiore -Duomo - S.Maria del Fiore -400 m
Santa Maria NovellaSanta Maria Novella500 m
Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria NovellaOfficina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella600 m
CHIESA SANTA CROCECHIESA SANTA CROCE600 m
Santa Maria Novella Train StationSanta Maria Novella Train Station800 m
Il Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore)Il Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore)400 m
Galleria degli UffiziGalleria degli Uffizi200 m
Accademia GalleryAccademia Gallery900 m
Ponte VecchioPonte Vecchio120 mVia Por Santa Maria Via Guicciardini
Via Maggio Via Maggio 150 m FlorenceItaly
Piazza della SignoriaPiazza della Signoria220 mPiazza della Signoria, Florence
Palazzo Vecchio Palazzo Vecchio 230 mPiazza della Signoria
Santa Maria Maggiore Santa Maria Maggiore 470 mPiazza Santa Maria Maggiore
OgnissantiOgnissanti680 mPiazza Ognissanti
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Trattoria NellaTrattoria Nella50 mVia delle Terme, 19 /r
Ristorante Toto'Ristorante Toto'40 mBorgo Santi Apostoli 6/r
La BussolaLa Bussola110 mVia Porta Rossa, 58/R
AmbleAmble30 mPiazzetta Dei Del Bene, 7a
Il BoccaleIl Boccale40 mBorgo Santi Apostoli, 33/R
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Basilica of San LorenzoBasilica of San Lorenzo1.4 km
Piazzale MiquelangeloPiazzale Miquelangelo1.1 km
Sant'Ambrogio MarketSant'Ambrogio Market1.1 km
Campo di Marte StationCampo di Marte Station2.0 km
Palazzo dei CongressiPalazzo dei Congressi1.2 km
Fortezza da BassoFortezza da Basso1.2 km
Leopolda StationLeopolda Station1.5 km
San Marco MuseumSan Marco Museum1.1 km
Salvatore Ferragamo MuseumSalvatore Ferragamo Museum2.4 km
Via FaenzaVia Faenza810 m FlorenceItaly
Boboli GardensBoboli Gardens830 mPiazza de' Pitti
Piazzale MichelangeloPiazzale Michelangelo1.2 kmViale Michelangelo
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Getting around
Airports
Peretola (FLR)6.0 km
Lucca (LCV)54.5 km
Train
Santa Maria Novella Train Station900 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m
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Reviews
8.4
SuperbBased on  140  reviews
  • 7.4
    Very good

    This is a charming and quirky hotel in an ancient building, so do not expect a holiday inn! Charming staff most with spoken English. Our room dark and shady.. Great for avoiding the midday sun. Tower bar gives wonderful views of Florence, and a relaxing cool point in the early evening. Bed firm and comfortable, continental breakfast acceptable and as anticipated. Air con might struggle in very hot weather, and the "safe" arrangements were a little worrying, but we thoroughly recommend it for it's charm, wonderfully central position, and reassuring and calm manager,Barbara.

    The only serious drawback was the noise of the. Street traders every morning early as they dragged their trailers through the narrow Passages beside the hotel. Suspect rooms might be chilly in winter.

  • 10.0
    Exceptional

    The view from the tower of Florence is stunning

  • 10.0
    Exceptional

    Best part about the hotel was the tower bar. Hands down the greatest place to have a drink. After climbing several stories in a narrow tower you step out onto a terrace that overlooks the entire city. Get there early, the bar fills up quick. The staff was excellent...For example, we made the mistake of trying to drive in Florence. Long story short, we couldn't get close to the hotel with our car but they arranged for a pick up by the valet/garage service. The room was clean, spacious and had magnificent high ceilings. The hotel was really classic Italian, very old but beautifully preserved. Location was in the heart of city. You could easily plan 3 days on foot in Florence from this location.

    The website made it seem like you could drive right up to the hotel with your car, but it seemed next to impossible with the limited traffic zones/pedestrian- only areas surrounding it.

  • 8.8
    Superb

    Good central location, building of some character, roof top terrace with fabulous city views, good breakfast choices, very helpful staff

    Some street noise at night but not excessively so, not sure what the air conditioning arrangements are during summer - would advise checking this out before booking

  • 8.2
    Fabulous

    History location and the amazing tower

  • 7.0
    Very good

    The staff was amazing! Very helpful, went out of their way many times for us. The breakfast was nice. The views from the rooftop bar were amazing.

    The WiFi was horrible. It was dark and cold. I prefer more natural light and a more homey feel to the hotels I stay in.

  • 7.4
    Very good

    The Hotel Torre Guelfa had a great location, just seconds from the Ponte Vecchio and close to all Florence attractions. The hotel was an easy walk, even with a suitcase of only 800 m and has a great tower bar where in the evening it is great to relax with a wine. Staff very friendly

    I had booked a standard room for our stay and was disappointed. The room was worn and sadly in need of updating. The overall air of the hotel was a little neglected.

  • 8.8
    Superb

    The staff was very helpful and friendly. Charming but dark hotel. Fabulous location. Easy to get to everything, especially the Ponte Vecchio!

    Room was small for two single women. We had to wait while they separated the beds. Very dark.

  • 10.0
    Exceptional

    There was nothing not to like about this hotel! The service was impeccable! Every staff member we encountered was friendly and always willing to help. the front desk staff was more than willing to assist with directions, reservations, and other needs. Luigi took time to direct us to many great eateries and other locations. Breakfast staff and room simply charming! Our breakfast "hostess" ( I wish I had asked her her name!) was elegant and charming! We were greeted with a genuine warm smile and kind words each morning. Coffee and breakfast items were delicious, more than adequate and very fresh. Our hotel room was lovely and spacious! Beds were extremely comfortable. Lovely common area/living room. No problems with wi-fi. Location is perfect! Within walking distance of most tourist attractions. Plenty of good restaurants nearby. Lovely wine bar with live music right outside the front door. Great little trattoria called Mangiafoco a couple of doors down. One of my favorite features of this hotel was the tower! A 360 degree view of Florence with tables to sit and enjoy some wine before dinner.

    We absolutely loved everything and everyone we met in the hotel and would love to return as soon as possible! We have already recommended this hotel to many others!

  • 9.6
    Exceptional

    Everything was perfect during our stay there. The location is perfect, right in the middle of the historic area. Our room was really beautiful with a princess-like bed. Breakfast was also nice in a sunny room. The best thing about the hotel is the terrace. At the top of the tower, there is an open-air terrace with a stunning view of Florence. Having a glass of wine there after a long day is just a perfect moment.

  • 8.8
    Superb

    The location was excellent ,the staff were very helpfull and efficient and the general feel of the hotel was that of customer friendly and eagre to please the visitors to the city

    We were noit allowed to take our own drinks on to the roof observation /tower area

  • 8.8
    Superb

    staff excellent; they go above and beyond to offer great advice about restaurants, things to do, drives in the country side. luigi and the lady who runs the rooftop terrace are both superstars the bedrooms are spacious, high ceilings, clean, good quality bedding, 4 poster beds, living room, seperate bathroom outstanding location; very close to ponte vechio, many restos, historic center, museums, monuments, etc

    small point, but the coffee at breakfast was undrinkable. (seemed like made from instant granules) not the hotels fault, but flroence is a disaster to bring a car to. every hotel in the city is the same. budget eur30 extra/day for parking

  • 9.6
    Exceptional

    I travelled with my mother and we found the hotel was able to satisfy fully our needs. We enjoyed the position...all the main monuments and attractions were few steps away. The staff was friendly and available at anytime... The view from the tower was amazing...I will never forget that view of Florence. I highly recommend anyone to go.. Great value for what you get! If I go back to Florence I will choose to stay at this hotel again and again!

  • 10.0
    Exceptional

    The location of the hotel is wonderful and the physical hotel is charming. It is old world Italian charming with comfortable amenities including good wifi access. The view from the tower is an added surpise and offeres a delightful overview of the city The rates are a good value and rooms are very confortable and the breakfast which is included is very enjoyable. The staff is very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. They made good recommendations for local tours, meals and were also responsive to pre-stay questions aked online.

  • 10.0
    Exceptional

    What a fantastic hotel. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was good and just enough before a day of exploring Florence. The tower on the top was amazing and a perfect setting for a bottle of Chianti or a glass of beer either before or after dinner - or both!! We would love to stay here again.

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Good to know
Check-infrom 14:00-23:59FREECheck-out07:00-11:00FREE
Children & extra bedsAll children0 - 2 yearsCotFREEExisting beddingFREEOne child3 yearsExisting beddingFREEThere are no extra beds provided in a room. 
PetsPets are allowed on request.
Cancellation
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Getting around
Airports
Peretola (FLR)6.0 km
Lucca (LCV)54.5 km
Train
Santa Maria Novella Train Station900 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m
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