What is the best budget hotel in Florence?

Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia (Florence Historic Center): 8.4/10 · 1,261 reviews · €102 / night · Guests say: “Location: Easy walking distance to the Duomo, museums, and central market.”

What is the best value hotel in Florence?

Hotel Orcagna (Campo Di Marte): 9.1/10 · 2,418 reviews · €168 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated in a quiet residential area outside the restricted traffic zone, walkable to city sights.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Florence?

Golden Tower Hotel & Spa (Santa Maria Novella): 9.4/10 · 891 reviews · €426 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting on a quiet street near major sights and the train station.”

Where should I stay in Florence?

Our three picks are in Florence Historic Center, Campo Di Marte, Santa Maria Novella. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 14, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Florence.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 15 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 8, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

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BudgetHotel Kursaal & Ausonia8.4/10 · €102 / night Best ValueHotel Orcagna9.1/10 · €168 / night LuxuryGolden Tower Hotel & Spa9.4/10 · €426 / night

Budget

8.4€102 / night

Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia

★★★Florence Historic Center

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Sightseeing on foot

8.4/10 from 1,261 guest reviews
≈ 8 min walk to David (Michelangelo)
Chosen from 15 hotels

1,261 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026

Guests sayLocation: Easy walking distance to the Duomo, museums, and central market.
Beds: Generally comfortable, though some guests found them small or narrow.

Family rooms

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.4/10 from 1,264 guest reviews; joint review-score position 11 of 15 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €75.00 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €75.00/night versus a sample median of €206.65/night (64% below the median).
Location: Florence Historic Center, Florence. Address: Via Nazionale 24. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best Value★ Our pick

9.1€168 / night

Hotel Orcagna

★★Campo Di Marte

Best forMost travellers · Families · Travelling with a dog

9.1/10 from 2,418 guest reviews
≈ 23 min walk to David (Michelangelo)
Chosen from 15 hotels

2,418 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.8Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026

Guests sayLocation: Situated in a quiet residential area outside the restricted traffic zone, walkable to city sights.
Parking: Secure spaces available at a nearby garage, though not located directly on the property.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 2,432 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 15 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €118.00/night versus a sample median of €206.65/night (43% below the median).
Location: Campo Di Marte, Florence. Address: Via Orcagna 57/59. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Luxury

9.4€426 / night

Golden Tower Hotel & Spa

★★★★★Santa Maria Novella

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

9.4/10 from 891 guest reviews
≈ 6 min walk to Uffizi
Chosen from 15 hotels

891 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.9Price checked on Booking.com · 14 Oct 2026

Guests sayLocation: Central setting on a quiet street near major sights and the train station.
Spa Facilities: Relaxing treatments available, though the area is small and lacks a gym.

Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 9.4/10 from 886 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 15 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €446.00/night versus a sample median of €206.65/night.
Location: Santa Maria Novella, Florence. Address: Piazza Strozzi 11/r. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 2 days ago.

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Where to stay in Florence

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Florence Historic Center

Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia · ≈ 8 min walk to David (Michelangelo)

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Campo Di Marte

Hotel Orcagna · ≈ 23 min walk to David (Michelangelo)

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Travelling with a dog

Luxury

Santa Maria Novella

Golden Tower Hotel & Spa · ≈ 6 min walk to Uffizi

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryDavid (Michelangelo) · Uffizi · Florence Cathedral

Florence hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia	Florence Historic Center	3	8.4 (1,261)	€102
Best Value	Hotel Orcagna	Campo Di Marte	2	9.1 (2,418)	€168
Luxury	Golden Tower Hotel & Spa	Santa Maria Novella	5	9.4 (891)	€426

Questions about hotels in Florence

What is the best budget hotel in Florence?: Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia (Florence Historic Center): 8.4/10 · 1,261 reviews · €102 / night · Guests say: “Location: Easy walking distance to the Duomo, museums, and central market.”
What is the best value hotel in Florence?: Hotel Orcagna (Campo Di Marte): 9.1/10 · 2,418 reviews · €168 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated in a quiet residential area outside the restricted traffic zone, walkable to city sights.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Florence?: Golden Tower Hotel & Spa (Santa Maria Novella): 9.4/10 · 891 reviews · €426 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting on a quiet street near major sights and the train station.”
Where should I stay in Florence?: Our three picks are in Florence Historic Center, Campo Di Marte, Santa Maria Novella. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 14, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 2 days ago.

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