Hotel California

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Hotel California offers an upscale retreat in historic Florence. Enjoy Italian cuisine with al fresco dining, stunning city views from the rooftop terrace, two bars, and free in-room WiFi for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is ¥14,680
¥18,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
50122, FI, Florence, Via Ricasoli 30

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oliandolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Martelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosso Crudo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Upscale hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Located close to Piazza del Duomo and Central Market, Hotel California provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, California (7:30-9:30 PM), features al fresco dining and dinner. In addition to 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, a reception hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel California include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; reservations required and discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • California (7:30-9:30 PM)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Spring Break deposit: EUR 30 per night (for guests under 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

California Florence
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Florence
Hotel California Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel California pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel California?

As of Oct 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on Oct 29, 2025 start from ¥14,680, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel California?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel California?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel California?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel California provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per vehicle fee applies.

Where is Hotel California located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Central Market and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Unità Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

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