Hotel California

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

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November 2025

December 2025

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Laundry

￥18,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Tomorrow

Oct 28 - Oct 29

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

Very good

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

Exceptional

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

Excellent

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

Exceptional

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

About the neighborhood

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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￥17,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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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

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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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Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Accessibility

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Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Policies

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Special check-in instructions

Access methods

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