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Hotel California

4.0 star property
Travelers can savor authentic Italian flavors at the on-site restaurant or simply take in the atmosphere while relaxing on the beautiful rooftop terrace

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 425
AED 527 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, Hotel California is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market. Piazza della Signoria and Uffizi Gallery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Florence travel guide
Map
Via Ricasoli 30, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Piazza del Duomo
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring a city, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Market which includes markets, food and interior views
    Central Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza della Signoria featuring heritage architecture
    Piazza della Signoria
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    8 min walk - 0.7 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

  • Caffé Ricasoli
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Oliandolo
    2 min walk
  • Caffe Martelli
    2 min walk
  • La Ménagère
    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 multilingual staff
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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 fire extinguisher and 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 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel California on 9 March 2026 start from AED 425, 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?

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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Reviews

Hotel California Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 836 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pacharin

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location with elevator and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel California has a wonderful central location, and the staff there are so helpful and kind. It’s a little shabby but totally reliable. The rooms are clean and comfortable - I’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijayakartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the Duome from room 353 Excellent location for historic attractions and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mario Junior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel in wonderful location. The staff was very friendly, the rooms were standard but with air conditioning and clean. The breakfast was basic but very good to start the day. We were happy with that. It was just bit not nice to give the leave the keys at the eeceotin every time you leave the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with amazing view of the duomo. Friendly staff and great location near all the attractions and resturants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

P

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed.

Convenient location. Staff were competent but lacked hospitality skills. Room was tired & had seen better days but was clean. Listing two bars was misleading. Can’t understand how this hotel is a 4 star.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and it’s an excellent location for sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room they gave me, it was clean and nice. The staff was always available and friendly. The hotel is well located. You reach everything quickly by feet, a carrefour express is in the same street and also the Tram station from/to the airport is close and just straight ahead with 5 minutes. Only thing which I did not like was the breakfast. Real cappuccino etc is a must in Italy. I recommend to close the window because people outside are noisy. But at all I was satisfied. Mille Grazie!
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel, good location

I chose this hotel based on its proximity to some of the landmarks in Firenze. There are many shops and restaurants near the hotel and everything in Firenze is walkable from here. The hotel is very nice and we enjoyed the breakfast, specially the different and fresh pastries every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, right near the big tourist spots and a REALLY great breakfast that was able to accommodate my gluten free needs (unexpected but so nice!).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good experience and perfect clean place for your visit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Walkable to main attractions, dining,and convenient transportation to pick up locations for excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location from train and main attractions staff are a big help and friendly rooms were pretty big
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

FEDERICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, very good position in the center of the city
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with white linens and towels. Helpfull staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location to many of the major monuments. Also ideal for walking to shopping areas and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time at Hotel California

The rooms were nice, glad they had a breakfast and parking was the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well located, convenient rooms for families and groups of 4 if sharing a room. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for Florence! Very well located and the room was very pretty. Staff were helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location was amazing , food is great. Hotel staff are helpful. we enjoyed the evening terrace bar and views from hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The staff were friendly and the location of the hotel is great in terms of all the sights to see, great restaurants and cafes around. However there seemed to be an electrical issue in my room where the power turned on and off every couple of minutes. Other than that the breakfast was great and the location is awesome if you’re in Florence for a short amount of time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025