Hotel Relais Il Cestello

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Near Ponte Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo, Hotel Relais Il Cestello provides a coffee shop/cafe, a fireplace in the lobby, and car rentals on site. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside telephone, a framed picture on the wall, and a shower area visible through an open door.

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a small potted plant.

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed landscape painting.

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, Hotel Relais Il Cestello is near a train station and on the riverwalk. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi. Visit our Florence travel guide
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Piazza Di Cestello 9, Florence, FI, 50124

What's nearby

  • A stone bridge over a river with colorful buildings on either side.
    Arno River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with a large central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained square with a grassy area and flower beds.
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A historic building with a central fountain, surrounded by a formal garden and a large pond.
    Pitti Palace
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A historic stone bridge over a calm river, with colorful buildings on either side.
    Ponte Vecchio
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A classical fountain with multiple statues, surrounded by historic buildings.
    Piazza della Signoria
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop
    11 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station)
    12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ditta Artigianale
    4 min walk
  • Breakfast In Balconata
    6 min walk
  • I' Brindellone
    4 min walk
  • The Stellar
    2 min walk
  • NOF Gallery
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Relais Il Cestello

  • Hotel near Ponte Vecchio
  • Close to Pitti Palace and Piazza della Signoria, Hotel Relais Il Cestello provides a coffee shop/cafe, a fireplace in the lobby, and car rentals on site. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a front-desk safe
    • Concierge services, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep soaking bathtubs plus bidets and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Relais Il Cestello pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:30 AM–4:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Relais Il Cestello located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Brancacci Chapel, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, and Ponte Vecchio. Pitti Palace and Piazza della Signoria are also within 15 minutes. Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Relais Il Cestello Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely stay. Would book this hotel again. The staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient to all the best areas of Florence including oltrarno, where the hotel is located, the station, and all the important monuments. My room had a view of the Arno, a great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had such a lovely stay. The hotel itself was lovely but what made it so special was the wonderful staff. They were so helpful to us with recommendations and support with our travels. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in Florence for one night. Friendly staff with easy checkin. Air conditioning was excellent too with the hot days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel location just a little walk out of the business of central Firenze. Lovely, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Costumer service. Great place to be, close to everyhting on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

My stay in Florence, Italy

Great place to stay. Close to all the historic area and shops. Great service, beautiful atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely come back and recommend this place to all my friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It's in San Frediano, the best little-known district in Florence. It's ten minutes or less to everything you want to do, including museums and the train station. Eduina, the manager, was friendly and helpful. I'll never stay anyplace else in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was wonderful. We would recommend this property to anyone for amenities, accommodation and access. Alexandra & Edwina our hosts were outstanding and provided our every need. Hope you return. C. Ercolamento
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property but who I have to give credit to is the receptionist Eduina who waited for me until I got to the hotel from train station. She was welcoming and gave me excellent recommendations on dining options around the hotel. As the initial face and representative of the hotel she demonstrated the high quality and excellent standards of Relais II Cestello. I will definitely stay there again on my next visit to Firenze. Thank you, Eduina!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Discovering True Luxury

Staffs are helpful, friendly, care people. Full of artistic atmosphere inside out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay here! It is convenient to the train station (maybe about 10 min walk) and it’s about a 15 min walk to the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi, and maybe 20 min from the Duomo. It’s super convenient and ideal for local restaurants, gelato, and sightseeing. Eduina was amazing and helped me out with planning day trips and was super friendly and attentive. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Can’t recommend enough for a small hotel feel in a local Florence neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent experience

My stay was amazing. The room was excellent, comfy bed, clean with a window for air. What l liked best was that this unique hotel had a fantastic host Edwina who took care of me suggesting places to go see and authentic Italian restaurants. I loved the breakfasts and chats with her and others guests. A very positive energy with great service. Thank you for a memorable experience in Florence for the first time. I highly recommend this hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We were greeted at the door by an energetic young women named Eduina. She quickly took our suitcases into the hotel and checked us in for a four night stay. Each day she looked after us, She made sure all of our needs were met. Making certain our stay was comfortable. She, explaining EVERTHING there is to know and to explore the beautiful city of Florence. Thank you Eduina for a welcoming stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The place was great and the staff was WONDERFUL!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

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simple and very comfortable and a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Staff was extremely sweet and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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good hotel in quiet area

the hotel was clean rooms a little dated but clean and functional and very quiet. Reception was very helpful gave a great recommendation for dinner. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service from the owner, for the price is the best option in Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near downtown. convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Edwina was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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this is my third time at Cestello and I will be going back in few weeks. It's a good hotel that is run very nicely by the manager Valeria. Really great. Good wi fi , good breakfast. I m recommending it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

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Miss Eduina is the clear difference maker! Her overwhelming service, her ambition to provide the best customer experience and her problem solving skills made our stay a clear highlight in Florence. She gives the hotel a soul, without her it would only be a place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

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Property was very clean and nice location. Staff were very friendly but didn't speak english so it was difficult to communicate. We weren't sure about where the breakfast was since it wasn't in the small reception area. Wifi didn't work in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023