Hotel California

4.0 star property

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Ricasoli 30, Florence, FI, 50122
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room Single Use

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Florence

With a stay at Hotel California in Florence (Duomo), you'll be steps from Historic Centre of Florence and 3 minutes by foot from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Piazza della Signoria.

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 3 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 4 min walk
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Ménagère - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Twist Bistrot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Giglio d'Oro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rosalia Salad Gourmet - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel California

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Historic Centre of Florence
Hotel California offers 49 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at California (7:30-9:30 PM), a restaurant which specializes in Italian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
California (7:30-9:30 PM) - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian

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 public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • California (7:30-9:30 PM)

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

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

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

Hotel California Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 770 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 770 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 770 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 770 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 770 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Very clean. Bedroom was comfortable and nice. Breakfast was great! Walking distance to train station and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location, just a few minute walk from Palazzo Duomo. Lots of places to eat very close by and food was very good. Just a couple minutes walk from several attractions. Hotel was very clean, staff was very helpful, loved out room (except for the hard bed but this seems to be the trend in Italy so beware). Would def stay here again,.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
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

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous location and spacious room. However, as a cuddly sleeper I didn't appreciate falling inbetween the crack of our "queen" bed which was just 2 twins pushed together.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Authentic Italian hotel with a good size room. The free breakfast had a really good selection. I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Moises

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located, walking distance to maine visiting places,….ok price/quality ratio,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am wondering how this hotel rated 4 stars. It is not even 3 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben, Albuquerque

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mayra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest hotels I stayed in. Huge and beautiful room. Great breakfast and super nice staff. Walkable to main attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

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

4/10 Poor

mariana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station and most places to visit Uncomfortable beds, unclean sheets , they don’t provide toiletries every day , they don’t change towels daily. Lots of mosquitoes in the room , even dead mosquitoes in the walls , very unclean Very week WiFi They only provide bed sheets for covers no more They also have not options in breakfast Laundry service is 18 euro per kilo , that is insane
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hyun Joo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is within walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

marzieh

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but it was not a 4 Start hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is very convenient because it’s close to most of all the attractions in Florence. A couple of blocks from the David statue, like 5min walking from the Duomo and the rest. The breakfast was very good and the staff were friendly. The bathroom is big enough but the shower is too small, that’s the only thing I didn’t like about the hotel but besides that I have nothing else to complain. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliane Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Buena habitación y ubicación
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davide

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the perfect spot to visit EVERYTHING !! But be prepared to leave your room key at the front desk every time you leave the hotel …
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The city tax has to be paid by cash, can’t use credit card. It is really not convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024