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Hotel Il Sole

Florence · Italy

Piazza Don Minzoni 18View location

9.2/10Excellent89 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Hotel Il Sole

'Enjoy a comfortable stay at Hotel Il Sole in Empoli, located within a 10-minute walk of the House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni and the Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea. This hotel offers 11 air-conditioned rooms equipped with refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Private bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Additional conveniences include phones, laptop-compatible safes, and desks. A buffet breakfast is available daily (fee applies), and guests can take advantage of room service during limited hours. Other amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.

Nearby attractions include the Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli (0. 5 mi) and the Arno River (0. 9 mi). '

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With a stay at Hotel Il Sole in Empoli, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni and Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea.

This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Museum of GlassEmpoli Glass Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 1:00 PM
Check-in until 10:30 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

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

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 6 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

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

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests are required to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in. If driving, please contact this property in advance for more information (e.g., directions). For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Property Registration Number IT048014A1HVTPTG26
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
    • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (984 ft away)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

Nearby attractions

House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Museum of GlassEmpoli Glass Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Arno River 1 km / 0.6 mi
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Stadio Carlo Castellani 1.6 km / 1 mi
Pontormos House 1.7 km / 1 mi
Convent of Santa Maria a Ripa 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
La Galleria 7 km / 4.4 mi
Archaeological and Ceramics Museum of Montelupo 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Golf Club Bellosguardo Vinci 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Cerester Wine 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Cosimo Maria Masini 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Museo della Memoria Locale 8.9 km / 5.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 11
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Luggage room
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 29 m²DBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    29 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    TRIPLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TPL.ST

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  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ONE BED

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    Room code: ROO.1B

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room THREE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN-1

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN-1

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 29 m²SGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    29 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Il Sole

9.2
Excellent
89 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Giorgio
Very convenient location across from the train station
Perfect for one night stay
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Michel
Ce n’est pas un hôtel haut de gamme mais très propre et bien situé pour prendre le train vers Florence et autres. Prenez note qu’il n’est pas situé dans une ville touristique donc Du côté choix de restaurant c’est plus difficile. Le dejeuner est très basique.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2026
Mary
This is an older Italian hotel literally steps from the Empoli train station and close walking to shops and restaurants. The staff were very helpful and nice. You have to like old world hotel style which we do! Doesn’t have a restaurant on premise or a bar so the newer hotels offer that but for the price and location very good also had great air conditioning system.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Jean Luc
A seulement 150m de la gare, l’endroit est silencieux et facile d’acces. Le personnel est tres collaboratif et aidant. La chambre de l’hotel est tres spacieuse avec matelas et douillette des plus appropriés. La douche est grande avec une pression d’eau plus que suffisante et chaude. L’air climatise est offerte et l’appareil de grande puissance est neuf. Wifi, téléviseurs sont disponibles. Je vous suggere le déjeuner de l’hotel. Délicieux croissants, gâteaux, céréales, viande froides et capucchino sont offerts à un prix raisonnable . Le centre ville est à proximité. Je recommande avec satisfaction cet hotel. Situé à 20 min de Florence, le parcours en train est des plus facile.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Angie
We were very happy with the staff, ease of check in, cleanliness and overall comfort of our room.
Would highly recommend this place for all these reasons but also because of proximity to train station.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Phyllis
Clean room, friendly staff, very well maintained. The location is great, directly opposite the train station.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
jerry
Very good options for breakfast. Good service.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2025
Jeanette
The only thing I didn’t like, which is normal for Italy is reusing the towels. When we left a dirty towel in the floor- it was placed back in the cabinet. Another thing, the bed is very uncomfortable.
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2025
AnnaElizabeth

Good location between Firenze & Pisa

What we liked most was the excellent location. After long days on our feet the train dropped us almost at the front door. Rooms are small, but very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful time of rest there. I would recommended it to anyone who wants to see Florence and Pisa and only want to stay in one place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2024
Parker

Stay here

Very clean, nice breakfast, very helpful staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Frazier
Quiet, convenient to station, nice decor choices, wonderful gracious owner who cares about his hotel. Elevator, good shower, refrigerator, safe. Convenient train connections from Empoli, so would stay again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
Meena
Its a nice convenient hotel right opposite to the station, staff are super freindly.
Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2024
NICOLINO
Excellent location, next to train station. Felt unsafe in the evenings.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2024
Beavan

Perfect Location

Lovely family run hotel ideally located opposite rail station in Empoli. Ideal for visiting Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Sienna by train. Great value compared to city hotels.


Empoli a lovely historic town a short walk from hotel. Breakfast inclusive with a buffet of cold meats, breads, pastries and lovely coffee.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Amal
The property is very clean, convenient to the transportation and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the hotel.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2024
Christine

Solo traveller

As a solo traveller wanting to explore Tuscany, this hotel is perfectly placed for train and bus. Charming brother and sister giving help and advice if needed. My single room a bit small for a week, but all clean and nice bathroom. Thoroughly enjoyed my week there.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Accessible to Florence without the crowd

Exactly as described in the listing. 1 min walk from the Empoli train station. Gorgeous central super convenient and picturesque area. The front desk staff is wonderful especially Niccolo. Great eateries around. I'll definitely be visiting again. Easy and painless check in and check out. Rooms consistently smelled clean. Great water pressure and heat.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Comfortable, very clean room

Room was well sized and clean. Comfortable for a few nights stay, with very easy access to Empoli city centre and the train station. The hotel staff were very attentive and accommodating - ensuring room was cleaned prior to our return (we had a couple of days where we went out for breakfast and were heading out to a wedding in the afternoon - they very kindly accommodated us!). Room cleaning was exceptional for this sort of hotel and very friendly. Spoken English was good. Nikolo was excellent and very helpful with taxis etc.
We witnessed the air conditioning units receiving a deep clean, which seemed to be part of the usual cleaning service which was impressive.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2023
John
We found the management of the hotel to be wonderful, friendly and very helpful on giving us guidance of where to eat and shop.
They even went to the trouble to ring some of the business to assist us.
The hotel is so close to the station and is about 25 min to Florence. The rooms are very comfortable warm and breakfast is a treat. Can’t recommend it highly enough, we loved 4 days here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2023
zhihua
good
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2023
Nicola

Excellent

Fantastically helpful receptionist.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2023
Rachael

Charming hotel & staff that cannot do enough!

This hotel was perfect for what we needed. We were arriving for a wedding and needed somewhere clean and updated but reasonable to stay and this hotel exceeded our expectations. Our flight was delayed to Pisa and we missed the last train to Empoli, but thankfully I had emailed the hotel ahead of time incase of such an incident and they were beyond helpful, which felt like one last thing to worry about whilst we were stranded in Pisa in the early hours of the morning. So despite eventually getting to our hotel hours later than expected, they had anticipated every doubt or confusion we may have had getting into the hotel in their instructions, which made our arrival so hassle free. Check in was such an ease! Plus the owner and breakfast staff were so welcoming and charming. Thank you for making our stay a wonderful and easy experience! What a wonderful start to our holiday!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2023
carol

Family Visit

Chose Hotel Sole as convenient for visiting family in the area around Empoli. Staff at hotel very friendly and helpful, good breakfast selection. Beds and pillows very comfortable will certainly stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2023
Adrian
Hotel is very close to train station which is useful if you want to visit Tuscany
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2022
Craig

Perfect location for train station

Convenient location next to the train station. Easy to find. Very friendly reception staff and clean hotel and room.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2022
Jen
The perfect location, directly opposite the train station. Check in was friendly, everything clearly explained. The room was spacious with a large window so plenty of natural light.
Breakfast was a very good range of traditional Italian fare, served with a smile.
Returning at night, the front door is locked at 2230 though access is gained through the key fob.
Very happy with my stay.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
I proprietari sono deliziosi ed estremamente disponibili accolgono i clienti in maniera cortese e premurosa.
Camere nuove e pulite.
Posizione strategica a due passi dal centro storico.
Consigliato!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Very convenient being close to station and bus stop.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Fernando
Alles war perfekt! 10/10
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Denne
Stay best forever😊
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Andre
La chambre était très propre, bien équipée et suffisamment insonorisée. La climatisation fonctionne très bien. Le petit déjeuner est simple et varié sans plats chauds. C'était plus que convenable pour nous.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Matleena
Staff was superfriendly and helpful. Room was clean, roomy and cozy, no complains!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Patricia

Séjour à Empoli

Hotel très bien situé . Notre chambre étais un peu petite et le sol n'était pas propre à coté du lit il y avais du sable. Par contre la chambre de nos amis était très bien grande et propre. Personnels très sympathique et très bon accueil.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2025
NADINE
Belle chambre, et bonne literie, personnel sympathique. Mini bar bien achalandé. Juste la salle du petit déjeuner qui n’est pas très conviviale, déco un peu triste
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2025
yuka
駅からすぐホテルで便利でした。静かに過ごせました。
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Jun 2025
Thomas
Okay for the price
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
Neme
Gran atención del recepcionista del turno matutino.

Buena estancia y cómodas instalaciones.

Tomar en cuenta que no está cerca de las atracciones principales en Florencia hay que tomar tren.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
France
L’accueil est super sympathique comme si on était un ami de retour à la maison.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2025
Marcos
Grazie
Business
6/10
Pleasant
13 Oct 2024
Wilm
Clean and super friendly staff. However, it was quite loud and heating was not working in my room. Hence, it was freezing cold.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2024
Ryuko
スタッフの対応がとてもフレンドリーでした。
エンポリという小さめの街で不安でしたがとても良かったです。
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2024
natale
Posizione accanto alla stazione , pulizia, cortesia, letto comodo
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2024
Torsten

Toppenhotell

Mycket bra hotell, mycket nära stationen och ändå lugnt. Rent, snyggt och trevlig personal
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2024
Paolo
Albergo accogliente e ben ubicato, camera confortevole, servizio accurato.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2023
Marjorie
Tres bel hôtel rénové chambre confortable bien équipée personnel tres sympathique et disponible seul bémol pas de parking a proximité et pas gratuit et le quartier pas bien fréquente quartier
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2023
Vincenzo
Personale disponibile, vicinissimo alla stazione, conveniente.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2023
Mikael

Trevligt familjehotell

Trevligt fräscht familjehotell. Rent, snyggt, bekvämt och med bra frukost.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2023
Maria Francesca
Buona la posizione. Stanza curata e accogliente; ben riscaldata. Buona la colazione.
Da evitare la stanza accanto all’ascensore, troppo rumorosa.
Nell’insieme una buona esperienza.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2023
Savatore
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Business Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2022
Giuseppe
Personale gentile e disponibile, camera pulita e carina.
Leisure Family

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Hotel Il Sole
Piazza Don Minzoni 18, Empoli, Italy

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