Hotel La Scaletta

Italy , Florence
FLORENZ, Via Guicciardini 13, 13
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Emily

Absolutely perfect hotel - staff was simply amazing and so accommodating. The location was perfect, the room had great character and was very clean. We will certainly visit again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Christopher

Excellent location, very helpful and friendly staff. Would recommend and would stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Tiffany

Loved the rooftop view! They upgraded my room and were very attentive. Amazing location!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Frances Ann

Quiet and safe off very busy street.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Brooke

Great location and great staff. The rooms and property felt clean, had great views on the terrace. While it wasn’t a big issue for us since it wasn’t extremely hot outside, there is no cooling only heating available in the rooms which confused me since “AC” was listed. The staff provided us a plug in fan and we opened the terrace windows and it kept it cool enough but I probably wouldn’t be comfortable in the warmer months.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Rebecca

The hotel was amazing. The location was fantastic for our short city break and the staff on reception could not have been more helpful. Our room was clean and the beds were so comfortable. We got great nights sleeps as it was so quiet. Would highly recommend.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

James

Excellent breakfast and stay. Love it

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Katie

Friendly staff, great location, sky bar has amazing views.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Lisel

Great location, staff were always friendly, helpful and accommodating. Room was very clean but layout could have thought out better,

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Miguel A

Nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Cheri

Unbelievable views and wonderful staff! Highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Kyla

Clean, nice, had everything I needed and staff was very friendly and accommodating

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2026

Janet

There were no Vineyard views but it is in a decent location in Florence. The \"Garden Suite\" is a joke. It overlooks a courtyard that was covered in green moss and had a hose strewed about. It was not usable. So there was no view of anything. We opened the window overlooking it at night to get some air and I assume this is why we woke up with lots of bites! We never saw a mosquito though. They told us the AC didn't work. The hotel's elevator is a 1 person elevator that was too scary to use really. Our room was on the seventh floor. The staff did help with bringing the luggage up but if you don't like to climb MANY stairs, this is not the place for you. We tried to upgrade to a third person and this caused quite the comotion and really I feel they charged us in excess by making us upgrade to a suite and then charged more per person. They blamed a communication error but that was really not it! One desk person tried to make it right and was very nice but really in the end fell short. The suite was spacious and nice but the glass shelf in it had not been dusted in quite some time. It had a soaking tub, steam room and sauna, although the sauna and steam room did not work. The rooftop bar has a nice view but it is a workout to get up there! It's also where they serve breakfast and where the workout room is. I would not recommend this hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Rossella

Fantastic location for everything whilst not being in the middle of it all. The staff were all lovely and everything super clean. Only issue was the aircon didn't work and we couldn’t open the windows due to mosquitoes (discovered this after the first night with it open - didn’t make that mistake again!). It’s quite an unusual interior with a tiny lift and lots of stairs so just be aware of that - it didn’t bother us though, we loved the charm.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Katie

Beautiful room, situated in great area.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2026

Lisa

Close to everything!! That is a plus, however, room was warm and no screams on the windows. Several mosquito bites

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Talula

The staff at breakfast prepare plain scrambled eggs for our 7 month old son and were very sweet! This our second time staying here and we absolutely love the hotel. Location, views, comfort. 10/10!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Matt

Great staff. Helpful. Clean

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2026

Amanda

Very quiet, huge room. Very comfortable bed. In a perfect location, staff is very friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Sharon

The room was fantastic!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Magdalena

The room is very nice , clean & spacios. The elevator is too small, good for 2 persons only. If you have luggage, only 1 person. You still have to use stairs before you reach your room even you use the elevator. The breakfast is good. The staff are friendly.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2025

Carolyn

Friendly reception. The elevator is very small.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Stacie

Very nice people great location.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

Shawn Dee

Nice, clean room. Good location and walkable

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

Rebecca

Staff were very courteous - a mix up with the level of room we booked

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Carlos

Muy buena atención y comodidad lugar centrico

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Zita

I enjoyed my stay very much; the location was great, close to trusty areas; charming old building with renovated rooms, my room was clean and the staff was friendly. Highly recommend it.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Perry

The breakfast was amazing. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and let us leave our luggage when we arrived early and after checkout the next day so we could explore the city.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2025

Ethlyn

The room could have been cleaner as there were pieces of old chips from previous guests in the cupboard where the mini fridge is located. More than anything though the noise was too much. Rm549 there was always people coming and going, doors slamming/banging. There also seemed to have been some construction going on. The location was a good one.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Maria R

The first room we were given was quite depressing, so we moved to a more expensive suite, which was beautiful. The hotel is very clean, staff extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast is unusually good, with a wide variety of foods. The location is terrific - across the Arno from the biggest crowds but conveniently located.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Maria R

We moved from a disappointing room to a very beautiful and well appointed suite.
Everything is spotlessly clean! Staff everywhere in the hotel are professional and friendly. Laura at the registration desk has been outstandingly helpful to us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

John

Amazing property & the staff is incredible.Love this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Jeffrey

Exactly as expected

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2025

Sydney

hotel has confusing layout. we found a bathtub in our suite bedroom

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Lily

this hotel was super clean / modern ! i loved staying here and wish we were in a hotel this nice our whole italy trip.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Tiffany

The staff were very welcoming and provided helpful information. The location was superb and the rooms were a great blend of old and modern. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

RAYMOND

Very nice hotel,cosy and quiet, in an historical building and close to all the attractionsJust one minute from Ponte Vecchio . There are plenty of options for parking and a great choice of restaurants. Plus the roof top restaurant is excellent

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Katerina

Great location, very comfortable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

James Kendall

The property was beautiful. It was in a great location. The staff was nice. The front desk would not let us check in early even with extra payment.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Christine

Cozy and pretty hotel and accessible to all attractions , the breakfast buffet was excellent

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

ESTHER

Disrespectfull and agressive

Terrible service, agressive, unpolite, disrespectfull. Room and restroom too small.
Bad food and beverages.
They do not offer parking.
Small and terrible acceso to the restaurant and elevator.
. I Will never use hotel.Com again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

James

Quiet clean reasonable price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Alison

Great location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Kay

Nice hotel
Really great restaurant

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Moira

Perfect Location

The Hotel La Scaletta is the ideal base for a visit to Florence. Only 2 minutes to the Ponte Vecchio in one direction and two minutes to the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens in the other. All the main attractions such as the Uffizi Gallery, Duomo and Baptistry are just a few walk minutes away.

Florence is crazy busy but once you step in through the ancient archway to the hotel reception it is an oasis of calm. For our first few night we had a Garden Double Room set in a quiet courtyard and lovely garden. It was so peaceful and yet the hustle and bustle of the Ponte Vecchio was only a few metres away. We returned a few days later after a wedding and found we had been upgraded to a Superior Room on one of the upper floors. The room was delightful with a huge bed and lovely bathroom.

Breakfast was good. Buffet-style with the option to eat on the rooftop terrace with amazing panoramic views of Florence.

Florence is a really walkable city and there are loads of places to eat, grab a panini or a gelato within a few steps of the hotel. Taxis from Santa Maria Novella Station are plentiful but ranged in price from15 to 30 euros.

**Word of warning!** If you use the tram to travel into the city from Florence Airport be on your guard for pickpockets! They target people stressing with suitcases getting onto the trams. They nearly got my husband's wallet!

We loved our stay at the Hotel La Scaletta and highly recommend for perfect Florence holiday.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

Eddiezon

Very good location and easy to get to. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Roof top is great for sunset. Could use a bit more storage like cabinets and the bathroom was very tight (although shower was huge and jetted tub was perfect size). Also we can hear footsteps above us but those are just small things and definitely not a deal breaker. Tall ceilings, and had a mix of modern and vintage feel. Breakfast was simple but delicious. Would definitely come back again. Thank you.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Mary Jean

Amazing location with good breakfast upstairs with a view! Located centrally to everything we wanted to see.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Elliott

Solid spot

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Crystal

Loved this hotel so much…will be back!!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Sally

Lovely hotel. Staff were excellent. Great location. Easy to walk to all the attractions but a bit of a bumpy walk to/from the station with a wheels case (cobbles everywhere) so maybe consider the bus or taxi. Quirky layout of hotel so maybe not for people with mobility issues. Plenty of places to eat nearby. Would definitely stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Jose

Great

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

brent

Loved the rooftop restaurant and the location for shops and tours

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2025

Konstantinos

The hotel doesn't live up to its Expedia description. It was advertised as a 4-star, but the service, including the staff, was not up to that standard. The sky bar terrace and the breakfast area were also much smaller and less comfortable than they appeared online.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Daniel

Very nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Eric

Very nice hotel with helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

JENNIFER

Lovely hotel, wonderful little rooftop restaurant

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was beautiful and the restaurant on the roof had a fantastic view and delicious food as well. We would happily stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Muhammad A

The room was excellent however the only thing at times didnt work out was the walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors - additionally the wifi was super slow only recommendation I would have is to have better internet service

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Laura

Hotel was Right in the middle of everything. We had a room that was very quiet considering the area is very busy. Very clean and comfortable

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2025

Judith

Mediocre service

The room was very clean and very nice. The building was not handicap accessible and it was an older building, so it was problematic. The biggest problem was the customer service, which was mediocre at best. Even though the hotel room was very nice, I would not recommend this place as I found the staff to be rude and dismissive.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2025

Bobby

Just ok

The luxury room we booked was nice but you have to walk up stairs no elevator for that type of room so I had to switch rooms outside same floor. Wasn’t a fan of that. And had a really bad ant problem where everyday I come back to my room in Florence they sprayed bug spray and it lingered all day and night everyday for 5 days. Room was big for the family. But I wound not come back here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Diana

Excellent location, well appointed nice rooms and spacious, good bathroom, walkable to all key places to visit in Florence, safe. Great breakfast buffet and rooftop terrace with drinks. Great gelato place right at the hotel. Location couldn't be better. Right next to Ponte Vecchio and walkable to all key attractions

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2025

Esmeralda

Great location

Great location for quick walk to all attractions and also very quiet for times of rest. The rooftop terrace is fantastic food and service for a special experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Jeffrey

Florence stay

Hotel was very nice! Unusual setup like last Hotel in Rome, comfortable and staff very accommodating. The restaurant on the roof was delightful and the location very central to shops and eateries.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Kae

Wonderful location and staff very accommodating

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2025

anthony

Average experience for a great location

The hotel is in a great location. They charged us a cash only 7 euro per person per night tourist fee. When we went to our 2nd hotel we were told the tourist fee is only 6 euro per person per night and is payable by cash or charge. The room had an \"odd odor\" almost like cat urine and while the ground floor was nice due to the stairs and the heat, the cleaning staff did not seem to care about guests who were staying close to their cleaning closet as they were slamming doors and supplies around at 0700. The room was extremely comfortable and the washrooms were well kept. Overall an average experience for a great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Carol

The staff, room, lobby and location were exceptionally fabulous. Near everything and even had a roof top dining area with excellent food and gorgeous views of the city. The staff were friendly, super helpful, knowledgeable and went the extra mile for us. We couldn’t have been happier!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Brett

Excellent location

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2025

Kimberly

Although the lobby is gorgeous, it’s very confusing trying to find your room. There are staircases with very little instruction as to which way to go. The air conditioning in our room did not work the first night and it had been in the 90s during the day. It took them until 5 o’clock to fix the air conditioning the next day. Unfortunately, the other member of my party had been sick in bed all day sweltering.
The location is fabulous. Breakfast was decent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Giovanna

Incredible property and amenities were on point, asked for a wheelchair accessible room and it was very well suited for someone using a manual wheelchair wanting to visit this beautiful city

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Cynthia

Emmanuel and Laura were so very helpful. All staff were extremely attentive to our needs. My husband is handicapped and everyone was so kind. Just be sure to leave a room key in the electric slot in the room. The air conditioning cuts off and the room gets very hot. They provided us a fan!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Christopher

Great hotel. Friendly & helpful staff. Good location with Florence. Can’t fault the place

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Diane

This is a beautiful small-ish hotel just below the Ponte Vecchio. Our room was very comfortable, with everything we could need for our extended stay. (Caveat for those with mobility issues: there are lots of stone steps inside and the elevator seems to stop only between floors, so stairs are inevitable.) From the hotel entrance, it is easy to walk to all the main tourist sites or enjoy a quiet stroll around the Oltrano. Try the gellateria on the hotel's first floor - exceptional!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Morgan

Fantastic location, however the hotel is dated/basic. We had little to no wifi in our room and when we enquired further with reception, they sent someone up who simply said that YouTube was working on his phone 😂

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Rozita

Loved this hotel. Emanuel, front desk was really helpful and friendly. He made our stay very pleasant. He helped us book a tour to Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. Lovely day trip!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Peter

Great. Centrally located. Walking distance from everything

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Madison

Amazing stay, highly recommend! The garden room was spacious and beautiful! Do not miss out on eating at the onsite restaurant, the rooftop views of Florence are out of this world! Great breakfast and walking location is fantastic-close to all major sites!

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Devaka

An excellent place to stay. Within walking distance of the sights. The hotel itself is a converted palace and actually adjoins the Vasari Cirridorband is a hop step and jump away from
Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palce.
The Duomo Uffeuci and Cechio palaces are a walk away!
Its own restraint offers unrivalled views of the Florentine skyline. The resturaunts in the vicinity are outstanding in quality and value for money.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Devaka

Superb accomadation. Some rooms have 16 th ce they frescoes as it’s a converted palace. It’s within walking distance of the sights and is walking distance from many good restaurants in the Oltrano!
Its own resturaunt on its terrace offers unrivalled views of Florence.
It is an excellent location and staff are most helpful

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2025

Richard

This is a good, if quirky hotel, but we enjoyed our stay here. We were in a garden facing (Superior) room, and the revelation of this location for us was that it was so quiet. Florence is a very busy city, and can feel a bit overwhelming, but once into the hotel, all the noise and hubbub of the city disappears and all you hear is the bird song.
The room was clear and comfortable and we slept like logs.
Breakfast was good. There is a restaurant for dinner which we didn’t use, but the roof top terrace and bar is terrific. Really lovely spot.
Locally, Ponte Vecchio is a couple of minutes walk and the city is all very walkable from here. Also, lots of restaurants locally (we particularly like ‘Il Pacchero’ which did superb pizza’s!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

TERESA

Lovely place, lovely staff, good walking distance from all things in Florence, would recommend

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2025

Brian Raymond

Ok location and staff were nice and welcoming throughout the stay. Bit of light maintenance needed here and there to match the photos but for a city centre location, not bad.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Adrienne

Perfect location just off the Ponte Vecchio, towards the Pitti Palace, the hotel is walkable to everything. The staff were helpful, friendly, professional, and in particular, the restaurant staff went out of their way to be helpful and accommodate my food allergies. I cannot recommend this property enough!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

J Dennis

Great location and neighborhood.

We had a exceptional stay at the hotel very near to all the sights we wanted to see and visit.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Vanessa

Lovely room, clean and up to date. Breakfast was lovely, good choices.

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2025

Brenna

Lovely location, very friendly staff, the sky bar was so much fun. The air control is central in that you cannot change to a/c if the hotel is on heat but we were able to leave the window open at night with a nice breeze. We would absolutely stay here again. Luciano at the front desk was especially helpful and friendly.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2025

Tracy Louella

Amazing location. Amazing staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Rosine

The property was very well located. The staff was welcoming and made us feel at home. The room was fantastic with large windows that opened up to a quiet courtyard.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2025

Andrea

Beautiful hotel, very clean, accesible area.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

Bruno

Great location, great staff and a very nice room even in the economy option.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Yanqiao

Front desk people are very helpful

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2025

Dolores

Great location. Unfortunately no AC which meant window needed to be open, very busy street making it difficult to sleep. WiFi was very poor signal. Overall most people would like enjoy significantly but wasn’t the right fit for me since I needed internet access and need temp control.
Staff was nice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Carolyn

We had a lovely room facing the court yard. The staff were helpful and welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Claire

We adored every second of our long weekend spent with you. We were celebrating our daughter’s 21st Birthdays and you made it so special. We will be back very soon x

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2025

Jason

We’ve stayed at Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio during late February. We were expecting a double standard room with garden for which the photos displayed beautiful interiors and furniture.

However, we were utterly disappointed with the room which is complete opposite of the website images. The room lighting was dimmed, bed was in awkward centre position and there were no garden views outside the window.

I would not advise this stay if one is anticipating their bookings to be presented exactly what’s shown on the page.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2025

Teresa

Absolutely fabulous

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Miguel

Nice place with great restaurants and bars around.

Leisure Partner