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Cardinal of Florence

Florence · Italy

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8.6/10Excellent371 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.2/108.2
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Value8.6/108.6
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Cardinal of Florence

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a reception hall. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and lockers. Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Teatro Verdi - 0. 3 km / 0.

2 mi- Bargello - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Great Synagogue of Florence - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Piazza del Duomo - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Dante’s House Museum - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio - 0.

5 km / 0. 3 mi- Basilica of Santa Croce - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Piazza San Firenze - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Duomo Museum - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Piazza Santa Croce - 0. 6 km / 0.

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3 mi- Giotto's Campanile - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Palazzo Gondi - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Leonardo da Vinci Museum - 0. 6 km / 0.

4 mi- Via de' Calzaiuoli - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi. The nearest major airport is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 9. 5 km / 5.

9 mi A stay at Hotel Cardinal Of Florence places you in the heart of Florence, within a 10-minute walk of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Historic Center - Downtown. This hotel is 0. 5 mi (0. 9 km) from Uffizi Gallery and 0.

6 mi (1 km) from Ponte Vecchio.

A stay at Hotel Cardinal Of Florence places you in the heart of Florence, within a 10-minute walk of Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ponte Vecchio and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and lockers.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Children not allowed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

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 6.00 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
    • 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.
    • Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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. This property is located on the 3rd floor of a building without elevators.
  • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per day

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Teatro Verdi 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Bargello 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Great Synagogue of Florence 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Church of Sant'Ambrogio 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Piazza del Duomo 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Basilica of Santa Croce 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Piazza San Firenze 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Duomo Museum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Piazza Santa Croce 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Giotto's Campanile 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Leonardo da Vinci Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Via de' Calzaiuoli 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Total number of rooms: 17
  • hotel
  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parkingExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
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  • Multilingual staff
  • Bellboy service
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Oven
  • Clothes dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Hot breakfast
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    Cardinal of Florence

    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • Room COMFORTRoom • COMFORTROO.OM

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    Room COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: ROO.OM

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONYDOUBLE • DELUXE WITH BALCONYDBL.BL-DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: DBL.BL-DX

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  • Room DELUXE WITH BALCONYRoom • DELUXE WITH BALCONYROO.BL-DX

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    Room DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: ROO.BL-DX

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²SGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • TV
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • 220V power supply
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Plug adaptor
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Minibar
    • Wi-fi

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  • SINGLE DELUXESINGLE • DELUXESGL.DX

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    SINGLE DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: SGL.DX

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU-1

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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

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    Room code: DBL.SU-1

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORT • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²DBL.OM
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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

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

    Room code: DBL.OM

    Room amenities

    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Plug adaptor
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Minibar
    • Wi-fi

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Cardinal of Florence

    Room SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

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

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

    Room code: ROO.SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cardinal of Florence

8.6
Excellent
371 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Value
8.6 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Jesse
The room was clean, staff was fantastic and the terrace had an amazing view of the city.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Agnes
The room was roomy and comfortable.
The view on cupola.
The receptionist,Elton, was super.
The coffee and juice machines, the terrace: amazing!
I would go back to Hotel Cardinal!
Thank You!
❤️
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Alexis
This hotel is fantastic! The location cannot be beat, the staff is super helpful and friendly, the rooms are awesome, this would definitely be my first choice for a hotel in Florence. The only thing was there is a code to get into the hotel front door and we were not provided the code before arriving and had to wait a few minutes until someone came out. The code should be provided to guests in advance. Other than that, everything was completely smooth and great!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
simon
Great staff, very helpful and knowledgeable .great location, lovely rooftop. Free water and juices . New refurbished bathroom. Lots of stairs.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jun 2026
Colin
Nice central location. Good access to sights and restaurants
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Jerry
I couldn’t be happier with my stay at the Cardinal. Staff were extremely helpful, the room was great and was within easy access to every thing I was looking for!
Self
4/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Sanaz
The room was very clean. The hotel staff were very nice people. However, our room was directly next to a loud bar that was open until 2AM each night. And it didn’t quiet down until 2:30AM. Most of the bar patrons are in the alley directly in front of the hotel. I wasn’t able to sleep until this time every night. I was left tired and behind schedule during my entire trip. Additionally, there is no elevator since the hotel is a heritage sight. You will need to climb 3-4 flights of stairs each time you leave and reenter as an fyi. The rooftop view of the hotel was the highlight of the stay. There are free cappuccinos which were great.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Roman
A truly amazing stay! From the kind greeting upon arrival, to clean rooms and very kind staff, this place is definitely worth the stay. It has a great location, which despite being on a more lively street, is very secure and soundproof. They offer endless free water, juice and coffee during your stay and a gorgeous rooftop with clear views of the entire city (including the duomo). This is the only place I would want to stay in Florence, I will for certain return to this beautiful establishment.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Tomas
Nice people and clean room. Roof has a great view
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Alysha
Loved the terrace outside, especially during the sunset. The one thing that I didn’t like, though is that there is no elevator so we had to carry all of our suitcases up over four flights of stairs other than that it was pretty good besides for the fact that the walls are very thin, so we heard everything I even heard the man next-door snoring, and sometimes we would hear the people outside, but other than that the bed was really comfy. It was clean. The bathroom was nice and it was a good location. It was close to everything.
Partner
4/10
Poor
04 May 2026
Fabien
The staff is rude and doesn’t greet people at the desk. Don’t book this hotel if your flight lands in the evening as they will charge you hidden fees and when the reception closes. You have to pay in cash for the late fees, 20 euros per hour and they don’t accept card for that. Looks like some undeclared business to pay someone to wait for guests at reception. Avoid this place!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
Jessica
Giuseppe checked us in he was incredibly helpful and gave us a map of all the tourist spots to see! There was always water and juice available and the sunrise on the rooftop was so worth it! Although there is a tall climb to the get to the room if you are able to, it’s worth it!! We loved our stay and highly reccomend!
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2026
karen
Staff were extremely nice and helpful. Beds were comfy. Rooms a little noisy since there’s a popular bar right below the hotel. We missed seeing in the description that this hotel is on the third floor and there’s no elevator! Also our room had only a bath with hand held shower head nozzle which wasn’t the best experience. Location is good.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Cory
Clean, curious staff, very helpful. Rooftop patio has amazing views.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Claire
The hotel is in an excellent location. The staff are wonderful - very helpful and friendly. There’s a great terrace on the roof and you can take up snacks and drinks. The stairs are a bit of a killer but the hotel is definitely worth the workout!
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
17 Apr 2026
Courtney
Photos are not what they seem. The rooftop lookout is a tiny little patio that is old and small and not what the photo depicts.
There was a coffee/water/juice room which was appreciated!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2026
Shelly
Location was amazing! Room was clean and very comfortable. Absolutely loved the rooftop balcony and view of the Duomo from there. Staff was friendly and again location was the absolute best! I would definitely stay here again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Emily
Amazing staff. I unfortunately had my phone stolen upon arrival and when i checked in and mentioned it to the reception. Joseph immediately offered to walk me to the last pinged location and even walked me to the police station and explained the situation to the officers for me through the language barrier. On top of that the room was nice and comfortable and in an amazing location, perfectly close to everything.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Christine
I can not say enough good things about this hotel and our 16-day stay!

Giuseppe and the other front desk staff went out of their way to help, provide recommendation and help when my husband got sick. Thank you so much!

Many folks have commented about the stairs. But the climb (there are 67 to be exact) may leave you breathless, but is to be expected given the age of the building and we opted for the stairs to be SO centrally located. We walked EVERYWHERE during our stay and found it easy to navigate. It's about a 20-minute way to the train station and so easy to get to ALL the museums and the view of the Duomo (from our room as well as the rooftop terrace) make the climb SO worthwhile.

We found the shower to be small, but also discovered that this is often the case in Italy and it was workable. I appreciated the bidet and the heated towel rack and the ability to open both the bathroom and bedroom windows.

The rooms are good sized, but a little dated. No big deal for us.

We appreciated the coffee, juice and water machines as well as the morning cookies and being greeted with bubbly upon our arrival.

Thanks Giuseppe and the whole crew for making our time so memorable.

Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2026
Santiago
The service staff was very helpful and courteous, the hotel is near a lot of really nice sites.
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2025
Heriberto
Room was good and location was great everything was walking distance. It’s outside a very lively area of town so keep that in mind if you want a quiet place. However noise is super suppressed since we are on the 3rd floor. Overall a great stay and the included coffee and juice machine was a big win.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Ed
Booked this hotel for the view on the rooftop and it did not disappoint. Also great loccation.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Nov 2025
Agustin
Petit hôtel surprenante, dans tous les sens du terme… Positif: La location est géniale: près du Duomo, le rapport qualité/prix est bon, l’accueil est chaleureux et très cordial, la terrasse est super, les chambres sont propres, on peut se servir du café et des jus à volonté jour et nuit.

Les moins: 67 marches à monter dans un escalier peu invitant (merci de l’aide pour monter les bagages), le mobilier date, l’insonorisation entre les chambres est minimale (merci pour les bouchons offerts gracieusement), pas de personnel durant la nuit (merci pour les indications claires en cas d’urgence).

En un mot: hôtel correct qui s’apparente plus à une auberge de jeunesse. Ceux qui aiment le genre, avec des moyens financiers limités, seront plus que satisfaits.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
30 Oct 2025
Dennis
Stay was great. Location was great. However, no one told us that the Hotel was on the 3rd floor with no elevator. Staff carried up the luggage, but for someone with leg issues, this was a problem.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Oct 2025
Megan
The staff was so amazing, the proximity to sights was so great, the roof top terrace sublime.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2025
Paola
The location is excelent. Very convinience.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Borys
If you don’t mind and are able to climb 3 flights of stairs and are not looking for extra luxury..this hotel is great!!..loved it and I would stay there in the future for sure!!!.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
Tucker
This place was great! Pretty centrally located for all the tours, about a 15 minute walk to anywhere you want to go. Staff was excellent! So helpful wherever I needed help or just had questions about Florence. Nice little breakfast area so you can have coffee and a baked good. Only downside was no elevator and it’s on the third floor so there’s stairs but what can you expect from a build built in the 1600s.

If I ever come back this will be the hotel for me
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Suzanne
The staff were super helpful and informative.

You really need to know that the three flights of stairs with no lift is hard work with a suitcase! Staff did offer but we thought we’d be okay (we made it but only just)!
I’d only put one guest on the booking by mistake but luckily they could accommodate us both and didn’t charge any extra. So helpful and gave us lots of tips about where was safe and the main attractions.

The room itself is basic but it’s good for a base to get your head down.
The roof terrace (up more steps) is small but has a fantastic view.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Aidan

Great place.

The Cardinal was nice! The room was clean and the rooftop view was incredible. Highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Candace

Perfect location!

Although there was no hot water (an issue they were working on), as we were only booked in for two nights we chose to stay even though they offered us to cancel with no penalty. Honestly it was so hot out that a cool shower was perfect anyway. The staff were so kind, friendly and helpful that I would recommend staying here to anyone.
Secondary, the location is absolutely perfect. Close to everything you’d want to see.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Joanne

Good location and friendly staff

Convenient location, clean and well kept and the staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Roof top patio views are incredible.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2025
G
Great location, walkable to all main sites. Beautiful rooftop terrace. Clean and safe with friendly staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Ben
Comfortable clean room with original ceiling from 1611, unexpected complimenary prosecco, crossaints, coffee and juice machine despite not paying for breakfast. Good view at rooftop terrace, nice staff and perfect location.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2025
Heather
The staff are fantastic and were always a pleasure to interact with.
The location is right in the historic district so most historic landmarks and shopping are easily within a 15-20 minute walk. It’s also similar distance to the train station.
There are quite a bit of stairs and no elevator, but you are staying in a historic building, so we understood this. The rooms are somewhat dated and the colour scheme could use an update, but again, it’s a historic building and we weren’t there to see the colour scheme of the hotel room.
The 360 degree, unobstructed view from the rooftop terrace, was phenomenal. It was the best place to have a nightcap at end our day!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Gregory
good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2025
Deborah
Great location and the owner helped with our bags, which was awesome since it is 66 steps up, with no lift. Absolutely beautiful rooftop which is where we had happy hour every evening. Lovely bells from the nearby church and gorgeous views.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2025
Noelle
WiFi connectivity was horrible. There should be an upgradable option for WiFi. Traveling with students who has to get online for school and it was very problematic.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Colette
Great central location and a lovely warm welcome.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Oct 2024
Dr Nicholas
The hotel was very disappointing, it was on the third floor of the building with no lift access. The entrance was dimly lit and the staircase narrow and gloomy.. There are no staff present over night from 2200-0800. This meant checking out with no receptionist.
The room was small, furniture dated and my room was immediately next to the reception and main entrance 3 metres away. As a consequence, extremely noisy with people coming back late and the hotels answer was to provide earplugs!
The air conditioning was temperamental.
Extremely noisy bar and restaurant immediately below with lots of people sitting and drinking on the streets.
I regret staying here, and would not recommend to others.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2024
Craig
Central location
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2024
Laura
Location is very good !!
The staff also very good and helpful !
Room is old, basic but comfortable except for the bathroom, the shower it’s very very small
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
John
Staff were nice and terrace was beautiful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2024
Lauren
It was in a great location to explore the city!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2024
Kyle
This isn’t a luxury hotel. It’s a comfortable, small hotel with extraordinarily kind staff who really want you to enjoy Florence. If you are looking for authenticity you will be surrounded by small bars, cafes and restaurants run by actual Florentines - and you will probably have a better time than if you stayed in someplace that cost twice as much. We loved every minute of it - and particularly the staff, who were wonderful.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2024
Pamela
The receptionist was very pleasant and helped us get around in the city
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
10 Jun 2024
Elisabeth Beatrice
Poverty
4/10
Poor
22 May 2024
Soheila
This hotel is located just about 5 minutes walking distance to Duma. Nice location. Warm hospitality and very helpful, great assistance with bringing our luggage up and down the stairs .
Even though this hotel doesn’t have elevator and it is on 3 floors!!!!! At night, all the young generation party in this area and it is very lively.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
18 May 2024
Alexander
Good location. No elevator, 4 floor. No internet. No breakfast options
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2024
Stuart
Good quality hotel, helpful staff, good breakfast.
Walking distance from station and city centre (each abut 15 minutes).
Decent selection of places to eat in the immediate area. Not quiet outside, but its in Naples!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Apr 2024
Russ

Not good hotel but a nice location

The only reason I’m giving two stars is because the people were extremely kind and the location was wonderful. There are three very steep flights of stairs up to the hotel with no elevator. No in room, coffee or safe. There rooftop bar a great view but it is a joke. They kept saying that they had just reopened. We booked based on the ratings. It was terrible.

With that said, the location was wonderful just off a little square with plenty of restaurants and wonderful coffees. It did not disappoint our trip. But it took everything we had not to move hotels. And by the way, it was nonrefundable so it would’ve been $2000 right now. I would advise you not stay here, especially if you’re older and the stairs are problematic.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2024
Barbara
Clean but a bit run down. The room has not been updated for a long time. This is the first time I have ever booked a room that did not have soap for the shower. The cord to the hair dryer had bare wires showing. The remote for the heat did not work properly. Staff really tried hard to make things fright but it was not possible. Great location, clean but a spare and rundown venue.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2024
Safa'a
None
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2023
Michael
Very helpful staff. Spotless bathroom. Good breakfast and staff recommended fabulous restaurants.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2023
Marisa
Hotel Cardinal of Florence was the perfect hotel for us to stay for four days. The service was fantastic, our room was very spacious and the rooftop patio was delightful. And it was easy walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do while in Florence. We would absolutely stay here again!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Oct 2023
David
Be prepared to walk up 5 1/2 flights of stairs. No elevator.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2023
Zaida M
Location and staf
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2023
Tracey
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Stairs could pose a problem for some guests. Lovely views from terrace but would have been better if there was some shade. Too hot to sit up there.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Sophia
Staff at reception excel in customer service. They carry your luggage up the stairs for you arriving and leaving the hotel. They have the option to store your luggage if you arrive early and if you have a late flight out . The terrace is beautiful for photos. All three guys who rotated at reception in our short stay where very friendly and helpful. Rooms where clean and the AC was awesome for the hot weather .
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
15 Sep 2023
Edward
This place is a dump and that’s a complement, bugs in the bed, toilet keep sticking and not flushing, I could stand in the center of the room and touch the walls on both sides of the room.
If your booking like I did due to the photos, it’s a scam photography, 3 flights of very narrow steep stairs to get to the front desk.
Avoid unless you want to be unpleasantly surprised.
The best thing this hotel has going for it is prime location!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2023
Shima
Perfect location, spotless clean, friendly staff.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2023
David
The staff here is amazing. 11/10. I travel a lot internationally and can tell you that this hotel has what it takes to enjoy. Firenze
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2023
Rodger
Location, location, location…Hotel Cardinal is steps away from Duomo and easy walking distance to most of Florence’s major sights. There is a roof top terrace that provides a view of Florence. There are plenty of dining choices and shopping nearby. The staff are very helpful. The property is a three storey walk up with no lift available - not necessarily a bad thing unless you are mobility challenged then this property is not a good choice. The Bathroom has space enough for a larger shower - the tiny shower box installed is unacceptable for a hotel standard. The Toilet is crowded by the Vanity Sink. A rethink on Bathroom appliance arrangement is needed.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2023
Molly Penny
The terrace view was incredible. Staff was amazing. Laura made us fresh croissants every morning! Get the breakfast.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2023
Lauren
The hotel definitely needs some upgrading. Our bathroom shower head would not even stand up on the wall by it’s own so we had to hold it to angle the water down. The bathroom was also very tiny where it was hard to dry off from the shower while trying to maneuver so you don’t hit the toilet and/or bidet. The staff were all extremely nice and helpful. The breakfast was all fine for our standards as we are not a huge breakfast family to begin with. Would be nice if we were able to get coffee earlier than 8 am or even later in the afternoon for free. Location was good and walkable. I am familiar with Florence so was able to find our way easily. Overall the hotel was fine for our stay but I would give another hotel a try next time
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2023
Brian
It is the most incredible boutique type hotel. The owner is amazing. He met us at the entrance and carried our bags to the room. He was there all day and night to help us and answer our questions. The room was great. It is so close to everything. Food, entertainment, the whole experience is just down the road. It’s a 20 euro cab ride from the train station. The mini bar is so cheap. 1 euro water, 3 euro beer. Just ask if you want more at front desk. Breakfast was amazing and only 8 euro. The rooftop is incredible, you can see the whole city. Grab a drink and just sit up there and see the amazing g city. End of our trip he carried out bags down, walked us to the street down the block and waited with us for a cab, loaded our luggage into the cab and wished us the best. We only stayed for two nights, but we should’ve stayed a week. If you’re looking for a place in Florence to be in the center of everything and have a wonderful experience with great people. This is the place to be.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2023
Craig
Very helpful staff good breakfast buffet clean comfortable room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2023
Verified traveler

Excellent!

The location, room, amenties, terrace, breakfast, staff and all other things were excellent. The hotel is located on the 3rd floor and we had heavy luggages but the staff was so helpful that they carried all our luggages up and down. Also they informed us about everything we need. We had a very relaxing and memorable stay. I can comfortably recommend this place and if I come to Florence again I will surely stay here again! Thank you for everything!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2023
Verified traveler

Super staff

The staff was amazing - helpful and friendly. They have a nice terrace on the rooftop. Hotel location is convenient too. That's probably the end of pros.
It has no elevator and is located on top floor so you have to walk by stairs every time. All the amenities are quite old and shower cabin should be replaced. AC wasn't working well enough but it was still acceptable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2023
Khadra
The hotel’s location was perfect, at walking distance from all the important sites. However, we were a bit disappointed when we arrived at the hotel which is located on the 3rd floor with no elevator but the staff carried our luggage. The lobby was just a front desk in a hallway and the hotel lacked some maintenance works. But the staff was very friendly, kind and available for anything we needed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2023
Cheryl
The terrace was beautiful and the staff went out of their way to make the stay wonderful
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
20 Jun 2023
John
The rooftop bar was a joke. Four flights of stairs only way to get up to the room. Limited bathroom no amenities
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jun 2023
Janine
Was small and photos online very deceptive. Staff were very friendly and helpful though
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2023
Nicholas Caleb
The staff was extremely friendly and always helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2023
David
The room was very friendly and clean, and we had a view of the Duomo. The staff was excellent. The location was less than 10 min walk from the square. The only down side was 3 flights of steps to get there but no big deal in the big picture. Would use it again
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2023
Jennifer
It was in a great location, it was lively, especially in the evening but room was quiet. Building old, but to be expected and comfortable. Bed, space, bathroom all good. Rooftop terrace was a nice touch, and had a good continental breakfast. Staff very friendly and I would definitely stay here again if in Florence. It is on the third floor with no lift so not advised if you have difficulty with stairs. Very pleasant stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2023
Daniella

Outstanding

Mario was fantastic
The room was nice and the service great. Breakfast was perfect and the location is superb
Brad C
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2023
Jamie

Absolutely recommend!

Absolutely loved my stay here! The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean, and the rooftop view was AMAZING! I felt extremely safe as a solo female traveler and if I return to Florence I will definitely stay here again :)
Self
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2023
Holly

Comfortable but dated

There was very little choice for our price range at the time of booking but we picked this hotel on the basis of it’s location, which didn’t disappoint. It’s a 20 min walk from the train station & the cathedral is just around the corner. We also had a lovely view from our room. The staff were lovely, welcoming & accommodating. The room was unfortunately very small & the decor very dated, but was comfortable enough. The fridge could have been less rammed with products that you had to pay for so that we could fit our own food and drinks in. Would definitely recommend getting a take away pizza from one of the many restaurants close by & enjoying it up on the roof terrace, views of Florence for days!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2023
Vicki
It was very calm, beds was comfortable and the shower great. The rooftop has an amazing view of Florence. There are lots of stairs but we were met downstairs to help with luggage.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2023
Adam
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2022
Lisa
We stayed here for six days...Mario at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. Made our trip!!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Sep 2022
Cecilia Alegria
The hosts of this place were nice and kind but I think the name \"hotel\" seems not appropriate. I would call it \"Bed&breakfast\".
The room and bathroom were very small and needed some painting. The exterior of the building was awful and you had to climb many narrow stairs to get to the small lobby.
The TV didn't have channels in English and the coffee maker in the room didn't work.
The hosts were very supportive and gave me breakfast to take away, gesture that I appreciated it.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Sep 2022
ronald
Nice view from terrace
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2022
George Edward
Hotel Cardinal was in an excellent location. The rooftop terrace was amszing with a great view. The staff on the desk (mateus, mario) were thoroughly helpful, polite and friendly. We cannot recommend the customer service in this hotel highly enough.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2022
Mushka
Great service
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2022
Sara
This hotel is in a quick walking distance to the Duomo and Academia Gallery and quick taxi to the train station. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. The downside is this hotel is on the third floor with no elevator. The rooftop patio is beautiful but up a very narrow flight of stairs. The rooms could definitely use a refresh.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2021
Jose
Friendly staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2021
Ian R
property is has a very pretty rooftop! there are stairs to get to the lobby but the front desk person is always welcome to help with bags
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2021
Simon
The hotel is very close to all he attractions particularly the Duomo . All the staff were very helpful , especially Mario . The room was very spacious but the decor was a little dated . We found a number of good restaurants within a very short distance of the hotel . We loved Florence and also visited Pisa and Lucca . All in all a great trip .
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Oct 2021
Saadeh
We had to had to use stairs to go to third floor with our suitcases was very hard
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
07 Oct 2021
Victoria

Could have been a great stay

My husband and I spent 3 nights here as part of our honeymoon. On the night of our arrival, the most kind employee checked us in after hours and carried our bags up the many stairs. I wish I could remember his name, but he was wonderful! There was some construction during our stay, and someone in management gave us free drinks and apologized for the construction, even though it was not his fault and out of his control. We really liked these 2 staff members. However, the 3rd staff member we interacted with couldn’t have been more rude. On our final night the air conditioning was broken and the staff member gave us the most sarcastic apology. Then, during check out on October 1st, the same employee asked if we removed anything from the room and gave us a lecture on honesty even though we didn’t remove anything other than our own belongings. He also made a very large deal about the fact that we didn’t have cash to pay the city tax, which we weren’t told we would need. He lectured us about this as well and said it was the first time in 5 years someone paid by card. A real shame, because everyone else at the hotel couldn’t have been nicer.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Stone steps to property were steep and a lot of them and there was a strong smell of petrol in the stairwell
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Great location, stunning views from the terrace. Reception staff were friendly and helpful.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2020
Isaac
A very nice hotel, super well located, near all major touristic points in Florence.
My only remark is the lack of an elevator to the hotel in the 3rd floor, but good exercise though.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Property is well located and walkable to all Florence has to offer. Staff is nice and very helpful. Breakfast was good. The room itself was very small and dated plus thin walls so I could hear the next door guest conversations. The hotel is on a 4 floor walk up so if you have big luggage or mobility issues avoid it. It is located in historic zone so if you’re driving don’t drive up to front door or police will ticket you. Instead have your car parked in a garage a block away. The roof top is much more impressive in the pictures and accessible only by a narrow stairway.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2019
Ryan
Nice hotel in Florence.
Excellent price, awesome hospitality, and very great location which close to the Cathedral and heart of the city. Lots of great restaurant nearby.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Property is centrally located and close to all the major attractions. It is safe and can walk to most places without needing to use the public transportation, You can use public transpiration to get to and from the airport or the main train station which is great,
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2019
S
This hotel was excellent in location, services, and hospitality. The staff was wonderful and always happy to assist when I needed something. A special thank you to Mario and Marco. You both made my stay in Florence an amazing one. :)
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2019
Gabrielle
Hotel Cardinal was exactly as advertised, clean and tidy with friendly staff. Room was functional and spacious (we got upgraded to a king bed as we were there 4 nights) but the best part was the rooftop terrace, where we spent all our time at the hotel except when we were sleeping or showering. With views I’d the Duomo and all surrounding area it was magnificent. Great for breakfast or a nightcap!
Leisure Partner

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Cardinal of Florence
Borgo Pinti, 5, Florenz, Italy

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