The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence
Luxury Collection · 5.0-star · Piazza Ognissanti, 3 Historical Center
4.8(76 Google reviews)
The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence
Luxury Collection · 5.0-star · Piazza Ognissanti, 3 Historical Center
4.8(76 Google reviews)
At a glance: 5-star · Since 2025 · 171 rooms
Near: Ponte Vecchio · 9 min walk
What guests say about…
The hotel has its own Restaurant, Cafe, and Bar for convenient dining on-site. For a broader choice, Mercato Centrale - Central Market is a short walk away and offers many food stalls. Popular local favorites like pasta and gelato can also be explored through city cooking classes and tastings. You will find plenty of options within an easy stroll of the hotel.
You are right on the Arno River, in the heart of Florence's historic center, with the fashion district just steps away. The city's top sights are within an easy walk: Ponte Vecchio is 9 minutes away, and both the Cathedral and Giotto's Bell Tower are 10 minutes on foot. You can reach Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti in about 10 minutes, and the Uffizi Galleries in 11. The hotel's own restaurant, cafe, and bars offer convenient dining without venturing far. Everything feels immediate and walkable from this central riverside spot.
From Florence Airport (FLR), a taxi or pre-booked transfer is the straightforward way to reach the hotel; it is a short ride to Piazza Ognissanti 3. If you are coming by train, Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station is your best bet, located just over half a kilometer from the hotel, about a 10-minute walk through the historic center. The Firenze Porta A Prato Train Station is slightly farther at just under a kilometer and also an easy stroll. Both stations lead you directly into the area around the Arno River, where the hotel sits facing the water.
In the evening, the hotel's own Lobby bar, Bar, and Cafe are perfect for a relaxed drink or nightcap right on Piazza Ognissanti. For a memorable evening stroll, Ponte Vecchio is a 9-minute walk away, and the illuminated Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower are both a 10-minute walk. Piazza della Signoria, also 10 minutes away, buzzes with historic ambiance under the evening lights. If you'd like a more planned evening out, options like the Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside or a Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making are excellent additions to your evening plans. You can also wander to the nearby Mercato Centrale for a lively atmosphere with food stalls and local flavors. The area around the hotel is safe and walkable, with the Arno River adding a serene backdrop for a post-dinner stroll.
Yes, the Excelsior is an excellent base for exploring Florence on foot. The city's major sights are all within an easy stroll: Ponte Vecchio is a 9-minute walk, and Giotto's Bell Tower, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria, and Palazzo Pitti are each 10 minutes away. Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Galleries take just 11 minutes, while Boboli Gardens is a 13-minute walk. For day trips or reaching areas further out, Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station is very close, making train travel convenient for excursions into Tuscany.
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