This is the oldest hotel in Florence and was well known to Italian and foreign travellers as far back as the 1300s. It is this long and illustrious past which has given rise to its current reputation as an ‘eccentric’ and inexpensive hotel in Florence.

We have 78 rooms scattered throughout this 14th century Renaissance building and no two are alike. As a consequence it is our policy not to show them on this website - we do not wish to deceive as our rooms do differ greatly in terms of size.

The old staircase, the welcoming dining room used for breakfast, the two elevators*, the furnishings - furniture, rugs and period ornaments are all characteristic features in our hotel. Recently the famous Italian film director Dario Argento, the master of horror, shot several scenes in the lobby...

Apart from the hotel's location very near the Ponte Vecchio , one of our biggest selling points is something that no other 3 star Florence hotel can boast - we have our own billiard room and host professional tournaments. Use of the billiard table is strictly for guests of the Hotel Porta Rossa Florence.