Hotels in Florence Near the Duomo

Most cities have one major landmark - the thing that, if you had your way, you’d open your hotel window and see every single morning. It’s the kind of iconic view that reminds you that you’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto. It’s the view every traveler craves when they check into a hotel and throw back the curtains for the first time.
In Florence, for most people, that view would include the city’s spectacularly beautiful Duomo. Now, getting a hotel in Florence with a view of the Duomo doesn’t come cheap - but if you can’t have the pretty cathedral right outside your window, the next best thing is to get a hotel that’s just a short walk away.
So in this article, I’m listing a few hotels that are a short walk from the Duomo in Florence.
>> And if you’re looking for accommodations options that are even more budget-friendly, check out this article about hostels in Florence near the Duomo, too.

Hotels in Florence Near the Duomo

Hotel Bigallo
This 3-star hotel overlooks the Piazza del Duomo, and the price reflects that. It’s on the upper floor of a small building (there’s an elevator), right across from the cathedral and the Baptistery. When you’re booking your room, make sure to let them know if you want a room with a view of the cathedral. For a hotel with such a great location, it can still be a good deal in the low season.
Strozzi Palace Hotel
The Strozzi Palace Hotel is on Via dei Vecchietti, between the Duomo and the Piazza della Repubblica, so the cathedral and the other top sights in the city are a few minutes’ walk away. It’s one of the pricier options here, but it can be a good bargain if you’re visiting Florence in the low season.
Grand Hotel Cavour
The Grand Hotel Cavour, a 4-star hotel on Via del Proconsolo, is a few steps from the Duomo in Florence. The rooms are decorated with a combination of modern and older styles, and there’s an on-site restaurant and even meeting rooms if you’re conducting business while in Florence.

Before you book any of them, check what’s included (breakfast isn’t always), and budget for Florence’s city tax, which is charged per person per night on top of the room rate and paid at the hotel.

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