Hotel Centrale - Florence

A lot of stairs to climb until the room and the staff was not friendly. I returned to Florence few days later, and i went to another hotel (Caravaggio), much better.

This city is amazing and hotel centrale is the best option I could have chosen, close to the rail station (five minutes walking),Doumo(2 min),etc.The staff quite professional, they help you whatever you need. Breakfast includes cereals (several), cheese, ham,bread, cookies, croassant, boiled and mixed eggs....and coffee is delicious.

Great price for a holiday (New Years) weekend. Very safe and clean. The location is a distance from most of the museums and landmarks but a metro stop is near by. For a young couple traveling through Europe on a budget this was one of the nicer hotels we stayed at. Grocery store near by, as well as several cafes and bakeries. Great view of the river. The view of the Eiffel tower is amazing when in front of the hotel, though the rooms do not give much of a view.

We stayed here off season and booked a double room, including breakfast for 64 euro a night. Our first floor room was spacious and had a 15 foot high ceiling. There was plenty of storage. We had a wardrobe, some cabinets, cubby storage under the window, a bench for sitting on, and a desk area with a chair. There was also a safe in the room, which was nice. The beds of course were very firm. The bathroom had a nice size counter with shelving for storage underneath. The shower had excellent water pressure, and loads of hot water. Breakfast was excellent. There was cereal, pastries, yogurt, boiled eggs and assorted meats and cheeses and of course cafe and 3 choices for water. We were a 5 minute stroll from the Duomo and various street markets. The staff was very knowledgeable, helpful, courteous and professional. Several staff members spoke English. The only area the hotel could improve on, would be to have specific information about the restricted streets in the driving instructions. When I called, they explained that we could drive down a certain restricted street (the one near the train station, in the hotel driving directions)and the hotel would send our car information to the police so we would not get a ticket. That info needed to be included in the driving instructions. There is a parking garage, about a 3 minute walk from the hotel. You leave your car with an attendant, they store it, then bring it to you at the hotel when you need it.

We stayed in Florence one week. Hotel centrale is well located to the central train station and within walking distance to all major attractions.I have no hessitation in recommending this hotel.

Our room had been remodeled the previous week. It was modern and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was excellent. The location was great: about 2 blocks from the dome and about 4 blocks from the train station.

When arriving we were expecting old hotel with small and old rooms. But the hotel is very modern even inside old building. What a nice surprise, hotel is just steps from Duomo and most of the sightseeings. Very nice breakfast.

The Hotel has an excellent central location in Florence. The staff were helpful and friendly and gave excellent recommendations on places to eat. The room was comfortable , very clean and quiet which is a very important 'must have' on our requirements for a city centre hotel. Another bonus is that it is walkable from the station. The Breakfast had enough variety and choice to suit all tastes and appetites. We will make this our first choice Hotel when we return to Florence.

Good value for price. Well located. Check that the lift works (in my case it was in maintenance). If you have a heavy luggage, it might be taugh.

The elevator didn't work but they had a button to press for someone to help you carry your luggage up the stairs. Nobody came so I had to do it myself which was a problem since I was traveling alone and shouldn't be lifing heavy items.

There is no elevator until late September for this third- or fourth-floor hotel. This was difficult for our party, who are able-bodied. For travellers who are disabled, elderly, or have small children, this could be a major problem. All customers should be notified about this.

Clean and nice hotel. Reasonable and very central.

Nice Hotel, well situated. Everything turned out as could be expected from information provided. The hotel is situated on the 2. floor of the building so there is no lobby on the ground floor. Car parking was without problems and costed 1 euro for the hour. My only complaint is that the coffy offered at breakfast was very tasteless but you could get cappuchino if you asked for it.

Please give GPS location on the internet page, easier to find

A beautiful hotel just a couple of minutes on foot from the Duomo (Cathedral) and also close to the main Railway Station. The rooms we had were spacious and spotlessly clean combining old world charm with modern technology. Breakfast is buffet-style with a wide range of fresh fruit, cereals, meat, cheese etc., etc.. Highly recommended!

So easy to reach the main monuments excellent the service of car parking (we could arrive in front of the hotel and someone immediately came to take the car and brought it back the day after for only 25 euros (the day after we parked in a pubblic carpark in Siena not so near to the B&B and they charged us 30 euros!) the street is very quiet the breakfast and living rooms very nice

Beautiful hotel, incredibly well located. This was my third time at this hotel.

Very good place where to stay and enjoy all Florence......really wonderfull hotel!

Third stay at this hotel and would come again without a second thought.

Our fourth stay at the Centrale and was as enjoyable as always - except in this room the noise from the pipes and/or air conditioning could get very loud in the still of the night. Not experienced this before, but have not been on this lower floor before.

The location of this hotel is excellent as it is within walking distance from the main sights and is also close to the train station. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially the young lady in the breakfast room. The breakfast that was offered was the best that we had while on holidays. They had fresh fruit, fresh juice, cakes, pastries, and a lot of other stuff that we didnt get at the other hotels we stayed at recently. Although the room was smaller than advertised on the websire, it was not too small and was very clean. The bathroom was also very clean and was big enough. We were there for a week and would definitely stay at Hotel Centrale again. We would also recommend it to anyone visiting Florence.

Very complicated to get to when driving yourselves. Location is perfect. Type of rooms vary by descriptions. Our room was ok, but dark and tight for 3 people.

Great hotel with a great breakfast.

This hotel is in perfect location to get everywhere easily. From dining to shopping to sightseeing. Very quiet & very clean. Excellent breakfast too. There was a lounge where you could relax on the sofa, read a book, catch up on local brochures or have a drink! Just like home. Area is very safe - even only 4 blocks from train station.

Pros: The staff was friendly and competent, the interior is wonderful, many of the old ceilings and walls paintings are preserved, which helps to feel in Florence even more. The room was spacious and well decorated in the same style. Cons: There were towels from the previous visitors in the bathroom and half empty can from Fanta on the table. The state that they have parking but actually they use a nearby paid parking which cost ~23 EUR/24 hours. The streets nearby were either closed for constructions or forbidden for entering with car, so finding the hotel by car is almost impossible. the price for the internet is not included in the room price, the internet speed is bad.

Loved staying in this hotel. We were upgraded, so room was extremly spacious. Hotel is in a fantastic location - it is located a short walking distance from the Duomo, but quiet enough to be away from the crowds (could hear the church bells which was lovely). Staff were amazingly friendly & helpful. Internet facilities in the room that we were in - which was great. Lovely breakfast with good selection. Would definitely stay there again & would definitely recommend this hotel to others.

Superb stay in this very nice Hotel, we will be back.

Nice place to stay in Firenze. Free access to the Internet at the hotel lobby PC is an advantage.

The Hotel Centrale is the perfect bargain hotel for Florence. There were three of us. Hotel access is by elevator to the second level. The location is steps from the Duomo and also an easy walk from the SMN train station. Breakfast is typical with good pastries and coffee as well as cereals, fruits, etc. The room was very clean with wonderful AC during this very hot summer in Italy. The bathroom was spotless with plenty of towels for 3 people. There was a computer/television in the room with internet access. I highly recommend the Centrale.

Excellent location. Very good breakfast

This is the second time I have stayed in Hotel Centrale, and it won't be the last. I am glad to have found such a good hotel so centrally located.

Well located, clean comfortable rooms, good breakfast, great central location near train station and main sights. helpful staff. note-elevator to lobby level and first floor of rooms, but no elevator to second floor of hotel.

Recently renovated, very clean. breakfast is good. free internet. You can walk to everywhere. the best hotel during my trip to Italy

Very comfortable and beatiful place to stay located very close to the center. Personnel very kind and competent. We went there off season and we found a price/quality relationship really excellent.

Great for walking around the town centre

I am quite content with my stay in this hotel. Hotel staff are extremely kind/pleasing and friendly. Hotel is located about 5 to 7 minutes walk from the Central station and the road leading to the hotel could be a bit lonely at night. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to others and would definitely stay again.

Couldn't ask for a better location then this. Everything is accessible nice restaurants and all the places of historical significance we could see Duomo from our window just a few buildings down. We walked from the station easily. The written down instructions at Venere website were more helpful and easier to follow then the map itself. Best way to reach is to follow the instructions from Venere.com and the moment you cross 'Best Western Premier Hotel Laurus' look inside the alley next to Best Western and you'll see the sign inside. Remember the hotel is on the 2nd floor inside the specified building. Great value for money. Breakfast needs improvement.

We, two retired couples, had a wonderful stay in Florence. The hotel is housed on the second floor in an old building with a wide impressive staircase. We needed to ring a bell to gain entrance through a large gate that was closed. The lift is tiny, only capable of handling two persons in comfort. The reception is cordial and helpful. The rooms are large, clean and adequate. Breakfast was fine with plenty to eat. Highly recommended.

Molto carino e accoglinte. Stanze pulite e molto confortevoli. Il personale è gentile e accogliente. L'hotel si trova proprio a due passi dal duomo e a pochi minuti dalla stazione. Caldamente consigliato per chi vuol trascorrere qualche giorno a Firenze.

Ottimo hotel, belle stanze rinnovate da poco. Veramente da consigliare, specialmente se lo trovate sui 70 € per una singola è veramente ottimo.

Overall wonderful stay. They have a nice lounge area to relax in. Elevator situation a bit funky with lugguge but acceptable. Would definitely stay there again - good central location.

Very good location. Excellent restaurant suggestions by Francesca. Very good price x performance realtion. We recomend the hotel.

Estuvimos en mayo. El hotel es muy lindo, esta muy bien ubicado cerca de la estacion y de los centros de interes en florencia. Las habitaciones espaciosas, baño nuevo, muy limpio, muy recomendable. La gente muy amable. La vista desde la habitacion no era lo mejor pero es un hotel que sin duda volveria. El desayuno muy completo.

Very helpful staff. Great location. After a short walk from the train station and a quick stop to read a map we printed in advance, we found it immediately.

We got off to a rocky start at this hotel but ended up enjoying it very much. We wanted a hotel that did not require walking upstairs. Our research showed that the Centrale had an elevator. Unfortunately, it was not until after we checked in that we learned the elevator had no access to the 3rd floor where our room was. Thus you could take the elevator to the 2nd floor but then had to walk upstairs to the 3rd floor. They had given us this room because it had a view (we would call this a “partial” view). Breakfast was served on the 2nd floor so this meant walking down and up a flight of stairs for breakfast and then taking stairs a couple of more times a day. After we asked for a room that did not require stairs, they were able to accommodate us on the 2nd night and moved all of our belongings for us. The staff was very nice and made dinner reservations and a reservation to see Michelangelo’s David. The breakfast was good and the rooms are comfortable. It’s a good location, very close to the Duomo with many shops and restaurants nearby. We do not recommend driving in Florence!

Hotel Centrale is very...central--in other words, it is conveniently located. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the breakfast provided consisted of many delicious choices. It would be helpful if the desk help spoke a little more English, but why quibble; we would definitely go back.

We stay in Florence for three amazing and marvellous days. The hotel and the staff were very friendly, nice and accomodating and really, really, "Centrale". We hope to go back to Firence early and we'll repeat at the Centrale. We shall recommend also the hotel to our family and friends

Those looking for a "hotel" experienece might be disappointed. The Centrale presents more like a pension than a hotel. It is on the third (U.S.) floor of what seems to be an old office building. The conversion is well done. The interior is nicely decorated and the rooms are large from my experience of small hotels in Europe. The elevator is very small - fitting only two people with luggage. The location is superb - easy walk to the Duomo and the train station. The included breakfast was ample but not exciting - reminded me of Amsterdam food. The front desk got us a same-day reservation for an art museum to avoid the long line.

Excellent food !!! Was a great staying and very, very helful people !!! Super recomended.

Ho passato solo una notte in questo Hotel e sono rimasto molto soddisfatto. La posizione è incredibile: pochi metri da San Lorenzo, dal Duomo, da Santa Maria Novella e dalla Stazione Centrale e gli Uffizi e Ponte Vecchio a distanza di passeggiata. Molto curati anche gli interni dell'Hotel. Un ottima soluzione in cento a Firenze.

Great location but on a pretty quiet street. Could see the very top of the Duomo from the window in the room which was very nice. Breakfasts were good and the staff was helpful, other than one dinner recommendation (Osteria All'Antico) for a place that was busy, not great and had almost only American tourists. Instead, try La Congrega, which was small, quiet, great food and great service.

WE WERE DISAPOINTED THAT WE COULD NT GET A DRINK FROM THE HOTEL BAR AFTER 9.30 PM. aLSO THERE WERE NO SIGNS STATING THIS

The directions to the hotel could be better. I came through a maze of seedy streets which was a bit scary. Then I discovered that coming and going from the opposite direction brought me to the Duomo and a lovely part of Firenze!

We traveled in Italy for over three weeks and this hotel in Florence was our favorite. Staff was exceptional and very helpful, the room was lovely, and the breakfast outstanding. We would highly recommend this hotel to other travelers and would stay again in the future.

Per la sua categoria è uno dei migliori e lo consiglio anche per più giorni.

Very nice hotel! From this hotel,we could go every highlight spot in Florence on foot. And compared with the price,their accommodation was perfect,How clean they are?! If I'll go back to Florence,I surely stay here again.

This is an excellent hotel! I went with 2 other friends and stayed for 3 nights. The staff was so kind and thoughtful - just couldn't do enough for their guests including recommending restaurants with special discounts from the hotel. There are hotel signs posted on the beginner of the street from both the train station and market direction, not as difficult to find as some other reviews. The breakfast was full of varieites and plentiful. The sitting area and breakfast rooms are both cheerful and comfortable. Due to the 24 hours receptionist service, there is always someone to make a cup of cappucino or fetch you a pot of tea after breakfast hour. Nice to have the free internet access if you don't have your laptop. The rooms and bathrooms are quiet, bright and in fairly new condition, they are also spacious with ample lighting. The elevator was a newly added feature for this beautiful grand building, altough it is small, but it does the job for hauling heavy luggage! We are thankful for that! Most of all, we (all three of us, Tina, Anglea and Mimi) are thankful for the hotel's staff, the location, the facilities and the reasonal price. We'll be back!

The Centrale has a great location and ideal for seeing all the sights. It has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere and we all enjoyed our stay very much and would have no hesitation recommending this hotel to others.

I was in Florence for one night for work. I was very impressed by the Centrale, which was perfectly located in the historic centre, very clean with freshly decorated rooms. The staff were nice and the breakfast was excellent. Extremely good value for money for Florence.

My son (2 year old) and I stayed here in January with two friends who shared another room. We enjoyed eery minute of our stay. We had a little trouble finding the hotel walking from the train station. I guess we define a street differently than whoever made the directions on the hotel's location page, but with a GPS, we found it. After we arrived, everything went perfectly from arrival to departure. Not a single complaint. Located close to everything, good breakfast, quiet rooms, and helpful, friendly staff. Would definitely stay there again.

Very well situated,quiet street,rooms very confortable.Would recommend it and would return.All newly renovated

Gorgeous rooms and amazing location! Service is great and hotel has a lot of additional ammenities.

My wife,adult daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hotel Centrale. It was our first time visiting Italy, and we found the staff and room, as well as the location to be totally top notch! The atmosphere of the hotel was very warm with caring and personable employees. The beds were comfortable and the noise level in the room was non existent except for the lovely chiming from the belltower. We will definitely stay at the Centrale on our next visit to Florence!

Nice small hotel very good location. Close to the train station and the Duomo.

I booked at the Hotel Centrale last minute and I stayed only one night for business. Nevertheless, it was a very pleasant experience: confortable, clean and quiet rooms, excellent location near the Campo di Marte Station as well as the historical City, helpful and polite staff, lovely surroundings

This hotel is basic but clean and very centrally located. we asked for a quiet room following previous comments. The manger was very concerned because we did not get a view. We were happy with the room. as we were only staying 1 night we were out for most of the day and evening. we arrived early ,left the bags and went off sightseeing. I would certainly recommend this hotel to those wanting good value accomodation. Very centraly situated. The breakfast was excellent better than some four star hotels we stayed in.

Very modern bathroom. Clean, if somewhat sparse, bedroom. Ample space. Would definitely appeal to the traveler who wants a clean, quiet room, but spends most of his time out of the room.

We were in Florence for 7 days. The staff at the Centrale was superb, especially Irene! Our only problem was mosquitoes in the room. Since the AC was not running and it was unseasonably warm, we were forced to open our unscreened window or swelter. Other than that everything else was super. Having access to free internet use was a surprise bonus.

An excellent hotel; warm welcoming, flexibile staff,a lovely hotel right next to the Duomo. Couldn`t be better!

Situated at one step from the Duomo and very near everything that matters in Florence. Poor entrance but very nice room . With a little effort for the breakfast, it could be perfect.

Service, location & everything else was excellent. A bit disappointed that it had no kettle facility. Just a note: the reception's on the 2nd floor and the lift is pretty tiny. We used the staircase everyday, it was fine for us. All in all, we enjoyed stay.

Excellent jewel right in the center of Venice. You cannot get a better bargain. Very helpful staff. Free WIFI and amazing breakfast. I wish rooms were a little better decorated and had more upscale look.

Excelente estancia en Florencia. La categoría del hotel corresponde más a 4 que a 3. Ubicación inmejorable para disfrutar de la ciudad. El acceso en coche privado es muy complicado, pero el hotel ofrece un buen servicio de aparcamiento privado, aunque el precio es algo caro. Sin duda un hotel muy recomendable!!!!

We had a great time - location was perfect both from the train station and places we wanted to visit in Florence. Breakfast was good, air conditioner worked well and there was no street noise. Staff at the desk were helpful. Would definitely stay here again

Sencillamente ¡¡excelente!! se lo recomendamos a cualquier persona que desee un lugar seguro, tranquilo, bien atendido, con buen desayuno, con una ubicación perfecta, con empleados maravillosos. Como dato: servicio de internet gratuito.....¡¡muy pero muy bien!!!

El hotel está muy cerca la estación de trenes, es limpio y las habitaciones son cómodad y espaciosas, muy de acuerdo a lo que se ve en internet.

I believe providing an internet service on one or two PCs will add value to your perceived service excellence.

Realmente el H.Central ha sido una buena opción para estar en Florencia, por su ubicación excelente, trato,servicio y liempieza. La calidad-precio bien para estar en el centro de Florencia. Empleados muy amables, desayuno no super abundamente, pero muy correcto. Había algún que otro mosquito en la habitación, pero lo normal para ser agosto en cualquier ciudad. La habitación amplia, iluminada y baño nuevo. Si volviera a ir Florencia, volvería al mismo hotel. Gracias por todo.

If you're looking for something centrally located and close to the duomo, this is great.

First time in Florence. It was beautiful. Hotel had good central location and it was easy to find due to sign posting. Staff were friendly and helpful. Had some good food over the bridge;not so touristy there!also ate at restaurant near station that was recommended by hotel receptionist.Would definitely return to Florence and would recommend the Hotel to others. The lift is something else though!!

On arrival,after walking the the 15 minutes with many bags of luggage, we waited for over 30 minutes while the woman behind the desk gave turn by turn directions to someone trying to get to the hotel. I felt either someone else should have helped us or she should have told them to call back.

Está excelentemente situado, a un paso del Duomo. Es uno de esos hoteles frecuentes en Italia situado en un par de pisos de un antiguo pero muy bien acondicionado edificio. Nuestra habitación era luminosa y confortable, con vistas a la cúpula de la iglesia de San Lorenzo. El personal es muy amable y eficiente. El hotel resuelve bastante bien el tema del aparcamiento, que en Italia en general es un auténtico problema.

We would definitely stay at Centrale again. It was within walking distance of the train station. The elevator to get to the hotel was very small - my daughter and I had to take turns with our luggage! The hotel itself has two floors which are not connected by an elevator. This was difficult with our heavy luggage. At some point, there was no COLD water in the shower (or in the sink). We had a great sauna! Breakfast was wonderful, and the view from our room was spectacular.

My college age daughter and I stayed here just one night. The location is good. We walked from the train station with luggage in about 10 minutes. While the lobby/reception is on the 2nd floor, there is a lift. The staff was very friendly. The internet access is included and is available both in the room and in the lobby. Breakfast was very filling and in a large pleasant room. Our room was air conditioned and spacious. We checked our luggage there for the day before taking the train that evening. We would stay here again.

We were a family of 5 (2 rooms). This is a very nice Hotel in the center town within walking distance of all the sites and train station. The rooms were clean, quiet and of nice size. Breakfast was excellent and the serving lady was very pleasant and accomodating. The hotel reception staff were helpful and courteous. The elevator is very small and can fit only 2-3 people at most or 1 person with luggage. Otherwise its a 2 flight walk up. We would definitely go back.

+ location is great.people are so kind.breakfast is good. - Small shower

We were impressed with the overall size of the room, as it was the largest by far of the six hotels we stayed in during our Italian holiday. The bathroom was also the best. It had obviously been recently refurbished. The location was also very good as it was within walking distance to the main sites.

The hotel was a very interesting experience. It was a gem hidden in very plain surroundings. Others have described the entry way off the street and the tiny lift to the 2nd floor. The room was clean and modern. It was very convenient to the station and central Florence, within site of the Duomo and a 5 minute walk to the "action".

L hotel est tres bon et elegant.C etait plus que j attendais. Le personnel est tres aimable,le salon confortable et la salle du petit dejeuner, tres intime. C est aussi tres agreable de faire seulement quelques pas pour voire le Dome. La seulle difficulte est d arriver a l hotel, en voiture, car les ruelles sont tres etroites. La bas on peut confier la voiture a un garage.C est convenable.

The staff was very helpful and competent. The room had a great view. Clean and spacious. Very close to the sights of interest. A safe and great place to stay while visiting Florence.

This hotel is quiet, central, an easy walk from the train station and very close to the main sights of Florence. It is on the second floor of an old building with a TINY lift, just enough room for suitcases and one person. The staff were very helpful and my room was clean and quiet as requested. Breakfast was very good and it was close to some very good restaurants and markets.

This hotel was very nice. Clean, comfortable, and a beautiful view outside our hotel window. The room is big and bathroom very nice. Breakfast could have been a bit better variety. Overall I would stay there again.

THIS HOTEL HAS A GOOD LOCATION. EASY TO GET TO AND FROM TRAIN STATION ON FOOT. NOT FAR FROM ATTRACTIONS. GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY. THE HOTEL WAS EVERYTHING WE EXPECTED.

Facilities were excellent; however, services were less than stellar. Employees, save for the breakfast service person and night front desk, were rude and acted as though guests were an interruption of their day. We finally checked out and went to another hotel. In the first 20 minutes, the new hotel gave better customer service than Hotel Centrale gave over our three nights stay. And at a better price! Hotel Centrale is located on third floor of a commercial building. Elevator is available, but it is very small. We were surprised about this detail and thankfully are young and mobile. Also, construction is going on along Via Faenza, so be prepared for difficult maneuvering with luggage. Construction is estimated for the next 12 months. Location is close to train station and easy access to major attractions. There is a great gym/spa next door if you are interested in working out while there.

Location was great. Very close to Duomo. Employees also very helpful and friendly.

We loved this hotel and would certainly recommend it! The staff were wonderful and my husband appreciated the birthday greeting and bottle of wine in our room upon arrival. Location is great - really close to the train station and the Duomo. Lots of good restaurants and shopping nearby.

We had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Centrale. The staff was gracious and quite helpful. We found a fun sandwich shop just two blocks north of the hotel. The location was very convenient to the train station and all of the sites we wanted to see were within a comfortable walking distance. Breakfast was great and the staff would make cappuccino any time we asked. We would recommend this spot to our friends.

This was our second stay at the Centrale and it confirmed our excellent impression from first time round. Highly recommended.

Ideally located for the Duomo, museums, and shopping district, yet just a bit off the beaten path to avoid traffic noise. We really enjoyed our stay there. An easy 7 minute walk from the train station. Several interesting restaurants in the neighborhood. We had a great 4 days based at the Hotel Centrale and would not think of booking anywhere else for a return trip to Florence.

The Hotel is great and the staff is very nice. I loved the room, it is big and everything is new. The hotel is near to the train station and the Duomo. I loved and I intend to come back.