My wife and I just returned from a 15 day trip through France and Italy, and this hotel was the best of all that we stayed in. The location was perfect, right on the river, with wonderful views and restaurants/winebars/etc. all within a couple minute walk. There is also a great English bookstore two blocks away in case you forgot... more

This hotel, as noted by many of the other reviews, has a fantastic location on the Arno River and is literally one block away from the Ufizzi Gallery and minutes from all the major sites in central Florence. The real advantage of this location was the ability to take beautiful strolls through the piazza's of Florence at night with only... more

Hotel was a nice old hotel. Large room. Location was excellent more

My son and I just returned from Florence, the hotel location is excellent. Very clean and staff were helpful in making reservations to day trips. more

Great location - almost on the Uffizzi doorstep! This was important aas my partner is a wheelchair user and Florence is well known for it's cobbled streets and uneven pavements! We had a fully accessible room on the fourth floor with a balcony really overlooking the river Arno, great view of the Ponte Vecchio. We were anxious that we'd get... more

Brilliant location, really close to the Uffizi and other major attractions, and overlooks the River Arno. We were lucky enough to have a room with a tiny balcony, lovely views. The rooms are large, and comfortable, quite plainly decorated. Staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend this hotel to friends. more

This hotel had everything required for a few days sightseeing break in Florence. We were out all day and evening so we were not looking for 5* trappings. It was close to all the major sights, yet away from the noise and busy streets. Our room was clean,spacious, light and airy overlooking the Arno; it was comfortable with good air... more

My wife and I stayed at Hotel Balestri in mid March, 2008. It is a fine hotel in a great location. The Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Boboli Gardens, Uffizi Gallery and the amazing Duomo, as well as several of the great Piazzas, are all within a few minutes walk of this hotel on the banks of the Arno River. It’s... more

Rooms were old. Bathroom looked like a poster child for 1960's design. Although most front desk people were helpful there was one (bald guy) who was extremely rude and unhelpful. But, the hotel was very helpful in prebooking tickets to the Uffizi and the Academy. more