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Hotel Balcony
Via Dei Banchi 3 (Florence) 50123

Featuring a spacious communal terrace with a view towards Florence Cathedral, Hotel Balcony offers a central location and friendly service. Its simply furnished rooms are located in a typical Florentine building. Rooms at the Balcony are all sound-proofed and air conditioned. They offer a satellite TV, and there is free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel. The Balcony Hotel’s staff are available to book visits in and around Florence. The Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio are both a 10-minute walk away, and Santa Maria Novella Station is just 400 metres from the hotel. Guests can start the day with a freshly made cappuccino, together with Tuscan cheese and homemade pastries. Both breakfast and drinks can be enjoyed on the terrace.

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Exceptional

8.4/10

Rooms: 14

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Address: Via Dei Banchi 3, Florence 50123 map

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You probably wont find a hotel which treats you nicer in Florence. The hotel is small but the location is excellent. The staff and in particular the manager is exceptionally friendly and sincerely wants you to have a good stay (more than you can say about many 4-5 star hotels). I will never stay any place else when going to Florence (business or pleasure). We found the staff at Hotel Balcony extremely helpful and accommodating. The value for our money was great and the location was perfect. Breakfast was simple but very tasty and there was a very nice restaurant next door for lunch or dinner. Our room was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others.
all reviews » The staff, especially the manager, were wonderful.He made me feel very welcome and addressed any requests immediately.The room was very comfortable, and breakfast selections were excellent.There were always fresh flowers in the common areas, and a computer for guest Internet access at a very reasonable 5 Euros per hour. The location was great. The owners were most helpful and assisted with luggage and provided detailed information about sites and direcetions..the breakfast was plentiful and well presented.Rooms were quite and clean.Best location in Florence, walk to all sites with ease within ten minutes..I will stay there again.The staff. Francesco is the best. He will go above and beyond for you. Location is great, right between the train station and the Duomo. Everything is within a short walking distance. Everything. Its location near to the railway station and the main sights of interest. The owner was always prepared to do whatever possible to help the guests.The people who work (own) the hotel were so friendly, that was the best part. I was a single female travelling and they made me feel like I was at home. Location close to station and Florence attractions/restaurants, very friendly and helpful owner, spacious clean room and use of the balcony.The terrace was great, also the breakfast was really good. the terrace and the breakfast. Hotel Staff. The staff was both professional and friendly, eager to assit in all ourneeds. Location of the hotel is excellent. We were within two blocks ofthe Duomo which we could see from the upstairs terrace. Most touristattractions were an easy ten minute walk. The contiental breakfast wasdelightful and more than what we had expected. Dining tables with freshflowers, nice way to start the day!. Francesco was extremely gentle. We stayed in many many hotels in Italy, and it was our best experience in terms of treatment. The location is also very convenient and we got a quiet room. This was the best two star hotel I have ever had. Perfect location, nice and helpful staff, room with all equipment one needs, bathroom above average (with hairdryer). A fantastic manager , Quit and comfortable situation, Lovely balcon, Near to every part of the town. location good bathroom. Very,very friendly and helpful staff easy walking distance from train station and the square comfortable clean room reasonable room rate what more could anyone ask for. very friendly, helpful owner/manager, convenient position, close to centre of Florence and station, good price for Florence. Five minutes to railway station by walk.Everything is ok except no wireless internet in the room. Beatiful place, near Duomo and Rail station. Very pleasant personal.Hotel is situated close to the train station and close to other interesting buildings.Our tripleroom had comfortable beds.Good breakfast.The hotelowner Francesco is a very kind and helpfull person: he does everything to make your stay in the hotel a success. Great hospitality from the very friendly hotel owner, big room, good facility, location not far away from the Florence S.M.N station. Near shopping area and all tourists attractions.very good access to pretty much everything. close to train station and main landmarks.very good value for florence. The location was great, only 5 minutes from the Duomo. The room was very clean. Very good value for money.The staff were very friendly and hospitable and even offered to make free cappucino for us. The location was excellent and walking distance to everything.Good Location, close to main sites and Railway Station. great location and staff were very friendly/helpful.location. The staff at Hotel Balcony created the most friendly, welcoming environment I have ever experienced in a hotel. After a disappointing stay in Bologna, I arrived at Hotel Balcony and felt immediately at home. The amenities are that of a good, clean budget hotel, but the staff makes it first class. The location is amazing, and it is very easy to find when arriving by train.The hotel was very central the staff were extremely helpful and there is a lovely restaurant just next door .. highly recommended!. Location was very central, price, staff was very helpful and friendly. This is a great place for a 2 star.Friendly owner, gave us tips on where to eat . He was a great help in giving us easy directions. location, food, manager's approach to guests. Friendly staff, close to historical centre. Its condition. The owner/staff. The owner was very nice, hospitable, and helpful. I felt safe and looked after. As a single female traveler, safety is most important. The accomodations were very modest. This is not a luxury hotel, but one that has basic services and is very conveniently located close to the train station. excellent location, 5 minutes walk from the railway station and right next to Duomo. The hotel is very conveniently located to the Museums and activities in Florence. convenient location, great, helpful staff, very low price. Central location, friendly and helpful staff. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The location was great.staff are friendly and helpful. excellent location, very close to City centre. And the keeper is very nice. warm welcome and helpfulness. The staff, including the owner, were very friendly and helpful with directions, restaurant recommendations etc.Elevator not available but the staff was quick to carry your bags so it was not a problem for us. You must be prepared to deal with steps. I had a single room, which required climbing 44 steps. However, the layout was such that it was not difficult despite my age and limitations.Every thing was good for me. Only that the streets near the hotel are a bit creepy at night, very dark and no lights.The shower did not work well. The smell of cigarette smoke was very strong at times, though I was able to shut it out when in my room.The only thing i would have liked would be a kettle in the bedroom for a cup of tea in the mornings!. Try to eliminate the smoke in general areas. It did not affect our rooms, they were perfectly fine.We had some problems with the toilet, it was broken down. Room is very dark. I thought the hotel was overpriced. Enforcing the "No Smoking policy", even on the balcony..smell carries over the rooms on that level.shabby rooms,smell of stale cigarettes,chipped furniture, no drawer space at all. The entire hotel is in need of an upgrade. It's clean but getting shabby. The beds are hard as rock, the walls are paper-thin, there were cigarette burns in the quilt, and the two gazebo-size umbrellas on the balcony are green with algae or mold. The owner did offer to help us move to a different hotel but that process would've taken up our only day in Florence.

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Hotel Balcony Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Single Room [Room Information]	1	from EUR 45.00	Search
Soundproofed and air-conditioned room with minibar and satellite TV. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Refrigerator, Patio, Minibar, Heating, Hairdryer, Fax, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath or Shower, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Twin Room [Room Information]	2	from EUR 50.00	Search
Soundproofed and air-conditioned room with minibar and satellite TV. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Patio, Minibar, Heating, Hairdryer, Fax, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath or Shower, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Double Room [Room Information]	2	from EUR 50.00	Search
Soundproofed and air-conditioned room with minibar and satellite TV. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Patio, Minibar, Heating, Hairdryer, Fax, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath or Shower, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Triple Room [Room Information]	3	from EUR 65.00	Search
Soundproofed and air-conditioned room with minibar and satellite TV. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Satellite TV, Refrigerator, Patio, Minibar, Heating, Hairdryer, Fax, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath or Shower, Balcony, Air Conditioning

Amenities at Hotel Balcony

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Miscellaneous

Non-Smoking Rooms, Key access, Heating, Fire extinguishers, Emergency cord in bathroom, Designated Smoking Area, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Allergy-Free Room Available, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning

General

WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Valet Parking, Tour Desk, Tickets to attractions or shows, Ticket Service, Safety Deposit Box, Private Check-in/-out, Luggage Storage, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Concierge Service, ATM/Cash Machine on site, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Vending Machine (drinks), Restaurant, On-site coffee shop, Chocolate or cookies, Breakfast in the Room, Breakfast details, Bottle of water, Bar

Common areas

Terrace, Sun Terrace

Business facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Hotel information details

The hotel occupies the entire second floor of a typical Florentine palazzo and is furnished in a simple style. The terrace also has several chairs, small tables and umbrellas where you can unwind and enjoy the view or watch the people passing below.

Important information to guests

The parking rate includes access to the restricted traffic area.

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Featuring free WiFi, a terrace and a sun terrace, Hotel Balcony offers accommodation in Florence. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. Private parking is also available at this hotel. A TV with satellite channels is provided. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Santa Maria Novella is 100 metres from Hotel Balcony, while Strozzi Palace is 300 metres from the property. Peretola Airport is 5 km away.

Room information details

The Balcony Hotel offers rooms for up to 3 people. 2 of the rooms have access to a shared terrace with chairs and small tables, where breakfast can be enjoyed during the summer.

Travelling information

By Car:
From Rome:
- Exit the highway at Firenze Sud.
- Follow directions for the centre.
- Once you arrive at the traffic lights at the end of Lungarno del Tempio, turn right.
- Drive towards Piazza Beccaria, then along Viale Antonio Gramsci and Viale Giacomo Matteotti, until you reach Piazza della Libertà.
- Turn into Via Lorenzo il Magnifico.
- At the first set of traffic lights, turn left into Via Poliziano.
- Go straight down Via Santa Caterina and Via Nazionale, until you reach the station.
- Go around Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia and take Via del Melarancio.
- Turn right into Via del Giglio, and turn right again into Via dell'Alloro.
- When you come to the end of Via dell'Alloro, turn right into Via de' Conti.
- Drive along the entire road and turn right into Via dei Cerretani, which then becomes Via Dei Banchi.
- You will find the hotel on the left-hand side.

From Milan:
- Exit the highway at Firenze Nord.
- Follow directions for the centre.
- Once you reach the end of Viale Francesco Redi, turn right and then left into Via Guido Monaco.
- Drive to the end of Via Guido Monaco, and turn left into Via Fratelli Rosselli.
- After the the tunnel going under the railway, follow the ring roads going around the Fortezza da Basso.
- Continue down Viale Lavagnini.
- When you come to the first set of traffic lights, turn right into Via Santa Caterina and Via Nazionale, and continue driving until you reach the station.
- From there follow the above directions.

By Air:
From Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport, you can reach the Balcony Hotel with the shuttle service connecting the airport to the centre, or by private taxi.

By Train:
From Santa Maria Novella station, you can reach the Balcony Hotel either by private taxi or on foot: from Piazzale della Stazione you will come to Piazza Santa Maria Novella, and turning left into Via dei Banchi, you will find the hotel at number 3.

Hotel Balcony Policies

Check-in

14:00 - 22:00

Check-out

07:30 - 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Carte Bleue, Diners Club, JCB, PIN, Red 6000, Maestro, Discover, Bancontact, Solo, Maestro (Switch), Carte Blanche, NICOS, UC, Bankcard, CartaSi, Argencard, Cabal, Chipper, Red Compra, Other Cards, Greatwall, Peony, Dragon, Pacific, Jin Sui, Eftpos, Australian BankCard, Hipercard, UnionPay debit card, UnionPay credit card, EC-Card, BC-Card

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 20 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.