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Hotel Ester

3.0 star property
Central hotel connected to the convention center, within walking distance of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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Panoramic Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
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Superior Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Hair salon
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
The price is $95
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Panoramic Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Largo Fratelli Alinari 15, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 24 min drive
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 16 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bondi Carlo - Le Focaccine SAS - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè degl'Innocenti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Cornelius - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Capitale della Cina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ester

When you stay at Hotel Ester, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. You'll have free perks like WiFi and wired internet. This Tuscan hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Unità Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

Languages

English, Farsi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 19 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 20 per night)
  • Onsite extended parking (EUR 20 per night)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–noon

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Tuscan architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 32
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table

More

  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 3 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 20 per night
  • Extended parking costs EUR 20 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Ester Florence
Ester Hotel
Ester Hotel Florence
Hotel Ester Florence
Hotel Ester
Hotel Ester Hotel
Hotel Ester Florence
Hotel Ester Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ester offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ester does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ester?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ester?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 20 per night. Extended parking costs EUR 20 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ester?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around Hotel Ester like?
Hotel Ester is in Santa Maria Novella, a short 2-minute walk from Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.

Hotel Ester Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Maksym, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Prashant, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great and quiet room!
This hotel was better than what I expected. We only stayed for one night but I really enjoyed the room's cleanliness and the setup. This hotel is within walking distance to the train station and the staff is amiable, English-speakers and professional. I will go back to this hotel in the future.
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to train station. Great staff.
Michelle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

this property inside the hotel room was extremely dirty. While the surface appeared clean when I drew back the fitted sheets, they were stains all over the mattress. On top of that there was very little toiletries in there. The door will not lock. The carpet and I use that word loosely on the stairs was coming up and half of it was missing. There was tape that they used on the stairs. This is not a three star property. This is a two star at best. The one good thing about this property was the view from my room as I saw the top of the cathedral. For the price it is not worth what you're paying. I didn't even stay the whole time. I left out of concerns for my own safety and cleanliness. The staff was cordial but cold. The area, however, was convenient for walking the sites
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very convenient location, but room are out of date, no blanket, staff are very nice!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Ayse Inel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel ester is conveniently located beside the train station, which is exactly what I needed. The area around the building is not quiet, but that is expected. There was a grocery store nearby, which was great. The duomo was only a short walk away. The hotel room was clean and well maintained. The bathroom walls were the only ones that might need maintenance at some point, due to moisture buildup over time. Overall a nice convenient location.
Irsa, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

very poor facility
everything is so below the price
hyungsik, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location, comfortable room
Convenient for Unità tram stop and historical centre. Comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Florence is an old city but full of history the hotel is also very old our room was the biggest the bathroom was very spacious for the price we paid is worth it and is with in walking distance to the train terminal and the light rail that take you to the airport next to the hotel I paid €1.50 per person straight to the airport no need for taxi at all if you stay at this hotel loved it, the staff was nice friendly helpful, all the restaurants are very close.
Gus, 2-night family trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel in an excellent location. One can walk to Duomo in under 5 minutes and 15 to all other main attractions. The main train station is just two minutes away waling. The staff are super friendly, kind, and helpful. The room itself was very spacious and so was the bathroom. Highly recommend.
Natalja, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The good: Easy access to trains, tram to airport, easy walk to most of the tourist spots, and a lot of food and drink around the hotel. The bad: Room was nothing like the pictures posted and had a musty smell. View from room was the other side of the building with almost no sunlight. Entrance to the building feels like a garage. Overall hotel has more of the feel of a hostel than a hotel. Have been to Florence before and in the same price range you can find a nicer place.
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean and convenient. Quick access to metro lines, eatery’s, and shops.
Val, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alex, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Samad, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Strongly recommend
This place is really good to stay.
Hyundo, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place in the middle of everything! Aldo... We love you.
Rosa Ana, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hotel Ester in Florence
Florence is gorgeous at Christmas but very cold. The lights are spectacular and the FLIGHT exhibition makes it even better. Motel Ester had paid parking which is a huge plus but it isn't in an ideal area. The area is congested and run down but is only 10 minutes walk to the centre. The hotel staff were excellent, friendly and welcoming - unlike most Florentine people who are not.
Roger, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay - Can't beat the price for location, comfort, security. Marco was very accommodating with regard to adjusting rooms, providing info, offering a.m. food. He stored our luggage on the last day until we were ready to take the train out. The hotel is within walking distance of the train station, bus station, Central Market, ATMs, and countless restaurants. The place was quiet too, although bear in mind that we were there in mid-Nov, so starting to go off-season.
Alison, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

You can’t judge a book by its cover
The hotel occupies one floor of a four or five storey building. The building exterior is shabby so the very nice, obviously recently renovated room was a relief. Hotel is clean. All the staff we encountered were helpful and spoke English.
Angela, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a lift and aircond
Lift was a great plus. Perfect location within stone's throw from station. Helpful staff.
3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very close to the train station. Grocery store almost in front. Downstairs lobby as inviting as a jail in 1930. But hotel reception is okay. I had a very small room that smelled musty. Had to buy an air freshner. No view. Could not reach the hangers in the wardrobe and I am 5'4". Wardrobe felt like it would come apart if I was touching it. There was a safe and a small fridge in the room. Staff was helpful. Coffee not too bad for a vending machine.
Diane, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review