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Essence Hotel

Inn within easy reach of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
In the heart of downtown, Essence Hotel offers a comfortable stay with free in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the smoke-free premises and convenient luggage storage, while enjoying nearby attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Hair dryer
The current price is $144
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19 Piazza della Indipendenza, Florence, FI, 50129

What's nearby

  • Fortezza da Basso - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza San Marco - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 29 min drive
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 11 min walk
  • Florence Statuto Station - 11 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪TSH Rooftop Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Rainer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fuoco Matto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Base V Juicery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Vecchio Cancello - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Essence Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Also, Piazza della Signoria and Pitti Palace are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Fortezza Tram Stop is 5 minutes and Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

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 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
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

Essence Hotel Inn
Essence Hotel Florence
Essence Hotel Inn Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Essence Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essence Hotel 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 Essence Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Essence Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Essence Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Essence Hotel like?

Essence Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Fortezza Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

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Reviews

Essence Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic accommodations, great location and Raphaela was fantastic! She provided great recommendations and suggestions! Would definitely stay there again!
Gina M., 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good room, sub-prime location
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay Small sized hotel on 2 floors located in a likely converted apartments Cool and clean rooms Friendly receptionist Interesting/ archaic lift ☺️
Farzana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is very well located, the staff is very attentive and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Guadalupe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great small hotel close to centre of Florencr

Very comfortable, clean, well equipped small hotel. Conveniently situated for exploring Florence on foot. Quirky old fashioned lift. Definitely recommend
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room. Great location. The owner gave us wonderful recomendations that enhanced our trip. Really couldn't ask for any more.
Patrick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Florence

Nice quiet location on the park. 15 minute walk to Duomo.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great attentive staff. Clean room and location. Good service recovery when needed. Thanks!
Zhi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to dining
Jose J, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

New and fresh hotel
Lily, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property near dining within walking distance. Quiet and safe.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Essence hotel makes good sense

We had a great stay at the Essence Hotel. It is in a quieter part of town but still close to everything. The room we stayed in was clean and modern. Most major attractions in Florence were within easy walking distance. We'd be happy to stay here again next time when we come back to visit Tuscany.
Yantian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close proximity to SMN train station and easy walking distance to city centre. Lovely check out experience and bag storage option.
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Started in an access room which was at the rear of the hotel. En suite floods a little as no shower door. When we told them. They moved us to an upper floor room at the front. Amazing room and views. They also put out a light breakfast. Which was a welcome surprise. Great location too.
simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The rooms were extremely clean, updated, and smell fresh. We would definitely stay with our family again. Thank you for everything!!!!
Marcial, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was not hard to find the property. The room was nice and clean. However the property was in the middle of the building. It was somewhat hard to find the room. The elevator looked ancient and scary. It was so small that it was barely fit all our luggages.
Jeffrey, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Raffaella at the reception was one of the most wonderful people we have met on our entire trip. She helped us out with everything and was such a joy to be around. The place was incredible, brand new everything. Quiet and comfortable rooms. I would recommend to anyone to stay here
Tristen, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small but clean and nice. only issue was elevator wasnt always working
Kimberly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely host, very welcoming and helpful. Modern, clean and spacious room with a beautiful view of the city. Very secure building. Would definitely return.
Grete, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property centrally located, park/city view, walking distance to important sights. Friendly welcoming. Totally ultra modern remodeling, floors, lightning, paint, bathroom fixtures (Atomic bidet! ) My experience is 5 star stay. Ciao
Carlos, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is hidden away in the streets of Florence. Not too far from the train station but about a 15 min walk to Florence centre. Staff, in particular Raphaella, were amazing, so friendly and helpful with giving recommendations and travel advice. The room was perfect, spotless clean and modern interior, it was our anniversary so they prepared a small surprise in the room with some Prosecco. It was a lovely stay and I would definitely come back!
Amber, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hosts were wonderful and the rooms were pristine. The room view was also amazing. This is a new property so still some adjustments to be made. Front desk is available until 9:00 pm. Somehow didn’t feel like a hotel.. more like a boarding. I was assured that the surroundings were safe but some guys hung around all day on the park benches opposite the building and were pretty loud, well into the evening. Good for a short term stay.
Kelly Ann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had the most incredible stay at Essence Hotel in Florence! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed warmly by Rafaella at the front desk. She went above and beyond to make our stay memorable, providing us with a map of the city and offering amazing recommendations for gelato and local food spots. Her suggestions really helped us make the most of our time in Florence! The hotel itself is a gem. The facilities are modern, new, and absolutely immaculate. Every corner of the hotel feels fresh and well-kept. Our room was spotless and had all the comforts we needed after long days of exploring. Location-wise, you can’t ask for better. The hotel is within walking distance of many of Florence’s main attractions, which made it so convenient for sightseeing. We were able to walk to the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and many other historic landmarks in just minutes. I highly recommend Essence Hotel. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Florence!
Tosin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great views, lovely kind staff
Yeeun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean and nice hotel..
Zep, 1-night trip