The Hotel Balestri is a beautiful 15th-century conversion on the banks of the Arno, just 300 m (330 yards) from Ponte Vecchio. This property, perfectly located in the heart of historical Florence, is elegantly decorated and offers a warm and welcoming setting complemented by fresh flowers at every turn. Your room here is a home away from home.
Choose from 46 air-conditioned guestrooms featuring a modern décor with light colored furnishings. Amenities include a safe, telephone, satellite television and minibar. Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast, served daily. The Delle Grazie Café serves excellent light snacks and sandwiches with a lovely view of neighboring gardens. No on-site restaurant, but several dining options are available nearby.
The Hotel Balestri is located downtown on Arno Wharf, just near Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. All the city's cultural, tourist and commercial sites can be reached on foot, including the cathedral, the churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce, Piazza della Signora, Pitti Palace and the Institute and Museum of the History of Science. 40 minutes (12 km / 7.5 miles) from Amerigo Vespucci Airport.