Stay at Hotel Degli Orafi in Florence

The hotel offers 42 rooms, including family suites and a Deluxe Apartment, in a building that was a 13th-century Augustinian convent. Many rooms feature exposed wooden beams and carpeted floors, with some offering views of the Arno River or the Duomo. The Executive Double or Twin Room includes a separate living area, while the family-friendly Deluxe Junior Suite provides extra space for larger groups.

Breakfast is served daily as an American buffet in a former ballroom with 19th-century frescoes and views of the Arno River. The buffet includes fresh fruit, smoked salmon, local cheeses, scrambled eggs, bacon, and pastries, with gluten-free bread available on request. The rooftop bar serves gourmet aperitifs and local wines, with a menu that includes lasagne and plates of meats, though drink prices are noted as higher than local averages.

The hotel sits directly beside the Uffizi Gallery and facing Ponte Vecchio, placing guests within a 10-minute walk of the Florence Cathedral (Duomo), Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. A secret side-street exit allows guests to avoid crowds while still being steps from the Ponte Vecchio. Nearby attractions also include the Accademia Gallery, reachable on foot, and the hotel offers valet parking for those arriving by car.

The hotel provides a wheelchair-accessible environment with allergy-free rooms and soundproofed accommodations. Other amenities include a business centre with fax/photocopying, meeting/banquet facilities, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge service. Guests can enjoy the rooftop terrace, a library with fresco fragments and book exchange, and daily housekeeping with evening turndown service providing chocolates on the pillow.

Family suites offer two separate bedrooms with two bathrooms, connected by a living area, providing ample space for parents and children. The staff can arrange early to-go breakfast bags for guests with early departures, and the hotel provides umbrellas for rainy days. The breakfast staff, notably Franco with 13 years of experience, ensures children's dietary needs are accommodated, including gluten-free options.

Location: Steps from Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio

Breakfast: American buffet in a frescoed 19th-century ballroom

Views: Rooftop bar with panoramic Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio views

Rooms: Exposed beam ceilings, river-view options available

Family: Two-bedroom family suites with separate bathrooms

Service: 24-hour front desk with concierge and luggage storage