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Garden Blue

Hotel near Piazza del Duomo in Florence

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A view from a balcony with a table featuring two drinks and a flower.
A room with a coffee station, a microwave, and a television.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a poster on the wall, and a ceiling light.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden flooring, wooden doors on both sides, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.
A brightly colored room with a checkered carpet, green curtains, and a television.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Via Venezia, 18b, Florence, FI, 50121
  • Place, University of Florence
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza San Marco
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gallery of the Academy of Florence
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small, clean room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Basic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, a wardrobe, and a red hanging light fixture.

Basic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Florence

Historic Centre of Florence stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Historic Centre of Florence hotel, you'll find Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Florence - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza San Marco - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Florence-Le Cure Station - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Trattoria da Tito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lo Saj Libanese - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffė Lietta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brunch Republic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Rainer - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Garden Blue

Hotel near Piazza del Duomo in Florence
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Garden Blue also features a garden and an elevator.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Florence hotel.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Garden Blue offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per night (131 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT048017B6Y348DQN9

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Garden Blue Hotel
Garden Blue Florence
Garden Blue Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

How close is Garden Blue to the airport?

Garden Blue is 4.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Garden Blue?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Garden Blue on Aug 2, 2026 start from CA $92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Garden Blue have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Garden Blue.

Does Garden Blue offer free breakfast?

Garden Blue offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Garden Blue?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Garden Blue?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Garden Blue?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Garden Blue have a pool?

Garden Blue does not have a pool.

Does Garden Blue have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Garden Blue to downtown Florence?

Garden Blue is 0.8 mi away from Florence.

Garden Blue Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 584 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Tomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect location, tram T2 "door to door". Friendly staff. Breakfast ok. Noisy, group of teenagers kept us awake all night.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room very noisy outside and inside,teens running up and down the halls all night staff did nothing to stop them more like a Hostel not a hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and very helpful it was very good value for money and a super location for us so close to San Marco.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shahram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Location, and breakfast were good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaudencio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

We had an amazing stay at Garden Blue and it’s a hidden gem with friendly,accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yorgi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was ok. Very convenient to move around close to a lot of locations and walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, very clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

meniar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great , staff were welcoming the hôtel was close to the main monuments . For first time in florence i really loved the hôtel ❤️.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good variety of breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelete lugar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shikha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Small but neat rooms, good breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice and breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option near to all the turistic places
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, nice breakfast bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gonzo

Liked: Staff & service
Small tv, small shower can barely move in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
for how cheap it was it was really clean and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

habiba

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had a really good stay at Garden Hotel. Breakfast was included, and it was very nice with a good variety. The Wi-Fi worked perfectly, and the air conditioning was great. Everything overall was very good, and I had a comfortable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect affordable choice

Really good location and easy to find! We were really happy with our room. The breakfast could’ve been better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELVIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 5 min walk to Academia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025