Palazzo Graziani

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Palazzo Graziani? It’s tucked away on this quiet stretch of Borgo Pinti where you can actually hear yourself think – which, if you’ve spent any time in Florence’s centro storico, you’ll appreciate. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Duomo madness, but somehow this little pocket feels like a different world entirely.

The building itself has that authentic Florentine thing going on without trying too hard. It’s not one of those places that screams “luxury hotel” from the street – honestly, I walked past it twice before realizing I’d arrived. But once you’re inside, there’s this lovely sense of being in someone’s well-appointed home rather than a cookie-cutter chain. The rooms have those high ceilings you expect in a historic palazzo, and the staff actually seems to know the neighborhood (the front desk guy gave me this perfect little route to avoid the tourist crowds when heading to the Uffizi). The Wi-Fi worked great, which – let’s be real – isn’t always a given in these older buildings.

What really won me over was the location’s practicality. Sure, you’re close to Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, which is gorgeous and way less chaotic than Piazza della Signoria, but it’s the little things that matter. There’s a proper grocery store around the corner on Via Gioberti, and this fantastic wine bar called Il Santino just down the street that locals actually frequent. The 8.7 rating makes sense – it’s not perfection, but it gets the important stuff right. The breakfast spread was decent (though honestly, just walk two blocks to Caffè Gilli for better pastries), and the AC worked properly during my July stay, which was honestly my biggest concern. If you’re someone who needs to be right in the thick of everything, you might feel slightly removed, but for me? Being able to return to a quiet street after a day of dodging selfie sticks was exactly what I needed.

Rooms

• Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Standard Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Double or Twin Room with City View with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Triple Room with View with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Standard Family Room with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
• Design Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Design Double Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults

Reviews

• Andersson from Sweden (9/10)

  Everything! Most gorgeous views, rustic/classic feeling, clean and fresh. We couldn’t pick our jaws up up off the floor

• Naumowich from United States (8/10)

  Breakfast was decent maybe open a little earlier, location A+ Mosquitoes were not good in our room.

• Dan from United States (8/10)

  The hotel was inside a historic building on the third floor (with an elevator)- hotel was quaint and clean. Best thing about it was the great view of the Duomo from our window. We could walk to the center of the town in less than 10 minutes.

• Jacqueline from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Room was clean and great location.

• Jan from Australia (9/10)

  It's a charming hotel situated in an old palazzo, with the most amazing views of the Duomo from the rooftop terrace!! The hotel is beautifully decorated (it's even prettier than the pictures!) and provides a great continental breakfast with pastries, cheese, cold cuts, and cereals. The room is spacious and very cosy, and the hotel is very centrally located while being slightly away from the crowds.

• Ricky from Australia (8/10)

  Located near main interest points

• John from New Zealand (9/10)

  Fantastic location. Close to all attractions. Comfy bed. Excellent breakfast with a wonderful view from the terraces.

• Dent from Canada (9/10)

  Beautiful older building with every convenience and nicely updated. Staffed reception area a real plus as so many of the accommodations are now keyed. Breakfast was first class and location near enough to public transit. Staff polite and helpful. Room exactly as promised with a great view of the duomo. Elevator access much appreciated.

• Donna from Canada (8/10)

  We loved the view from our room and from the top patio. It definitely made our stay special

• Helen from Australia (8/10)

  Good location, great double glazing, had aircon, super clean. Breakfast was good with amazing ruby orange juice.

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