Relais Stibbert Florence

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard about Relais Stibbert Florence being in the Careggi-Rifredi area, I was a bit skeptical. It’s not exactly where most tourists plant their flags, you know? But after spending a few nights there, I actually think that’s what makes this place special. You’re about 15 minutes from the chaos of the Duomo crowds, tucked away in a neighborhood where actual Florentines live their lives.

The hotel itself sits on Via Lambruschini, which is this quiet residential street that feels worlds away from the tourist madness downtown. What struck me immediately was how the staff actually seemed to care – not in that overly rehearsed way you get at chain hotels, but genuinely. The woman at check-in told me about this little trattoria around the corner that doesn’t even have a sign, just locals who’ve been going there for decades. That’s the kind of insider knowledge you can’t Google, honestly. The rooms have this understated elegance that works really well – think classic Florentine touches without trying too hard. My room faced the garden (ask for one if you can), and mornings there were surprisingly peaceful. You’ll hear birds instead of Vespas, which is… well, it’s pretty rare in Florence.

Here’s what I really appreciated: the Careggi area has this authentic neighborhood feel where you can grab your morning coffee at bars where you’re the only tourist. There’s a decent bus connection that gets you to Santa Maria Novella in about 20 minutes, or you can walk to the historic center if you don’t mind a half-hour stroll – I actually enjoyed it most evenings, especially heading back after dinner when the streets thin out. The hotel staff knows all this stuff and doesn’t make you feel stupid for asking. Parking is actually manageable here too, which anyone who’s driven in Florence will tell you is basically a miracle. The breakfast was solid – nothing revolutionary, but good local pastries and proper coffee. I mean, you’re in Italy, so the coffee’s going to be good anyway, but still. One small thing that bugged me was the Wi-Fi could be spotty in some corners of the building, but honestly, that forced me to actually disconnect a bit, which wasn’t the worst thing. The 4-star rating feels right – it’s comfortable and well-run without being flashy. That 8.5 rating makes sense when you factor in the value and the fact that you’re getting a more authentic slice of Florence life while still being close enough to hit all the tourist spots when you want to.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $121. Standard Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $154. Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $167. Standard Triple Room with 2 × 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $194. Quadruple Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Fabulous! – Paul from Ireland – 9 July 2025 (10/10)

  Wonderful stay here, room was great ,bed super comfortable and an added bonus of the garden area.. breakfast was lovely,very happy with our stay!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Lovely stay in florence – Laura from United Arab Emirates – 6 July 2025 (8/10)

  Rooms were comfortable and hotel was in a great location, so close to the tram station. Was also very reasonably priced.

• Superb – Dmitry from Austria – 2 July 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, next to the tram to Santa Maria Novella.
  Access to a garden from the room.
  Great bed and pillows.
  
  What could be improved: A window/garden door did not have a mosquito net. It was not a big problem as we had an AC.

• Superb – Zennia from Australia – 1 July 2025 (9/10)

  Short tram ride to the city centre. Has aircon

• Exceptional – Nicolás from Ecuador – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

  Good breakfast and excelente service.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great !

• Nice room, good location. It was in a quiet neighborhood yet not far from tram access to downtown. – Lorette from United States – 28 June 2025 (9/10)

  The breakfast was excellent with many wonderful food choices. Coffee was very good. Room was pleasant, spacious for our luggage, clean, comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: We were grateful for the air conditioning! It worked but just took a few minutes for it to cool the room.

• Happy to have stayed there 🙂 – Ff from Spain – 27 June 2025 (9/10)

  The receptionist is super kind, efficient, and attentive. The cleaning staff is very polite and does a great job. I liked the cozy atmosphere very much and I appreciate the variety of the breakfast buffet.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe I would add fresh juice to the breakfast buffet.

• Italian 4 week holiday – Joe from Australia – 27 June 2025 (10/10)

  Reception staff were happy, friendly and very helpful.
  Breakfast was excellent and catered for everyone. Good was fresh and plentiful.
  Room information contained recommendations for restaurants.
  Room and bathroom were a very good size.
  Location was just around the corner from the local city train.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to dislike.

• Very good stay – Annabel from Estonia – 8 June 2025 (10/10)

  Historical house, nice and clean, very good breakfast

• Great 4 night stay – Thompson from United Kingdom – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

  Everything,
  great location for tram access to city centre
  Room was comfortable, clean and well serviced
  Staff were were very pleasant and helpful
  The breakfast was amazing, so much variety
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to dislike

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