The Florence Tornabuoni Palace Boutique Apartments

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about The Florence Tornabuoni Palace? It’s tucked away on Via dei Federighi – honestly, I walked past it twice before spotting the entrance. But that’s actually perfect because you’re literally a two-minute stroll from Via de’ Tornabuoni (Florence’s answer to Fifth Avenue) without dealing with the tourist chaos that comes with staying right on the main drag. I mean, you can slip out for your morning espresso at the little bar around the corner while the cruise ship crowds are still figuring out their maps.

The apartments themselves feel like what would happen if your stylish Italian friend inherited a palazzo and decided to do it up properly. These aren’t your typical hotel rooms – we’re talking actual apartments with kitchenettes, which is brilliant if you want to grab fresh produce from the Sant’Ambrogio market and pretend you’re living like a local for a few days. The restoration work is really well done too; they’ve kept all the character (those ceiling beams, the original stone details) but added modern touches that actually make sense. The bathrooms are particularly nice – proper shower pressure, which honestly can be hit or miss in historic buildings here. Only thing I’d mention is that some of the street-facing rooms can get a bit noisy in the early morning when the delivery trucks start their rounds, but that’s pretty much unavoidable anywhere in the centro storico.

What really sets this place apart is the location knowledge you get from the staff – they clearly know Florence beyond the obvious tourist spots. They pointed me toward this incredible little osteria on Via del Sole that I never would have found otherwise, and gave me the inside scoop on which churches have the best art with the smallest crowds (pro tip: San Felice in Piazza, about a five-minute walk away). The Santa Maria Novella neighborhood is sort of the sweet spot for staying in Florence – close enough to everything that matters, but residential enough that you feel like you’re actually in the city rather than just visiting it. You can walk to the Duomo in about eight minutes, hit the Oltrarno for dinner, and still come home to a quiet street where the only sounds are the occasional Vespa and maybe someone’s nonna calling down from her window. After staying here, I honestly can’t imagine doing the usual hotel thing in Florence again.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $290. One-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $387. Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment with 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Perfect location, beautiful apartment – Salma from Egypt – 11 July 2025 (8/10)

  Perfect location, great space for a couple, modern spacious and lots of natural light with a great kitchen and all the items you may need during your stay. The bed was comfy. concierge service was helpful and ordered us a taxi to the train station.
  
  What could be improved: During our last night there was no warm water but we didn’t mind. Windows needed better insulation from the outside street noise.

• Great stay! Clean and complete apartment on an A+ location – Sebastian from Netherlands – 24 June 2025 (10/10)

  Modern and clean apartment with all the necessary appliances. Great location and nice host with good and quick contact.

• Exceptional – Nm from Canada – 11 June 2025 (10/10)

  The area is quiet, surrounded by shops and cafés, and within walking distance of all the main attractions as well as the train station.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Perfect Florence apartment – Oliver from United Kingdom – 26 May 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect apartment for a trip to Florence. Modern yet with hints of tradition and everything you could ask for. Great communication from team
  
  What could be improved: Due to the location it can be a bit noisy at night if you like to sleep with the windows open

• Exceptional – Tatiana from Georgia – 23 April 2025 (10/10)

  It was an amazing place and location!!! The apartment was beyond great!!! With everything needed, clean and comfortable!!! Our family just LOVED it!! Thanks to the hosts!

• Wonderful wonderful wonderful – Simon from United Kingdom – 18 April 2025 (10/10)

  A great layout for our family and a wonderful location
  
  What could be improved: The location and the sizes of the apartment

• Perfect place to enjoy Firenze ! – Robinson from Brazil – 18 March 2025 (10/10)

  They really care about guests
  We could find everything we need from kitchen appliances to bedsheets quality
  
  What could be improved: .

• Exceptional – Inge from Netherlands – 11 March 2025 (10/10)

  The place beautifully combines authentic charm with modern touches, creating a comfortable and stylish atmosphere. It was spotlessly clean, and the location was perfect—right in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore all the major sights. Communication with the host was smooth and responsive. Highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Florence!

• Exceptional – Margaret from United States – 21 January 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment ! Very clean and amazing bed .
  
  What could be improved: I honestly can think of nothing !

• very nice experience! – Juno from Italy – 7 February 2025 (9/10)

  We enjoyed a lot the staying, the position is perfect in center of Firenze, the room is extremely clean, if you are travelling with friends or with family, it's definitely a good choice; The only little problem is that the noisy during the night, which makes me didn't sleep well, because the noisy of cars, motors….. I have sleeping problem, so I would like to suggest the owner can change the window into soundproof glasses for the rooms on the street.
  
  What could be improved: because of the position is in carter, there is noisy during night and very early in the morning.

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