Hotel Rapallo Florence, Florence ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Via Santa Caterina D'Alessandria 7, Florence, Italy, 50129

Hotel Rapallo is an intimate boutique hotel located in the heart of Florence, managed by the Conti Lapi family since 1954. Recently fully renovated, it features 26 rooms that blend modern design with traditional hospitality. The hotel serves as a prime starting point for exploring Florence's main attractions, including the historic center just a short walk away.

Location

Conveniently situated within a 15-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station, the hotel is easily accessible for visitors traveling by train or plane. Local bus services connect to the central train station, and major attractions like the Fortezza da Basso and Palazzo dei Congressi are within walking distance, making it a suitable choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms

All 26 rooms have been entirely refurbished with a focus on detail and premium materials made in Italy. Each room includes a private bath with either a tub or shower, and many offer balconies or terraces that provide views of the city. Guests can enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, minibars, air conditioning, and electric kettles for making tea or coffee.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., featuring a diverse buffet of sweet and savory items. The dining room staff can bring guests' favorite beverages, including cappuccinos and Italian espressos, directly to their tables. Special dietary needs are accommodated, including lactose-free and gluten-free options upon request.

Leisure & Business

Hotel Rapallo offers several services tailored to business travelers, including a 24-hour front desk, WiFi throughout the property, and arrangements for parking with valet service. The hotel also provides consulting services for trip planning, museum bookings, and restaurant reservations, ensuring a convenient experience for all guests.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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Max:

2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Air conditioning

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

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Balcony

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Florence3000 ft

Airports

Peretola (FLR) 4.1 mi

Galileo Galilei (PSA) 50.7 mi

Train

Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station2700 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of well-presented options, ensuring a delightful start to each day.view full review

Lovely Bathroom!

The bathroom was spacious and elegantly designed, providing a relaxing atmosphere for a refreshing shower after a long day of exploring.view full review

Impeccable Cleanliness!

Every area of the hotel was exceptionally clean, making me feel comfortable and at home throughout my entire stay.view full review

Cozy and Comfortable!

The room was very cozy with comfortable furnishings, perfect for unwinding after a day filled with sightseeing.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Elevator
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Via Santa Caterina D'Alessandria 7, Florence, Italy, 50129

Map view

street view

Via Santa Caterina D'Alessandria 7, Florence, Italy, 50129

City landmarks

Museums

Gallerie Degli Uffizi

1.1 mi

Bridges

Ponte Vecchio

5100 ft

Square

Piazza del Duomo

3900 ft

Museums

Galleria dell'Accademia

2200 ft

Church

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

4100 ft

Square

Piazzale Michelangelo

1.3 mi

Square

Piazza della Signoria

5100 ft

Museums

Palazzo Vecchio

5200 ft

Landmark

Campanile di Giotto

4000 ft

Church

Basilica di Santa Croce

1.3 mi

Museums

San Marco Church in Florence

2100 ft

Market

Mercato Centrale

2100 ft

Church

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

3700 ft

Museums

Riccardi Medici Palace

3100 ft

Museums

Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore

4000 ft

Museums

Strozzi Palace

4500 ft

Museums

Bargello National Museum

5200 ft

Museums

Pitti Palace

1.3 mi

Church

Battistero di San Giovanni

3800 ft

Museums

Medici Chapel

3000 ft

Museums

Museo Galileo

1.1 mi

Square

Piazza della Repubblica

4200 ft

Museums

Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum

3400 ft

Piazza Dei Pitti 1

The Boboli Gardens

1.3 mi

Church

Ognissanti Church

4900 ft

Church

Brunelleschi's Dome

4000 ft

Church

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

4700 ft

Events

Palazzo Degli Affari

2800 ft

Piazza della Signoria

Loggia dei Lanzi

5200 ft

Nearby

Market

Mercato Centrale

2000 ft

Restaurants

Fuoco Matto

800 ft

16 Via Ventisette Aprile

Trattoria Za Za

2200 ft

26r Piazza del Mercato Centrale

Caffe Rainer

700 ft

Via San Zanobi 97/R Angolo Via delle Ruote

Panificio Salvetti Alessandro

800 ft

Via San Zanobi 92/R

Tiberio Trattoria

1000 ft

Via delle Ruote 26

Ristorante Pizzeria Il Clarinetto

1100 ft

Viale Spartaco Lavagnini 40

Penta Bistrot

1000 ft

Viale Filippo Strozzi 16 Rosso

Osteria al 3

800 ft

Piazza Dell' Indipendenza 3

Trattoria Mario

2200 ft

Via della Spada 27

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Friendly staff

Pricey

Limited breakfast options

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

8.6

Location

9.4

Service

8.6

Dining

8.0

4.5/5 based on 2711 review

#14 of 426 hotels in Florence based on Tripadvisor

Charlie

United States of America, May 2024

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were fantastic, providing a great space to relax and enjoy lovely views. The service was exceptional, with incredibly friendly staff going above and beyond to make my stay pleasant. The location was perfect, close to all the main attractions in Florence. The dining experience was delightful, offering a tasty breakfast buffet. The facilities were top-notch, adding to my overall enjoyment of the stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were well worth the extra money and provided a relaxing space with lovely views.

Service

9.0

The customer service skills were amazing, and the staff was very warm and helpful.

Location

10.0

The hotel's central location made it easy to reach all the sights in Florence.

Dining

8.0

The breakfast was a nice start to the day with typical European options.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had great facilities that added to the overall experience.

Great location

Pricey

Charles

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.8/10

I loved staying at this hotel! The rooms were spacious, spotless, and had just enough space for everything to feel cozy. The location was perfect, close to all the main attractions but away from the crowds. The service was top-notch; the staff went above and beyond to make our visit memorable. The dining was good, with a nice variety of options, though it could have been a bit better. Overall, a great value for money!

Rooms

9.0

The room was big, very clean, and incredibly comfortable. It felt just right, especially for being in a downtown area.

Service

9.0

The staff here was amazing! They were so accommodating, helpful with recommendations, and genuinely friendly.

Location

10.0

The location was fantastic, just a short walk to major sights but peaceful in the evenings. So close to everything without being right in the touristy spots!

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with a varied selection, though some improvements could be made. Overall, satisfying under the current circumstances.

Facilities

Great value for the amenities offered.

James

United Kingdom, January 2024

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was simply wonderful. The rooms had everything we needed, including two balconies and a super comfy king-sized bed. The staff was incredibly helpful, even offering first aid assistance when needed. The location was perfect, close to all the main sights and just a short walk from the train station. The dining experience was top-notch with a varied selection for breakfast. Overall, a great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, and had all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to assist with anything we needed.

Location

10.0

The location couldn't have been better, with easy access to all the main attractions and close to public transportation.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful, offering a wide variety of options for a satisfying breakfast.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were top-notch, providing everything we could ask for during our stay.

Great location

Limited dining options

Herbert

United Kingdom, December 2023

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were spacious and the bed was very comfortable, with two balconies and all the facilities I needed. Everything was clean, comfortable, and had a romantic relaxing atmosphere. The service was extremely helpful, recommending excellent restaurants and locations to visit. The location was superb, near all the attractions but away from the noise. The dining experience was great with plenty of choices, although there were some noise disturbances. Overall, a wonderful experience.

Rooms

9.0

The room was very clean, spacious, and the bed was very comfortable with a romantic relaxing atmosphere.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and helpful, especially Christian. They assisted with all our needs and always had a smile on their face.

Location

10.0

The location is superb, near to all the attractions yet peaceful and quiet. Perfect for exploring the city.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was great with plenty of choices for breakfast, but there were some noise disturbances.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had all the facilities required for a comfortable stay.

Denise

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were spacious with a large terrace offering a lovely view of the city and streets. It was great to unwind with a quiet glass of wine after exploring the city. The service was incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home. The location was superb, just a short walk from the city center and all the main attractions. The dining experience was excellent, with gorgeous afternoon snacks. Overall, a fantastic value for the money!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and offered a large terrace overlooking the city and streets.

Service

9.0

The service was as friendly and helpful as can be.

Location

9.0

The location is great as well, just 10 minutes by foot from the city center.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was excellent, with gorgeous afternoon snacks.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers standard facilities suitable for a comfortable stay.

Alfred

United States of America, October 2023

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, though small, were constantly smelling like cigarette smoke, and there were some noise disturbances from adjacent rooms. On the bright side, the room was very clean, opened to the side street with a balcony and French doors, and the bed was incredibly comfortable.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were small and constantly smelled like cigarette smoke, with occasional noise disturbances from adjacent rooms. However, they were very clean, had a nice balcony and French doors, and the bed was super comfy.

Service

7.0

The service varied during my stay. Some staff were very helpful and lovely, while others were not particularly cheerful. On the positive side, they had no hesitation in recommending nearby places to eat, and some were handing out pastries and warming baby bottles.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, just a 10-minute walk from the city center and near a nice park. It was outside the main touristy areas, making it quiet in the evenings, yet still close to the main attractions of Florence.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was great overall. The food was plentiful, good quality, and the afternoon snacks were gorgeous.

Facilities

Jordan

United Kingdom, September 2023

9.0/10

The hotel offers exceptional rooms decorated to a high standard and provides very clean and super comfortable accommodations. However, there was significant traffic noise. The dining experience was top-notch with a variety of choices while the staff were jolly, helpful, and friendly. The location was conveniently close to major city sites and within walking distance of attractions, restaurants, and bars.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were exceptional along with the food.

Service

9.0

The staff were really helpful, jolly, and friendly. They attended to all our needs and were very welcoming and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was very convenient, just a few meters outside the bustling city center, providing great value.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was tremendous and set us up for the day with a variety of choices.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were top-notch, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Brian

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.4/10

From Lorenzo's warm welcome to the spotlessly clean rooms, my stay at the hotel was fantastic. The rooms are modern, clean, and new, offering all amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The location is great, close to all main places in Florence but still providing a peaceful retreat. The dining experience was delightful with a generous breakfast spread. Though the location isn't perfect, the hotel's service and facilities truly make up for it.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are modern, clean, and new, providing a very comfortable stay.

Service

8.0

The staff was very helpful and pleasant, making my stay even more memorable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is great, being close to all main places in Florence, allowing for easy exploration on foot.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delicious, with a variety of options for breakfast and complimentary afternoon tea.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers comfortable facilities and a cozy breakfast room that also serves as a bar area.

Cyril

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.0/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room, although spacious, had an odd configuration with single beds pushed against the walls, leading to some noise issues. However, the location was convenient, being close to both the main attractions and the train station.

Rooms

7.0

The room, although long and narrow, was clean and had all the necessary amenities. However, the noise from plumbing in the adjacent room and the layout with single beds at each end were a bit inconvenient.

Service

8.0

The staff was very friendly and genuinely helpful, making us feel welcome from the start. The manager ensured our comfort, and the overall service was satisfactory.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was convenient, within walking distance of the main attractions in Firenze and near the train station, making it easy to explore the city.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered a good variety of breakfast options in a nice dining area. The food was enjoyable, providing a good start to the day.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were well-maintained, with amenities such as room service, laundry, and a small bar for relaxation. However, the configuration of the room was not ideal.