The Best Beachfront
Hotels near Florence

Apartment hotel. Beach front location. Delightful property. Riva Lofts is in front of Florence's Cascine Park overlooks the Arno River. It offers award-winning design apartments and an outdoor swimming pool set in gardens. Breakfast is served on the terrace in the garden with a view of the swimming pool or in dining the dining area. All studios at Riva Lofts are air conditioned, with an independent entrance and a minibar. Some feature private terraces with views of the surroundings and the gardens. A varied breakfast, prepared by the chef is served every morning. The buffet offers fresh bread, pancakes, homemade cakes and preserves, butter from the Mugello area, fresh fruit, Tuscan ham and cheeses, muesli, yoghurt and kefir and range of gluten free and vegan products. Riva Lofts Florence is near the Sansovino stop of the new tram for Santa Maria Novella Railway Station. Bicycles are provided for free. Show full description

Beach front location. Cool. Just 200 metres from its private beach, Hotel Marinetta is immersed in its 3-hectare Mediterranean park and features a wellness centre, indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony. It has 2 poolside restaurants, a gym and a private beach. A short walk away you will find the hotel’s private beach, equipped with parasols and sun beds. The beach was awarded with the Blue Flag and other seals for its clean, clear waters. The brand-new 300-m² Marinetta Wellness offers relaxing body-and-mind care with its hydromassage pool, emotional showers, sauna, special cosmetic and massage treatments. Other relaxing treatments are also available. Free parking is available at this hotel. The hotel not only includes a swimming pool reserved to adults, but also a further pool for adults and children. Show full description

Lively. Rooftop pool. Set right on the bank of the Arno River, Plaza Hotel Lucchesi is 10 minutes’ walk from Piazza della Signoria. It boasts air-conditioned rooms, a 24-hour reception and traditional restaurant. Guests can also enjoy views from the Empireo rooftop bar and pool. Offering free Wi-Fi, elegant rooms at the Lucchesi come with a satellite flat-screen TV and minibar. Some have a balcony and/or overlook the Arno River or the Church of Santa Croce. An American breakfast is served buffet style. It consists of both sweet and savoury food. The restaurant offers local specialities. Santa Maria Maggiore di Firenze is 15 minutes’ walk away, while Piazzale Michelangelo with panoramic views across Florence is less than 1.5 km from the hotel. Show full description

Great value. With a central yet quiet location just 5 minutes' walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Hotel Ginori Al Duomo is set in a 16th-century Renaissance building. It is 150 metres from Florence Cathedral. It offers an outdoor pool, available with an extra cost. Each room at Ginori Al Duomo has a unique and elegant design, some featuring frescoed walls and ceilings, some with wood-beamed ceilings. All air-conditioned, they also feature free Wi-Fi, a TV, kettle and minibar. Available international channels include the BBC, France 24, TVE, and PBK. Breakfast is buffet style and includes fresh fruit, pastries and cakes. Guests can enjoy wine tasting and wine-therapy sessions in the hotel's underground wine cellar, with original stone floors and walls. The staff also speak Russian, and can help with carrying your luggage up the stairs. The hotel is in a pedestrian area a 5-minute walk from the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David. Gallery and museum tickets and recommendations for the best local restaurants are available on site. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Ville Sull'Arno offers accommodation in Florence, right on the banks of the river Arno. It features a restaurant and a free wellness centre with an indoor pool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Free WiFi access is available. Rooms here will provide you with a minibar, satellite channels and cable channels. All include an electric kettle and a private bathroom with slippers. Some have river views. The restaurant serves traditional Tuscan cuisine with a modern twist. It has rustic décor and some tables come with panoramic views. At Ville Sull'Arno you will find free bikes. Other facilities offered include a free shuttle service to/from Florence, ticket service and luggage storage. The hotel is 2.3 km from Piazza della Signoria, 2.9 km from Santa Maria Novella and 2.4 km from Palazzo Vecchio. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 85 km away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Elegant. Popular among families. Set directly along the banks of the Arno river, Hotel Lungarno is less than 100 metres from Florence's Ponte Vecchio. It offers free WiFi throughout, exceptional views, and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Owned by the Ferragamo family, the non-smoking property features original modern art and 20th-century artwork, including a Picasso and 4 Cocteau paintings. Rooms are decorated with blue tones, and come with unique décor. The private bathroom has Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries, and most feature Italian white marble. The Lungarno’s Borgo San Jacopo restaurant has been featured in major restaurant guides and offers traditional, yet creative cuisine. The Picteau Lounge Bar, open from 12:00 to 23:00, offers lunch, snacks, aperitifs, and dinner. The Lungarno’s prized location puts you at easy walking distance from all of Florence’s most famous sights and sounds. Cross the bridge, located just 50 metres away and inspect the Ponte Vecchio’s little jewellery stalls, before going to visit important churches or museums. Show full description

Close to beach front. Hip. Opened April 2021. Facing the beachfront, Hotel Cecina Beach offers 3-star accommodation in Marina di Cecina and features a terrace and private beach area. The property is around a few steps from Marina di Cecina Beach, 2.5 km from Le Gorette Beach and 2.9 km from Spiaggia Marina di Bibbona. The area is popular for fishing and cycling, and bike hire is available at Hotel Cecina Beach. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 60 km from Hotel Cecina Beach. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe. Acqua Village is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Cavallino Matto is 21 km away. Show full description

Historic. Cosy rooms. Situated in Florence, near Pitti Palace, Rivalta Hotel - Alfieri Collezione features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a terrace, a shared lounge and a bar. All units feature air conditioning and a satellite flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with along with free toiletries and a hairdryer in all units. A buffet breakfast is served each morning at the on-site Foody Farm restaurant. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Tuscan cuisine. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Santa Maria Novella, Strozzi Palace and Via Dè Tornabuoni. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 8 km from the property. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Charming. Great views. Residenza Vespucci is set right on the banks of the River Arno, 5 minutes' walk from the Ponte Vecchio. You will have a free of charge bar service, fully equipped with drinks and snacks, great views, friendly service and free Wi-Fi. The Vespucci is 700 metres from the Duomo and close to streets full of antique shops. All of Florence's sights are walking distance away. Rooms at Residenza Vespucci are spacious and very clean. They have air conditioning, minibars and irons. Some face the Arno River and Ponte Vecchio Bridge from their balcony with table and chairs. Staff at reception will give you a city map, and can provide you with tips on the best restaurants, shops and museums. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Highly elegant. Lovely interior design. Featuring panoramic views of Florence and the Arno River, Portrait Firenze offers luxurious rooms with handcrafted furniture. This hotel is 30 metres from the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge. The spacious suites come with full entertainment systems including an iPad, iPod docking station, and a flat-screen TV. The studio also includes a dishwasher and coffee machine. Bathrobes, slippers, and Ferragamo toiletries are provided in the Carrara marble bathroom. The Caffè dell'Oro bistrot restaurant is open from 7:00 until 22:00 and offers a wide range of dining options designed by the Michelin-starred chef. An exclusive Lifestyle Assistant will be at your disposal throughout the stay to cater to your needs. Guests can enjoy access to the nearby White Iris Beauty Spa of the sister hotel Continentale, set 20 metres from the property, where beauty treatments by Comfort Zone are available at extra costs. Piazza della Signoria is a 5-minute walk from the property, while Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral is 600 metres away. Show full description

Popular among couples. Set in a historical building, Palazzo Alfieri is located in the centre of Florence. It offers free WiFi throughout and a terrace. All the rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a bath or shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries. Some rooms have views of the Arno River. Palazzo Alfieri is 750 metres from Florence Cathedral, while the Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Uffizi Gallery are a 5-minute walk away. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. Lovely property. Great views. The Antica Torre is housed in a medieval building just a 5-minute walk from the Duomo along the fashion street Via Tornabuoni. The rooftop terrace has panoramic views across Florence's historic centre and the surrounding hills. All rooms are air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi, a minibar and a satllite TV with DVD player and film library. The private bathrooms are complete with bath or shower, hairdryer, and slippers. Breakfast is a real highlight at Antica Torre Di Via Tornabuoni 1. Available until 10:00, the buffet includes seasonal specialities from Tuscany as well as English and Mediterranean food. Show full description

Historic. Superb breakfast. This former Augustine convent of the 13th century is set beside the Uffizi Gallery, facing Florence's Ponte Vecchio. The roof garden with bar offers views of the Cathedral. Hotel degli Orafi features large, elegant rooms with exposed wooden beams on the ceilings and carpeted floors. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is an American buffet. It is served daily in a former ballroom, with 19th-century frescoes and views of River Arno and Via dei Georgofili. This historic hotel includes the ruins of an ancient medieval tower. The staff at front desk can provide useful information for visiting Florence. Show full description

Historic property. Nice interior design. Set at the heart of Florence in a 15th-century medieval building, Leone Blu boasts spacious, quiet and luxury suites with free WiFi. Ponte Vecchio is a 7-minute walk away. With hardwood floors and either coffered or frescoed ceilings, each air-conditioned suite is uniquely decorated. They all feature a flat-screen TV, a spacious seating area and both tea and coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms offer soft bathrobes and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy free private butler service. The property is available in organising several types of activities and can also provide private driver service. Leone Blu is located 700 metres from the Uffizi Gallery and less than a 10-minute walk from Piazza della Signoria. Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 850 metres away. Show full description

Charming. Great restaurant. Just 250 metres from the Uffizi Gallery, Hotel Alessandra is set in a 16th-century building, once a noble residence. It offers air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout. All rooms come with a TV and telephone and most have wood floors. Bathrooms are all private. In addition to the free Wi-Fi service, guests also have a free internet point. A large buffet breakfast is served until 09:30 in the hotel's cosy dining room. Staff at reception are always happy to help and can arrange museum tickets and offer useful tourist information. Florence's famous Ponte Vecchio just 200 metres away, while Florence Cathedral is less than 10 minutes away on foot. The Alessandra Hotel is set in a historic building and so the lift is small. The building's entrance has a staircase to climb before reaching the lift. Show full description

Great breakfast. Offering views of River Arno and Ponte Vecchio, the 4-star Hotel Berchielli is centrally located in Florence, on the riverfront. It serves a varied breakfast buffet including many local products. The Uffizi Gallery is just 250 metres away and guests can reach Santa Maria Novella Train Station and Florence Cathedral on foot in around 10 minutes. Rooms at Berchielli are decorated in a classic style with antique furniture and historic details. Each one is air-conditioned and soundproofed, and comes with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy a coffee or a cocktail from the American snack bar. There are many restaurants specialising in Tuscan cuisine surrounding the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. This late 19th-century building is set along Arno River, just off Piazza Santa Croce and a 10-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Rooms at Hotel River are decorated in a contemporary style, with parquet floors and wooden furniture. Each room features a satellite TV, a private bathroom with shower, and individually controlled air conditioning. Breakfast at the River is served. Guests can also enjoy relaxing in the bar or in the TV room. Show full description

Charming. Great location. Hotel Cestelli offers rooms with free WiFi in Florence, 200 metres from the Old Bridge and 300 metres from the Piazza della Signoria square. There is concierge service at the property. Rooms at the Cestelli Hotel come with a private or shared bathroom. They all include hypoallergenic linen. Strozzi Palace is 100 metres from Hotel Cestelli, while Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 5 km from Hotel Cestelli. Guests enjoy discounted rates at a partner parking nearby. Show full description

Bed and Breakfast. La Torre del Cestello - Residenza d'epoca is situated in the Santo Spirito district in Florence, 500 metres from Pitti Palace and 500 metres from Strozzi Palace. Offering free WiFi throughout, La Torre del Cestello also offers private parking at an extra charge. Each room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Some also include views of the river or city. The private bathroom comes with a shower, with free toiletries and a hairdryer provided. Santa Maria Novella is 600 metres from La Torre del Cestello - Residenza d'epoca, while Ponte Vecchio is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 5 km from the property. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Popular among families. Boasting exquisite views over Ponte Vecchio, the Continentale is a unique design hotel. Enjoy chic, contemporary décor, a glamorous atmosphere and customized service. Owned by the Florentine fashion label Ferragamo, the Continentale is themed to recall Italy's 1950s, yet reinterpreted in a glittering, modern style throughout the common areas and the rooms. Rooms feature sheer-draped beds, light wood furniture, oak floors and flowing curtains. Bathrooms include Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries. The public areas include a bar, 1 relaxation room and 2 meeting rooms. Massages and beauty treatments by Comfort Zone can be booked on request at the White Iris Bauty Spa. Enjoy a cocktail in La Terrazza, the hotel's rooftop bar offering panoramic views of the Ponte Vecchio and River Arno. The Belltower by Giotto and the Cathedral are both within 10 minutes' walk of the property. Show full description