Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Piazza del Duomo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Uffizi Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 26 min drive
Florence-Le Cure Station - 12 min walk
Florence Statuto Station - 18 min walk
San Marco Vecchio Station - 19 min walk
Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 13 min walk
Fortezza Tram Stop - 14 min walk
Statuto Tram Stop - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Caffè Libertà - 4 min walk
Finnegan's - 3 min walk
Antica Trattoria da Tito - 2 min walk
Il Vegetariano - 8 min walk
Caffè Cavour - 1 min walk
About this property
Garden Blue
When you stay at Garden Blue, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Historic Centre of Florence and Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop is 13 minutes and Fortezza Tram Stop is 14 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
59 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
On-site carport
Off-site parking within 131 ft (EUR 30 per night)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights
Optional extras
Late check-in between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 30 per night (131 ft away)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT048017B6Y348DQN9
Also known as
Garden Blue Hotel
Garden Blue Florence
Garden Blue Hotel Florence
Frequently asked questions
Does Garden Blue offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Garden Blue does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Garden Blue?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Garden Blue?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Garden Blue and nearby?
Garden Blue has a garden.
What's the area around Garden Blue like?
Garden Blue is a short 1-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence and 6 minutes' walk from Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Garden Blue Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
22 November 2024
Good for 1-2 days stay
Excellent location, 15 minutes to Ufizzi. Parking 50 m (€30 daily), good staff, good breakfast. Worth of money!
Ilya
Ilya, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 November 2024
A great value!
Our stay was an excellent value for the money. The room was very clean with a private bathroom, minimal furniture: not night stands, but it had a big closet, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a small fridge. It felt like staying in a college dorm but with a full size bed. The breakfast was good and a nice addition. We didn’t have to worry about looking for places for breakfast the next morning which saved us time and money. Not far from the center of the city but it is a walk. There is an amazing restaurant in the neighborhood “Antica Trattoria de Tito”. A lot of young people in the hotel. We will definitely stay again!
Lourdes
Lourdes, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Lucia
Lucia, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
ALEJANDRO
ALEJANDRO, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
10 October 2024
Staff was helpful and friendly. Hotel central to attractions.The room was very small bumping into the wall TV walking around the bed, and the paint peeling of the walls in the bathroom, parking was close but expensive 30 Euro. Ask about other parking 10 min walk 15 Euro. Breakfast was busy 5/10. The floors in the bedroom were very clean as was the hall and stairs,
and there were no table night lights for evening reading just the bright overhead light. Bed was 5/10 comfortable. It was nice to be able to open a window to the fresh air.
Bjarne
Bjarne, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
Elisa
Elisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 September 2024
Norimar
Norimar, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 August 2024
JOSE VICTOR
JOSE VICTOR, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 August 2024
quite far from main railway station.
PAPPACHAN
PAPPACHAN, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 August 2024
The staff was super helpful and spoke several languages. They held our luggage while we explored Florence and helped us get to know the area. Would definitely recommend, especially for families.
Maria
Maria, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 August 2024
This hotel is about 25 mins walk from firenze train station.A fair distance from the major attractions.. Academia Gallery was about 5 mins walk. The hotel is on the second floor of the building .It was quite dated, the carpets were distasteful and full of stains. It was airconditioned but we had to keep asking to lower the temperature down to our liking as they kept putting it to 22 deg. The rooms were spacious, beds and pillows were comfortable, fairly clean but the shower was poorly designed as it kept flooding the whole bathroom everytime we used it. The breakfast was sufficient to start the day with. There isn't a lot of dining options close to the hotel...I would say you can get a better option for the price we paid to stay tbere...
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2024
Mu Brilliant Review.
The place had everything we need. The room was spacious and the crew were very helpful and cooperative. The breakfast was superb. It has everything thing you need to start your day. Florence is a walkable city and the hotel gives you that as it is very close to the santa maria novella train station and the most glorious museums and landmarks.
Hossam El Din
Hossam El Din, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 August 2024
Nice
Nice breakfast in all of Italy. The breakfast area was small, and it was hard to find places to sit. Close to places.
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Verified traveller
4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
Excellent Customer Service- so friendly people!
Omar & Ellio are very customer experience focus, they are so nice. The hotel has a fantastic air condition, breakfast and tourist information. The room is small but enought for a couple. We can walk to the main attractions, restaurants and bars. I will return to the same hotel. Quality, people, food and experience vs price 10/10.
Luis Guillermo
Luis Guillermo, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 August 2024
Beautiful roof top area to look around and well maintained flowers.
Air conditioning was down but the men working on it didn’t give up and eventually did get it going….
Breakfast was very nice with a lot of options. Location was a bit away from train that I took from the airport… I should have gotten a cab to make it easy on myself.
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 August 2024
Walking distance to the tourist attractions. You need to have cash to pay the city tax. They do not accept card or bank transfers. Bathroom is small and the lights in the bathroom are away from the shower. It looked old. But it was clean. It wasn't bad as some of the reviews said. The breakfast buffet was very good. There was a shower gel, soap and a dryer.
Lawan
Lawan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 August 2024
The staff were very helpful in offering food recommendations and calling us a taxi. The location was also very convenient for walking to the main attractions. And the daily breakfast was very convenient and got us ready for the day.
Monica
Monica, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 August 2024
Manfred
Manfred, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 August 2024
Santhosh
Santhosh, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 July 2024
Maggy
Maggy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 July 2024
Maria del carmen
Maria del carmen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 July 2024
Giorgia
Giorgia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
17 July 2024
The AC wasn’t working on the first day. Staff refused to move me to another room until I had to fight it. Then the key lock didn’t work - this was 3 am and the Staff couldn’t open the door with the master key. They had to move me to another room to sleep until the next morning. I requested the refund but was refused. Nice and clean facility but the service was horrible.
James
James, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2024
Great hotel with good location and great value.
This was a great, convenient hotel. Great service, good air conditioning, and also a nice sized room and bathroom (see pictures). Only a mile to the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Supermarket at the end of the block and easy to get a taxi (they don't really use Uber as much here) to the airport.
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Garden Blue is a very nice hotel with friendly hotel staff and good size rooms although the bright orange curtains are a bit much!! It is quiet and convenient for Galleria Acamadia and The Duomo. The roof garden and outside terrace are really lovely with beautiful plants and flowers and a huge television screen in reception /lounge which was great for the Euros.
The television in our rooms as with most European hotels are too high up on the wall so i had a sore neck most nights having watched the euros and wimbledon tennis 2024. Also an English speaking news channel would be a good idea.
The breakfast is amazing with loads of choice and delicious food.
So thanks to Garden Blue in Florence and will come back and recommend it to anyone.