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Hotel Relais Il Cestello

3.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Triple Room
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$317
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Superior Deluxe Room

Superior Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Superior Vista Arno Room

Superior Vista Arno Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Executive Room

Standard Executive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Piazza Di Cestello 9, Florence, FI, 50124

What's nearby

  • Pitti Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winter Garden by Caino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪L'OV Osteria Vegetariana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Piazza Del Carmine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Volte - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Relais Il Cestello

Hotel near Historic Centre of Florence
A short walk from Pitti Palace and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, Hotel Relais Il Cestello provides a coffee shop/cafe, a fireplace in reception and car hire on-site. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and laundry services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Relais Il Cestello
Relais Il Cestello Florence
Relais Il Cestello Hotel
Relais Il Cestello Hotel Florence
Relais Il Cestello
Hotel Relais Il Cestello Hotel
Hotel Relais Il Cestello Florence
Hotel Relais Il Cestello Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Relais Il Cestello pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Relais Il Cestello on 10 Mar 2025 start from AU$296.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Hotel Relais Il Cestello?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Relais Il Cestello located?

Located in Oltrarno, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Historic Centre of Florence and Pitti Palace. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

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Hotel Relais Il Cestello Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 240 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Great hotel location just a little walk out of the business of central Firenze. Lovely, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Great stay in Florence for one night. Friendly staff with easy checkin. Air conditioning was excellent too with the hot days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

We had such a lovely stay. The hotel itself was lovely but what made it so special was the wonderful staff. They were so helpful to us with recommendations and support with our travels. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Imitiaz

Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

My stay in Florence, Italy
Great place to stay. Close to all the historic area and shops. Great service, beautiful atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely come back and recommend this place to all my friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

The place was great and the staff was WONDERFUL!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

mary holland

simple and very comfortable and a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hetal

Lovely stay. Would book this hotel again. The staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Staff was extremely sweet and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

I absolutely loved my stay here! It is convenient to the train station (maybe about 10 min walk) and it’s about a 15 min walk to the Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi, and maybe 20 min from the Duomo. It’s super convenient and ideal for local restaurants, gelato, and sightseeing. Eduina was amazing and helped me out with planning day trips and was super friendly and attentive. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Can’t recommend enough for a small hotel feel in a local Florence neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

S

good hotel in quiet area
the hotel was clean rooms a little dated but clean and functional and very quiet. Reception was very helpful gave a great recommendation for dinner. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Excellent service from the owner, for the price is the best option in Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Excellent experience
My stay was amazing. The room was excellent, comfy bed, clean with a window for air. What l liked best was that this unique hotel had a fantastic host Edwina who took care of me suggesting places to go see and authentic Italian restaurants. I loved the breakfasts and chats with her and others guests. A very positive energy with great service. Thank you for a memorable experience in Florence for the first time. I highly recommend this hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Our stay was wonderful. We would recommend this property to anyone for amenities, accommodation and access. Alexandra & Edwina our hosts were outstanding and provided our every need. Hope you return. C. Ercolamento
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fung Yi Amy

Discovering True Luxury
Staffs are helpful, friendly, care people. Full of artistic atmosphere inside out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Edwina was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

this is my third time at Cestello and I will be going back in few weeks. It's a good hotel that is run very nicely by the manager Valeria. Really great. Good wi fi , good breakfast. I m recommending it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Marc

Miss Eduina is the clear difference maker! Her overwhelming service, her ambition to provide the best customer experience and her problem solving skills made our stay a clear highlight in Florence. She gives the hotel a soul, without her it would only be a place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann

Property was very clean and nice location. Staff were very friendly but didn't speak english so it was difficult to communicate. We weren't sure about where the breakfast was since it wasn't in the small reception area. Wifi didn't work in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giora

All
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible place
Terrible - great location and it ends there. Overpriced for a closet with hard beds in an unmanned lobby at night and front doors don’t work - anyone can manually push doors open… No one is there after 7-8 pm. Party of 5 or 6 people came in and made lots of noise for an hour! This hotel is awful! The two receptionists were lovely. If I wanted to complain or had an issue - there was no one to talk to. I was not going to get up and ask those loud people to leave - so I was awake all night. I would like a refund for the last night! The shower is so tiny and awkward - at $300 a night I expect more. You have to carry your own luggage up two flights of stairs - everything is wrong and no Italian charm…too bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Ottima soluzione, personale disponibile e gentilissimo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laraine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inmaculada

Estancia muy agradable
Valeria ha logrado que nuestra corta estancia en Florencia haya sido inmejorable, nos preparó antes la habitación, nos ayudó a encontrar un aparcamiento para nuestro coche de alquiler incluyendo descuento, nos mostró como descubrir la ciudad y nos preparó un desayuno estupendo. Volvería a repetir en el mismo hotel sin duda. La habitación era muy amplia y el baño estaba muy completo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024