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Hotel Il Sole

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Piazza Don Minzoni, 18, Empoli, FI, 50053
  • Place, House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stadio Carlo Castellani
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Empoli

Hotel Il Sole places you within a 10-minute stroll of House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni and Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea. Each of the 11 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a refrigerator, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Civic Museum of Paleontology in Empoli - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arno River - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Empoli Station - 2 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gaggioli e Vezzosi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪C.risiamo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Schiacciavineria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dopolavoro Ferroviario - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria La Panzanella - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Il Sole

Guests of Hotel Il Sole enjoy free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Refrigerators, minibars, and laptop-compatible safes are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per night); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
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 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; 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
Guests are required to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 6 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (984 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-10:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers offsite parking (reservations required).
Property Registration Number IT048014A1HVTPTG26

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Il Sole Hotel Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Hotel
Hotel Il Sole Hotel
Hotel Il Sole Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Hotel Empoli

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Il Sole?

Hotel Il Sole provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Il Sole?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Il Sole on Jul 3, 2026 start from $100, 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 can I see within easy reach of Hotel Il Sole?

This hotel in Empoli is within a 10-minute walk of House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni, Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea, and Museum of GlassEmpoli Glass Museum. You'll also find Arno River and Stadio Carlo Castellani less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Il Sole?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for EUR 15 per night (off-site parking (reservations required)).

Does Hotel Il Sole feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Il Sole doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Il Sole?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Il Sole?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a minibar in each guestroom with bathrobes in some.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Il Sole?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Il Sole feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Hotel Il Sole offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel Il Sole allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Il Sole.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Il Sole?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Hotel Il Sole?

The closest major airport to Hotel Il Sole is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), which is 19.4 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA), which is around 27.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Il Sole?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Hotel Il Sole that offer a balcony.

Hotel Il Sole Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, very well maintained. The location is great, directly opposite the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was superfriendly and helpful. Room was clean, roomy and cozy, no complains!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good options for breakfast. Good service.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean, convenient to the transportation and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here

Very clean, nice breakfast, very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice convenient hotel right opposite to the station, staff are super freindly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very close to train station which is useful if you want to visit Tuscany
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Visit

Chose Hotel Sole as convenient for visiting family in the area around Empoli. Staff at hotel very friendly and helpful, good breakfast selection. Beds and pillows very comfortable will certainly stay here again.
Clean room with comfortable beds and pillows.
Clean bathroom good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frazier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient to station, nice decor choices, wonderful gracious owner who cares about his hotel. Elevator, good shower, refrigerator, safe. Convenient train connections from Empoli, so would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location for train station

Convenient location next to the train station. Easy to find. Very friendly reception staff and clean hotel and room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

AnnaElizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location between Firenze & Pisa

What we liked most was the excellent location. After long days on our feet the train dropped us almost at the front door. Rooms are small, but very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful time of rest there. I would recommended it to anyone who wants to see Florence and Pisa and only want to stay in one place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Location

Lovely family run hotel ideally located opposite rail station in Empoli. Ideal for visiting Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Sienna by train. Great value compared to city hotels. Empoli a lovely historic town a short walk from hotel. Breakfast inclusive with a buffet of cold meats, breads, pastries and lovely coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

NICOLINO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, next to train station. Felt unsafe in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Okay for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Fantastically helpful receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the management of the hotel to be wonderful, friendly and very helpful on giving us guidance of where to eat and shop. They even went to the trouble to ring some of the business to assist us. The hotel is so close to the station and is about 25 min to Florence. The rooms are very comfortable warm and breakfast is a treat. Can’t recommend it highly enough, we loved 4 days here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo traveller

As a solo traveller wanting to explore Tuscany, this hotel is perfectly placed for train and bus. Charming brother and sister giving help and advice if needed. My single room a bit small for a week, but all clean and nice bathroom. Thoroughly enjoyed my week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accessible to Florence without the crowd

Exactly as described in the listing. 1 min walk from the Empoli train station. Gorgeous central super convenient and picturesque area. The front desk staff is wonderful especially Niccolo. Great eateries around. I'll definitely be visiting again. Easy and painless check in and check out. Rooms consistently smelled clean. Great water pressure and heat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wilm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and super friendly staff. However, it was quite loud and heating was not working in my room. Hence, it was freezing cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect location, directly opposite the train station. Check in was friendly, everything clearly explained. The room was spacious with a large window so plenty of natural light. Breakfast was a very good range of traditional Italian fare, served with a smile. Returning at night, the front door is locked at 2230 though access is gained through the key fob. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zhihua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I didn’t like, which is normal for Italy is reusing the towels. When we left a dirty towel in the floor- it was placed back in the cabinet. Another thing, the bed is very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, very clean room

Room was well sized and clean. Comfortable for a few nights stay, with very easy access to Empoli city centre and the train station. The hotel staff were very attentive and accommodating - ensuring room was cleaned prior to our return (we had a couple of days where we went out for breakfast and were heading out to a wedding in the afternoon - they very kindly accommodated us!). Room cleaning was exceptional for this sort of hotel and very friendly. Spoken English was good. Nikolo was excellent and very helpful with taxis etc. We witnessed the air conditioning units receiving a deep clean, which seemed to be part of the usual cleaning service which was impressive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel & staff that cannot do enough!

This hotel was perfect for what we needed. We were arriving for a wedding and needed somewhere clean and updated but reasonable to stay and this hotel exceeded our expectations. Our flight was delayed to Pisa and we missed the last train to Empoli, but thankfully I had emailed the hotel ahead of time incase of such an incident and they were beyond helpful, which felt like one last thing to worry about whilst we were stranded in Pisa in the early hours of the morning. So despite eventually getting to our hotel hours later than expected, they had anticipated every doubt or confusion we may have had getting into the hotel in their instructions, which made our arrival so hassle free. Check in was such an ease! Plus the owner and breakfast staff were so welcoming and charming. Thank you for making our stay a wonderful and easy experience! What a wonderful start to our holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour à Empoli

Hotel très bien situé . Notre chambre étais un peu petite et le sol n'était pas propre à coté du lit il y avais du sable. Par contre la chambre de nos amis était très bien grande et propre. Personnels très sympathique et très bon accueil.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025