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Essence Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Florence, near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 Piazza della Indipendenza, Florence, FI, 50129
  • Place, Fortezza da Basso
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Essence Hotel places you in Historic Centre of Florence, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Fortezza da Basso. This 13-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Fortezza da Basso - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 11 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base V Juicery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Rainer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TSH Rooftop Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fuoco Matto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Vecchio Cancello - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Hotel in Florence, near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Essence Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include free local calls, hair dryers, and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

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 6 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-7:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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.
  • 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

Essence Hotel Inn
Essence Hotel Florence
Essence Hotel Inn Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Essence Hotel?

Essence Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Essence Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Historic Centre of Florence within a short 12-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and also 5 minutes on foot from Fortezza da Basso. You'll also find Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Essence Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Essence Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Essence Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Essence Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Essence Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Essence Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Essence Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Essence Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Essence Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Essence Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Essence Hotel?

The closest major airport to Essence Hotel is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), which is 4.9 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Essence Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Essence Hotel.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room, sub-prime location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Essence for 3 nights. I received a free upgrade from Raffaella when I checked into the hotel. She was very helpful and made a dinner reservation for us. The hotel was clean and in a good location. My room was also very comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic accommodations, great location and Raphaela was fantastic! She provided great recommendations and suggestions! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva Mariella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Started in an access room which was at the rear of the hotel. En suite floods a little as no shower door. When we told them. They moved us to an upper floor room at the front. Amazing room and views. They also put out a light breakfast. Which was a welcome surprise. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was not hard to find the property. The room was nice and clean. However the property was in the middle of the building. It was somewhat hard to find the room. The elevator looked ancient and scary. It was so small that it was barely fit all our luggages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Farzana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay Small sized hotel on 2 floors located in a likely converted apartments Cool and clean rooms Friendly receptionist Interesting/ archaic lift ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great small hotel close to centre of Florencr

Very comfortable, clean, well equipped small hotel. Conveniently situated for exploring Florence on foot. Quirky old fashioned lift. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Florence

Nice quiet location on the park. 15 minute walk to Duomo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Great location. The owner gave us wonderful recomendations that enhanced our trip. Really couldn't ask for any more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attentive staff. Clean room and location. Good service recovery when needed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yantian

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

Essence hotel makes good sense

We had a great stay at the Essence Hotel. It is in a quieter part of town but still close to everything. The room we stayed in was clean and modern. Most major attractions in Florence were within easy walking distance. We'd be happy to stay here again next time when we come back to visit Tuscany.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly, bronx

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean and nice. only issue was elevator wasnt always working
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcial

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
All the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The rooms were extremely clean, updated, and smell fresh. We would definitely stay with our family again. Thank you for everything!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Friendly and helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe, Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very well located, the staff is very attentive and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024