Garden Blue

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Gallery of the Academy of Florence

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Terrace/patio
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Via Venezia, 18b, Florence, FI, 50121
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Quadruple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Garden Blue places you in Historic Centre of Florence, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Gallery of the Academy of Florence. This 59-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Florence-Le Cure Station - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Rainer - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brunch Republic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffė Lietta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mirò - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Antica Trattoria da Tito - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Garden Blue

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Gallery of the Academy of Florence
Garden Blue features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms have slippers and bidets.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

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.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per night (131 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 2:00 PM—-6:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
Property Registration Number IT048017B6Y348DQN9

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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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.

Property is also known as

Garden Blue Hotel
Garden Blue Florence
Garden Blue Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Garden Blue?

Garden Blue provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Garden Blue?

This hotel is situated in Historic Centre of Florence within a short 12-minute walk of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and also 19 minutes on foot from Uffizi Gallery. You'll also find Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Central Market less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Garden Blue?

Yes, there is a carport.

Does Garden Blue include a casino?

No, Garden Blue doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Garden Blue?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Garden Blue?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as free breakfast and a garden.

Does Garden Blue have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Garden Blue have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Garden Blue offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Garden Blue allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Garden Blue for a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Garden Blue?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Garden Blue?

The closest major airport to Garden Blue is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), which is 4.5 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Garden Blue?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Garden Blue.

Garden Blue Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 541 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ely

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect and quiet place, clean beautiful and pleasant place. Breakfast was perfect. Well located close to everything. People are always nice and helpful! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant service and in a fantastic area. Quick tram from the station and the everywere in the city is within walking distance. You are close to everything bit also a little away from it so you dont feel overwhelmed as soon as you walk out the door. Staff where always friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn, valrico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything!! My daughter was doing a semester abroad and literally 1 min fro her place. Everything is 15 minutes away!! Breakfast was great start to day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were all 5+ star: always very polite, helpful and professional. Room and hotel itself were simple and lovely, but very, very clean. Beautiful terraces and yummi Breakfast. Location is insane to all local shops and main attractions, took me 14 minutes by foot to Duomo and 25 to the Main train station. Would recommend and return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First off, you get what you pay for. I knew that going in. The pros were that the place was clean and had a modernized bathroom. The cons: the room was tiny and the walls super thin. I could hear everything going on at all times. The room was also hot with nothing to do about it. I slept horribly. I would find better and pay more to get better sleep. You will need it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amr

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedrooms are super small. Two of us barely fit and could move around
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately had the worst bed, a double that was 2 little singles side by side, so when you rolled over you spread them apart and into the crack. Back still hurts. Bed bugs wit bites that still are itching, hand's, arms, back.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shikha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Small but neat rooms, good breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in, the only hotel that insisted on cash payment for city tax. Had two filghts of stairs to climb to the smallest hotel room I have ever seen. No assistance offered. "Double" bed hard against the wall, impossible to get out of if you were against the wall. No safe, no drinks facities, no hotel bar. Other rooms had bunk beds. Found somwhere else to stay and checked out. Managed to get the city tax back but that's all. Disgraceful, should no be on your books.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good. Rooms are small but you know that beforehand so not sure why people complain about it. Really close to main places in Florence. The staff are so nice and kind. Delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shahram

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Location, and breakfast were good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Israel

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was nice. The rooms were pretty standard, but we had a really strange smell in our that never left! The stuff were all so kind when we checked in the man gave us all the information a map and a bottle of water each! There is nothing wrong with this place. It’s not too far from the centre but there are not a lot of places to eat nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is located on the fourth floor, which is a bit unusual, but there are many quirky places in Italy and we've stayed in some of them. We'd booked a room for three people as we were travelling with our son. The room was very basic, with barely enough space for a double and single bed. There was also a fusty smell in the room. On the plus side, the bathroom was new and clean. The major problem with the hotel was that on the second day, a school group arrived and from that point on it was chaotic. The hotel thought it reasonable to have us in a room amongst the school group. The noise into the night was unacceptable. At midnight, a group of teachers were sitting outside our room playing cards, there was shouting and shrieking, banging on doors well into the small hours. At breakfast the next morning there were so many school kids around the only places on offer were on a shared table with the school group. We complained to the hotel about the noise but have not had a satisfactory response. The idea that they were unaware of the noise issue is frankly ridiculous. So, book this hotel at your peril. Our experience was of a youth hostel, not a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice but room very small and no counter in the bathroom. Elevator did not go up to the floor we were assigned so had to lug heavy suitcases.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mercedes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente relación precio calidad. Todos muy amables, excelente ubicaciob
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELVIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, 5 min walk to Academia.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Centrally located. Seemed to host a lot of traveling students, but hey, they werent too load for teens, and the experience was well worth the lower fees. But again, staff was STELLAR!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025