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Front of property
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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Via Venezia, 18b, Florence, FI, 50121
  • Place, Piazza San Marco
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gallery of the Academy of Florence
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room

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

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Basic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Central Market and Piazza del Duomo. 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 San Marco - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gallery of the Academy of Florence - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Florence-Le Cure Station - 12 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunch Republic - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Antica Trattoria da Tito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffė Lietta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Rainer - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mirò - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Garden Blue

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. This tax does not apply to children under 12 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.

  • 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 17-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and also 12 minutes on foot from Central Market. You'll also find Piazza del Duomo and Fortezza da Basso less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site 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.

Is Garden Blue a good place to stay for couples?

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Garden Blue?

The closest major airport to Garden Blue is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), which is 4.8 mi away (28 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. 190 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 554 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gonzo

Liked: Staff & service
Small tv, small shower can barely move in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

yorgi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

nubia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was a truly nice experience: friendly and attentive staff. Always willing to go the extra mile to assist. Cafeteria staff prepared nutritious and memorable breakfast. I shall book at the Blue Garden again. In the meantime you have gained my trust, confidence and recommendations. Kudos to all,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and very helpful it was very good value for money and a super location for us so close to San Marco.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Wi fi, very bad, poor Internet connection, breakfast average, housekeeping late, air conditioning ok
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location of the hotel is very close to the tram station and it’s a walking distance to city center. The bed is not comfortable and the hotel room seems that has no sounds proof at all as we could hear the conversation of my next room, it’s not recommended for couple to stay unless you don’t care of your privacy, but the breakfast is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was ok. Very convenient to move around close to a lot of locations and walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Haiou

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property very helpful and friendly staff. Very updated bathroom. Breakfast was included. Mattress was very hard but my preference in soft so still great place to stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was delicious and plentiful! Fruit juices, tea, coffee, fruit, breads, meats, cheese, yoghurt, pastries, cold cereal, donuts, toppings, and snacks. The beds were comfortable. The shower had 2 shower heads…hand held and a large sprinkler. Toilet and bidet. :) Very clean. The staff was kind and helpful. Great location, walking distance to basilica. Thank you for the top notch service!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Staff was extremely helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are a tourist traveling , pls do not waste your money for this hole in the wall. The photo on the internet is not even the hotel. The room is super cramped like a jail cell with broken mattress no amenities. Hotel staff Ahmed and imad used tourist honesty & trust in hotel. They set up unbelievable rates for taxi/uber services as they benefit & has. No remorse. We booked from 8/23/25. - 9/10/25 and left on 8/29/25. Staff made us felt unsafe after we rejected their pressure to book their personal taxi services, harassment’s from these 2 front desk worker laughing, mocking us thinking we didn’t understand their language. Everyday there’s a new pressure for tours package & when we decline the treatment for the stay was so unwarranted & unnecessary. Mattress was broken. Room has 2 bed the size for a toddler, room service was lousy and dirty. I rebook this stay for a family and she stayed several days before I arrived and she, an elder (woman) family also stated everyday they pressure her for additional cash for taxi rides and solicit things she didn’t need. As a platinum member and traveled to 42 international country, I contacted Expedia and told them this HOTEL should be evaluated & removed off of the listing for Expedia. Unsafe hotel, pictures is a lie- nothing like shown in Expedia, front desk workers imad & Ahmed use this job as a coverup for their scams to tourists, they see us as financial resource. Constant daily harassment- Run from here folks!!!
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Gaudencio

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

Awesome stay

We had an amazing stay at Garden Blue and it’s a hidden gem with friendly,accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

habiba

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had a really good stay at Garden Hotel. Breakfast was included, and it was very nice with a good variety. The Wi-Fi worked perfectly, and the air conditioning was great. Everything overall was very good, and I had a comfortable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good variety of breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect affordable choice

Really good location and easy to find! We were really happy with our room. The breakfast could’ve been better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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