Garden Blue

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

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Relax on the rooftop with a seating area, umbrella, and potted plant.
Stylish corridor with framed artwork and recessed lighting.
Relax in this stylish room featuring a coffee station, TV, and sink.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, a convenient table, and a chair, plus a TV and a window with curtains.
Relax in a spacious room with a large window, green curtains, and a cozy seating area featuring a sofa and table.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Basic Quadruple Room

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double or Twin Room

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

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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 - 16 min walk - 0.9 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 Libertà - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finnegan's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antica Trattoria da Tito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Vegetariano - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Cavour - ‬1 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

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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

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

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.

Is Garden Blue good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Garden Blue?

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

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.

Does Garden Blue have connecting rooms?

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 498 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

PAULO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lugar tranquilo y centrico para visitar en florencia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shafik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is newly renovated and work still in progress. Included breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great. Clean room. Hot shower. Super friendly/helpful staff. Recommended Casa Toscana for dinner. My 10 yr old loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ambrus

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I feel like the hotel was a glorified hostil. It felt the goal was to get as many rooms into the space as possible. If youre not spending much time in the room, then its not a problem. The was clean which was great. But there was alot of construction going on during the day. No doubt adding more rooms. The breakfast was fine. The gentleman that checked us in, Omar was wonderful. Very informative and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jaydon

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room is spacious with two beds, one is a queen bed (or bigger) and a single bed and new bathroom. Budget friendly for young aldults with free breakfast every day. I may get noisy at time since dinner time in Florence start from 8pm but it gets quiet after midnight. Steps away from tram and about 15 minutes walk to the Duomo. A lot of shops and cafes around. Fun and convenient area to be. I wish the room had ook(s) in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

FABIOLA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

roxanne

Was good price and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, very clean and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennie

Traveled with family

Quick getaway

Location was convenient. Clean and safe. Beds and pillow a little hard but not a big deal. Staff were friendly and gave nice suggestions for tours. Overall pleased and would recommend for a quick trip stay over.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tania

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Raaj Kumar

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

BYRON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property need maintenance, some extra paint, a tv in the room, secure locks, definitely would make a big plus. Costumer service was great in all the areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dahanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024