Cellai Boutique Hotel

If you’re heading to Florence in search of art and culture, this is the hotel for you. Not only is the four-star Cellai Boutique Hotel a five-minute walk from the Accademia Gallery – which houses Michelangelo’s David – but it also hosts monthly art exhibitions and has a permanent collection of paintings and antiques. 

Love to uncover a hidden gem? Just have a chat to the friendly hotel staff, who will be happy to recommend lesser-known itineraries away from the tourist trail. And if you like to see the sights on two wheels, free bikes are available at the 24/7 front desk. After busy days out, the hotel’s rooms provide a comfy retreat and come with air conditioning, satellite TV, and WiFi.

A tasty buffet breakfast is served by candlelight in the former workshop of a celebrated local sculptor. As the flames gently flicker, you can tuck into goodies such as homemade focaccia, fresh pastries, and creamy cappuccinos. If you prefer a lazy start, you can have breakfast in bed, while evening drinks are enjoyed in the library, which plays jazz and has an honesty bar. 

Just a 10-minute walk from the Opera del Duomo, this is a stay that’s simply overflowing with rich artistic discoveries.