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Florence Tuscany Italy

Cosimo de Medici

1,640 reviews
  • Delicious breakfast buffet
  • Central location close to the sights and great transport links

Comfort and style in the heart of Florence

Once part of a Renaissance palace, Hotel Cosimo de Medici has been lovingly restored into an elegant retreat that combines the finest modern comforts with beautiful original features. Best of all, the hotel is right in the centre of the city near all the iconic landmarks, and only a three-minute walk from the main train station, which offers easy links to other Italian regions – perfect for day trips.

The Italians know a thing or two when it comes to coffee, and the stuff they serve here lives up to its promise. Enjoy unlimited cups with your breakfast, which includes a bountiful buffet of Italian treats like freshly baked pastries, cured meats, and cheeses. There are hot options, too – who can say no to bacon and eggs?

The rooms are stunning, with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furnishings. The use of state-of-the-art building materials during the renovation means they’re completely soundproof. Combine that with orthopaedic mattresses and air conditioning, and you’re sure to get a fantastic night’s sleep!

What Cosimo de Medici has to offer

    Florence Cathedral

    The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is an iconic masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture that looms over the city, and it’s less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Renowned for its magnificent red-tiled dome, engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi, it took over 140 years to build. The cathedral’s exterior is adorned with a mesmerising mix of pink, white, and green marble, embodying the opulence of the Renaissance era. Inside, you’ll find exquisite artworks, including frescoes and stained glass, that attract millions of visitors each year.

    Food & drink

    Tuscan food is some of the best in Italy and you’ll be spoilt for choice during your stay – Florence is packed with family-run trattorias, pizzerias, and high-end ristorantes. The food is known for its simplicity, using seasonal produce from the surrounding region. The city’s most famous dish is the enormous florentine steak, but for the more adventurous there’s trippa alla fiorentina – tripe with tomato sauce and vegetables. A delicacy not for the faint of heart!

    Ponte Vecchio

    This beautiful mediaeval stone bridge is the only bridge in the city that survived the Second World War. It links up some of Florence’s most popular sights, with the Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria on one side and the Oltrarno on the other. Lined with shops that were once occupied by butchers, tanners, and farmers, you can now take a stroll across the Arno River and browse a selection of fine jewellery and artwork.

    Facilities

    Food & Drink

    • Bar
    • Breakfast room
    Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

    Find out more about Florence

     As one of Europe's most historically important cities, Florence hardly needs an introduction. This sunny and startlingly pretty city in central Italy is where the Renaissance is said to have been born, through the genius of the enquiring minds that lived and thrived here. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Dante are just a few of the legendary names who called Tuscany's great capital home, and goodness, did they leave their marks on the city. Follow in the footsteps of Europe's most talented Renaissance men, treat your taste buds to hearty Tuscan treats and feast your eyes on more medieval art and architecture than you can handle on a holiday to Florence. 

    You can get a feel for the energy and turbulence of the city's past just by walking around its UNESCO-protected historic centre. At every turn, you'll find a magnificent building, an ancient square or a stunning bridge, each with a story to tell. There's simply no doubt about it, Florence is one of the world's most beautiful cities, a fact celebrated and reaffirmed by the masterpieces of art and sculpture that hang in its many high calibre museums. 

     

    Largo Fratelli Alinari 15, Florence, 50123, Italy

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