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Essence Hotel

Inn in Florence, a short walk to Central Market

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Double or Twin Room
In the heart of downtown, Essence Hotel offers a comfortable stay with free in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the smoke-free premises and convenient luggage storage, while enjoying nearby attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept

Room options

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, City View

Family Quadruple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to Essence Hotel. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Artemio Franchi or Coverciano.
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Map
19 Piazza della Indipendenza, Florence, FI, 50129

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 11 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TSH Rooftop Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fuoco Matto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1950 American Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Matto Matto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Florence Irish Pub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Inn near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Close to Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, Essence Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A lift, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Essence Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Essence Hotel Inn
Essence Hotel Florence
Essence Hotel Inn Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on 4 Sept 2025 start from AU$209.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Essence Hotel?

Essence Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Essence Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essence Hotel located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Via Faenza, Central Market and Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 15 minutes. Fortezza Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

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Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very well located, the staff is very attentive and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Great location. The owner gave us wonderful recomendations that enhanced our trip. Really couldn't ask for any more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhi

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attentive staff. Clean room and location. Good service recovery when needed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to dining
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and fresh hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcial

All the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The rooms were extremely clean, updated, and smell fresh. We would definitely stay with our family again. Thank you for everything!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was not hard to find the property. The room was nice and clean. However the property was in the middle of the building. It was somewhat hard to find the room. The elevator looked ancient and scary. It was so small that it was barely fit all our luggages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raffaella at the reception was one of the most wonderful people we have met on our entire trip. She helped us out with everything and was such a joy to be around. The place was incredible, brand new everything. Quiet and comfortable rooms. I would recommend to anyone to stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean and nice. only issue was elevator wasnt always working
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely host, very welcoming and helpful. Modern, clean and spacious room with a beautiful view of the city. Very secure building. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property centrally located, park/city view, walking distance to important sights. Friendly welcoming. Totally ultra modern remodeling, floors, lightning, paint, bathroom fixtures (Atomic bidet! ) My experience is 5 star stay. Ciao
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is hidden away in the streets of Florence. Not too far from the train station but about a 15 min walk to Florence centre. Staff, in particular Raphaella, were amazing, so friendly and helpful with giving recommendations and travel advice. The room was perfect, spotless clean and modern interior, it was our anniversary so they prepared a small surprise in the room with some Prosecco. It was a lovely stay and I would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderful and the rooms were pristine. The room view was also amazing. This is a new property so still some adjustments to be made. Front desk is available until 9:00 pm. Somehow didn’t feel like a hotel.. more like a boarding. I was assured that the surroundings were safe but some guys hung around all day on the park benches opposite the building and were pretty loud, well into the evening. Good for a short term stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lucio

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo estuvo perfecto. La atención y comunicación fue en todo momento con respuestas inmediatas. El hotel en una excelente ubicación y muy limpio
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Beate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Der Ausblick war sehr schön. Auch der Park vor dem Hotel ist gut zum Ausruhen auf einer Bank. Leider war es Nachts und am Morgen zu laut. wir mussten deshalb die Fenster schließen. Aber trotzdem ist das kleine Hotel sehr zu empfehlen. Alles ist neu renoviert und modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yantian

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

Essence hotel makes good sense

We had a great stay at the Essence Hotel. It is in a quieter part of town but still close to everything. The room we stayed in was clean and modern. Most major attractions in Florence were within easy walking distance. We'd be happy to stay here again next time when we come back to visit Tuscany.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Execente

A estadia foi maravilhosa, desde a estrutura dos quartos até o atendimento do staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friendly and helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024