Hotel La Fortezza Florence, Florence ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Viale Milton 95, Florence, Italy, 50129

Hotel La Fortezza is a three-star hotel located in a 19th-century building, blending classic elements with modern amenities. It features 38 rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a breakfast buffet offering fresh and locally sourced products, all in close proximity to cultural and historic landmarks.

Rooms & Facilities

Rooms at Hotel La Fortezza include 38 air-conditioned options, equipped with flat-screen TVs, soundproof doors, private bathrooms, mini-fridges, and safes. The hotel offers three room types: Deluxe, Superior, and Standard, catering to both individual and group travelers with comfortable accommodations.

Dining Options

Breakfast is a highlight at Hotel La Fortezza, featuring an extensive buffet with freshly prepared items including local delicacies like Tuscan pecorino, honey from Casentino Hills, and various egg dishes. Gluten-free options are available upon request to accommodate dietary needs.

Location & Attractions

Hotel La Fortezza is situated near key attractions including the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and the Ponte Vecchio, with easy access via the T1 Leonardo Tram line. Additionally, the Fortezza da Basso exhibition center is less than 0.5 miles away, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers.

Services & Amenities

The hotel provides 24/7 reception with a night porter, ensuring assistance for late arrivals. A reading room, luggage storage, and an indoor car park are available, offering convenience for guests during their stay in Florence.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite

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2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Superior Double Room

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2 persons

16 m²

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King Room

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2 persons

13 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Florence4000 ft

Airports

Peretola (FLR) 3.8 mi

Galileo Galilei (PSA) 50.3 mi

Train

Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station3000 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Convenient Access!

“The secure car park at the hotel was a huge advantage, allowing us to transport our luggage easily without any hassle.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The buffet breakfast offered a fantastic variety with everything being fresh and tasty, ensuring a great start to our day.” view full review

Superb Comfort!

“Our room was impressively spacious, exceptionally clean, and the bed was incredibly comfortable, making it a restful retreat.” view full review

Cool and Cozy!

“The air conditioning in our room worked perfectly, keeping us relaxed and comfortable during the hot days.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Viale Milton 95, Florence, Italy, 50129

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Viale Milton 95, Florence, Italy, 50129

City landmarks

Museums

Gallerie Degli Uffizi

1.3 mi

Square

Piazza del Duomo

5200 ft

Museums

Galleria dell'Accademia

3800 ft

Bridges

Ponte Vecchio

1.2 mi

Church

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

1.0 mi

Square

Piazzale Michelangelo

1.5 mi

Square

Piazza della Signoria

1.2 mi

Market

Mercato Centrale

3500 ft

Museums

Palazzo Vecchio

1.2 mi

Landmark

Campanile di Giotto

5200 ft

Museums

San Marco Church in Florence

3700 ft

Church

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

4900 ft

Museums

Riccardi Medici Palace

4700 ft

Museums

Pitti Palace

1.3 mi

Museums

Strozzi Palace

1.1 mi

Museums

Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore

1.0 mi

Church

Basilica di Santa Croce

1.6 mi

Church

Battistero di San Giovanni

5000 ft

Museums

Medici Chapel

4200 ft

Square

Piazza della Repubblica

1.0 mi

Piazza Dei Pitti 1

The Boboli Gardens

1.4 mi

Church

Ognissanti Church

1.1 mi

Museums

Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum

5000 ft

Events

Palazzo Degli Affari

3000 ft

Church

Church and Museum of Orsanmichele

1.1 mi

Church

Brunelleschi's Dome

1.0 mi

Museums

Bargello National Museum

1.2 mi

Historic Site

Fortezza da Basso Convention Center

2300 ft

Nearby

Church

Basilica of San Lorenzo

1200 ft

Restaurants

Pizzeria Spera

1200 ft

9R Via della Cernaia

Gelateria de' Medici

1300 ft

Via dello Statuto 3/5 r

Pizza in piazza

1300 ft

Piazza della Vittoria 1/r

Pasticceria Marzocco

1200 ft

Via della Cernaia 16

Hops Pub

1500 ft

Viale Spartaco Lavagnini 7/R

Caffe Al Comunale

1400 ft

Via Magenta 3R

The Florence Irish Pub

1900 ft

Via di Santa Caterina D'Alessandria 16/16B

Forno Gastronomia Becagli

1400 ft

Via di Barbano 5 rosso

Caffetteria Da Raffaella

1800 ft

Via di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria 22/28

Il Re Gelato

1400 ft

Viale Filippo Strozzi 8/r Di Fronte Alla Fortezza Da Basso

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

convenient location

dated rooms

limited parking

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.5

Location

7.7

Service

9.0

Dining

8.2

4.5/5 based on 1523 reviews

#36 of 430 hotels in Florence based on Tripadvisor

David

United States of America, February 2024

7.8/10

I was delighted with the bright and airy rooms, thankful for the larger bathroom, and enjoyed the much better view. The friendly service staff made my stay pleasant, and the location, though slightly removed from downtown, offered a lovely walk with added sightseeing. The dining experience was satisfactory, with fresh options available. Overall, a comfortable stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were bright and airy, just like in the pictures, and I appreciated the larger bathroom and improved view.

Service

9.0

The service staff was friendly, cheerful, and very helpful throughout my stay.

Location

7.0

The location, though a bit removed from downtown, provided a pleasant walk for some added sightseeing and was near a nice small park with water.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was okay, with a variety of fresh options available, though coffee could have been hotter.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were well-maintained and offered everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Edward

United States of America, February 2024

8.4/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms had excellent air conditioning, which was essential given the hot weather, but they were a bit dated. The location, just a lovely 10-minute walk from the center, was convenient, but the distance from the parking lot was a small inconvenience.

Rooms

7.0

The room was equipped with excellent air conditioning, a lifesaver in the sweltering weather. However, they felt a bit outdated.

Service

9.0

The staff were very friendly and provided excellent recommendations for places to see around the area.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was okay, being close to the Santa Maria Novella train station and the center of Firenze. It was convenient for walking into the historic center.

Dining

9.0

The breakfast spread exceeded my expectations, with a variety of options, even including bacon and eggs.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered a plethora of options and amenities that were way beyond what I anticipated.

friendly staff

dated rooms

Aaron

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.2/10

My stay at this hotel was lovely. The rooms were cozy with a comfortable bed, and the location was convenient, not far from the center with a tram stop nearby. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind, and the breakfast was good. However, the room size was slightly smaller than expected.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were cozy with a comfortable bed, and the location was convenient with a tram stop nearby. However, the size was slightly smaller than what I wanted.

Service

9.0

The hotel staff were very helpful and welcoming. They even provided a map with instructions during a rainstorm. However, they forgot some special chemicals for the balcony.

Location

7.0

The location is good, within walking distance of many attractions, but a bit further from restaurants than ideal with a small child. It's in a quiet area not too far from the Duomo and close to a tram stop.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was out of this world with lots of choices and a real honeycomb. However, it's not as close to the main attractions as expected.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were great and had everything I needed. However, it didn't match the description entirely.

John

United States of America, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel had clean and cozy rooms that were spacious with a very comfortable bed, perfect for relaxing after exploring the city. The service was friendly, responsive, and customer-oriented. The location was convenient, with easy access to transportation options. However, the dining options were quite minimal and lacked variety.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were big and clean, offering a quiet and comfortable atmosphere.

Service

9.0

The service was very responsive and efficient, with staff being kind, talkative, and eager to assist.

Location

8.0

The location was good, a short distance from the train station and with easy connections to the city center.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good with a satisfying breakfast selection.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.

Convenient location

Limited dining options

Caroline

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.6/10

The hotel's rooms did not meet my expectations for the price paid and seemed a bit tired, not matching the pictures on the website. However, its proximity to The Exhibition center of Fortezza da Basso was convenient.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms felt a little tired and didn't match the website images.

Service

9.0

The hotel provided excellent service, offering helpful directions, multi-lingual support, and ensuring a comfortable stay.

Location

8.0

The location was the best and worst part, near the Exhibition center of Fortezza da Basso and just on the border of the tourist area, offering a unique view of Florence.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fantastic, with a wide variety of options to satisfy different cravings, including delicious omelettes and bacon.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had convenient facilities including a wall heater in the bathroom that also worked as a towel warmer.

helpful staff

room condition

Malcolm

United Kingdom, July 2023

8.0/10

The hotel's location near The Exhibition center of Fortezza da Basso is convenient for travelers, offering spacious and clean rooms. Although lacking some amenities like shelves and chairs, the rooms are overall big, comfortable, quiet, and clean. The service was helpful and friendly, going the extra mile to assist guests. The location allows easy access to the historic center and train station, though it may be considered slightly outside the bustling activities. The dining experience provides various options and attentive service. Overall, a good value for a pleasant stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were big and clean, along with the bathroom.

Service

9.0

The service was very welcoming and helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel's proximity to The Exhibition center of Fortezza da Basso and the ease of walking into the historic center make it a convenient choice for exploring. It's also close to the train station, offering good access to various locations.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good, providing a variety of choices from omelettes and bacon to cereal, toast, and more. The service was attentive and accommodating.

Facilities

The hotel offers expected facilities for a comfortable stay, catering to the basic needs of guests.