Brunelleschi Hotel
Historic boutique with contemporary interior finishes. Stone walls and centuries-old architecture meet parquet floors, Beautyrest mattresses, and Nespresso machines. Romantic without being stuffy. Concierge team holds Clefs d'Or status.
Book the Deluxe Executive Panorama for the 360° rooftop view — it has a round bed and a full Florence skyline including the Dome, Giotto's bell tower, Palazzo Vecchio, and Fiesole.
Why It Matters
The only hotel in Florence built within the Torre della Pagliazza — the city's oldest surviving circular tower, dating to 541 AD. It holds a 2-Michelin-star restaurant (Santa Elisabetta, Chef Rocco De Santis) with only seven tables inside the tower's first floor. Mentioned by name in Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code. Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide, and awarded 1 Michelin Key in 2025.
The Brunelleschi sits on a quiet piazza about 190 meters from the Duomo — close enough that the cathedral dome fills your window, far enough that you're not fighting tour-group foot traffic. The building itself is genuinely old: it grew out of a 6th-century Byzantine tower (the Torre della Pagliazza, built 541–544 AD) and a medieval church, and a small on-site museum in the basement shows off Roman ruins discovered during construction. Inside that same tower sits a 2-Michelin-star restaurant with just seven tables. The renovation has caught up with the history, and rooms are now modern and well-soundproofed — though the entry-level Classic Executive at 18 sqm is compact.
Where You'll Stay
16 room types available
Balcony Suite
Has an actual outdoor balcony — rare for a Florence city-center hotel — looking directly onto Palazzo Vecchio and Brunelleschi's Dome. At 45 sqm with balcony access and full suite services. A great pick for an evening Prosecco with a front-row seat.
45 sqm
Bargello Suite
An unusually panoramic suite that can fit up to 4 guests — notable for its large chromotherapy shower and jacuzzi, plus wide views taking in the Duomo, Santa Croce, and the Bargello museum. One of the most view-rich configurations in the hotel.
45 sqm
Classic Executive
The entry point. Views over the elegant Giglio square, renovated by architect Benelli. At 18 sqm it's compact but smartly designed, with all the standard amenities. These are the most affordable rooms in the hotel and ideal if you're mostly out exploring Florence all day.
18 sqmDeluxe
The hotel's best-seller. At a minimum 26 sqm with views of the Duomo — directly facing Brunelleschi's dome from your window. Multiple view configurations available. Up to 3 guests.
26 sqmDeluxe Executive Panorama
The standout standard room. Redesigned by architect Benelli, it sits high enough to capture a genuine 360° view of the city — San Lorenzo, Santa Maria del Fiore, the Giotto Tower, Brunelleschi's Dome, Palazzo Vecchio, Fiesole, and Piazzale Michelangelo. Fitted with a round bed. This is the panoramic room the hotel is most known for.
round double · 25 sqmDuomo Suite
A four-poster bed facing Brunelleschi's Dome and Giotto's bell tower directly. The view is the whole point. At 45 sqm you have comfortable space and full suite services.
four-poster double · 45 sqmFamily Room
Available as interconnecting or adjacent configurations — three types for families or small groups. Good for parents needing a shared but separate sleeping arrangement for children.
Junior Suite
Comfortable suites in the heart of the historic center. Available in two variants. Fitted with bathtub or jacuzzi. Views vary. Comes with Suite & More VIP program: flowers, fruit, champagne, newspaper, à la carte breakfast.
38 sqmJunior Suite Executive
A more refined junior suite with views over Piazza della Repubblica — one of Florence's most famous squares. Features a bathtub and the full Suite & More VIP treatment. Ideal for romantic weekends.
38 sqmOne-Bedroom Suite
Spacious suite with a private jacuzzi and view over Via del Corso. Fits up to 4 guests. Good for a couple wanting extra space and a soak.
45 sqmPagliazza Tower Suite
The most unique room in the hotel — occupying the third and fourth floors of the Torre della Pagliazza, a Byzantine tower built in 541 AD. Original stone walls are the backdrop. Fitted with a round bed. At 66 sqm with a spectacular view. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime room type. Below you is the Michelin-star restaurant; above, only the sky.
round double · 66 sqmPenthouse Apartment
The largest accommodation — 115 sqm comprising two suites and one room. Fits up to 8–10 guests. Panoramic views throughout. Works well for a family reunion or group traveling together who want to stay under one roof in the center of Florence.
115 sqmPool Suite
The hotel's showpiece for guests who want outdoor space. At 55 sqm, it has a private panoramic terrace with a jacuzzi overlooking Florence. No communal pool exists at the hotel — this is it for water access. Views are fabulous. Best booked in warm months.
55 sqmSuperior Executive
A step up from the Classic — slightly bigger and recently refurbished with new furniture. Views over Giglio square from the hotel's inner courtyard side. Has a four-poster bed, which makes it popular for romantic stays.
four-poster double · 21 sqmTower Deluxe
The only standard room set inside the actual Torre della Pagliazza. Stone walls dating back to 541 AD, soft filtered light, intimate atmosphere. Views open onto Piazza Santa Elisabetta. Quiet and tucked away — you're sleeping inside a 6th-century Byzantine tower.
40 sqmTwo-Bedroom Suite
Two interconnected One-Bedroom Suites — total 90 sqm with two double beds, two bathrooms, and a jacuzzi. Views over Via del Corso and the internal courtyard. Fits up to 7 guests. Good for families or two couples traveling together.
2 x double · 90 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel offers a special package for Andrea Bocelli's open-air concert at the Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico (near Pisa). Includes hotel accommodation and transport to the event. Available in 2026.
The Clefs d'Or concierge team (Sergio Iannotta and Raffaele Biagiotti, and colleagues) books museum tickets with guides, opera and concert tickets, restaurant reservations, and arranges limousine tours or private driver transfers throughout Tuscany.
A packaged experience based on the hotel's cameo in Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code and Inferno. Includes accommodation and a guided tour of Dan Brown's Florence locations.
A private museum in the basement of the Torre della Pagliazza, accessible with the hotel concierge. Contains archaeological finds discovered during excavations, including a Roman 'calidarium' (a hammam/sauna bath from ancient times), fragments from the Roman era, and a Renaissance collection of Montelupo ceramics.
The hotel offers guided wine tastings with a sommelier — good for guests who want an introduction to Tuscan and Italian wines without leaving the building.
The hotel can arrange a personal shopper to guide guests through Florence's fashion and artisan boutiques.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible suites and rooms for guests with disabilities. The hotel has adapted facilities.
The hotel uses 'Acqua Barocca' by master perfumer Laura Bosetti Tonatto — a custom blend of narcissus and lily of the valley — diffused throughout common areas.
Three meeting spaces available, including one in the Pagliazza Tower's second floor. Suitable for business meetings, corporate dinners, and small events. Promotions available.
High-speed WiFi throughout the property — 6 Mbps downstream/upstream with 2 Mbps minimum guaranteed. Available in rooms and common areas.
Full 24-hour room service available. Evening turndown service includes complimentary in-room water for direct bookers.
Two members of the Clefs d'Or world association of hotel concierges on staff (Sergio Iannotta and Raffaele Biagiotti). Available 24/7 for itinerary planning, museum bookings with guides, restaurant reservations, shopping recommendations, opera and concert tickets, and transfers.
Same-day laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service available.
Small animals allowed in guest rooms. Pets are not allowed in restaurants or common areas. Dog-sitting service available for a fee.
Paid transfer service via Mercedes E-Class. Florence Peretola airport (FLR): €100 daytime; Florence Santa Maria Novella train station: €86; Pisa airport (PSA): €360; Bologna (BLQ): €430. Also available: 8-hour Chianti excursion €700.
No on-site parking (the hotel is in a pedestrian zone). The hotel has an affiliated nearby garage. Ask at check-in.
Recently renovated gym with Technogym machines — three treadmills, stepper, cyclette, multipurpose machine, bench press, aerobic and pilates balls, weights and barbells. Locker rooms with showers. Open 6:00am–9:00pm. Also offers a Technogym Case: a rented equipment bag delivered to rooms, including foam roller, massage ball, resistance bands, and a QR code to access Virtual Trainer video content.
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