Hotel Garibaldi Blu, Florence

Garibaldi Blu Hotel offers the perfect blend of originality and comfort, nestled in Florence's vibrant center. This hotel is housed in an ancient palace in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, giving it a historical charm contrasted by its modern decor. From here, you're just eight minutes from Florence's most prominent sites and streets, like Via de' Tornabuoni, Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti. The Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Maria Maggiore are also just around the corner.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 designed rooms and suites, where vintage pieces and contemporary art come together. The rooms are painted soft, soothing colors with Afromosia wood parquet and hand-crafted, bespoke Tanganyika-inspired vintage wooden furniture. Each room features spacious wardrobes, custom-made from original 1970s designs, and marble-tiled bathrooms with an exclusive vanity set. Some Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites offer a privileged view over Santa Maria Novella Basilica and its piazza.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast, which offers a continental and American buffet with a rich selection of quality products, including gluten-free options. Later in the day, unwind with a drink at the ground floor's "il Garibaldino" Bar, a true "old fashioned" American Bar.