What a gorgeous hotel right in the heart of Florence. The Birchianti has a 400 year history, firstly a family home, and then converted into a school until 1976. The hotel is situated on the first floor of this beautiful building, just a couple of minutes walk from the main palazzo. A small hotel of just 11 rooms, each unique and packed with orginal features. The modernisations have been done very sympathetically, providing excellent bathroom facilities and soundproof windows. The main reception room accomodates reception staff, a small lounge area and 4 breakfast tables, with which to enjoy a leisurely breakfast admiring the gorgeous orginal painted ceiling and stylish decor. Each bedroom is unique with its own fresco ceiling and antique furniture. All very clean, with great bathroom facilities, one of the best showers we have seen in a hotel. There is both airconditioning and heating in the rooms. The staff at this hotel are superb. On arrivial Adelina gave us a map and a very extensive guide of Florence, which proved useful during our stay. Her suggestion for a good gelato was spot on "there is always a queue, but worth the wait" was absolutely correct, we would have been put off by the queue without the advice. I woud advise pre-booking for major sights, ticket queues were long and many attractions have a daily limit, which sold out quickly. Getting to galleries early in the morning is also advantageous. Both Marco and Adelina provided 5 star service, and could not do enough for us over our stay. We can not thank you enough for making our first time Florence so enjoyable. Adeleina told us on arrival we would love Florence, we certainly did fall completley in love with Florence,

There was absolutely nothing to dislike about the Birchianti.

When I woke up in hotel Burchianti, in Firenze, for a moment I thought I was waking up in the most beautiful Museum/church/Palazzo as the ceiling fresco was what I first laid eyes on, and it was truly magnificent! I’ve been lucky to have experienced my fair share of beautiful hotels, even here in Italy, but Hotel Burchianti is a dimension in itself! 😊 Hotel Staff Mario & Giulia were extremely courteous, and always elegantly dressed. Aside from the excellent comfort of the room, the hotel couldn’t be more central, a 7-minute walk from the main train station, a 6-minute walk from the outdoor-David; on a quiet street that has all the convenience of center. While the hotel doesn’t provide a large, continental buffet style breakfast, they provided water coffee and tea available in the lobby at all times; the large breakfast didn’t feel like a big missing because as you exit the hotel, there are so many bakeries and yummy delicious food places, that everything worked out easily, I have already shared about this hotel and shown photos of it with the strongest recommendations to the humans in my life: everyone should be so lucky to get to visit Hotel Burchianti, Aside from being friendly, it is also budget friendly. If you travel with a small group or a family, ask for rooms 5 & 6; not only they are gorgeous minisuites, but they connect by a small private alcove, which almost makes it all 1 big XL-suite. Room 5 sleeps up to three people and room 6 sleeps up to four people. Both are truly STUNNING! (I checked in solo with my pup in room 6, and for almost 2 hours, all I did was sit and look at the beauty of the room. Luckily this was not my first time in Florence; nonetheless, I had to force myself to leave the stunning room and go exxplore the Beauty outside) :)

I wish I had stayed longer than 2 nights. We will have to return :) Thank you Mario & Giulia!! My doggie Wellington Jr. & I appreciate you so VERY MUCH!!! :-) We will see you soon again!

Beautiful paintings. Very nice personal. Nice building. Coffee (black normal) was free during the day

Although not the most comfortable room. Space for improvement for sure. Like better shower glass, hairdryer (thats from the 90s), bed linen could be much better and intact and warmer. Really don't like when they just put on the blanket over the bed sheet. Also problem with mosquitos. Breakfast is only sweets which I just cannot eat. really not for any diabetes this breakfast. No cheese no ham no nothing. Just sweets. They shouldn't charge for water on the room.

I traveled around Italy for a little more than a month and stayed in 9 different hotels. The Hotel Burchianti was my favorite. The location is excellent, in the historic center of Florence close to all the city's attractions. The staff were wonderful, very polite and friendly. The hotel is very cozy.

The only point that I think could be improved is the breakfast time. The current schedule is from 08:00 to 10:00. However, there are attractions in Florence that start at 08:15 such as the Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. I think it would be interesting if breakfast started at 07:30.

Mario and team are really great! Tour guide Lise Apatoff was amazing and worth every penny for 1/2 day or full day tours. Decades of experience, Chicago born and a consummate lover of art, architecture, and 14-18th century Italian culture

The shower arrangement in #6 presents a somewhat dangerous and messy approach for a shower. Can easily be remedied with 1) a new shower line with head that will point at person in the shower (it aims at the wall vs. down on person taking shower, 2) a simple bar attached to the wall so that upon on exiting tub, you will be kept safe vs slipping.

Everything was perfect we could not ask for more specially the room size its amazing. The Staff such a lovely people and helpful, Everything near by on walking distance

The members of the staff were extremely nice and caring. Free coffee/tea/water available throughout the day was very good. The hotel is in a traditional building and has a very nice entrance area with high and beautiful ceiling. The location is perfect, close to the city centre and the main train station, Firenze S.M.N. as well as the tram to the airport.

It was a bit cold during the night. Would have been nice to have an extra blanket.

Hotel was a 16th century building and the room retained original frescos from that era. Beautifully furnished, very roomy and comfortable. Room was well heated (there were heating elements in the floor of the bathroom) so it was so comfortable despite being in the mid of December. It was extremely convenient location only about 6 mins walk from the train station, and then right next to the sightseeing old town area. I received warm welcome from the staff who even allowed me early check in as i arrived around 1pm. Room was very clean and had everything i could ask for.

Nothing.

I have no words for this place : this is easily the most beautiful hotel room I've ever stayed in my life, its literally like sleeping in a museum!! Also, the staff is very attentive and polite, breakfast was rich and location is very central!! I will definitely return to beautiful Florence just to stay in that hotel again!

The staff was amazing, so nice and helpful. Free water and coffee in the lobby. And the decor in the room was amazing. Beds firm and comfortable.

If I had to mention a minus it would be the shower which is a bit smal and the cabin doors a bit tired, but I did not mind at all. Good temperature and strong water shower.