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.

After hours check-in was easy, and the morning staff was wonderful with recommendations and access to coffee, juice and water. The location is great, walking distance to the Medici Chapels, the Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio. I didn't need a car or even to use the public transit for the whole trip. Easy access to the SNM Central Train Station.

The bathroom was a bit tight. Would have been easier if there were a pocket door instead of the folding one. I get it that the room was for one person, but could have used just a bit more space to stretch my arms out in the shower.

The location of the hotel is absolutely ideal, only 200 meters from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, and within 1 km from Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery. Most attractions can be reached on foot. The reception desk staff is an elegant and refined old man. He is very considerate and attentive, providing us with thoughtful service. He has also been to China and Shanghai. This trip to Florence made my family very satisfied.

The room was not as large as I expected, although the mural on the ceiling was really beautiful. But the room I stayed in was a part of a complete room, so part of the mural was above the next room. There was no window in the room, so the ventilation was poor. The facilities were a bit old. The shower room was too small, so I couldn't enjoy every shower. It is worth noting that the reception desk of this hotel is not on the ground floor, but on the first floor, which may not be easy to find according to the address. You need to ring the doorbell to request to open the gate on the ground floor, and then go up to the first floor to find the reception desk.

Everything! The staff service was superlative...above and beyond expectations. They were discrete, welcoming, helpful with introduction to Florence and luggage issues, directions to train station and general information. Location is excellent. Breakfast was very adequate. Our room was very special and unique, and really enhanced our experience of Florence.

Nothing. But a little help with directions would have been helpful. We could not find the hotel entrance, nor could another couple we found wandering on the same street on check-in day! Also want to mention that one of our beds in our Junior suite was not made up (no sheets or pillows), therefore we just shared the bedding from the other bed. Staff were not on site when we discovered this late at night.

The hotel is great in all aspect. It is located right in the heart of Florence, a few walk away from the tram stop from/to the airport and the Duomo. Has great restaurants and shops surrounding the area too. The staffs were lovely, hospitable, and helpful. They ensured that I had a smooth check-in and check-out process and a very pleasant stay. The room is absolutely great and comfortable, and what’s also awesome is the interior of the hotel. Both the hotel and the room were always kept clean. My experience definitely exceeded my expectation; so much that after a long day of sightseeing and exploring Florence, I looked forward to go back to the hotel and enjoy my stay!

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!

This hotel is a small but very nice and authentic one. It's located almost in the center of Firenze. Our room had a painting in the ceiling and it's height was big with big windows too which is topically elegant and seems aristocratic. Room temperature was all the time controlled which makes very pleasant staying and resting. Staff was polite and ready to help for everything. An extra stress free option was the private parking next to the hotel.

Unfortunately hotels in the vicinity of center are subject to camera monitor systems. If you are driving with your own car and you are not resident or registered in private park place in center, then you are receiving at home the ticket with around 120€ fine.

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.

The location was great, very easy to reach the city centre; also, the stuff was great, very willing to help and there for all our needs. The room was fine, we enjoyed the 16th century painting on our ceiling. The breakfast was the Italian way, mainly pastries, croissants and Italian coffee. All in all, we enjoyed the stay very much.

Nothing to complain about; good value for the price & the location