Hotel Duomo Firenze: a historic hotel on Piazza del Duomo
Hotel Duomo Firenze is a 3-star hotel with 24 rooms at Piazza del Duomo 1, in the historic centre of Florence, directly facing the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Brunelleschi's Dome. It is the only 3-star hotel in Florence with rooms directly facing the Cathedral (not all rooms have a Cathedral view).
24 rooms, from economy singles to the Deluxe with Duomo view
Our 24 rooms range from economy single rooms to the Deluxe room facing the Dome. Many rooms look straight onto the Cathedral, some have a private balcony over Piazza del Duomo, and others face the quiet inner courtyard.
Every room includes free high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, bed linen and towels, and daily cleaning. See all our rooms.
Which view would you like to wake up to?
Every room at Hotel Duomo Firenze is at Piazza del Duomo 1, but the view from your window can shape your whole stay. Here is how to choose.
- A large window on the Cathedral. Our Dome View rooms have a large window that opens almost like a small balcony: lean out and look down on Piazza del Duomo, face to face with the Cathedral and Brunelleschi’s Dome. Classic rooms 38 and 39, Superior rooms 24, 25, 26, 27 and 44, and the Superior triple rooms 23 and 37.
- A private balcony facing the Dome. The Exclusive double rooms 31 and 33 and the Exclusive single room 32, the only single room with its own balcony on the Duomo, open directly onto the Cathedral and the Dome.
- Deluxe room 40, face to face with Brunelleschi. If it’s available, book it: two windows, one very large, and a view of the Dome so close you feel you could touch it. An unforgettable experience.
- A balcony over the rooftops. Superior rooms 34 and 41 and the Superior single room 36 have a balcony overlooking the rooftops of Florence, with a partial view of the Cathedral.
- The inner courtyard. Not a closed courtyard, but a bright, open and quiet one, framed by historic buildings, with a view of the city’s rooftops from some rooms. These rooms cost less than our Dome View rooms, and you still enjoy every service of the hotel.
See all our rooms and choose yours.
Single rooms in the heart of Florence
Traveling alone? Florence has never looked this good. Our single rooms are designed for solo travelers who want the best location in the city:
- Exclusive single room 32: a private balcony with a direct view of the Duomo, a rare find in Florence.
- Superior single room 36: a balcony with a partial view of the Cathedral.
- Superior single rooms 22 and 43: about 10 square meters, with oak floors and a private bathroom with shower.
- Smart single room 29: on the quiet inner courtyard, our most affordable room.
Several Dome View double rooms can also be booked for single use. Every room includes free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a minibar with two complimentary bottles of water and our 24-hour reception. Check availability.
A historic palace facing the Cathedral
The hotel occupies the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of Palazzo Ranieri Gondi, at Piazza del Duomo 1. The palace belonged to the Ranieri family and was later remodelled by the Gondi family, in 1728 (Nicola Gondi) and in 1847 (Vincenzo Gondi). Open your window and you almost feel you can touch the Duomo.
The reception is on the fourth floor, reached by lift from the ground floor. The rooms are on the third, fourth and fifth floors, connected by internal staircases of 19 steps: our staff will gladly help with your luggage.
An exclusive location, an exceptional breakfast, breathtaking views
- Exclusive location:Piazza del Duomo 1, steps from the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, and within walking distance of Santa Maria Novella station.
- Exceptional breakfast:a generous sweet and savory buffet from 7:30 to 10:00 AM, with PDO Parma ham, homemade cakes and barista espresso, in the shadow of Brunelleschi’s Dome.
- Breathtaking views:rooms facing the Cathedral, breakfast with a Duomo view and a panoramic terrace.
- A welcome from the heart:reception open 24/7, free luggage storage, and tips on museums, restaurants and tours around Florence.
Good to know: because the building is a historic landmark, we have no rooms adapted for guests with disabilities. The whole hotel is non-smoking.
Our team, our terrace and our homemade gelato
Hospitality from the heart. Our reception team is here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and speaks Italian, English, French, German and Portuguese. At breakfast, our staff will help you find your way around the buffet, from local specialties to special dietary needs, and make your cappuccino by hand with a real espresso machine. Our housekeeping team takes care of your room every day.
The panoramic terrace. Throughout your stay you can enjoy our panoramic terrace overlooking the Cathedral and Brunelleschi’s Dome, which Florentines call “il Cupolone”. Have breakfast there in the morning, then come back during the day or at sunset to relax with a tea or a coffee from our free corner, or with a glass of wine or a Spritz from the bar (drinks from the bar are not included). Did you know? The Dome is still the largest masonry dome ever built: about 45 meters (148 feet) across on the inside, wider than the dome of St. Peter’s in Rome.
Free refreshment corner and homemade gelato. Every day from 12:00 PM our refreshment corner offers American coffee, tea, herbal teas, pastries, cookies, traditional almond cantucci with Vin Santo and our artisan gelato, made by us with top-quality ingredients. It’s all free for our guests. Mineral water, American coffee and tea are also available in the breakfast room 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
A few facts about our hotel and our building.
What kind of hotel is Hotel Duomo Firenze?
A family-run 3-star hotel with 24 rooms at Piazza del Duomo 1, and the only 3-star hotel in Florence with rooms directly facing the Cathedral (not all rooms have a Cathedral view).
Who runs the hotel?
The hotel has been family-run since 1953.
How old is the building?
The hotel occupies the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of Palazzo Ranieri Gondi. The palace belonged to the Ranieri family and was later remodelled by the Gondi family, in 1728 (Nicola Gondi) and in 1847 (Vincenzo Gondi).
Is the hotel suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
A lift takes you to the reception on the 4th floor, but rooms are connected by internal staircases of 19 steps. Because the building is a historic landmark, we have no rooms adapted for guests with disabilities.
Is the hotel non-smoking? Are pets allowed?
The whole hotel is non-smoking; smoking is allowed only on our panoramic terrace and on the private balconies. Small pets (up to 3 kg) are welcome at no extra charge: please bring their own bed and bowls, and do not leave them alone in the room.
Do you have single rooms with a view of the Duomo?
Yes. Exclusive single room 32 has a private balcony with a direct view of the Duomo, and Superior single room 36 has a balcony with a partial view. Several Dome View double rooms can also be booked for single use. Our most affordable room is Smart single room 29, on the quiet inner courtyard.
What is included for free during my stay?
High-speed Wi-Fi, two bottles of water in your minibar, and mineral water, American coffee and tea in the breakfast room 24 hours a day. From 12:00 PM our refreshment corner offers herbal teas, pastries, cantucci with Vin Santo and our homemade artisan gelato. You can also use our panoramic terrace with a view of the Duomo throughout your stay.
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