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With the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria nearby, Hotel Bernini Palace suits art-focused Florence stays where you want to explore on foot.

What makes it special

Pause for a glass of wine in the Lounge Bar, where Tuscan furnishings and a private salon atmosphere offer a quiet break between outings.

Room to consider

Choose the Junior Suite Tuscan Style for a four-poster bed and a lounge area framed by wooden ceiling beams and terracotta floors.

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Ask for the private guided Arno cruise aboard a traditional Florentine boat to see the city from the river with a local boatman.

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Hotel Bernini Palace

Hotel Bernini Palace is a historic five-star hotel in central Florence, set in a 15th-century building behind Piazza della Signoria and close to the Uffizi Gallery. Palazzo Vecchio stands beside this part of the city, with the Arno a short walk away. The address brings Florence's public monuments into everyday view, while the interiors retain the less regular proportions of an old palazzo. Frescoed ceilings, Renaissance niches, and richly furnished sitting areas give the hotel a character closely tied to its surroundings.

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Rooms & Suites at Hotel Bernini Palace

Classic Room
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Classic Room

129 sqft
From 338 USD

Parquet floors and patterned wall panels frame a compact bedroom with classic furniture. In one design, a desk stands beside the window; another has a...

Classic Room
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Classic Room

172 sqft
From 413 USD

Parquet floors and richly patterned wall panels surround the bedroom and its small sitting corner. In one design, an armchair and round table stand beside...

Superior Room
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Superior Room

172–205 sqft
From 420 USD

Windows face the courtyard or narrow streets of medieval Florence. Parquet floors run through the bedroom and sitting corner, where chairs gather around a small...

Tuscan Floor Room
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Tuscan Floor Room

215 sqft
From 431 USD

Wood beams and terracotta floors set the Renaissance style of these first-floor rooms. Draped fabric hangs around a four-poster bed, with period decorations and tapestries...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

215–237 sqft
From 454 USD

Antiques and Murano glass lamps give the bedroom its Florentine character. A writing table and chairs share the room with the sleeping area, while parquet...

Gran Deluxe Room
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Gran Deluxe Room

258 sqft
From 512 USD

A desk and armchairs share the open bedroom, where windows face Florence's medieval streets. Antiques and Murano glass lamps stand above the parquet floors. One...

Gran Deluxe Room View To Cathedral and Square -
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Gran Deluxe Room View To Cathedral and Square -

237 sqft
From 555 USD

Tall windows frame the Duomo, Palazzo del Bargello and Badia Fiorentina bell tower beyond the square. A desk stands near the opening, with an armchair...

Family Room
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Family Room

237–398 sqft
From 626 USD

The triple layout has a bedroom and sitting area in one room. Antiques, Murano glass lamps and a desk furnish the space, while windows face...

Tuscan Floor Junior Suite
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Tuscan Floor Junior Suite

355 sqft
From 763 USD

On the first floor, the bedroom and lounge pair Renaissance details with Moorish-style furniture. Wood beams cross the ceiling above terracotta floors. A canopy and...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

409 sqft
From 781 USD

A sofa and armchairs give the lounge area its own place within the suite. In one arrangement, a broad arch and a few low steps...

2 Bedroom Duplex Apartment
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2 Bedroom Duplex Apartment

398 sqft
From 792 USD

A common entrance leads to two bedrooms, each with its own design. One room uses green floral fabrics, while another pairs cream patterned walls with...

Tuscan Floor Suite
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Tuscan Floor Suite

388 sqft
From 887 USD

A wood-framed doorway leads from the bedroom to a lounge on the first floor. A patterned sofa and desk furnish the sitting room, while terracotta...

Suite
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Suite

409–452 sqft
From 936 USD

Doors between the bedroom and lounge allow the two spaces to be used separately. A sofa and armchairs gather around a low table in the...

The building's history reaches back beyond its present facade. A marble plaque above the entrance carries verses from Dante referring to the Della Pera family, early owners of the property. Along Via dei Leoni, low arches remain visible in the exterior. These small details connect the hotel to the medieval streets around it, where the palace evolved over several centuries.

Its best-known chapter came when Florence was capital of the Kingdom of Italy. Under the name Hotel Columbia Parlamento, it became a place where deputies and senators stayed, ate, and discussed politics. Their formal chambers were elsewhere, at Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti. Inside the hotel, portraits of figures from Italian unification recall that period, with Garibaldi among the faces represented. The association belongs to the building's working history as a hotel and gathering place.

The hotel has 74 rooms and suites. Classic, Superior, Deluxe, and Grand Deluxe categories sit alongside Junior Suites and Suites. The first-floor Tuscan rooms have Renaissance-inspired furnishings, wooden beams, terracotta floors, and four-poster beds, with courtyard or medieval-street outlooks.

Junior Suites measure 35 to 40 square meters, with sofas in a lounge area. Selected rooms face Piazza San Firenze and Florence's towers. Suites measure approximately 40 to 42 square meters and have a separate lounge area and walk-in closet.

For families, the 37-square-meter Family Room sleeps four in two bedrooms separated by a door. It has one bathroom and a third-floor street outlook. The similarly sized Duplex also accommodates four, but its two bedrooms have their own bathrooms and connect by stairs. These are distinct layouts, not interchangeable names for the same accommodation.

Sala Parlamento is the hotel's breakfast room, with a frescoed ceiling above the tables. The buffet includes artisan baked goods and a selection of organic products. Breakfast is also available to outside visitors by reservation, so this historic room remains part of the city's hospitality as well as the guest experience. Its generous decorative scheme gives an ordinary morning meal an unusually formal setting.

La Chiostrina occupies a 16th-century portico on the ground floor, close to the lobby. Daylight enters from the internal courtyard, illuminating a dining space sheltered within the building. Tuscan and broader Italian traditions guide the kitchen, led by chef Stefano Bellini. The restaurant serves dinner from an à la carte menu that changes with ingredients and the kitchen's seasonal choices.

Children's menus can be arranged, and the restaurant accommodates dietary requirements discussed in advance. It also welcomes nonresidents. A private room can be requested for a celebration or a meal with a small group, extending its role beyond dinner for hotel guests.

The Lounge Bar has the feel of a furnished salon, mixing traditional Tuscan decoration with contemporary pieces. Its drinks selection runs from familiar cocktails to house creations, spirits, and wines by the glass. The wine list spans Italian and international producers. Food includes Tuscan-inspired tastes and hot dishes, giving the bar a place in the day beyond an evening aperitif. Guests can sit down for a light meal as well as a drink, and outside visitors are welcome here too.

Dedicated rooms accommodate guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. Their bathrooms have walk-in showers, with grab handles, supports, and folding shower chairs available on request. The specific room arrangement matters in a building of this age, so hotel staff should confirm the bathroom fittings and route to the room for each guest's needs. This is a provision for particular accommodations, rather than a claim that every historic interior has the same layout.

For a private gathering or working stay, Sala Corsini provides a naturally lit meeting room of 48 square meters. It has presentation and audiovisual equipment, with technical support and interpreting available on request. Catering can include working lunches or a seated dinner. The hotel also arranges smaller meetings in suites, allowing a group to use a more domestic setting when a conventional conference layout is unnecessary.

The concierge team belongs to Les Clefs d'Or and arranges professional guides, museum reservations, and cultural outings. A visit can focus on a particular artist or collection, with concert and opera bookings also handled through the desk. This is useful in a city where the main galleries deserve time and attention, even when they lie close to the hotel.

Beyond Florence, the team organizes private outings into Chianti, with local producers introducing their wines and olive oils. Siena and San Gimignano can form part of a countryside itinerary. Cooking lessons take place in houses and castles in the surrounding area, with interpretation arranged where needed. These are organized excursions away from the hotel, not facilities within the palazzo.

A paper-marbling workshop adds a hands-on introduction to Florentine craft. In an artisan's workshop, guests watch a demonstration before making their own marbled sheet. It adds a practical contrast to museum visits. Arrangements are made through the hotel.

The entrance is at Piazza San Firenze 29. Florence's Vespucci Airport is the closest air gateway; the hotel estimates around 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Santa Maria Novella is the principal city-center railway station, and the concierge can arrange station or airport transfers. Taxis are another option for the final journey with luggage.

Drivers enter a restricted-traffic area, so arrival should follow the hotel's access instructions. The concierge needs the vehicle's license plate details for the local access procedure. Garage parking and valet service are available. Once settled, the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Via Tornabuoni are within walking reach, putting museums, the river crossing, and shopping into the same central Florence stay.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Breakfast beneath Sala Parlamento’s frescoed ceiling brings history into your morning, while artisan baked goods give you a considered start before exploring Florence.

La Chiostrina pairs Tuscan and Italian cooking with light from the inner courtyard, offering a sheltered dinner setting after a day in Florence.

A marbled-paper workshop lets you watch an artisan demonstration and create your own sheet, adding a practical connection to Florentine craft beyond museum visits.

Location of Bernini Palace Hotel Florence

Piazza di S. Firenze 29, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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What to Know About Hotel Bernini Palace

Who should book Hotel Bernini Palace?

Hotel Bernini Palace is best for travelers who want a historic luxury hotel in central Florence. It suits culture lovers, couples, first-time visitors, art travelers, and guests who want to walk to the Uffizi, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Duomo.

Where is Hotel Bernini Palace located?

Hotel Bernini Palace is in the heart of Florence, behind Piazza della Signoria and close to the Uffizi Gallery. Its central address makes it easy to explore Palazzo Vecchio, the Arno, Ponte Vecchio, Via Tornabuoni, and the Duomo on foot.

How many rooms and suites does Hotel Bernini Palace have?

Hotel Bernini Palace has 74 rooms and suites. The mix includes classic rooms, superior rooms, deluxe rooms, junior suites, and suites, with historic details, Florentine style, and modern comforts in a compact city-hotel setting.

What makes Hotel Bernini Palace special?

Hotel Bernini Palace stands out for its 15th-century building, central Florence location, and political history. During the years when Florence was capital of the Kingdom of Italy, the hotel became a meeting place for parliament figures.

What is the Sala Parlamento at Hotel Bernini Palace?

Sala Parlamento is one of the hotel's most memorable historic spaces. It was linked to the period when Florence served as Italy's capital and is now known for breakfast beneath frescoes and portraits from the Risorgimento era.

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