Hotel Firenze Capitale – A Favorite for Families in Florence

Each of the 7 rooms at Hotel Firenze Capitale includes original 19th-century frescoed ceilings preserved from the building's past as a home to foreign embassies. Superior double rooms have high ceilings, parquet floors, and balconies that overlook the Santissima Annunziata neighborhood. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and a private bathroom.

Access to the second-floor hotel is via a small, manually-operated lift that reflects the building's historic character. A shared lounge area and a charming breakfast room with its own frescoed ceiling serve as common spaces for guests. The building's renovation retained original architectural details while adding amenities such as a key-card entry system and an elevator.

The family-run owners Rita and Giuseppe provide personalized local recommendations for restaurants, museums, and transportation. The hotel offers a concierge service, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities for guests. Luggage storage is available after checkout, and the property has fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and a safety deposit box on site.

A complimentary sweet and savory breakfast buffet is served each morning in the frescoed breakfast room. The buffet includes boiled eggs, cold cuts, cheese, fresh fruit, yogurt, croissants, bread, and coffee made to order. Guests can also request breakfast in their room.

The hotel sits in the Santissima Annunziata neighborhood, a 5-minute walk from the Duomo and a 12-minute tram ride from Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Piazza della Signoria and the Galleria dell'Accademia (home to Michelangelo's 'David') are within a 15-minute walk. The Fortezza da Basso and its gardens are a 15-minute walk away, and the Orto Botanico (botanic gardens) are on the same street.

Ceilings: Original 19th-century frescoes in select rooms

Rooms: 7 rooms with balconies and parquet floors

Service: Family-run owners offering local recommendations

Breakfast: Complimentary buffet with boiled eggs & pastries

Location: 5-minute walk to the Duomo

Pets: Pet-friendly environment accepted with prior notice