A hotel at the very heart of Florence

The Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence, Italy

Hotel Brunelleschi

A view of the Duomo from a terrace of the Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence, Italy

A room at the Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence, Italy

The Brunelleschi undoubtedly has one of the best locations in town: on a quiet hidden courtyard of a forgotten side-alley in the very heart of the pedestrian zone, halfway between the Duomo and Piazza Signoria (with the Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio).

It's un upscale hotel with modern rooms installed in collage of ancient structures, including a dramatic 6th century round tower at the center, one of the only remnants of the city's Dark Ages fortifications.

Top floor rooms catch a glimpse of the Duomo. However, prices—doubles start over €350 (though online they can dip to €250)—are a bit inflated, even for Florence, and the staff can be a bit standoffish.

Piazza Sant'Elizabetta 3, a tiny street between Via del Corso and Via delle Oche, parallel to Via de' Calzaiuoli

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