A historic 3-star hotel directly on Piazza della Repubblica, open since 1879, with period furnishings and rooms overlooking one of Florence's grandest squares.
Hotel Pendini has operated on Piazza della Repubblica since 1879, making it one of Florence's longest-running hotels, and it retains a genuinely old-world atmosphere rare at this price point in such a central location. The building occupies a corner of the piazza that was rebuilt in the late 19th century when the medieval Jewish ghetto and old market were cleared to create the current square.
Rooms are furnished with a mix of antique and period-style pieces, and the higher-floor piazza-facing rooms offer direct views over the square's cafes and the carousel that operates seasonally in its center. The hotel's public areas, including a breakfast room and small lounge, retain much of their original late-19th-century character.
The location could not be more central: the Duomo is approximately five minutes on foot, the Uffizi Gallery seven minutes, and the Ponte Vecchio about eight minutes, all reachable through the pedestrianized heart of the historic center.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Address | Via degli Strozzi, 2, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy |
Room types
- Classic Room
- Superior Room
- Piazza View Room
- Family Room
Amenities
- restaurant
- wifi
- air conditioning
- breakfast included
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Location
Via degli Strozzi, 2, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
43.7710, 11.2540 View on map
Highlights
- Operating on Piazza della Repubblica since 1879, with genuine late-19th-century character
- Piazza-facing rooms with direct views over one of Florence's grandest squares
- Central location - five minutes to the Duomo, seven to the Uffizi Gallery
- Historic public areas preserving much of their original decor
- Breakfast included, served in a period-furnished dining room
Tips for visiting
- Request a piazza-facing room on an upper floor for views over Piazza della Repubblica
- Expect some street noise on lower floors given the lively piazza below - ask for a quieter room if needed
- Use the central location to reach the Duomo, Uffizi, and Ponte Vecchio entirely on foot
- The historic cafes on the piazza below are a Florentine institution worth a visit
- Book well ahead in peak season given the hotel's popularity at this price point and location
Accessibility
The historic building has a lift, though some areas retain the constraints of a 19th-century structure. Contact the hotel in advance for specific accessibility questions.
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Frequently asked questions
How long has Hotel Pendini been operating?
The hotel has operated on Piazza della Repubblica since 1879, making it one of the longest-running hotels in Florence.
Are the piazza-facing rooms noisy?
Piazza della Repubblica has cafes and some evening activity; upper-floor rooms are generally quieter than those on lower levels.
How far is the hotel from the Uffizi Gallery?
The Uffizi is approximately a seven-minute walk from the hotel.