In the heart of Historic Center - Downtown, Glimpse Hotel offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and dry cleaning services. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and concierge services at your fingertips, previous guests have praised the attentive staff.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 33 min drive
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 13 min walk
Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 14 min walk
Florence-Le Cure Station - 21 min walk
San Marco University Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Unità Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Caffé Ricasoli - 3 min walk
Le Botteghe di Donatello - 2 min walk
Twist Bistrot - 5 min walk
Panini Toscani - 3 min walk
Ok Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Glimpse Hotel
You'll be in a fantastic location at Glimpse Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Central Market are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: San Marco University Tram Stop is 6 minutes and Unità Tram Stop is 10 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered onsite valet parking (EUR 35 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 24
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in room
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Jetted bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Covered valet parking costs EUR 35 per day
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Glimpse Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Glimpse Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Glimpse Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Glimpse Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 35 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Glimpse Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Does Glimpse Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.
What's the area around Glimpse Hotel like?
Glimpse Hotel is in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 6-minute walk from San Marco University Tram Stop and 3 minutes' walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
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Glimpse Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2025
Loved our visit! Perfect accommodations in middle of everything. Food and service were excellent
Louise
Louise, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
Amazing hotel! Everyone was so helpful and nice! Amazing location and walking distance from everything. The breakfast was delicious. I would stay here again.
Christina
Christina, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 29, 2025
Great hotel in the heart of Florence. Staff were excellent
Mustafa
Mustafa, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 16, 2025
Close to Duomo, very nicely decorated, excellent breakfast, friendly staff. Only thing that we didn’t love was the air conditioning didn’t work very well and the room was a bit too warm for a truly relaxing sleep.
Nikki
Nikki, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 17, 2025
Great walkable location near main attractions. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. A small hotel with breakfast included that suits a one- or two-night stay in Florence. Paid parking is just steps away.
KARINA
KARINA, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
Room was very well done. Very comfortable king bed. It was clean, quiet, and quaint. Walking distance from everything. All my wife and did was walk around and we enjoyed every moment. Staff and concierge were extremely helpful and accommodating - it was perhaps the best part of the hotel. They never said no. I will definitly come back here when I revisit.
Carlo
Carlo, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 23, 2025
Beautiful hotel, very clean and the most amazing and helpful staff! Would 100% recommend.
Dario
Dario, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
I had to check in late on a sunday night, and I was a bit worried about how it would go, but the experience was fantastic from the moment I arrived. There was someone at the front desk ready to greet me, which was such a relief after a long day of travel. To top it off, they offered me complimentary champagne at check-in—a wonderful touch that made me feel welcome right away!
The staff also arranged a late checkout for me, which was incredibly helpful and allowed me to enjoy my stay without feeling rushed. Overall, the service was outstanding, and the little extras really made a difference. I would highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be back! Location is perfect as well!
KRISTIN
KRISTIN, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 9, 2025
Sanctuary in Busy Florence
We had a wonderful stay at Glimpse. The entire staff were so helpful and friendly including Alina, Yulia, Bernardo and Mario. I could not have asked for a better location. The hotel was just a few minutes from the Duomo and everything else was within walking distance. Also the free breakfast was amazing!
Cindy
Cindy, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 18, 2024
Place was great
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 28, 2024
Very nice hotel very close to main attractions- staff extremely helpful and the breakfast that was included was delicious. Highly recommend staying here
Kristin
Kristin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 12, 2024
We had a wonderful stay at Glimpse Hotel. The service and staff were exceptional.
Judith Elyse White
Judith Elyse White, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 14, 2024
Great space and good prices.
Jake
Jake, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 30, 2024
The staff was so wonderful and the beds were very comfortable! Amazing stay
Kristin
Kristin, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 31, 2025
Amazing
Vanja
Vanja, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 12, 2024
This hotel is just fabulous - clean fabulous location great breakfast and the staff are wonderful especially Allen’s-would definitely recommend
Clare
Clare, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 13, 2024
Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Awesome location.
Juergen
Juergen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2024
Really enjoyed The Glimpse Hotel. Location was perfect, super easy to get to anywhere and the breakfast was delicious
Natasha
Natasha, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 17, 2024
Cute boutique hotel has it all
Great location; excellent service; wonderful breakfast
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 13, 2024
Fist to Florance
The stay was amazing thank you!! The location is great and the prize was acceptable
Christo
Christo, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 22, 2024
Beautiful hotel close to everything.
This was an excellent hotel experience. The staff were informative, accommodating, and very attentive.
Our room was just as described and in an excellent location allowing you to walk yo all of the tourist spots.The breakfast was delicious and a perfectstart to our days.
conswaila
conswaila, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 6, 2024
The hotel was very nice, it’s recently been renovated so the rooms are quite lovely. Upon check in we were warmly greeted by Mario. He was very kind and took our things to the room for us so we could get to our scheduled tour. We will definitely stay here again.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 5, 2024
Great place. Great service.
Jessica
Jessica, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 16, 2024
The ONLY hotel in Florence!!! ❤️
AMAZING!!! It’s a small boutique hotel with unbelievable staff that go above and beyond to make sure you have a perfect stay. This is the only hotel for me in Florence and the BEST minestrone soup is across the street.
Danielle
Danielle, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 3, 2024
A lovely, well maintained hotel. Breakfast was awesome.