Helvetia & Bristol

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67 rooms from £404 per night

“Since the mid-17th Century this charming hotel has housed the international elite in its elegant rooms and with its old-style luxury. Charming, classic styled rooms vary in size but all exude comfort. The Hostaria Bibendum offers a Mediterranean menu with a view of Piazza Strozzi. A charming stay. ”

Hotel Review

This historic hotel opened for business in the late 1800s. Energetic new management has recently breathed fresh life into the old girl and while the atmosphere of old-fashioned luxury remains, there’s a distinctly hip edge to the place now. So next to the fine antiques, paintings and fabrics, you’ll find cool jazz on the sound system and fluffy duvets and flat-screen TVs in the bedrooms. The lovely belle-époque Winter Garden hasn’t changed; breakfast is served here in cool weather.

Recommended for

City Style
A unique and plush setting with period furniture, heavy drapes, and lived-in velvet sofas.
Foodies
Spend an evening feasting on classic Tuscan dishes wunderkind Roberto Cordisco.

Honeymoons

Written by Nicky Swallow

Recommended For

City Style
A unique and plush setting with period furniture, heavy drapes, and lived-in velvet sofas.
Foodies
Spend an evening feasting on classic Tuscan dishes wunderkind Roberto Cordisco.
Designer Shopping
Via Tournabuoni is a popular street for shopping and is mere steps away from the front door.
Cooking classes
Special cookery packages available, master your favourite Tuscan dishes.
Other Activities
Santa Maria Maggiore is just around the corner and well worth a visit.
Sights nearby
A stone's throw from the beautiful and ancient Strozzi Palace.
Honeymoons
Family Suites
Intimate
Romantic
Free wifi
Views
Downtown
Conference facilities
Luxury
Full of character
Good wine list

Retro/Vintage
Grand Hotel
Restaurant
Artworks
Boutique
Landmark
Historic
Chic
Antiques
Pet friendly
Child friendly
Four poster beds
5* Luxury
Disabled access
Traditional
Charming

Facilities

Parking
Parking available nearby at EUR 50 per day.
Free wifi
Views
Wifi
Business Centre
Conference facilities
Safe
Towelling robes
Bar
Family Suites
Airport transfer
Walking distance restaurants
Internet
Meeting Room
Cots available
Massage

Bicycle hire
Private dining room
Good wine list
Restaurant
Pet friendly
Child friendly
Four poster beds
Sitting Room
Room service
24 Hour room service
Disabled access
Suites
Concierge
Satellite / Cable TV
Air conditioning

Activities

Designer Shopping
Via Tournabuoni is a popular street for shopping and is mere steps away from the front door.
Cooking classes
Special cookery packages available, master your favourite Tuscan dishes.

Other Activities
Santa Maria Maggiore is just around the corner and well worth a visit.
Sights nearby
A stone's throw from the beautiful and ancient Strozzi Palace.

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The hotel Helvetia & Bristol is a magnificent urban palazzo in the centre of Florence, a short walk from the Duomo. Famous as early as the mid-19th century for its charm, service and unrivalled location, it became a favourite haunt of artists such as Gabriele D’Annunzio, Luigi Pirandello, Eugenio Montale and Eleonora Duse. The winter garden has hosted monarchs, aristrocrats and Nobel prize winners over the years.