Hotel Calimala Florence

Hotel Calimala in Florence is a true gem! From the moment I arrived, the experience was nothing short of perfect. The location is unbeatable – right in the heart of Florence, just a short walk from the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and other iconic attractions.||||The hotel’s design is stunning, blending historical charm with modern elegance. My room was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, and equipped with thoughtful details like a Nespresso machine and premium toiletries. The highlight, however, was the rooftop terrace – offering breathtaking views of Florence’s skyline and a serene atmosphere to unwind.||||The service was exceptional. The staff were welcoming, professional, and always ready with excellent recommendations for dining and exploring the city. Their warm hospitality made me feel right at home.||||Dining at the rooftop restaurant was another highlight. Breakfast featured a fantastic selection of fresh, local options, and dinner was a culinary treat paired with unbeatable sunset views.||||Hotel Calimala delivers luxury and comfort at a fantastic value. It’s rare to find a hotel that gets everything right, but this one absolutely does. I can’t wait to return and would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone visiting Florence!

Hotel Calimala is a tricky one to rate because our experience was truly mixed. Our initial room, in the "superior" category, was anything but superior. It was tiny, had no natural light, and lacked basic comforts like a chair. It felt claustrophobic—definitely not the experience we were expecting. Thankfully, by paying extra, we upgraded to an "executive" room, which felt like a completely different hotel. The room was spacious and beautiful, with a lovely view. It was everything we had hoped for—and more. If the hotel were more transparent with its room categories, this would have been an easy 5-star review. It’s clear that some rooms in the "superior" category don’t belong there. If our first room had been labeled "basic" or "simple," our expectations would have been better managed, and we wouldn’t have been so disappointed. That said, the hotel overall is wonderful. The location is fantastic, the staff are super friendly, and we’ll definitely be back. Next time, though, we’ll pay close attention to the room category when booking—and we hope the hotel reconsiders how they label their rooms in the future!

It was one of the best decisions we made in this trip. The hotel with such a chick, elegant, minimalistic design! Our room exceeded our expectations. The hospitality received from everyone in the hotel , particularly from Stefano and Jessica, was something we'll never forget. The New Year's eve dinner and party was such a unforgetable one- the elegant tables, the delicious food and wine starting from the cocktail party up to the moment that the New Year of 2025 arrived.|We want to thank everyone one at the hotel for making us feel welcomed and special. We will highly recommend you to all our friends and family that decide to have a vacation in Florence!|Hope to go back in the near future and stay in your hotel again! Many blessings to all of you this year of 2025 and the years to come!|Sincerely,|Nirzka Labault

From the moment we walked into the reception until the time we checked out, the service was faultless. The reception team (every one of them) went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was memorable. The room was quaint and in keeping with the city’s atmosphere. The rooftop bar was an added bonus. The very central location was perfect. If we return to Florence, we will definitely return to this hotel.

Hotel Calimala is the best choice for Florence. The hotel is perfectly located, making everything easily walkable. This was important for us because I had just had ankle surgery in November and I had no problems. Location is just the tip of the iceberg though- the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, and the rooms themselves are gorgeous. I felt like I was living like a Medicci!

I cannot say enough nice things about this hotel. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. They really go above and beyond to make your stay the best. The hotel is in a great location; central to major squares, food, and shopping. Rooms were clean, spacious, and beds comfortable. Loved our stay and miss all the new friends we made at the bar.

My husband and I had the best time staying at Calimala. It was our first time in Florence and we highly recommend to all. Not only was the location very central but the hospitality we received from the staff was superb. Shout out to Simone and Andrea for their amazing and friendly demeanor. The rest of the restaurant staff at both the Meze and Angel restaurant were wonderful. The food was incredible, we will certainly come back!

Hands down the best place we stayed while traveling through Italy. The staff was incredibly friendly and very accommodating. We felt very welcomed upon our initial arrival as well as every time we returned for the evening. The rooms were clean and well kept and the complimentary espresso was lovely. We frequented the Angel restaurant and rooftop terrace which had beautiful views of the city especially at sunset. The drinks were delicious. We got the self serve breakfast every morning on the rooftop and there was a decent selection of various breakfast items including eggs, bacon, pancakes, quiche, fruit, yogurt, various meats and cheeses, etc. The coffee was delicious and delivered straight to our table. We will definitely be back.