Set on the banks of the River Arno, La Scaletta is a 15th-century building located between Florence's Ponte Vecchio bridge and Palazzo Pitti. Its rooftop terrace is open all year and offers panoramic views. the bright rooms display neutral colours and hardwood floors. All air conditioned, they feature an LCD TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi. A continental buffet breakfast is available on request. You can enjoy drinks and Tuscan cuisine at the hotel bar and restaurant. Meals are served on the terrace from May until September. La Scaletta Hotel is just across the river from the Uffizi Gallery and 10 minutes on foot from Florence's cathedral, the Duomo. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 15 minutes' walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Florence, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, American, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
or
4 single beds
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cindy
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous location very close to Ponte Vecchio and next door to the Pitzi Palace Size of room (superior twin) was great Staff were extremely friendly and helpful Rooftop bar/restaurant was lovely
  • Sonia
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location and beautiful hotel! Close to everything you need to see in Florence but far enough away from all the chaos so that the evenings were quiet and you can enjoy the surroundings. The room was spectacular!
  • Mona-lisa
    Sweden Sweden
    Location is perfect! Rooftop terrace very nice. Bathrooms very clean and spacious. Water pressure in shower is good.
  • Karen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, friendly and helpful staff. Great shower.
  • Cohen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, excellent location, staff are lovely. Rooms are very big, excellent for a 3 star hotel.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was very spacious, hotel is central, close to the Ponte Vecchio. Lovely views from the rooftop restaurant and cuisine was excellent. A good choice of food is offered at breakfast. Staff were very helpful in finding us transport to the Chianti...
  • Rhonda
    Canada Canada
    LOVED our room. And breakfast. Everything else was great especially the staff at front and cleaning staff. Such a beautiful hotel.
  • Ophelia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The service - front desk who checked us in (gentleman, sadly I didn't get his name) was friendly and, on the first night, walked us directly to the room and gave us useful hotel and area tips. Location & Price & decore - all A+. The room was...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and a fantastic hotel close to the main attractions. Roof top restaurant was great and had amazing view over Florence with good food.
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Air conditioned Very clean and tidy Had Character Central location but superbly quiet inside

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few hours

  • Does “attached bathroom” mean a shared hall bathroom, or is it in your room? Thank you.

    All our rooms have private ensuite bathroom. Best regards, Sara
    Answered on 7 January 2020
  • We need secure parking for our car. Can you provide that and what would be the cost? Thank you.

    Hotel La Scaletta has not private parking but has an agreement with a private garage open, from 07.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m., that costs Euro 24-30 for 24..
    Answered on 21 January 2020
  • Are there any superior double rooms with a bathtub?

    Hello, We have only one Superior room with bathtub. best regards, Laura
    Answered on 5 January 2020
  • is it possible to store luggage before check in/ after check out?

    yes, it's possible to store your bags in our deposit.
    Answered on 11 July 2022
  • Hi, do you have parking? Thanks,

    Hi, We don't have a garage but we have an agreement with a garage nearb . Best regards
    Answered on 16 September 2021
  • Do you have a lift?

    yes, we have a lift but not all the rooms and floors are served by lift.
    Answered on 8 May 2023
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Panorama Restaurant La Scaletta
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 35 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: 048017ALB0186, IT048017A1JJO7OTX6

FAQs about Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio

  • Check-in at Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Happy hour
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio is 650 yards from the centre of Florence. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • Hotel La Scaletta al Ponte Vecchio has 1 restaurant:

    • Panorama Restaurant La Scaletta