Former home of an aristocratic Florentine family and named after one of the city's most famous and important renaissance master painters, the 4 star Hotel Botticelli occupies a historic building dating back to the 16th century and has been restored to its full renaissance glory following extensive renovation in 2004.

The oldest hotel in Florence, the Porta Rossa (Red Door) claims to have been established way back in 1386, which means that some historical figures probably stayed here at some point before Byron and Balzac put it on the literary pilgrimage in the 19th century! A listed and protected building right in the heart of the old town, this hotel also has a rare thing for such an old building - lifts!

Just in the northern part of Florence's town centre and with the Duomo visible down the street, the 3 star hotel De La Pace is run by several beautiful and very friendly ladies and offers many services befitting of a local 4 star, such as baby sitting, complimentary tea and coffee, private parking, 24 hour staff and newspapers in English every morning.

Great little value for money 3 star family run hotel in the city centre of Florence, the Hotel San Giorgio affords guests the modest luxury of breakfast on the balcony in the warmer months, just 100metres from Santa Maria Novella Cathedral and Train Station. Famous for value for money and a homely, welcoming feel, this small hotel is a good place to find a good deal.

3 star gem for travellers on a medium budget, the Hotel Rex is the sister of the Hotel San Giorgio and Olympic and is therefore owned and run by the same family. Located in the historical centre walking distance from all of the important sights and most atmospheric areas, this accommodation offers a homely service including regular chambermaid attendance, full breakfast facilities and quality linens.

Located in the small but labyrinthine cluster of cobbled and narrow streets between the Duomo and Piazza Signoria - the true historical heart of the Florentine Republic, the Hotel De Lanzi is a modest 3 star that has undergone extensive restoration to belie the 16th century grandeur and beauty that this stunning city still exudes to the modern day.

Hotel delle Nazioni Florence is a 3 star that defies convention, with 24 hour wi-fi for guests, a cool internet lounge and music totem in the hotel lobby and a thoroughly modern and stylish interior design to contrast the surrounding town centre of Florence, the cradle of the renaissance. Meeting facilities, underground car park and full concierge service round off this modern accommodation.

Large 3 star hotel in the northern part of the city, a leisurely stroll down into the thick of things, the Hotel Meridiana offers a courteous and professional service with many facilities and a definite air of professionalism that ranks it among some of Florence's 4 star hotels, yet with special offers and value for money rates of some of the cheapest 3 stars!

Located near the Cathedral of Santa Maria Novella in the city centre, the 3 star Hotel Club takes much influence from its larger 4 star sisters nearby - all part of the B&H chain. Modern and appealing, this more modest hotel offers many of the same services at a lower rate and is located so as all of Florence's most valuable treasures are within easy reach.

The 3 star Porta Faenza Hotel Florence, so named after one of the city's ancient gates, is owned and run by a local celebrity and his Canadian wife, so no worries about the language barrier. With 24 hour parking and an in house exhibition of the type of tools used to build these historical buildings, this clean and welcoming hotel offers a neat all round package to keep you interested and comfortable.