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.
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
Panini Toscani - 3 min walk
Ok Bar - 1 min walk
Osteria Giglio d'Oro - 2 min walk
About this property
Glimpse Hotel
You'll be in a fantastic location at Glimpse Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence and Piazza del Duomo. Free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Gallery of the Academy of Florence 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.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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
Designated smoking areas
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
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 24
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Area rugs in room
Hardwood flooring in 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
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
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.
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.
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 Duomo, a short 6-minute walk from San Marco University Tram Stop and 10 minutes' walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.
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Glimpse Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
Amazing
Vanja
Vanja, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Place was great
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Great space and good prices.
Jake
Jake, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Best hotel staff ever
Really cool, modern meets Renaissance property and conveniently located to the Duomo. The cafe in the lobby area is a beautiful and tasty place for a break between sites. However, the best aspect by far are the staff - I have NEVER met hotel staff this genuinely friendly, thoughtful, and going above and beyond the way that Mario, Alina, and Yuliia do. I've stayed at 5 star hotels that can't compete with this team.
Danielle
Danielle, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Awesome location.
Juergen
Juergen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
What a wonderful hotel! Great location and amazing helpful staff! Highly recommend
jawad
jawad, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
The staff was so wonderful and the beds were very comfortable! Amazing stay
Kristin
Kristin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
From the moment we walked in until our departure, everything and everyone was perfection. You will be warmly welcomed and cared for until you leave. the location was ideal.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Location - excellent
Services - staff is very nice
Environment - is clean
Yim Fong
Yim Fong, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
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 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Fantastic property. Would stay here again
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Well located. Great services. Well maintained property.
Dohyung
Dohyung, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Fantastic check-in for road weary travelers!
Check in was great. We arrived early to Florence from Venice and instead of citing check-in and arrival policy, the staff worked hard to get our room ready. They made us feel welcome, provided food and other amenities to make us comfortable. The staff is very friendly and courteous.
james
james, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Cute boutique hotel has it all
Great location; excellent service; wonderful breakfast
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
My husband and another couple started at this boutique hotel which we found so adorable. The staff is very friendly the rooms are not very big but beds are super comfy. The breakfast was excellent. The best is that it’s super walkable to restaurants and many sightseeing locations. They offer valet parking for an extra fee which is definitely needed if you have a car! We never stayed at a boutique hotel but this one we all loved!
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Great place. Great service.
Jessica
Jessica, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Best hidden secrete
Alina was very welcoming and helpful on our first day checking in. She and the rest of the staff were helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The breakfast options were modern, plenty in size and delicious! I would stay here again.
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
Loved this hotel! Upon entering the staff was so friendly handy, the location is in such a prime spot for everything in Florence! The breakfast was also so fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this hotel.