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Hotel Caravaggio

A 3-star smoke-free hotel with a garden and terrace, a short walk from Florence’s main sights and the train station.

  • 5-minute walk from Sant'Apollonia
  • Garden and terrace on site
  • Wi-Fi throughout the property
8.4 Great 1662 reviews Booking.com 8.4 · 1662 reviews

About

Hotel Caravaggio

Hotel Caravaggio sits on Piazza Indipendenza, a leafy square that feels a step away from the tourist crush. It’s a straightforward 3-star: clean rooms, soundproofing, air conditioning, and a bar-lounge area. The garden and terrace are the quiet highlights, offering a place to sit out with tea or coffee.

The hotel keeps things practical with 24-hour reception, express check-in/out, luggage storage, and valet parking. Rooms range from singles to quadruples, all with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee facilities. The property is smoke-free throughout and does not accept pets.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Excellent location for exploring — On Piazza Indipendenza, a 5-minute walk from Sant'Apollonia and close to the train station and central sights.
  • Friendly, helpful staff — Guests repeatedly praise the accommodating team, who go out of their way to assist with parking, directions, and local advice.
  • Good value for the price — With rates from £81, guests find the combination of location, cleanliness, and amenities a solid deal for Florence.
  • Quiet garden and terrace — The outdoor areas provide a calm retreat from the busy streets, with several guests enjoying breakfast or coffee there.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Modest room quality — Rooms are described as budget and updated, but not luxurious. Some guests may find the furnishings basic.
  • Inconsistent service across shifts — While most staff are praised, one guest noted that the helpful receptionist was not around the next day, suggesting variability.
  • No pets allowed — The hotel is strictly smoke-free and does not accommodate pets, which may be a drawback for some travellers.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double or Twin Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Quadruple Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Triple Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Double Room

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Superior Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe deposit box
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Services

  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Valet parking
  • Fax/Photocopying

Food & Drink

  • In-room breakfast
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle

In-room amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Dryer
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Outdoor

  • Garden area
  • Terrace

Safety

  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.4
Great 1662 reviews

Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 1,662 reviews

Booking.com · 8.4 · 1662 reviews
Rooms and cleanliness7.0
Location9.0
Dining7.0
Price and service8.0
8.4Verified guest

“Breakfast was plentiful and varied, with real orange juice and tasty food.”

8.4Verified guest

“Rooms are simple but updated, with lovely views over the park. The location is especially good—close to the Bronze Boar at Mercato Nuovo, major sights, and the central market. The Florence Historic Centre district is worth exploring.”

8.4Verified guest

“Staff, location, great value, and cleanliness—especially the staff.”

8.4Verified guest

“The staff were very accommodating.”

8.4Verified guest

“Great location, within walking distance of everything including the train station. The breakfast room is wonderful with good food, and the staff are friendly and helpful.”

8.4Verified guest

“Good value for money. The room was clean. The staff were quite different—we were welcomed by a really nice man who spoke French, English, Portuguese, and more, though we didn’t see him again the next day. They arranged to park our car, which was a real plus in busy Florence with its many one-way streets. Location is good—on a big square with trees, and a pleasant walk to the centre.”

04 — Location

Getting around Florence

The property sits in Florence.

Getting around: The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from the train station, and the historic centre is a 10-minute stroll away. Buses and taxis are readily available from Piazza Indipendenza is a 5-minute walk from Sant'Apollonia.

Dining: The area around the square has plenty of restaurants and a lively local feel, with several guests noting good pizza nearby. The hotel also offers in-room breakfast and a bar/lounge.

Sights: Florence’s main sights, such as the Duomo and the Mercato Nuovo with its Bronze Boar, are within walking distance. The historic centre district is a short stroll away.

Piazza Indipendenza 5, Florence, Tuscany, 50129, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 14:00-23:59
Check-out
By 11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
14 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, parking is available, and valet parking is offered. Guests have noted that the staff can arrange parking, which is helpful given Florence’s narrow streets.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at Hotel Caravaggio. The hotel is also smoke-free throughout.

Does the hotel have Wi-Fi?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and guests have commented on it being fast.

Is breakfast included?

The hotel offers in-room breakfast and a breakfast room. While the input does not specify whether it is included in the rate, guests have praised the range and quality of the breakfast options.

The bottom line

Hotel Caravaggio is a dependable, well-located 3-star for travellers who want easy access to Florence’s highlights without the tourist-zone chaos. The friendly staff and quiet garden add charm, while the modest rooms and occasional service inconsistencies are the trade-offs.

8.4Our take: solid value in a great spot.

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