Set in a 19th-Century historical palazzo in the centre of Florence, Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 5 minutes’ walk from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. It offers elegant rooms with antique furniture.
With luxurious chandeliers and wooden furniture, rooms have a unique character. They come with a marble bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV.
Breakfast buffet can be enjoyed with an exclusive collaboration with Iginio Massari Alta Pasticceria.To complete the hotel's dining offer, there is the on-site Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar with its selection of traditional dishes.
The Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 100 metres from the famous Via de Tornabuoni high-fashion shopping street. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is a 10-minute walk away.
The hotel also provides a wellness center.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is best for guests looking for multiple dining options and subterranean spa facilities in the town centre. Reviewers are consistently enthusiastic about it. Housed in a nineteenth-century palazzo, it offers three distinct on-site dining options and a Roman-inspired subterranean thermal spa. Keep in mind that there is limited natural light in lower rooms, alongside premium pricing during peak season.
Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 — the average across the 15 hotels we list in Florence is 9.4.
What Guests Loved
- Housed in a meticulously restored nineteenth-century palazzo, the property features genuine antiques, rich silk wallpapers, and crystal chandeliers that preserve its authentic Florentine heritage.
- Situated in the historic heart of Florence, guests are just a five-minute walk from both the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio, making city exploration effortless.
Things to Consider
- Room rates can escalate significantly during the spring and summer months, though visiting during the autumn shoulder season offers a quieter experience and better value.
- Due to the historic layout of the palazzo, some rooms on the lower levels face inner courtyards and receive less daylight. Booking a higher-tier room helps resolve this.
Should you book it?
Book it if you want
- Travellers wanting design and pools in one place
- Guests who plan the day around the pool
- Travellers who notice architecture and interiors
Prices at Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione
When we last checked (13 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €1,632 in total (€816 per night).
Across our last 30 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €448 to €1,316.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione from the airport?
Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 5.7 km from Florence Airport (FLR).
How far is Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione from the centre of Florence?
Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is 450 m from the centre of Florence.
How do guests rate Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione?
Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 771 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.2/10 from 707 guest reviews.
How many stars does Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione have?
Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione offer?
Helvetia&Bristol Firenze – Starhotels Collezione offers indoor swimming pool, private parking, free Wifi, spa and wellness center, family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
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Via Dei Pescioni 2, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy