In the heart of Downtown, Hotel Ester offers a stylish retreat with convenient amenities. Unwind at the bar, get pampered at the hair salon or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate its helpful multilingual staff.
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
Porta al Prato Station - 16 min walk
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Unità Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Bondi Carlo - Le Focaccine SAS - 2 min walk
Caffè degl'Innocenti - 1 min walk
Trattoria Cornelius - 2 min walk
Capitale della Cina - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Ester
When you stay at Hotel Ester, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and wired Internet. This Tuscan hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Central Market. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Unità Tram Stop is 2 minutes.
Languages
English, Farsi, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (EUR 20 per night)
On-site extended parking (EUR 20 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–noon
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 3 per person
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs EUR 20 per night
Extended parking costs EUR 20 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Ester offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ester 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ester?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ester?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 20 per night. Extended parking costs EUR 20 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ester?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Hotel Ester like?
Hotel Ester is in Santa Maria Novella, a short 2-minute walk from Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.
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Hotel Ester Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Great location close to train station. Great staff.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2023
Excellent location
Ayse Inel
Ayse Inel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
Great and quiet room!
This hotel was better than what I expected. We only stayed for one night but I really enjoyed the room's cleanliness and the setup. This hotel is within walking distance to the train station and the staff is amiable, English-speakers and professional. I will go back to this hotel in the future.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 May 2023
Good location, comfortable room
Convenient for Unità tram stop and historical centre. Comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 August 2023
Very convenient location, but room are out of date, no blanket, staff are very nice!
Jing
2/10 Poor
31 August 2024
Try to avoid staying in this place. The hotel is located seperately. The picture and reality is different. Also, when I asked for room change the attendant became rude. I has to calm him down. After that he was fine. But the initial lack of empathy reaction to my ask for a change and I gave the reason on why I need to change. I will never stay here again.
Rajesh
Rajesh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 June 2023
Hotel ester is conveniently located beside the train station, which is exactly what I needed. The area around the building is not quiet, but that is expected. There was a grocery store nearby, which was great. The duomo was only a short walk away.
The hotel room was clean and well maintained. The bathroom walls were the only ones that might need maintenance at some point, due to moisture buildup over time. Overall a nice convenient location.
Irsa
Irsa, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
14 June 2023
very poor facility
everything is so below the price
hyungsik
hyungsik, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
8 October 2023
this property inside the hotel room was extremely dirty. While the surface appeared clean when I drew back the fitted sheets, they were stains all over the mattress. On top of that there was very little toiletries in there. The door will not lock. The carpet and I use that word loosely on the stairs was coming up and half of it was missing. There was tape that they used on the stairs. This is not a three star property. This is a two star at best. The one good thing about this property was the view from my room as I saw the top of the cathedral. For the price it is not worth what you're paying. I didn't even stay the whole time. I left out of concerns for my own safety and cleanliness. The staff was cordial but cold. The area, however, was convenient for walking the sites
Adrian
10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2025
Feeling cosy in Florence
Nice little boutique hotel just off the main street. on the right hand side. Both host and receptionist were very friendly and helpful. Room was small but comfortable.
Old style lift was a little quirky.
Great little place for those on a budget.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 January 2025
GOO
GOO, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
3 November 2024
Maksym
Maksym, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 October 2024
Excelente localização, perto de tudo no centro
Excelente localização, foi o principal motivo da escolha. No geral o quarto estava limpo e bem conservado
Nicodemos
Nicodemos, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 August 2024
Prashant
Prashant, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Excelente opção
Foi uma excelente escolha. Hotel bem estruturado, localização muito boa, staff simpático, sem dúvida tudo isso contribuiu para uma ótima primeira visita à cidade. Quando for novamente a Florença, pretendo me hospedar novamente no Hotel Ester.
Ana Marisa
Ana Marisa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Excelente ubicación de la estación de trenes y de los lugares de interés
Andres
Andres, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 July 2024
Excelente ubicación, sin embargo mucho ruido de la calle, camas cómodas y limpias, regadera muy pequeña, el personal muy atento. En la publicación del hotel dice que tenía lavandería y caja de seguridad en la recepción, sin embargo no hay ninguna de las 2.
Mayra
Mayra, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 July 2024
Gerardo
Gerardo, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
28 June 2024
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 March 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
4 January 2024
Las fotos son totalmente diferente a lo que te entregan la habitación