We Love —
- Staying in a gorgeous 18th-Century Tuscan property at Hotel Cellai 4*, steps from the Duomo.
- Borrowing one of the hotel's bicycles to explore the city in style.
- Starting each day with a breakfast served in the winter garden-style dining room, which was once a studio for the Academy of Fine Arts.
Customer reviews —
Hotel Cellai 4* —
Nestled within the enchanting city of Florence, Hotel Cellai 4* is embraced by the iconic churches, monuments, and charming plazas that define the city's essence. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as you explore San Lorenzo Market, a mere two-minute walk away, or take a leisurely five-minute stroll to reach the majestic Duomo.
Each meticulously designed room exudes the opulence of European aristocratic 'Palazzi', adorned with handpicked antiques sourced from Tuscan markets and period furniture. Discover the hotel's unique treasures, including a library with a cozy book exchange corner, and an exquisite rooftop garden offering captivating views of the surrounding hills. Experience the epitome of luxury and charm at Hotel Cellai 4*.
Your room —
Just for you:
- One complimentary bottle of Italian wine in room upon arrival
Choose between a Classic Room or a Superior Room.
Classic Double Room (14 m²)
Elegantly decorated with white and black throughout, the Classic Double Room provides a comfortable stay after busy days of sightseeing. The room boasts a queen bed or two separate beds with cotton Sateen sheets, as well as soundproof windows, and an en-suite bathroom with shower or bathtub.
Maximum room capacity
Superior Room
The Superior Rooms are individually designed and offer either double beds, king-size beds or four-poster beds.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Breakfast is served in a winter garden themed room with a large skylight. The historic dining room, which was as originally an art studio for the Academy of Fine Arts, dates back to the year 1800. With fresh fruit, eggs, cheeses and more, accompanied by a frothy cappuccino or coffee, you'll also find your favorite Italian pastries and Florentine specialities. Later on, indulge in the fabulous view from La Terrazza on the rooftop garden with your favourite cocktail in hand.
Your time
Hop on one of the hotel's courtesy bikes for shopping and discovering the streets of Florence. Mountain bikes can be rented for those who wish to explore the countryside and surrounding hills. The hotel hosts exhibition openings as part of its arts programme, which guests are welcome to attend. Read the art books available in the library, and purchase your own artwork from the Cellai Boutique Collection.
Optional excursions and extras —
See Florence by multi-stop bus (24-hour transport pass)
Hop on and off the bus as you please to explore Florence and its monuments at your own pace with your transport pass! With comments available in 8 languages, discover the must-see places and monuments.
Important information:
Validity: every day (except in exceptional circumstances)
When you make your booking, you will be asked to specify a date in principle, but please note that you can use your voucher whenever you like (but not beyond the current year).
Validity: 24 hours
Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian
Timetable: first departure at 9am, last departure at 5pm
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Duration of tours: without getting off the bus, tour A lasts 1 hour / tour B lasts 2 hours
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility: yes
Free for children under 5 years of age
Price includes:
- 1 hour free wifi on board
- A multi-stop bus pass
- A map of Florence
- Multilingual audio guide
- Headphones
The price does not include:
- The services of a guide
- Tips and any other extras
Gallery of the Offices ticket (with audioguide)
Avoid the queues with a queue-jump ticket to discover the famous Uffizi Gallery. Wander past the greatest works by the Italian masters, while listening to the fascinating commentary on your audioguide.
Practical information:
Valid from Tuesday to Sunday (except 1st Sunday of the month and exceptional cases).
The price includes:
- Ticket to the Uffizi Gallery
- Multilingual audio guide
- Reservation for access to the gallery
The price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional)
- Any other extras
Please note:
- In order to collect your audioguide, you will be asked to show proof of identity, which will be kept in exchange for the audioguide. You will get your ID back when you return the audioguide at the end of your visit.
- Any loss or damage to the audioguide will incur a fine of €250 per audioguide.
- The audio guide is not available for children under the age of 6.
Accademia Gallery ticket (with audioguide)
Avoid the queues at the entrance to the gallery - a must-see venue for Italian art and the works of Michelangelo. With an audioguide available in 5 languages, you'll learn more about the secrets of this world-famous gallery!
Practical information:
Validity: Tuesday to Sunday (except 1st Sunday of the month and exceptional cases)
Timetable: 9.15 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Duration: you can stay in the Gallery for as long as you like
Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
Price includes:
- Unaccompanied admission to the Academy Gallery
- Audio guide in the language of your choice
Price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional)
- Any other extras
Tuscan cooking class with lunch and visit to the San Lorenzo market
Immerse yourself in Italian culture by learning all the secrets of its gastronomy. Accompanied by a chef, you'll go shopping at a local market before preparing a full menu and then tasting what you make in a friendly atmosphere.
Practical information:
Validity: every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except in exceptional circumstances)
Duration: 5 hours
Starting time: 9.50 am
Language: French, English, Spanish, Italian. Depending on the composition of the group, the tour may be guided in 2 languages at the same time.
Minimum age: 8 years
Minimum number of participants: 2
Departure point: Piazza San Lorenzo, near the statue in the centre of the square
Price includes:
- The presence of a cook
- Lunch with drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- A visit to the San Lorenzo market
- Recipes
The price does not include:
- Any additional purchases at the market
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Tips (optional) and any other extras
Trip around Florence: Siena, San Gimignano and wine tasting in the Chianti region
Discover the Chianti region from Siena to the medieval village of San Gimignan and enjoy a memorable unique day out in the beautiful countryside with wine-tasting and a 3-course Tuscan lunch.
Practical information:
Validity (except in exceptional cases):
- April to October: every day
- November to March: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Languages:
- English: daily
- Spanish: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Duration: approx. 11 hours
Departure: Florence center
Departure time: 8 a.m.
Minimum number of participants: 2
Price includes:
- The tour guide throughout the excursion
- Return transport in a comfortable bus with WIFI on board
- Stopover in San Gimignano and free time on site
- Stopover in Monteriggioni and free time on site, from April to October only
- Visit to the city of Siena with a professional guide
- Admission to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (except Sundays and national holidays) in the Piccolomini bookshop in Siena
- Visit to a typical cellar and vineyard and tasting of local products and wines
- 3-course Tuscan lunch
The price does not include:
- Pick-up from/to your hotel
- Any activities during your free time
- Tips (optional) and any other extras
eSIM with 1GB - 5GB internet
Enjoy easy access to the internet with a handy 1GB - 5GB eSIM, bookable at the next stage of the booking process. Install your eSIM before departure in just a few taps.
Note: please check that your phone is eSIM-compatible before departure.
Your journey to Florence —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Florence —
Known globally as the "birthplace of the Renaissance", Florence is the astonishing, UNESCO-listed capital of Italy's stunning Tuscany region. Few historic cities across Europe, or indeed, the world, are able to offer quite as many impressive sites as beautiful Florence, and as a result, the city has welcomed record numbers of tourists in recent years.
From the enchanting alleyways and cobbled streets to the traditional trattorias and world-class art offerings, this city is packed with excitement, nestled alongside the banks of the glorious Arno river and promising a total immersion into the beauty of Italy's 15th and 16th centuries. From Botticelli to Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, the medieval and early modern state of the Republic of Florence welcomed a vast array of extraordinarily talented artists into the world, all of whom left their mark on this magical city, adding to the endless treasures of Florence's museums have to offer.
With marble basilicas, medieval chapels, elegant palaces and astonishing frescoes, the sensational city of Florence is bursting with life and is a fantastic option for a stylish, action-packed break in Europe.