Borgia di Firenze vs. Florence's other boutique stays

A factual side-by-side, so you can choose the property that fits your trip.

Choosing where to stay in central Florence is a personal decision. Some properties are large luxury icons, others are quiet family-run B&Bs. We respect every one of them and we have learned from each. This page is a factual comparison between Borgia di Firenze and six well-regarded boutique stays in the historic centre, so you can pick the one that fits your travel style best.

Criterion Borgia di Firenze Hotel Lungarno Continentale Antica Torre Tornabuoni Palazzo Ricasoli Hotel Davanzati Soggiorno Battistero
Category Boutique B&B 5-star luxury hotel 4-star design hotel Period residence (5-star) 4-star hotel + residence 3-star boutique hotel B&B
Rooms 9 (incl. 1 family suite) 62 ~43 ~16 ~130 21 ~7
Building era 16th-century Renaissance palazzo Modern hotel on the Arno Modernist (1950s themed) 12th-century medieval tower Former convent 15th-century building 14th-century Gothic building
Frescoed walls Yes (new commission 2025-26) — — — — Traditional Tuscan —
Murano chandeliers Yes (commissioned for the property) — — — — — —
Distance Ponte Vecchio ~5 min walk <100 metres ~2 min walk ~3 min walk ~13 min walk (closer to Duomo) ~4 min walk ~8 min walk (next to Duomo)
Street ambiance Quiet side street (Via del Parione) Riverfront, lively Riverfront, lively Fashion street (Via Tornabuoni) Mid-traffic Historic centre Right at Piazza del Duomo
Ownership style Family-run (Borgia family) Ferragamo family (Lungarno Collection) Ferragamo family (Lungarno Collection) Period residence UNA Esperienze group Family-run Independent B&B
Restaurant on site No (breakfast included) Michelin-starred (Borgo San Jacopo) Bar / lounge Rooftop bar Restaurant — Breakfast room
Family suite (4 guests) Yes (Caterina+Gridonia, 35 m², 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms) Suites available Suites available Suites available Apartments Suites available —
Price range (peak) €€€ €€€€€ €€€€ €€€€ €€€ €€ €€
Best for Travellers seeking an authentic family palazzo experience Luxury seekers, art lovers, Michelin foodies Design lovers, fashion-forward travellers Couples wanting medieval atmosphere with rooftop view Longer stays, families needing kitchen-equipped apartments Budget-conscious couples wanting a family-run feel Travellers prioritising the Duomo view above all
Information sourced from publicly available property pages and Booking.com / TripAdvisor listings, accessed May 2026. Star ratings, room counts and prices can change. Always verify on the official property website. We do not represent the competing properties listed here.

When to choose which

Choose Borgia di Firenze if you want…

An authentic Renaissance palazzo with frescoed walls and Murano chandeliers commissioned specifically for the property. Family-run hospitality. Nine rooms only, on a quiet street five minutes from Ponte Vecchio. Each room named after a Renaissance noblewoman. Mid-range price for Florence centre.

Choose Hotel Lungarno if you want…

A five-star luxury hotel right on the Arno with a Michelin-starred restaurant (Borgo San Jacopo) and over 400 works of art curated by the Ferragamo family. The ultimate luxury Florence experience.

Choose Hotel Continentale if you want…

A 1950s-themed design hotel by the Ferragamo family on the riverfront, with bright modernist interiors and panoramic Florence views from the rooftop bar.

Choose Antica Torre Tornabuoni if you want…

To sleep inside an actual medieval tower-house on Florence's main fashion street, with a panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking the historic centre.

Choose Palazzo Ricasoli if you want…

A larger property with full hotel services including apartments with kitchen, ideal for longer stays, families and business travellers who need more amenities.

Choose Hotel Davanzati if you want…

An intimate family-run boutique 3-star next to Palazzo Davanzati museum, with classic Tuscan style and a warm, personal feel at a friendly price point.

Choose Soggiorno Battistero if you want…

Rooms with a direct view of the Florence Cathedral, in a 14th-century Gothic building right next to the Baptistery of San Giovanni.

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