Hotel Hermitage, Florence

Hotel Hermitage - A historic boutique hotel with rooftop terrace views near Ponte Vecchio

Hotel Hermitage occupies a narrow building in Florence's historic center, steps from Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. The 3-star hotel features rooms with polished parquet floors, Florentine tapestries, and city or courtyard views; some overlook Ponte Vecchio or Piazza Santo Stefano. A rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of landmarks like the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio. The Italian-style breakfast includes fresh pastries, cheeses, and prosciutto, served on the terrace in warm weather. Guests can walk to the Uffizi Gallery in 5 minutes or reach Fortezza da Basso convention center in 10 minutes by car. The Volainbus shuttle connects Hotel Hermitage to Santa Maria Novella train station in 15 minutes.

Pros

The rooftop terrace provides unobstructed views of Florence's landmarks, including Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo.

Rooms feature Florentine-style décor with parquet floors, satellite TVs, and city or courtyard views.

A 5-minute walk leads to major attractions like the Uffizi Gallery and Boboli Gardens.

Staff are noted for their long tenure and helpful service.

Cons

Some rooms face a quiet courtyard but lack landmark views.

The central location means street noise may be audible in rooms overlooking busy areas.