Hotel Rapallo – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Hotel Rapallo offers 26 rooms, including Standard and Terrace options. All rooms have private baths with tub or shower, soundproofing, independent heating and cooling, and an electric kettle with tea and coffee supplies. Terrace Rooms feature a private terrace with views of Florence's rooftops and hills. Rooms include a minibar, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Two rooms have grab bars and shower chairs for accessibility.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. with a buffet of sweet and savory items, including eggs, bacon, cheeses, and cold cuts. Staff serve cappuccino, espresso, or hot chocolate to your table. Lactose-free and gluten-free options are available. Breakfast can be delivered to your room at no extra charge.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. It's a 5-minute walk to Fortezza da Basso and Palazzo dei Congressi. Nearby landmarks include Galleria dell'Accademia (0.5 km), Mercato Centrale (0.5 km), and Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic city views. Bus #7 stops nearby for direct access to the city center.
Services & Assistance
Hotel Rapallo provides free museum ticket bookings, restaurant recommendations, and private tours in English or Spanish. Staff assist with laundry (same-day service), ironing, and luggage storage. Business travelers can arrange parking (€25/day with valet). Families can request adjoining rooms, cribs, or high chairs. The hotel is wheelchair-accessible.
Nearby Attractions
Explore Fiesole, 6 km away, for historic villas and city views. The Mall outlet, 30 minutes by car, offers luxury brands like Gucci and Ferragamo. Key Florence sites-Uffizi Gallery, Piazza del Duomo, and Basilica of Santa Croce-are within 2 km. Michela and Lorenzo, licensed guides, can plan custom itineraries.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor

