Picolo recommends · Hotel in Florence, Tuscany
Hotel Savoy
Below the terrace the old carousel turns on Piazza della Repubblica, and the first spritz of the evening arrives as the square lights up.
The Savoy holds a corner of Piazza della Repubblica, the wide square in the middle of Florence where cafés, buskers and a carousel keep things moving. Its terrace faces straight onto all of it, and early evening is when to claim a table.
Behind the old façade the rooms are brighter and more modern than you might expect, with Florentine details in the textiles and artwork. Ask for an upper floor if you want the cathedral dome framed in your window.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Savoy
We chose the Savoy for anyone who wants a proper grand city hotel: polished service, a bar worth dressing for and a front door that opens onto the centre. Every major sight in the old town is within an easy walk.
The square stays lively until around midnight, and rooms on that side hear the music. Light sleepers should request a room at the back. Travellers who prefer a relaxed, informal hotel may find the mood a little buttoned-up.
What you get
- Terrace facing Piazza della Repubblica
- Elegant cocktail bar
- Attentive, classic service
- Upper-floor rooms with dome views
- Central address in the old town
A day at Hotel Savoy
- Morning
- Coffee standing at the counter in one of the old cafés on the square.
- Midday
- A short walk to the Uffizi, with tickets booked ahead.
- Afternoon
- Shopping along Via Tornabuoni, a few streets to the west.
- Evening
- Aperitivo on the terrace as the carousel lights come on.
Location
Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Savoy
Where is Hotel Savoy in Florence?
On Piazza della Repubblica, the large square between the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio, so most of the old town is a short walk from the door.
Is Hotel Savoy noisy?
Rooms facing the square can hear music and voices until late. If you sleep lightly, ask for a room on the back of the building when you book.
Can you see the Duomo from Hotel Savoy?
Some rooms on the upper floors have a view of the cathedral dome. Mention it when booking if the view matters to you.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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