Hotel degli Orafi

This former Augustine convent of the 13th century is next to the Uffizi Gallery, facing Florences Ponte Vecchio. The roof garden with bar offers views of the cathedral. Hotel degli Orafi features large, elegant rooms with exposed wood-beam ceilings and carpeted floors. Each room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is an American-style buffet. It is served daily in a former ballroom, with 19th-century frescoes and views of Arno River and Via dei Georgofili. This historic hotel includes the ruins of an ancient medieval tower. The staff at front desk can provide useful information for visiting Florence.