Palazzo Vecchietti
A tiny 16th-century noble residence between Palazzo Strozzi and Piazza della Repubblica, Palazzo Vecchietti offers apartment-like suites, bespoke Italian interiors and highly personal service in the center of Florence.
Palazzo Vecchietti occupies a historic residence associated with one of Florence’s old noble families, only steps from Piazza della Repubblica and Palazzo Strozzi. Via de’ Tornabuoni, the Duomo and the Uffizi are all comfortably walkable from the front door.
With only a small collection of rooms and suites, the property feels more like a private Florentine home than a traditional hotel. Architect Michele Bönan created interiors around custom furniture, leather, wood and art rather than ornate Renaissance pastiche.
Many accommodations are unusually spacious and include sitting areas or kitchenettes, making the hotel practical for longer stays. The residential layouts also suit travelers who prefer privacy and independence to extensive public facilities.
Breakfast and attentive concierge service provide the core hospitality experience, while Florence’s extraordinary concentration of restaurants and cafés becomes the natural extension of the property. There is no need for a sprawling amenity program in such a central location.
Palazzo Vecchietti is best for travelers who want Florence at an intimate, highly residential scale. Its tiny room count, historic setting and apartment-like accommodations create the feeling of temporarily living in the city rather than simply visiting it.