Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio, hotel in Florence, Italy
Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio is a small lodging housed in a medieval tower in central Florence, steps from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. The building contains about 87 rooms with simple yet elegant furnishings, wooden floors, warm lighting, and many rooms offer views of historic structures like Palazzo Vecchio or the Arno River.
The building, known as Rossi Tower, dates from medieval times and served as both a residence and business space over the centuries. The surrounding neighborhood suffered damage during World War Two, yet many historic parts of this area retained their original character.
The hotel occupies a medieval tower and sits within the Borgo San Jacopo neighborhood, where artisan shops and local businesses shape daily life. The fountain beside the entrance and the cobblestone street reflect how traditional Florentine communities have organized themselves around these historic buildings.
The hotel sits on a cobblestone street where you can reach all major sights on foot - Ponte Vecchio is a minute away, the Uffizi Gallery and Boboli Gardens are short walks from the door. The train station is also within walking distance, making day trips to nearby towns like Pisa or Siena convenient.
On the sixth floor sits a terrace with views over city rooftops and monuments where pigeons often peck at breakfast crumbs and a small hotel cat chases the birds away. This quirky animal interaction often becomes a memorable detail for guests enjoying breakfast with a view.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
