Top 10 Hotels Near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science in Florence for 2026

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A view of a historic tower through a window, with a clear sky visible.

A dining area with a dark wooden table, two potted plants, and a large vase. A coffee maker and glassware are visible on shelves behind the table.

A modern hotel room with a patterned armchair, a sofa, a bed with a patterned duvet, a small table with a vase of flowers, and large windows with curtains.

A spacious living area with a staircase leading to an upper level, a kitchen, and a seating area with a television.

1. Canto degli Scali

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Rebecca

RM763

RM895 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A lobby with ornate columns, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A lobby with a reception desk, a large floral arrangement, and a lamp. There are columns and a chandelier.

A balcony with two wicker lounge chairs, each with rolled towels, and potted plants.

A bar area with a striped counter, bar stools, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

2. Bernini Palace

Duomo, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Jason

RM1,182

RM1,374 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and flower planters.

A hotel room with a view of a historic building, a vase of flowers, a table with a book and a cup, and a lamp.

A buffet area with various food items, beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

3. San Firenze Suites & Spa

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Dianna

RM1,096

RM1,270 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white headboard, a beige sofa, and a glass-enclosed shower area with marble walls.

A hallway with a chandelier, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

A multi-story building with a central entrance, large windows with shutters, and a stone archway to the right.

A lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and two green armchairs.

4. Residenza La Musa Amarcord

Santa Croce, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Arely

RM393

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A wooden door with a sign, a large potted plant, and a view of a historic building.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a door with a brass handle and a key hanging on it.

A wooden door with intricate carvings, flanked by terracotta planters, and a plaque on the wall.

A hallway with a staircase, a wicker basket with red flowers, and a cream-colored cabinet.

5. La Casa del Garbo - Luxury Rooms & Suite

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Thomas

RM384

RM616 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a table with a candle, a wine bottle, and a view of the city through large windows.

A view from a window overlooking a historic town with traditional architecture, including a church tower and closely packed buildings.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a candle, wine glasses, and a vase with flowers.

6. In Piazza della Signoria - Boutique Hotel

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Josefina

RM1,241

RM1,420 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A dining table set for two with a view of a cityscape at night.

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a river with buildings in the background.

A hallway with a framed photograph on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, grey armchairs, a beige sofa, and a dark wooden accent wall.

7. Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Tobias

RM5,046

RM5,624 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A view through a window of a narrow street with parked cars and a building with a clock tower.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a glass-top dining table with a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a kettle, and a chair.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

8. Residenza Alessandra

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Claire

RM525

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with arched doorways, a large window, and a stone-paved street.

A river with a bridge and buildings on the opposite bank.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small bedside table, a red chair, and a decorative wall piece.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a white door at the end, and a mirror on the right.

9. Atelier Altafronte

Duomo, < 0.1 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Mark

RM433

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hallway with a mirror, a vase, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a red sofa, a television mounted on the wall, and a cabinet.

A dining area with a wooden table, two blue chairs, a cabinet, and a window with curtains.

A historic building with arched windows and a clock, located in a busy urban area with pedestrians.

10. Residenza Della Signoria

San Giovanni, 0.4 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Caroline

RM526

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A historic building with arched windows and red flags.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a large window with stone walls.

A historic building with red flags and awnings, stone architecture, and a bar area visible through the windows.

A rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

11. Hotel Calimala Florence

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Rose ann

RM953

RM1,182 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a framed picture of Florence.

A reception area with a white counter, a framed artwork, and a vase with flowers.

A tray with two pink cups and a silver coffee pot, and a drawer below filled with coffee pods and tea bags.

A hallway with a white wall, a framed picture, a vase with flowers, a sun-shaped artwork, and a white cabinet.

12. Signoria '64

San Giovanni, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Silvia

RM563

RM674 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with white cushions and a railing overlooking a river with a bridge.

A view through a window of a cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent dome, and a clock tower.

A dining area with tables set for two, featuring classic wooden chairs and a white tablecloth.

A hotel entrance with stone arches, a glass door, and potted plants.

13. Hotel degli Orafi

San Giovanni, 0.1 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

SUZANNE M

RM763

RM904 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A balcony with a table, wine glasses, and a bottle, overlooking a historic building with a clock tower and another tower.

A modern hotel room with a glass door leading to an outdoor seating area, a sofa, a coffee table with a book and apples, a floor lamp, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a floor lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, two chairs, and a large window with curtains.

14. Relais Piazza Signoria

San Giovanni, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

David

RM420

RM518 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A terrace with a table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of a historic building with a tower.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa with cushions.

A dining area with a table, chairs, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a red kettle, and a basket of utensils.

15. Condotta 16 Apartments

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Samira

RM705

RM831 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with a wooden table, white chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A person standing by a bar area with a wine rack and a flower vase.

A stone fireplace with a decorative mantelpiece and a white vase.

A reception desk with a computer, a framed mirror, and a chandelier.

16. Hotel Renaissance

San Giovanni, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Carissa

RM580

RM693 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a dining area with chairs, and a view of a building through open windows.

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, a built-in stove, and a coffee machine. There is a dining area with a round table and two chairs. A small round table with a chair is also visible in the background.

A room with a green sofa, a floor lamp, a table lamp, a coat rack, and a wooden floor.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a staircase.

17. Palazzina Fusi

San Giovanni, 0.2 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

debbie

RM390

RM484 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a river with buildings in the background.

A hotel entrance with an arched doorway, illuminated signs reading "HOTEL BALESTRI" and "CAFFE' BALESTRI", and a number "7" on the wall.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows with views of the outside.

A modern interior with green upholstered seating, black tables, and a marble floor.

18. Hotel Balestri

Santa Croce, 0.1 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Marina

RM719

RM855 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden bench, and a unique ceiling design.

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a leather sofa, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

An outdoor café area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a building entrance with a metal gate.

A modern interior with a wooden desk, purple seating, a large plant, and a view through a glass door.

19. Benci House

Santa Croce, 0.3 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Samantha

RM627

RM744 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hallway with a dining area, a staircase, and a seating area.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

A room with a view of a cityscape through a window, a radiator, a wooden floor, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a telephone, a chair, a desk with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

20. Hotel Alessandra

San Giovanni, 0.4 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

EMMA

RM464

RM552 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Top Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science Hotel Reviews

Hotel Albani Firenze

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel Santa Maria Novella

10/10 Excellent

"We loved it. Highly recommend"

Maxim Axial

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Good breakfast, incredible location and front desk very helpful and friendly."

The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini

10/10 Excellent

"Tout était parfait. Excellente localisation, piscine sur le toit formidable"

Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel in a fantastic location, walkable to everything. Staff was warm and helpful. We were upgraded to a suite on check-in and our room could not have been better - spacious, well-maintained, and super comfortable. Would absolutely stay here again."

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

8/10 Good

"Staff is too young and untrained in hospitality to provide a solid experience, felt like student workers with little supervisors there to actually help them. Advertises with free laundry but you can only run one tiny machine at a time and one of them left my laundry smelling worse making me have to double-wash it. All of it gets run through their own app you have to create an account for, just to use a washing machine during your two-night stay. BAD USE OF HIGH TECH. Room was spacious and clean but bathroom shower floods the rest of the floor. Hallways smelled like meals microwaved by the study-abroad students. Interesting concept, solid rooms, poorly executed."

Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection

8/10 Good

"Location is excellent but if you’re driving in that area it’s probably best to get a taxi as the parking garage is on the right side of a T junction one a one way road!! Room is comfortable but please check type of room as you book as we had a room with no views! Breakfast buffet is awesome. Would recommend the hotel as long as you are willing to pay the extra money for it"

Hotel Pendini

10/10 Excellent

"This is a wonderful hotel located on the Piazza della Repubblica and is convenient to both the Duomo and the Uffizi Galleries. The historic hotel was comfortable, clean and well maintained, especially for a 150 year old property. We would definitely consider staying here again on any future trips to Florence."

The Market Urban Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice convention location"

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Uffizi Gallery

9.6/10 (11,091 reviews)

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A historic tower and a cathedral in a cityscape with a mountainous backdrop.

Palazzo Vecchio

9.4/10 (8,343 reviews)

After visiting Palazzo Vecchio, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

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A marble sculpture of a male figure lifting another figure in a dynamic pose, surrounded by other statues.

Loggia dei Lanzi

This elegant 14th-century arcade is also an open-air public gallery home to exquisitely carved sculptures by some of Florence’s finest artists.

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A classical statue of a standing man and a kneeling man with a lion, set against a building with arched windows and columns.

Fountain of Neptune

Fountain of Neptune is just one of the places to see in Florence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

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Palazzo degli Uffizi

You can find out about the history of Florence with a stop at Palazzo degli Uffizi. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Auditorium di Santo Stefano al Ponte

Auditorium di Santo Stefano al Ponte is just one of the places to see in Florence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its charming cafes.

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Santo Stefano al Ponte

You can study the exhibits at Santo Stefano al Ponte, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Florence. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

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Via de' Bardi

You can find out about the history of Florence when you stop by Via de' Bardi. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?

Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science is located in a historic area of Florence known for its stunning river views and stunning cathedral. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 3272 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?

Adjacent to Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, Bernini Palace is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Plus Florence - Hostel and Hotel Paris.

How many hotels are there close to Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?

Expedia has 3272 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science.

What can I see and do near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?

You'll want to browse the collections at Uffizi Gallery, Bargello and Salvatore Ferragamo Museum. Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo degli Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Teatro Verdi, Visarno Arena and Teatro della Pergola.

How can I get to Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science is simple. Nearby metro stations include Unità Tram Stop, Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and San Marco University Tram Stop. If you're taking a train into town, Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) and Florence Santa Maria Novella Station are the closest stops to Historic Centre of Florence.

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Our top choices for Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science hotels

1. Canto degli Scali

2. Bernini Palace

3. San Firenze Suites & Spa

4. Residenza La Musa Amarcord

5. La Casa del Garbo - Luxury Rooms & Suite

6. In Piazza della Signoria - Boutique Hotel

7. Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection

8. Residenza Alessandra

9. Atelier Altafronte

10. Residenza Della Signoria

11. Hotel Calimala Florence

12. Signoria '64

13. Hotel degli Orafi

14. Relais Piazza Signoria

15. Condotta 16 Apartments

16. Hotel Renaissance

17. Palazzina Fusi

18. Hotel Balestri

19. Benci House

20. Hotel Alessandra

Top Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science Hotel Reviews

Hotel Albani Firenze

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

Maxim Axial

The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini

Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection

Hotel Pendini

The Market Urban Hotel

Other attractions near Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Uffizi Gallery

Palazzo Vecchio

Loggia dei Lanzi

Fountain of Neptune

Palazzo degli Uffizi

Auditorium di Santo Stefano al Ponte

Santo Stefano al Ponte

Via de' Bardi

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