Hotel Helvetia & Bristol, 5-star hotel Florence, Italy
We have rewritten our history
Helvetia & Bristol, a historic residence a few steps from Palazzo Strozzi and via Tornabuoni and the first luxury hotel in the heart of Florence since 1885, reopens after a restoration of the historic wing and the recent expansion which mark its rebirth. Guests will enjoy 25 new charming rooms and suites signed by the famous interior designer Anouska Hempel together with exclusive internal courtyards and private terraces. Great Florentine master craftsmen have enriched the hotel with unpublished works made from an original design. A reference to the enveloping atmospheres and the "Great Beauty" that has always been a source of inspiration for all-Italian hospitality and the project in support of Italian artisans
A new book dedicated to Helvetia & Bristol Firenze
A book that not only tells the story of our hotel but a whole world of traditions, craftsmanship and Italian savoir-faire. Grand Tour Collection Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione will be purchasable at the reception.
Read an extractThe World's Best Awards 2022
We are really proud to announce that the Helvetia & Bristol Firenze - Starhotels Collezione has been voted as one of the 15 Best City Hotels in Europe and among the 5 Best Hotels in Florence in Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2022.
Discover moreReader's Choice Awards 2022
Helvetia & Bristol awarded with the most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.
discover moreLA SPA Helvetia & Bristol opens its doors in the heart of Florence
Indulge in a selection of Signature Treatments at LA SPA Helvetia & Bristol, our new luxury spa in the historical center of Florence. The iconic wellbeing retreat in the heart of the city, located on the original site of Roman thermal baths, it offers a variety of wellness experiences: pool, treatments, body and face massages and spa rituals.
Discover moreA luxurious historic residence in the heart of Florence reinterprets the Italian “Great Beauty”
The eternal magic of the city pervades every corner of the Hotel Helvetia & Bristol located in the heart of the historic center, closed to the most important artistic attractions of the city.
DiscoverRefined environments create an atmosphere of enveloping and contemporary luxury.
At Helvetia & Bristol all the details tell the story of the great Italian beauty. In the 89 recently renovated rooms, the high Italian craftsmanship represent the main elements of inspiration for the restoration project.
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Breakfast by The Maestro
Thanks to this exclusive collaboration, our famous breakfast buffet, set in the timeless setting of the Bristol Winter Garden, includes a rotating selection of sweet and savory pastries, cakes, cookies and croissants baked daily by Florence's Iginio Massari Gallery.
Discover moreAuthentic taste is at home
At Helvetia & Bristol, located in the heart of Florence, excellence also means dining. Cibrèo Caffè and Cibrèo Ristorante & Cocktail Bar are the ideal locations for those looking for original tastes in a welcoming atmosphere.
DiscoverHelvetia & Bristol and Altagamma
Helvetia & Bristol Florence has been part of the Altagamma Foundation since February 2022, which since 1992 has brought together the best companies in the Higher Cultural and Creative Industry that promote the excellence of Made in Italy throughout the world.
Together with Altagamma we share the values of the beauty of Italian style, a source of inspiration for Starhotels hospitality.
Discovering the cradle of the Renaissance
The beauty and magnificence of Florence reveal its soul full of history and unmissable experiences.
DiscoverIn the heart of the city's historical centre
Perfectly placed at the central point of the city's historical and cultural geography, our doorstep leads to discovery.
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