Hotel Helvetia & Bristol, 5-star hotel Florence, Italy

A gift of well-being

Immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere with an exclusive wellness experience in the largest luxury spa of the historic center of Florence and discover the special treatments dedicated to the festive season, such as a purifying papaya scrub and the tailor-made massage with perfumed essences. Located where the ancient Roman baths once stood, LA SPA Helvetia & Bristol can be reserved for exclusive use on New Year's Eve.

The 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. 

Olafur Eliasson: Nel tuo tempo

The Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi will be hosting Olafur Eliasson: Nel tuo tempo, the largest exhibition in Italy to date exploring the art of Olafur Eliasson. One of the most original and visionary artists of our time, Eliasson’s multifaceted practice places the visitor at the heart of his reflection on the notion of shared experience and interaction with reality.

Reader's Choice Awards 2022

Helvetia & Bristol awarded with the most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry.

LA 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.

A 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.

Refined 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.

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.

Authentic 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.

Helvetia & 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.