The Best Hotels Closest to Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science in Florence - 2026 Updated Prices

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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 staircase leading to a second floor, a door with a metal gate, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a potted plant.

1. Canto degli Scali

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

Rebecca

฿9,064

฿10,429 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

2. San Firenze Suites & Spa

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

Heather

฿14,069

฿16,010 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a grand piano. Tables and chairs are arranged for guests.

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

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

3. Bernini Palace

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

Diane

฿14,194

฿16,225 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A well-lit hallway with a bench, a dining table with chairs, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A window with a view of a narrow street with buildings and pedestrians.

4. La Dimora del Mercante

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

Anthony

฿6,619

฿9,268 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

A historic building with a tower, a bridge, and a river.

5. Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection

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

Tobias

฿54,597

฿60,668 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern interior with a seating area, a wine rack, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A room with a chandelier, a purple sofa, a TV, and a view of buildings through the window.

A window with a view of a historic tower and a stone building.

6. Corte Calzaiuoli Elegant Suites

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

Eric

฿13,513

฿15,399 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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 dining area with a glass table, black chairs, and framed pictures on the walls.

7. Relais Piazza Signoria

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

Melika

฿7,758

฿8,992 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

Mica Luinne

฿5,560

฿6,651 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a window overlooking a historic building, a vase with flowers, and a small table with a book and a decorative item.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a television.

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchairs, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a view of an outdoor patio with furniture.

9. La Maison du Sage

Santa Croce, 0.4 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Louis

฿7,718

฿8,949 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A historic building with arched windows and red flags.

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

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.

10. Hotel Calimala Florence

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

Grace

฿12,000

฿14,308 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A bar area with a counter, shelves with bottles, and a mirrored wall reflecting the scene.

A woman sitting on a green upholstered bench in a room with a green wall and a large mirror reflecting the interior.

A building facade with a double door entrance, two potted palm trees, and two flags.

A green upholstered sofa with a mirror, a table with a wine glass, and a lamp.

11. Hotel La Gemma

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

Paul

฿26,036

฿29,252 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A nighttime cityscape with prominent historical buildings, including a tower and a dome.

A hotel entrance with a double door, a reception desk, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window with blinds.

A modern spa room with a wooden floor, a massage table, a bathtub, and a decorative wall with a wavy pattern.

12. Ponte Vecchio Suites & Spa

Historic Centre of Florence, 0.4 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Edward

฿9,557

฿11,048 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A table set for two with wine glasses, a candle, and cutlery, overlooking a river with buildings and a bridge in the background.

A modern living room with a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A restaurant with multiple tables, a view of a building through large windows, and framed artwork on the walls.

A stone bridge over a river with buildings on either side.

13. Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection

Historic Centre of Florence, 0.4 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Sarah

฿30,569

฿34,237 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, two toilets, a sink, and a mirror.

A traditional hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and ornate decor.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and a coffee station.

14. Davanzati

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

David

฿7,912

฿9,162 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with a red kettle, a dining table with yellow chairs, and a sofa with orange cushions.

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

15. Condotta 16 Apartments

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

Samira

฿8,792

฿10,130 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern dining area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with blinds, a wardrobe, and a bathroom door.

A modern living room with a stone ceiling, a red sofa with cushions, a pink ottoman, and a grey couch.

A row of parked scooters in front of a building with a wooden door and barred windows.

16. Mamo Florence - Aperol & Spritz Apartments

Santa Croce, 0.4 km from Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Daria

฿4,025

฿8,325 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a large hanging light fixture.

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

17. Hotel Balestri

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

Julia

฿11,630

฿13,328 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a television on the wall, and a table with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with two armchairs, a fireplace, a mirror, red curtains, and a plant on a marble table.

A room with a large mirror, a wooden chair, and a window with orange curtains.

A room with a fireplace, a mirror, a red curtain, a sofa, and a small table.

18. Uffizi Harmony

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

Charlotte

฿4,422

฿5,323 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A balcony with a view of buildings, a wicker chair, and a small table with a vase.

A building with two large glass doors, each marked with a 'Leica' sign.

A bar with a view of a historic building, shelves of liquor bottles, and decorative plants.

A modern library with a large bookshelf, a sofa, and a table with a candle.

19. Gallery Hotel Art - Lungarno Collection

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

ROSHNI

฿14,902

฿16,928 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A balcony with a view of a historic building with a dome and bell tower, surrounded by traditional buildings.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area.

A checkered floor, a fireplace, and a sofa in a room with a high ceiling and arched windows.

A narrow street with buildings on either side, featuring a shop with a sign that reads "Caffetteria".

20. Firenze Rentals

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

Lauren

฿4,707

฿8,503 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

Hotel Albani Firenze

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was impeccable. Beautiful! The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Our dinner was wonderful. The location was an easy walk 15-20 minutes to about everything."

Bernini Palace

10/10 Excellent

"Love love this hotel! We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary, and were pampered from beginning to end."

Grand Hotel Baglioni

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at this property for 6 days. The property was clean and se where the rooms. Staff was courteous and polite. Restaurant has a limited menu but the view from the rooftop bar is incredible."

Hotel Paris

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was exceptional!! we absolutely loved our room as well, it was perfect for my husband, and I and our two kids!"

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good for room , staff , breakfast and location."

c-hotels Ambasciatori

8/10 Good

"Nice room, staff was very accommodating , breakfast was good, and a good location."

Grand Hotel Cavour

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully appointed hotel with an exceptional staff."

The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini

8/10 Good

"The property is definitely a unique property I didn’t realize prior to booking that it caters to student accommodation which is fine I believe students from USC were checking in same time as the Stanford students were leaving I enjoyed the property my only reason for giving 4 out of five stars was my room was like a dorm room very small bed was not comfortable. But I really liked the property the staff were all helpful and professional."

Maxim Axial

10/10 Excellent

"The location of Maxim Axial was great! The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great. The room was a little small but clean. The location made it all worth while."

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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)

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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

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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 3279 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 3279 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 Duomo 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. San Firenze Suites & Spa

3. Bernini Palace

4. La Dimora del Mercante

5. Portrait Firenze - Lungarno Collection

6. Corte Calzaiuoli Elegant Suites

7. Relais Piazza Signoria

8. Residenza Alessandra

9. La Maison du Sage

10. Hotel Calimala Florence

11. Hotel La Gemma

12. Ponte Vecchio Suites & Spa

13. Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection

14. Davanzati

15. Condotta 16 Apartments

16. Mamo Florence - Aperol & Spritz Apartments

17. Hotel Balestri

18. Uffizi Harmony

19. Gallery Hotel Art - Lungarno Collection

20. Firenze Rentals

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

Hotel Albani Firenze

Bernini Palace

Grand Hotel Baglioni

Hotel Paris

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

c-hotels Ambasciatori

Grand Hotel Cavour

The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini

Maxim Axial

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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