Florence
Europe · Italy
Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Rec. Nights
4 nights
Airports
FLR (Florence Peretola), PSA (Pisa International)
Avg. Cash
$178 - $1,800/night
Best Value
Overview
Florence is home to Michelangelo's David, Brunelleschi's Duomo, and an unrivaled concentration of Renaissance art and architecture. This compact city rewards slow exploration from the Uffizi Gallery to the Ponte Vecchio.
Hyatt has a strong presence with the Park Hyatt Firenze. Marriott Bonvoy offers the Hotel Savoy and St. Regis Florence. Hilton and IHG round out the options with aspirational properties.
Beyond the galleries, day trips to Siena, Cinque Terre, or the Chianti wine region are easy to arrange. Florence's compact size means most major sights are walkable, and the culinary scene — ribollita, bistecca Fiorentina, gelato — is reason enough to extend your stay.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Florence range from $178 to $1800 per night. Points redemptions offer 1.3+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
7 properties in Florence bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W Florence | Marriott | 121,000 | $2,003 | 1.7¢ | May 23 | |
The St. Regis Florence | Marriott | 151,000 | $2,066 | 1.4¢ | May 24 | |
Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection | Marriott | 84,800 | $1,018 | 1.2¢ | May 23 | |
IL Tornabuoni Hotel | Hyatt | 61,226 | $706 | 1.1¢ | ||
Hotel Regency, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 105,000 | $699 | 0.7¢ | May 23 | |
Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli | Hilton | 45,000 | $287 | 0.6¢ | May 23 | |
Oasyhotel, an SLH Hotel | Hilton | 100,000 | $603 | 0.6¢ | May 25 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have Marriott Bonvoy Points:
W Florence
If you have Points:
IL Tornabuoni Hotel
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hotel Regency, an SLH Hotel
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Florence use Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, and Hilton Honors points. Here’s how to earn them:
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly, earns World of Hyatt points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
The Platinum Card from American Express
Amex MR
$895
Annual Fee
Up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after $12,000 spend in 6 months — transfers earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly, earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Up to 175K MR signup bonus - one of the highest available
- Earn 5x on flights booked directly with airlines
- Transfer 1:1 to Marriott Bonvoy or 1:2 to Hilton Honors
World of Hyatt Credit Card
Hyatt
$95
Annual Fee
60,000 Hyatt points + free night (Cat 1-4) — transfers earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 4x at Hyatt hotels and 2x on dining, travel, and gym memberships
- Free night certificate annually (Cat 1-4) worth up to $300+
- Automatic Discoverist elite status
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns Marriott Bonvoy points directly, earns World of Hyatt points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Getting There
FLR (Florence Peretola), PSA (Pisa International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $178/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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