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title: "Bellevue House vs Hotel la Scala: which hotel is better?"
description: "Bellevue House or Hotel la Scala in Florence? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bellevue-house-florence-vs-hotel-la-scala-florence/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-03
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# Bellevue House vs Hotel la Scala

Both are in Florence, 10 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · San Frediano
## [Bellevue House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bellevue-house-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1199994/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · San Frediano
## [Hotel la Scala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-la-scala-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1593293/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 10 m apart.

### Choose Bellevue House if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 9.1)

### Why is Bellevue House better than Hotel la Scala?

1.  More guest reviews (602 vs 24), so the rating is more reliable (×25)

### Why is Hotel la Scala better than Bellevue House?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Bellevue House | Hotel la Scala |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.4) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.1) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 602  (+578) | 24 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 180 | – |
| Rank in Florence | top 5%  (+22%) | top 27% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Distance to San Frediano centre | 560 m | 560 m |
| To public transport | 40 m | 30 m |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 29 | 29 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 6 | 9 |
| Floors | 1 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2000 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

10 m apart

Bellevue House: city centre: 460 m, nearest station David's apartment Santa Maria Novella: 40 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Hotel la Scala: city centre: 470 m, nearest station David's apartment Santa Maria Novella: 30 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 128 hotels in Santa Maria Novella](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/florence/area/santa-maria-novella/)

## Weather in Florence

[Florence weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/tuscany/florence/weather)

## Bellevue House or Hotel la Scala: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Bellevue House or Hotel la Scala?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Bellevue House and Hotel la Scala?

The two hotels are 10 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bellevue-house-florence-vs-hotel-la-scala-florence/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/