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title: "Girasole House vs Hotel Raffaello: which hotel is better?"
description: "Girasole House or Hotel Raffaello in Florence? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/girasole-house-florence-vs-hotel-raffaello-florence/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Girasole House vs Hotel Raffaello

Both are in Florence, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Castello
## [Girasole House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/girasole-house-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1445632/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Castello
## [Hotel Raffaello](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-raffaello-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.0

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1616766/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 480 m apart.

### Choose Girasole House if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 8.2)
-   breakfast included

### Choose Hotel Raffaello if you want

-   to walk to the sights (2.8 km / 3.3 km)

### Why is Girasole House better than Hotel Raffaello?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  410 m closer to public transport (−410 m)

### Why is Hotel Raffaello better than Girasole House?

1.  More guest reviews (271 vs 10), so the rating is more reliable (×27)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Girasole House | Hotel Raffaello |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Location | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+2.0) | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.2) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 10 | 271  (+261) |
| Google rating | 3.0/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 55 | – |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 38%  (+16%) | bottom 22% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Distance to Castello centre | 1.9 km  (−460 m) | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 110 m  (−410 m) | 520 m |
| To the airport | 3.0 km | 3.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 79 | 94  (+15) |
| To the nearest food shop | 400 m | 150 m  (−240 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 5  (+2) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 14  (+10) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:30 | – |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| David | 3.2 km | 2.7 km |
| Uffizi Gallery | 3.9 km | 3.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

480 m apart

Girasole House: city centre: 3.3 km, nearest station Stazione ferroviaria di Firenze Rifredi: 110 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 3.0 km, 79 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Raffaello: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station Stazione ferroviaria di Firenze Rifredi: 520 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 3.4 km, 94 places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Florence

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

## Girasole House or Hotel Raffaello: common questions

### Which is better, Girasole House or Hotel Raffaello?

Girasole House leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Girasole House or Hotel Raffaello?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Girasole House is closer: 1.9 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Hotel Raffaello.

### How far apart are Girasole House and Hotel Raffaello?

The two hotels are 480 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/girasole-house-florence-vs-hotel-raffaello-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/