Girasole House vs Hotel Raffaello
Both are in Florence, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseCastello
Girasole House
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Castello
Hotel Raffaello
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2410 m closer to public transport−410 m
Why is Hotel Raffaello better than Girasole House?
- 1More 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 vs Hotel Raffaello: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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.
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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