Hotel Adler Cavalieri vs Hotel Boccaccio
Both are in Florence, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★San Frediano
Hotel Adler Cavalieri
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★San Frediano
Hotel Boccaccio
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 30 m apart.
Choose Hotel Adler Cavalieri if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 60 / 23)
Choose Hotel Boccaccio if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.7)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 23 / 60)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2010 / 2003)
Why is Hotel Adler Cavalieri better than Hotel Boccaccio?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Allows pets
- 44 more listed amenities (22 vs 18)+4
- 5Has a gym
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Hotel Boccaccio better than Hotel Adler Cavalieri?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.7)+0.2
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2010 vs 2003)+7y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 4Has 24-hour room service
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
- 6Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Adler Cavalieri vs Hotel Boccaccio: which hotel is better? | Hotel Adler Cavalieri | Hotel Boccaccio |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 7.5 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.0 +8.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 367 | 731 +364 |
| Rank in Florence | top 35% | top 20% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Distance to San Frediano centre | 640 m | 620 m |
| To public transport | 170 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m | 60 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 27 | 28 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 60 | 23 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2003 | 2010 +7y |
| Listed amenities | 22 +4 | 18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Location
30 m apart
Hotel Adler Cavalieri: city centre: 650 m, nearest station David's apartment Santa Maria Novella: 170 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hotel Boccaccio: city centre: 620 m, nearest station David's apartment Santa Maria Novella: 140 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Top-rated of 128 hotels in Santa Maria Novella
Weather in Florence
Hotel Adler Cavalieri or Hotel Boccaccio: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Adler Cavalieri or Hotel Boccaccio?
They are evenly matched. Hotel Adler Cavalieri is stronger in spa & wellness; Hotel Boccaccio is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Adler Cavalieri or Hotel Boccaccio?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Hotel Adler Cavalieri and Hotel Boccaccio?
The two hotels are 30 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
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