Hotel Berna vs Residenza Florentia
Both are in Florence, 430 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Quartiere 1
Hotel Berna
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★Quartiere 1
Residenza Florentia
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- 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. 430 m apart.
Choose Hotel Berna if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 2002)
Choose Residenza Florentia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 8.0)
Why is Hotel Berna better than Residenza Florentia?
- 1Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (165 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×5.2
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2002)+18y
Why is Residenza Florentia better than Hotel Berna?
- 1340 m closer to the area centre−340 m
- 2Allows pets
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Berna vs Residenza Florentia: which hotel is better? | Hotel Berna | Residenza Florentia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.3 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 8.1 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 165 +133 | 32 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 +0.4 | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 444 +339 | 105 |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 14% | bottom 26% +12% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 +0.3 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Quartiere 1 centre | 860 m | 520 m −340 m |
| To public transport | 120 m −180 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 5.2 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 0 m | 50 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 8 |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 +18y | 2002 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +3 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| David | 740 m −150 m | 890 m |
| Uffizi Gallery | 970 m | 620 m −360 m |
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Location
430 m apart
Hotel Berna: city centre: 420 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 120 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Residenza Florentia: city centre: 290 m, nearest station David's apartment Santa Maria Novella: 290 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Berna or Residenza Florentia: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Berna or Residenza Florentia?
Hotel Berna leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Berna or Residenza Florentia?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Residenza Florentia is closer: 520 m from the centre, against 860 m for Hotel Berna.
How far apart are Hotel Berna and Residenza Florentia?
The two hotels are 430 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