Hotel Cosimo De Medici vs Hotel Ester
Both are in Florence, 20 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Quartiere 1
Hotel Cosimo De Medici
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★Quartiere 1
Hotel Ester
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 20 m apart.
Choose Hotel Cosimo De Medici if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.4)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 26 / 9)
Choose Hotel Ester if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 26)
Why is Hotel Cosimo De Medici better than Hotel Ester?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.4)+0.3
- 2Allows pets
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is Hotel Ester better than Hotel Cosimo De Medici?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Cosimo De Medici vs Hotel Ester: which hotel is better? | Hotel Cosimo De Medici | Hotel Ester |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 4.2 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,240 +515 | 725 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 250 |
| Rank in Florence | top 33% +32% | bottom 35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Distance to Quartiere 1 centre | 840 m | 840 m |
| To public transport | 140 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 40 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 9 |
| Floors | 2 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 15 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hotel Cosimo De MediciHotel Ester
- Hotel Ester is cheaper in 8 of 11 months
- Hotel Cosimo De Medici: €195 a night on average · Hotel Ester: €171 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Florence by month
All months
| Month | Hotel Cosimo De Medici | Hotel Ester |
|---|---|---|
| November | €179 | €142 |
| December | €115 | €124 |
| January | €174 | €103 |
| February | €120 | €110 |
| March | €151 | €145 |
| April | €243 | €228 |
| May | €330 | €228 |
| June | €241 | €244 |
| July | €173 | €156 |
| August | €173 | €194 |
| September | €245 | €206 |
| October | €241 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Hotel Cosimo De Medici prices by monthHotel Ester prices by month
Location
20 m apart
Hotel Cosimo De Medici: city centre: 400 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 140 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hotel Ester: city centre: 400 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 140 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Cosimo De Medici or Hotel Ester: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Cosimo De Medici or Hotel Ester?
Hotel Ester leads in 1 of 5 categories, including facilities.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Cosimo De Medici or Hotel Ester?
Over the year Hotel Ester costs about €171 a night on average against €195 at Hotel Cosimo De Medici, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Hotel Cosimo De Medici and Hotel Ester?
The two hotels are 20 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