Hotel Ester vs Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic
Both are in Florence, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Quartiere 1
Hotel Ester
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★Quartiere 1
Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Hotel Ester
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose Hotel Ester if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 61)
Choose Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 61 / 9)
Why is Hotel Ester better than Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.1)+0.3
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (9 vs 61 rooms)−52
Why is Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic better than Hotel Ester?
- 1More guest reviews (1,544 vs 725), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 2Allows pets
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (61 vs 9 rooms)×6.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Ester vs Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic: which hotel is better? | Hotel Ester | Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.3 | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | 4.2 +1.7 | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.5 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.3 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.3 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 725 | 1,544 +819 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 250 | – |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 35% +19% | bottom 16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Quartiere 1 centre | 840 m | 730 m |
| To public transport | 140 m −100 m | 240 m |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 30 m | 10 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 9 | 61 |
| Floors | 1 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 +1y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| David | 710 m | 700 m |
| Uffizi Gallery | 950 m | 840 m |
| 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 EsterHotel San Giorgio & Olimpic
- Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic is cheaper in 6 of 11 months
- Hotel Ester: €171 a night on average · Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic: €157 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Florence by month
All months
| Month | Hotel Ester | Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic |
|---|---|---|
| November | €142 | €184 |
| December | €124 | €73 |
| January | €103 | €147 |
| February | €110 | €92 |
| March | €145 | €108 |
| April | €228 | €222 |
| May | €228 | €232 |
| June | €244 | €232 |
| July | €156 | €128 |
| August | €194 | €96 |
| September | €206 | €213 |
| October | – | €213 |
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 Ester prices by monthHotel San Giorgio & Olimpic prices by month
Location
110 m apart
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.
Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic: city centre: 290 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 240 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Ester or Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Ester or Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic?
Hotel Ester leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Ester or Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic?
Over the year Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic costs about €157 a night on average against €171 at Hotel Ester, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Hotel Ester and Hotel San Giorgio & Olimpic?
The two hotels are 110 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