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title: "NH Firenze vs Riva Lofts Florence: which hotel is better?"
description: "NH Firenze or Riva Lofts Florence in Florence? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# NH Firenze vs Riva Lofts Florence

Both are in Florence, 910 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Pignone
## [NH Firenze](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-firenze-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.3 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

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Apartment · Soffiano
## [Riva Lofts Florence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/riva-lofts-florence-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

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The short answer

## Pick NH Firenze

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 910 m apart.

### Choose NH Firenze if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.4 km / 2.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (113 / 24)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 152 / 9)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2014 / 1880)

### Choose Riva Lofts Florence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.3)
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 9 / 152)

### Why is NH Firenze better than Riva Lofts Florence?

1.  910 m closer to the city centre (−910 m)
2.  620 m closer to public transport (−620 m)
3.  More guest reviews (154 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable (×13)
4.  89 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+89)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 83 vs 51) (+32)
6.  Newer or more recently renovated (2014 vs 1880) (+134y)
7.  6 more sights within 1 km (+6)

### Why is Riva Lofts Florence better than NH Firenze?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.3) (+0.7)
2.  Includes free breakfast
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (9 vs 152 rooms) (−143)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | NH Firenze | Riva Lofts Florence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.0  (+0.7) |
| Location | 8.6  (+3.4) | 5.2 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+2.8) | 7.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.6  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 9.0  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 154  (+142) | 12 |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 224 |
| Rank in Florence | bottom 30% | top 40%  (+30%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.6  (+3.4) | 5.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km  (−910 m) | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 50 m  (−620 m) | 670 m |
| To the airport | 4.6 km | 4.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 113  (+89) | 24 |
| To the nearest food shop | 370 m | 380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7  (+6) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 152 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014  (+134y) | 1880 |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+10) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| David | 1.8 km  (−900 m) | 2.7 km |
| Uffizi Gallery | 1.7 km  (−860 m) | 2.6 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[NH Firenze prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-firenze-florence/prices/)

## Location

910 m apart

NH Firenze: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Stazione Centrale Firenze: 50 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 4.6 km, 113 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

Riva Lofts Florence: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Stazione di Firenze Cascine: 670 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 4.0 km, 24 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Florence

[Florence weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/tuscany/florence/weather)

## NH Firenze or Riva Lofts Florence: common questions

### Which is better, NH Firenze or Riva Lofts Florence?

NH Firenze leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Riva Lofts Florence is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, NH Firenze or Riva Lofts Florence?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

NH Firenze is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.3 km for Riva Lofts Florence.

### How far apart are NH Firenze and Riva Lofts Florence?

The two hotels are 910 m apart in a straight line.

## 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nh-firenze-florence-vs-riva-lofts-florence-florence/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/