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title: "Palazzo dei Ciompi vs Windows On Florence: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Windows On Florence. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Palazzo dei Ciompi or Windows On Florence in Florence? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Palazzo dei Ciompi vs Windows On Florence

Both are in Florence, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★★ · San Niccolò
## [Palazzo dei Ciompi](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/palazzo-dei-ciompi-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1935906/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · ★★★½ · Quartiere 1
## [Windows On Florence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/windows-on-florence-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2320607/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Windows On Florence

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 410 m apart.

### Choose Palazzo dei Ciompi if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 33 / 1)

### Choose Windows On Florence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 7.8)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 33)

### Why is Palazzo dei Ciompi better than Windows On Florence?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★) (+0.5★)
2.  More guest reviews (244 vs 31), so the rating is more reliable (×7.9)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Windows On Florence better than Palazzo dei Ciompi?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 7.8) (+1.8)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Palazzo dei Ciompi | Windows On Florence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.6  (+1.8) |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Public transport | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.1  (+1.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 9.6  (+1.8) |
| Number of reviews | 244  (+213) | 31 |
| Google rating | 3.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 456 | – |
| Rank in Florence | top 92% | top 6%  (+86%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 970 m | 630 m  (−340 m) |
| To public transport | 590 m | 660 m |
| To the airport | 6.5 km | 6.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 33 | 1 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+4) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Location

410 m apart

Palazzo dei Ciompi: city centre: 970 m, nearest station Stazione di Porta alla Croce: 590 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 6.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Windows On Florence: city centre: 630 m, nearest station Venizia Santa Lucia station: 660 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 6.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 23 hotels in Santa Croce](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/florence/area/santa-croce/)

## Weather in Florence

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

## Palazzo dei Ciompi or Windows On Florence: common questions

### Which is better, Palazzo dei Ciompi or Windows On Florence?

Windows On Florence leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Palazzo dei Ciompi or Windows On Florence?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Windows On Florence is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 970 m for Palazzo dei Ciompi.

### How far apart are Palazzo dei Ciompi and Windows On Florence?

The two hotels are 410 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/palazzo-dei-ciompi-florence-vs-windows-on-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/