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title: "Relais Luce Florence vs Residenza Martin: which hotel is better?"
description: "Relais Luce Florence or Residenza Martin in Florence? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Relais Luce Florence vs Residenza Martin

Both are in Florence, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Quartiere 1
## [Relais Luce Florence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/relais-luce-florence-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2016388/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Quartiere 1
## [Residenza Martin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/residenza-martin-florence/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2023187/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 110 m apart.

### Choose Relais Luce Florence if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 9.1)

### Why is Relais Luce Florence better than Residenza Martin?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 9.1) (+0.4)
2.  More guest reviews (450 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable (×38)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is Residenza Martin better than Relais Luce Florence?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Relais Luce Florence | Residenza Martin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+0.4) | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.4  (+0.8) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+0.4) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 450  (+438) | 12 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5  (+0.2) | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | 183  (+94) | 89 |
| Rank in Florence | top 1%  (+36%) | top 37% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Distance to Quartiere 1 centre | 850 m | 870 m |
| To public transport | 150 m | 130 m |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m | 70 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+9) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| David | 670 m | 570 m |
| Uffizi Gallery | 960 m | 980 m |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

110 m apart

Relais Luce Florence: city centre: 400 m, nearest station FIRENZE S.M.N Station: 150 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Residenza Martin: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Venezia Santa Lucia Railway Station: 130 m, Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR): 5.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 128 hotels in Santa Maria Novella](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/florence/area/santa-maria-novella/)

## Weather in Florence

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

## Relais Luce Florence or Residenza Martin: common questions

### Which is better, Relais Luce Florence or Residenza Martin?

Relais Luce Florence leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Relais Luce Florence or Residenza Martin?

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

### How far apart are Relais Luce Florence and Residenza Martin?

The two hotels are 110 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/relais-luce-florence-florence-vs-residenza-martin-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/