Stella d’Italia: Art & Boutique Charm Along Florence’s Golden Streets
Nestled in the very heart of Florence, at Via de’ Tornabuoni 7, Stella d’Italia is a living homage to Italian style, creativity, and history. Located inside a 16th-century palazzo (originally by Giorgio Vasari) that forms part of the prestigious Circolo dell’Unione, this hotel occupies the top floors of a Renaissance gem.
Where History & Quirk Meet
Walking into Stella d’Italia is like stepping across eras. On one side, you’ve got the opulence and weight of Florentine architectural history: frescoed ceilings, elegant proportions, noble details. On the other, the vibrant brushstrokes of modern design: quirky art pieces, film posters found at auctions, vintage handles salvaged from old cinemas, and vivid colour palettes that pop in surprising places.
The design is deeply personal, by hoteliers Matteo Perduca and Betty Soldi, known for their boutique properties. Their signature is visible: art-laden corridors, furniture that feels curated (not generic), and rooms each with their own character and story.
Rooms & Views That Speak
Stella d’Italia offers 24 individually styled rooms spread across the top three floors. Some rooms rest above Via Tornabuoni, offering elevated views of Florence’s red-tiled roofs, bell towers, and Tuscan hills. Others look in onto private courtyards or down charming Florence streets.
Amenities include coffee/espresso machines, free WiFi, HD TVs, Lorenzo Villoresi bath products, slippers, etc. Some rooms are more luxurious: free-standing bathtubs in the bedroom, private terraces, or showers/bath combos that let you lounge while looking out over the city.
Flavorful Mornings & Signature Spaces
Breakfast is served in a fresco-wrapped room evocative of Grand Tour ateliers — walls painted with countryside scenes, classical drapery effects, swathes of painted fabric, and marble tables. It’s a generous Tuscan spread: pastries, sweet & savory options, local cheeses, cured meats, and excellent coffee.
The loggia terrace above adds an extra layer of magic — a place to breathe in Florence’s skyline over velvet chairs, to sip a morning brew or an evening aperitivo under the Tuscan sky.
Location: The Pulse of Florence Fashion & Culture
Via Tornabuoni is a centerpiece of luxury shopping in Florence — boutiques, high fashion, art, history. Stella d’Italia is just a few steps from it. Also very close to the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Strozzi, and the rich tapestry of museums, cafés, and artisan workshops that make Florence so intoxicating.
Why Stay at Stella d’Italia
It strikes the rare balance: boutique intimacy + artistic personality + prime central location.
Rooms are characterful; you’ll feel like you’re staying in someone’s lovingly curated home.
Gorgeous aesthetic touches that are more than decor: pieces that invite curiosity.
For travellers who want more than “hotel stay” — a place that nourishes with beauty, local flavour, and a sense of place.
Stella d’Italia Boutique Hotel
Via de’ Tornabuoni 7, Florence, Italy
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