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Balestri Hotel 
The Balestri Hotel is a boutique family run hotel with 46 comfortable bedrooms. The hotel has a bar. The hotel is set in the historical centre of Florence beside the Arno river, and a short walk from Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.
| Choose your break below: | Price per person |
|---|
| 2 Night Short Break by Train | from £468 | |
| 3 Night Short Break by Train | from £529 | |
| 4 Night Short Break by Train | from £588 | |
| 5 Night Short Break by Train | from £646 |
| Special Offers: | Price pp | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 for 2 Special Offer by Train | from £493 |
All prices per person and include hotel accommodation with breakfast and return Eurostar and train travel from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford.
Call us for travel from other European stations.
To Book: Call us on +44 20 3327 0800 or send a request
2 Night Short Break by Train
| Standard Room | Price per person |
|---|
| Before 31/03/2010 | from £468 |
| 01/04/2010 to 30/06/2010 | from £526 |
| 01/07/2010 to 31/08/2010 | from £493 |
| 01/09/2010 to 31/10/2010 | from £526 |
| More dates and prices available – please call for details. |
Add extra nights to your break, stop off en route, or book train travel from a European train station.
Call us on +44 20 3327 0800, and we'll tailor-make your break!
This break includes:
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- Return standard class Eurostar travel from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris
- Onward return overnight sleeper train travel (in a 2 berth sleeping carriage) from Paris to Florence
- 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Single room occupancy at the hotel will incur an additional supplement
To Book: Call us on +44 20 3327 0800 or send a request
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Terms & Conditions
Breaks can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on +44 20 3327 0800.
Eurostar trains can only be booked within 120 days of travel.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best price Eurostar seats. Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
3 Night Short Break by Train
| Standard Room | Price per person |
|---|
| Before 31/03/2010 | from £529 |
| 01/04/2010 to 30/06/2010 | from £613 |
| 01/07/2010 to 31/08/2010 | from £567 |
| 01/09/2010 to 31/10/2010 | from £613 |
| More dates and prices available – please call for details. |
Add extra nights to your break, stop off en route, or book train travel from a European train station.
Call us on +44 20 3327 0800, and we'll tailor-make your break!
This break includes:
- Return standard class Eurostar travel from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris
- Onward return overnight sleeper train travel (in a 2 berth sleeping carriage) from Paris to Florence
- 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Single room occupancy at the hotel will incur an additional supplement
To Book: Call us on +44 20 3327 0800 or send a request
Back to Hotel Description and Packages
Terms & Conditions
Breaks can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on +44 20 3327 0800.
Eurostar trains can only be booked within 120 days of travel.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best price Eurostar seats. Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
4 Night Short Break by Train
| Standard Room | Price per person |
|---|
| Before 31/03/2010 | from £588 |
| 01/04/2010 to 30/06/2010 | from £700 |
| 01/07/2010 to 31/08/2010 | from £638 |
| 01/09/2010 to 31/10/2010 | from £700 |
| More dates and prices available – please call for details. |
Add extra nights to your break, stop off en route, or book train travel from a European train station.
Call us on +44 20 3327 0800, and we'll tailor-make your break!
This break includes:
- Return standard class Eurostar travel from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris
- Onward return overnight sleeper train travel (in a 2 berth sleeping carriage) from Paris to Florence
- 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Single room occupancy at the hotel will incur an additional supplement
To Book: Call us on +44 20 3327 0800 or send a request
Back to Hotel Description and Packages
Terms & Conditions
Breaks can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on +44 20 3327 0800.
Eurostar trains can only be booked within 120 days of travel.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best price Eurostar seats. Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
5 Night Short Break by Train
| Standard Room | Price per person |
|---|
| Before 31/03/2010 | from £646 |
| 01/04/2010 to 30/06/2010 | from £786 |
| 01/07/2010 to 31/08/2010 | from £710 |
| 01/09/2010 to 31/10/2010 | from £786 |
| More dates and prices available – please call for details. |
Add extra nights to your break, stop off en route, or book train travel from a European train station.
Call us on +44 20 3327 0800, and we'll tailor-make your break!
This break includes:
- Return standard class Eurostar travel from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris
- Onward return overnight sleeper train travel (in a 2 berth sleeping carriage) from Paris to Florence
- 5 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Single room occupancy at the hotel will incur an additional supplement
To Book: Call us on +44 20 3327 0800 or send a request
Back to Hotel Description and Packages
Terms & Conditions
Breaks can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on +44 20 3327 0800.
Eurostar trains can only be booked within 120 days of travel.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best price Eurostar seats. Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
3 for 2 Special Offer by Train
| Standard Room | Price per person |
|---|
| Arrivals 01/08/2010 to 29/08/2010 | from £493 |
Add extra nights to your break, stop off en route, or book train travel from a European train station.
Call us on +44 20 3327 0800, and we'll tailor-make your break!
This break includes:
- Return standard class Eurostar travel from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris
- Onward return overnight sleeper train travel (in a 2 berth sleeping carriage) from Paris to Florence
- 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Single room occupancy at the hotel will incur an additional supplement
To Book: Call us on +44 20 3327 0800 or send a request
Back to Hotel Description and Packages
Terms & Conditions
Breaks can be tailor-made for you (including stopovers or additional nights) call us on +44 20 3327 0800.
Eurostar trains can only be booked within 120 days of travel.
Prices are subject to availability, based on 2 people sharing a twin / double room and based on best price Eurostar seats. Supplements may apply if best price travel not available.
Supplements will apply for single occupancy.
Hotel and room facilities may be subject to an extra charge or are on request.
We accept all major credit and debit cards. If you pay by debit card there is no extra charge; if you choose to pay by credit card a 2% surcharge applies.
Eurostar to Paris
Eurostar trains run from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord. The journey time from London to Paris is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Check in for all Eurostar destinations is 30 minutes before departure. You will need a passport for travel, and a visa where necessary.
Paris to Florence
A night train operates conveying sleeping car accommodation (supplements may apply) leaving Paris at 19.09 arriving 07.29 the following morning and on the return departing Florence at 20.29 and arriving 09.10.
We recommend upgrading to travel during the day via Paris and Zurich, for stunning views of the Alps on your journey to Italy, and a more comfortable journey.
Upgrades
Upgrades to First Class train travel are available. Please call for details.
Luggage
We can arrange for your luggage to be delivered to your destination, please call us for a quote!
Flights available
We can tailor-make your break to include British Airways flights (one way or return) through our ATOL
protected sister company Travel Definitions.
Please call us for details.
Eurostar to Paris
Eurostar trains run from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord. The journey time from London to Paris is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Check in for all Eurostar destinations is 30 minutes before departure. You will need a passport for travel, and a visa where necessary.
Paris to Florence
A night train operates conveying sleeping car accommodation (supplements may apply) leaving Paris at 19.09 arriving 07.29 the following morning and on the return departing Florence at 20.29 and arriving 09.10.
We recommend upgrading to travel during the day via Paris and Zurich, for stunning views of the Alps on your journey to Italy, and a more comfortable journey.
Upgrades
Upgrades to First Class train travel are available. Please call for details.
Luggage
We can arrange for your luggage to be delivered to your destination, please call us for a quote!
Flights available
We can tailor-make your break to include British Airways flights (one way or return) through our ATOL
protected sister company Travel Definitions.
Please call us for details.
“ I would strongly advise travelling travelling via day with a stop off en route insead of the overnight trains. The overnight trains are very basic and you dont get to see any of the scenery. ”
Christian - Oct 2009
Eurostar to Paris
Eurostar trains run from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord. The journey time from London to Paris is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Check in for all Eurostar destinations is 30 minutes before departure. You will need a passport for travel, and a visa where necessary.
Paris to Florence
A night train operates conveying sleeping car accommodation (supplements may apply) leaving Paris at 19.09 arriving 07.29 the following morning and on the return departing Florence at 20.29 and arriving 09.10.
We recommend upgrading to travel during the day via Paris and Zurich, for stunning views of the Alps on your journey to Italy, and a more comfortable journey.
Upgrades
Upgrades to First Class train travel are available. Please call for details.
Luggage
We can arrange for your luggage to be delivered to your destination, please call us for a quote!
Flights available
We can tailor-make your break to include British Airways flights (one way or return) through our ATOL
protected sister company Travel Definitions.
Please call us for details.
“ I would strongly advise travelling travelling via day with a stop off en route insead of the overnight trains. The overnight trains are very basic and you dont get to see any of the scenery. ”
Christian - Oct 2009
Eurostar to Paris
Eurostar trains run from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord. The journey time from London to Paris is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Check in for all Eurostar destinations is 30 minutes before departure. You will need a passport for travel, and a visa where necessary.
Paris to Florence
A night train operates conveying sleeping car accommodation (supplements may apply) leaving Paris at 19.09 arriving 07.29 the following morning and on the return departing Florence at 20.29 and arriving 09.10.
We recommend upgrading to travel during the day via Paris and Zurich, for stunning views of the Alps on your journey to Italy, and a more comfortable journey.
Upgrades
Upgrades to First Class train travel are available. Please call for details.
Luggage
We can arrange for your luggage to be delivered to your destination, please call us for a quote!
Flights available
We can tailor-make your break to include British Airways flights (one way or return) through our ATOL
protected sister company Travel Definitions.
Please call us for details.
“ I would strongly advise travelling travelling via day with a stop off en route insead of the overnight trains. The overnight trains are very basic and you dont get to see any of the scenery. ”
Christian - Oct 2009
Eurostar to Paris
Eurostar trains run from London St Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International or Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord. The journey time from London to Paris is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Check in for all Eurostar destinations is 30 minutes before departure. You will need a passport for travel, and a visa where necessary.
Paris to Florence
A night train operates conveying sleeping car accommodation (supplements may apply) leaving Paris at 19.09 arriving 07.29 the following morning and on the return departing Florence at 20.29 and arriving 09.10.
We recommend upgrading to travel during the day via Paris and Zurich, for stunning views of the Alps on your journey to Italy, and a more comfortable journey.
Upgrades
Upgrades to First Class train travel are available. Please call for details.
Luggage
We can arrange for your luggage to be delivered to your destination, please call us for a quote!
Flights available
We can tailor-make your break to include British Airways flights (one way or return) through our ATOL
protected sister company Travel Definitions.
Please call us for details.
“ I would strongly advise travelling travelling via day with a stop off en route insead of the overnight trains. The overnight trains are very basic and you dont get to see any of the scenery. ”
Christian - Oct 2009
Hotel Facilities
- Lift
- Bar
Room Facilities
- Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Minibar
Some facilities may be subject to an additional charge at the hotel.
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BarBar at Balestri Hotel
“ Superb location alongside the Arno. From the river view rooms you can glimpse the Ponte Vecchio, and the Uffizi Gallery is a short walk away. ”
Simon - Nov 2007
“ Great location by the Arno - make sure you ask for an upgraded room - better quality for a small supplement. ”
Matthew - May 2009
How to Book
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+44 20 3327 0800
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Flights available
We can tailor-make your break to include British Airways flights.
Call us for details.
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Travel Tips
For the best prices book as early as possible - Eurostar can be booked 120 days before date of travel.
Friday and Sunday evenings are the busiest times to travel - so book early!
“ I would strongly advise travelling travelling via day with a stop off en route insead of the overnight trains. The overnight trains are very basic and you dont get to see any of the scenery. ”
Christian - Oct 2009