The best hotels in Florence

Not a hotel, but a residence. This Time Tomorrow is an apartment block on the Piazza della Libertá, just north of the centro storico. It’s a neighbourhood favoured by well-heeled locals, and the ethos of the property is that you immerse yourself in their lifestyle.

The only common space is a sprawling rooftop terrace, shared with your fellow residents and boasting views of the city to one side and hills to the other; even breakfast is served not in a shared restaurant but in partnership with 2 local cafés (head down early or they’ll be rammed) for a more authentic experience.

Larger apartments have ample room for hosting your own aperitivo for the Florentine friends you’ll undoubtedly make. The real standout, though, is the knowledge of the hosting team, and their bespoke itineraries for each visit which are curated ahead of arrival in collaboration with you.

Aparthotels are growing in popularity in every major city at the moment, but few have the quality of finish and service as these ones. Truly special.