Europe has all sorts of spots to wander around, from busy streets to quiet riversides and coastal paths. You can explore towns, try the food, or just veer off the main route to see how things really work. 

Branded residences are where luxury hotel service meets the warmth and privacy of a home. You get year-round access to world-class hospitality, wellness and community—a true evolution of living well, whilst living away in a foreign country.

Sometimes you just need to press pause. Europe’s beauty isn’t only in its grand cathedrals or crowded museums; it’s in those quiet corners where time stretches. Picture yourself walking through misty vineyards, sitting by a lake so still it mirrors the sky, or waking up to the sound of sheep on a hillside. These are the kind of places that make you exhale without realising you’ve been holding your breath.

Florence is one of Italy’s most captivating cities, celebrated as the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to world-famous art, architecture and history. From Brunelleschi’s striking dome and Botticelli’s paintings in the Uffizi to the golden light that falls across the River Arno, Florence is filled with unforgettable sights. Yet beyond its heritage, the city has a modern energy with stylish boutiques, vibrant dining, and a flourishing hotel scene. Whether you’re searching for the best luxury hotels in Florence or a boutique hideaway with character, these are the places to stay for an Italian getaway to remember.

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Soprarno Suites is a 13-room boutique B&B in Florence in the cool Oltranto area. Spread across three floors of a Florentine palazzo, it’s filled with charm and quirkiness and sits above a cool deli Sottarno.

Ad*Astra FLORENCE is a 14-room boutique hotel in Florence just a short walk from the Ponte Vecchio.

JK Place Firenze, the first boutique hotel in Florence and one of the best in town…

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