Why we picked this hotel
The appeal is in the contrast: Florence’s streets, churches and galleries nearby, but a garden, pool, bikes and generous lofts waiting by the river when you want to slow everything down
Hotel description
Riva Lofts sits beside the Arno, just outside Florence’s historic centre, where the city begins to feel quieter, greener and more residential. Created by architect Claudio Nardi in a former industrial building, it has a calm design-retreat atmosphere, with loft-style spaces, gardens, vintage pieces and the river just beyond the gate. The stay feels slower than central Florence, but never disconnected. Mornings can start with breakfast in the garden, afternoons by the pool or cycling along the Arno, and evenings with a short tram, bike ride or taxi back from the city’s museums and restaurants.
Hotel location
This is great
A quieter side of Florence
Set away from the busiest tourist streets, yet still easy to reach the centre.Loft-style living
Spacious rooms with a more residential feel than a traditional hotel.A garden and pool in the city
Rare for Florence and one of the hotel's biggest draws.Design with personality
A mix of industrial details, vintage pieces and contemporary touches.The river on your doorstep
The Arno creates a calmer atmosphere than staying in the historic centre.More retreat than city hotel
The kind of place you'll look forward to returning to after a day exploring.
Our take on the stay
This is a quieter way to stay in Florence, close enough to reach the sights easily but far enough away to feel like a proper retreat
Curated by
Eliza
What guests loved
The garden and pool
The loft-style rooms
The peaceful riverside setting
The feeling of escaping the crowds
Best for
Design-led stays • Riverside walks • Escaping the crowds • Florence weekends • Pool days
Good to know
12 suites and lofts
Check-in from 15:00
Check-out until 11:00
Room size: approximately 25 m² to 100 m²
Outdoor pool
Garden and terrace
Breakfast included
Kitchenettes in most lofts
Bikes available
Massage treatments and yoga available on request
Private parking with EV charging available
Pets are welcome, fee applies
Located along the Arno, opposite Parco delle Cascine
Around 15–20 minutes by car from Florence Airport
Amenities
Spa
Pet friendly
Breakfast included
Free cots available for children
About the destination
Florence
Florence is a city shaped by the Arno River, where Renaissance architecture, bustling piazzas, and quiet artisan workshops sit side by side. In the San Frediano district across the river from the historic centre, the atmosphere feels more local, with traditional trattorias, small studios, and streets that move at a gentler pace. Riva Lofts Florence is set along the river in this neighbourhood, offering a calmer perspective on the city while remaining within easy reach of Florence’s cultural landmarks.
