Positioning itself somewhere between your own incredibly tasteful apartment and an intimate design hotel, Numeroventi strikes that perfect home-from-home note. A stay here is like enjoying your own Renaissance palazzo - there's no concierge desk, and little sign of other guests. Don't worry; you're not on your own. A revolving programme of supper clubs, artist residencies, yoga workshops and concerts keeps the place alive with creative energy. Check out the hotel's social media to find out more.

In a city filled with faded frescoes and crumbling churches, this 25hours outpost is a burst of cosmopolitan colour and excitement. The light-filled atrium is a striking focal point of Florentine life, filled with tropical plants, two open kitchens and various dining and drinking spaces frequented by Santa Maria Novella district locals. The hotel collaborates with a number of local artisans and small businesses, so you'll find pastries from S.forno bakery, groceries on offer at Alimentari (with tables to eat your purchases at) and a bookshop curated by Todo Modo. Throughout the hotel, interiors make reference to Dante's Inferno in a modern, unfussy style. Case in point? The eccentric decor of the heaven-and-hell-inspired bedrooms.

Each of the 13 bedrooms in this quirky 16th-century townhouse is unique: you might find a wall-filling map of Italy in your suite, wake up under original frescoed ceilings or be able to enjoy the indulgence of a bath in your bedroom on a stay here. Breakfast is served in the street-level SottArno deli (think local cheeses, prosciutto and fresh pastries). Located in the city's bohemian Oltrarno quarter, you won't be stuck for dinner plans, either - try Trattoria 4 Leoni. The entrepreneurial owners of SoprArno - calligrapher Betty Soldi, her husband, Matteo Perduca, and architect Francesco Maestrelli - have since also launched AdAstra and OltrarnoSplendid nearby, all with the same vintage flair and sense of character.

An ode to Renaissance grandeur, the 62-room Il Tornabuoni is not one for those who like to do things by halves. As the name suggests, it's located on Florence's smartest street, Via Tornabuoni, snug between Burberry and Valentino boutiques. It's part of the Hyatt brand, but we chose to include it in our edit because of the building's history. This palace is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the city, dating back to the 13th century. Hidden behind closed doors, away from the sounds of the city, there's an air of secrecy about Il Tornabuoni. Interiors are opulent: expect vibrant wallpaper, majestic chandeliers and a pop-culture take on Italian elegance. Make sure to spend an evening at the rooftop Butterfly Terrace bar for a sunset negroni away from the crowds.

Since 1735, the Ginori dynasty has been making fine china from its Florentine headquarters in this very palazzo. Ginori lives on (under the same ownership as Gucci), with a flagship store just below, but the palazzo has recently been transformed into a boutique 15-bedroom hotel. The new owner, Filippo Montani della Fargna, has the same eye for craftsmanship and detail, and spent two years restoring the place to its former glory. Charming touches include the well-stocked honesty bar and a secret patio space surrounded by tropical plants.

Gastronomy is at the core of this opulent five-star hotel in the historic centre of Florence, with an outpost of hugely popular Cibrèo Ristorante inside, and breakfast pastries provided by the on-site - and cult - city pasticceria Galleria Iginio Massari. Following a recent two-year expansion and refurbishment project, there are now 89 bedrooms, plus a vast new underground Roman-inspired spa and fresh breakfast room, the Winter Garden.

During Pitti Uomo, two of men's fashion's most important calendar dates in January and June respectively, the fashion crowd makes a beeline for Hotel Calimala. It's not hard to understand why: the property's panoramic Angel Roofbar is the place to see and be seen, offering chic cocktails, legendary aperitivo and unrivalled views over the city. For those staying beyond the sbagliato, 38 rooms blend industrial chic with experimental design. The hotel has a rooftop restaurant and plunge pool, as well as an on-site fitness centre.

One of Florence's best affordable gems, the tiny bed-without-breakfast model works a treat for visitors who would rather visit one of the city's artisan bakeries for their morning meal. Four airy rooms are pleasantly pastel, with soft linens. The hotel's warm-hearted welcome distinguishes it from the other mid-range options in the city. Opt for the green room if you can, which overlooks the courtyard and is quieter than the rest.

An easy stroll from the central Santa Maria Novella train station and the city's main attractions, The Place has been through a number of reincarnations. Following a comprehensive refurbishment in 2022, it's back with a fresh and unpretentious new look that focuses on clean lines and artisanal details. Book the Panoramic Loft for views across Florence's terracotta rooftops. Breakfasts are taken al fresco in a Renaissance-era piazza, and the restaurant and bar make a point of using ingredients sourced from Tuscany. The hotel also showcases an ongoing stream of local artist collaborations and community projects throughout the property.