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Hotel Il Sole

3.0 star property
Hotel in Empoli

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Located in a prime spot, Hotel Il Sole offers a convenient stay with laundry facilities and luggage storage. Connect to free in-room WiFi and enjoy the helpful multilingual staff, who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Minibar
The current price is $84
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Don Minzoni, 18, Empoli, FI, 50053

What's nearby

  • Museum of GlassEmpoli Glass Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arno River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Stadio Carlo Castellani - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 39 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 48 min drive
  • Empoli Station - 2 min walk
  • Empoli Ponte A Elsa Station - 13 min drive
  • Montelupo Capraia Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gaggioli e Vezzosi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪C.risiamo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Schiacciavineria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dopolavoro Ferroviario - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria La Panzanella - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Il Sole

  • Hotel Il Sole offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Arno River. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests are required to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 15 per night; reservations required)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 6 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15 per night (984 ft away)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT048014A1HVTPTG26

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

Hotel Il Sole Hotel Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Hotel
Hotel Il Sole Hotel
Hotel Il Sole Empoli
Hotel Il Sole Hotel Empoli

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Il Sole offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Il Sole does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Il Sole?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Il Sole?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What's the area around Hotel Il Sole like?

Hotel Il Sole is a short 2-minute walk from Empoli Station and 12 minutes' walk from Arno River.

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Reviews

Hotel Il Sole Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a good range of traditional fare and was served with a smile. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

This is an older Italian hotel literally steps from the Empoli train station and close walking to shops and restaurants. The staff were very helpful and nice. You have to like old world hotel style which we do! Doesn’t have a restaurant on premise or a bar so the newer hotels offer that but for the price and location very good also had great air conditioning system.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, very well maintained. The location is great, directly opposite the train station.
Phyllis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was superfriendly and helpful. Room was clean, roomy and cozy, no complains!
Matleena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good options for breakfast. Good service.
jerry, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is very clean, convenient to the transportation and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the hotel.
Amal, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay here

Very clean, nice breakfast, very helpful staff
Parker, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Its a nice convenient hotel right opposite to the station, staff are super freindly.
Meena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, convenient to station, nice decor choices, wonderful gracious owner who cares about his hotel. Elevator, good shower, refrigerator, safe. Convenient train connections from Empoli, so would stay again!
Frazier, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location between Firenze & Pisa

What we liked most was the excellent location. After long days on our feet the train dropped us almost at the front door. Rooms are small, but very clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful time of rest there. I would recommended it to anyone who wants to see Florence and Pisa and only want to stay in one place.
AnnaElizabeth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfect Location

Lovely family run hotel ideally located opposite rail station in Empoli. Ideal for visiting Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Sienna by train. Great value compared to city hotels. Empoli a lovely historic town a short walk from hotel. Breakfast inclusive with a buffet of cold meats, breads, pastries and lovely coffee.
Beavan, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location, next to train station. Felt unsafe in the evenings.
NICOLINO, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We found the management of the hotel to be wonderful, friendly and very helpful on giving us guidance of where to eat and shop. They even went to the trouble to ring some of the business to assist us. The hotel is so close to the station and is about 25 min to Florence. The rooms are very comfortable warm and breakfast is a treat. Can’t recommend it highly enough, we loved 4 days here.
John, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Solo traveller

As a solo traveller wanting to explore Tuscany, this hotel is perfectly placed for train and bus. Charming brother and sister giving help and advice if needed. My single room a bit small for a week, but all clean and nice bathroom. Thoroughly enjoyed my week there.
Christine, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Accessible to Florence without the crowd

Exactly as described in the listing. 1 min walk from the Empoli train station. Gorgeous central super convenient and picturesque area. The front desk staff is wonderful especially Niccolo. Great eateries around. I'll definitely be visiting again. Easy and painless check in and check out. Rooms consistently smelled clean. Great water pressure and heat.
4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Clean and super friendly staff. However, it was quite loud and heating was not working in my room. Hence, it was freezing cold.
Wilm, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, very clean room

Room was well sized and clean. Comfortable for a few nights stay, with very easy access to Empoli city centre and the train station. The hotel staff were very attentive and accommodating - ensuring room was cleaned prior to our return (we had a couple of days where we went out for breakfast and were heading out to a wedding in the afternoon - they very kindly accommodated us!). Room cleaning was exceptional for this sort of hotel and very friendly. Spoken English was good. Nikolo was excellent and very helpful with taxis etc. We witnessed the air conditioning units receiving a deep clean, which seemed to be part of the usual cleaning service which was impressive.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is very close to train station which is useful if you want to visit Tuscany
Adrian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Family Visit

Chose Hotel Sole as convenient for visiting family in the area around Empoli. Staff at hotel very friendly and helpful, good breakfast selection. Beds and pillows very comfortable will certainly stay here again.
Clean room with comfortable beds and pillows.
Clean bathroom good facilities.
carol, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for train station

Convenient location next to the train station. Easy to find. Very friendly reception staff and clean hotel and room.
Craig, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Okay for the price
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Fantastically helpful receptionist.
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The perfect location, directly opposite the train station. Check in was friendly, everything clearly explained. The room was spacious with a large window so plenty of natural light. Breakfast was a very good range of traditional Italian fare, served with a smile. Returning at night, the front door is locked at 2230 though access is gained through the key fob. Very happy with my stay.
Jen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

good
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8/10 Very good

The only thing I didn’t like, which is normal for Italy is reusing the towels. When we left a dirty towel in the floor- it was placed back in the cabinet. Another thing, the bed is very uncomfortable.
Jeanette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming hotel & staff that cannot do enough!

This hotel was perfect for what we needed. We were arriving for a wedding and needed somewhere clean and updated but reasonable to stay and this hotel exceeded our expectations. Our flight was delayed to Pisa and we missed the last train to Empoli, but thankfully I had emailed the hotel ahead of time incase of such an incident and they were beyond helpful, which felt like one last thing to worry about whilst we were stranded in Pisa in the early hours of the morning. So despite eventually getting to our hotel hours later than expected, they had anticipated every doubt or confusion we may have had getting into the hotel in their instructions, which made our arrival so hassle free. Check in was such an ease! Plus the owner and breakfast staff were so welcoming and charming. Thank you for making our stay a wonderful and easy experience! What a wonderful start to our holiday!
Rachael, 3-night trip