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Hotel Il Sole

3.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Piazza Don Minzoni, 18, Empoli, FI, 50053
  • Place, House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Stadio Carlo Castellani
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Double Room

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

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

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Il Sole

This smoke-free hotel features a fridge in a common area, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance.
Hotel Il Sole offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Empoli hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Il Sole. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni. Free WiFi in public areas, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of House Museum of Ferruccio Busoni and Museum of the Collegiate Church of Sant'Andrea
Hotel Il Sole offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Il Sole also features room service (during limited hours), a front desk safe, and a fridge in a common area.

This 3-star Empoli hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per night); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (984 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are required to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g. directions). For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT048014A1HVTPTG26
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is 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

Hotel Il Sole Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, very well maintained. The location is great, directly opposite the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was superfriendly and helpful. Room was clean, roomy and cozy, no complains!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good options for breakfast. Good service.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean, convenient to the transportation and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay here

Very clean, nice breakfast, very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice convenient hotel right opposite to the station, staff are super freindly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very close to train station which is useful if you want to visit Tuscany
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frazier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location for train station

Convenient location next to the train station. Easy to find. Very friendly reception staff and clean hotel and room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

AnnaElizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

NICOLINO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, next to train station. Felt unsafe in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Okay for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Fantastically helpful receptionist.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wilm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and super friendly staff. However, it was quite loud and heating was not working in my room. Hence, it was freezing cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zhihua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour à Empoli

Hotel très bien situé . Notre chambre étais un peu petite et le sol n'était pas propre à coté du lit il y avais du sable. Par contre la chambre de nos amis était très bien grande et propre. Personnels très sympathique et très bon accueil.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025