Did You Overpay for a Laundry in Florence?

Laundry in Florence caters heavily to the tourist and study-abroad market, with multiple self-service laundromats (lavanderia self-service or lavanderia a gettoni) concentrated in the historic center. The city's large population of international students ensures steady demand and competitive pricing.

Self-service laundromats charge €4–7 per wash cycle (8 kg capacity) and €3–5 per dryer cycle. A complete wash-and-dry costs €7–12 ($7.50–13 USD). Popular chains like "Wash & Dry" and "Onda Blu" have multiple locations throughout the centro storico — near Santa Croce, San Lorenzo market, and Santo Spirito. Most operate 7 AM–10 PM daily and accept coins or prepaid cards.

Full-service drop-off laundry (lavanderia con servizio) is available at dedicated shops charging €3–6 per kilogram for wash-dry-fold. A typical 4 kg tourist load costs €12–24. Turnaround is next-day standard, with same-day express available for a 50% surcharge. These services are less common than self-service but can be found by asking at your accommodation.

Dry cleaning (lavanderia a secco or tintoria) is available throughout Florence at €4–8 per shirt, €6–12 per pair of trousers, and €10–20 per jacket. Quality is generally high — Italian dry cleaners take garment care seriously.

Hotel laundry in Florence is predictably expensive: €6–15 per item at mid-range hotels, €12–25+ per item at luxury properties near the Ponte Vecchio and in historic palazzo hotels. Self-service laundromats offer dramatically better value.

Many Florence hostels and student residences have guest laundry facilities for €3–5 per load — the cheapest option available.

A practical tip specific to Florence: the city's compact centro storico means you're rarely more than a 10-minute walk from a laundromat regardless of where you're staying. Google Maps shows real-time locations and operating hours for all self-service laundromats.