What makes it 76% Couple-Friendly: Atmospheric former monastery offers quiet rooms, lobby bar and free 24-h snacks; easy sunset strolls to Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Signoria; lack of spa or guaranteed tub lowers romance extras.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station: 390 m (5 min walk)
Catch high-speed trains to Rome, Milan and Venice.
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella: 170 m (2 min walk)
Historic 13th-century church with Giotto frescoes.
Tip: Arrive by 09:00 to avoid morning crowds.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore: 710 m (9 min walk)
Florence’s iconic Duomo with Brunelleschi’s dome.
Tip: Book dome-climb tickets online in advance.
Uffizi Gallery: 980 m (12 min walk)
World-class art museum housing Botticelli and Michelangelo.
Tip: Reserve skip-the-line entry to save time.
Complimentary Wi-Fi:
High-speed internet throughout public areas.
Buffet Breakfast:
Western, American, Continental and Italian buffet from 07:30–10:00 daily.
Public Baths:
Free access to on-site public baths for all guests.
Luggage Storage:
Store bags at no extra charge before check-in or after check-out.
Elevator provides access to all floors.

Annika Eriksson
Great location close to railway and bus station and with walking distance to all the famous buildings, bridges and squares. A very popular Osteria as well as one of Florence's "wine windows" right on the doorstep. Very friendly and customer focused staff. An extra plus the for the amazing cappuccino 👍
Suraj B T
We stayed here for one night during our trip to Florence and couldn’t have been happier. The hotel is in an excellent location, just a short walk from the city center. The staff were welcoming and very accommodating, and the check-in process was quick and easy. Parking was available at a very reasonable rate, with the garage attendant conveniently handling both drop-off and return of the car. The ...
Hasan Özçelik
We stayed in March 2025. A cute hotel very close to the train station. The rooms are clean and new. The TV in the room was high quality and the internet service was also very successful. The breakfast was very good. The croissant was very delicious, definitely worth trying.
Patrick O'Riordan
Extremely clean and functional even if the showers are a little small for the over 6fts(1.84m) Great location. All staff there helpful, shared interesting stories, plus the lady managing the breakfast area was amazing , how she helped with additional things (we needed non dairy milk) and how friendly and welcoming she was.
Luis Ramirez
Lovely hotel with personality. I actually felt like I was back in time. Excellent location. We walked everywhere. And the train station is around the corner. So we came from Roma by train, walked to the hotel from the station. My 68 yo mother walked that distance with a carry-on, you can do it to :). Everything was clean. Had a safe inside large enough for laptop. We have one queen and one small b...
Address: Via della Scala, 22, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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From Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport, take a taxi (7.8 km, ~23-min drive). From Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station, walk 390 m (5 min) along Via degli Avelli to the hotel.
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