What makes it 85% Solo-Friendly: 24-hour front desk, CCTV and keycard entry add safety; free Wi-Fi and desks suit work; 390 m to Santa Maria Novella station and 10-min walk to Duomo ease solo exploring.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella Railway Station: 390m (5 min walk)
Regional and high-speed trains link you to cities across Italy.
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella: 170m (3 min walk)
Historic square featuring Santa Maria Novella Church and market stalls.
Tip: Visit early to avoid crowds and see local vendors.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore: 710m (10 min walk)
Florence’s iconic cathedral with Brunelleschi’s dome and Giotto’s bell tower.
Tip: Book dome-climb tickets online in advance.
Ponte Vecchio: 0.9 km (11 min walk)
Medieval bridge lined with jewelry shops over the Arno River.
Tip: Stop by at sunset for the best light on the river.
Daily Breakfast Buffet:
Western, American, Continental and Italian buffet served 07:30–10:00, free for all guests.
Wi-Fi in Public Areas:
High-speed internet throughout lobby and communal spaces.
Luggage Storage:
Store bags before check-in or after check-out at no extra charge.
Lobby Bar:
Enjoy aperitivi and cocktails; charges apply per item.
Snack Bar:
Light snacks and drinks available 24 hours; pay at time of consumption.
In-Room Minibar:
Stocked with snacks and beverages; charges apply for consumed items.
Elevator provides step-free access to all floors and public areas.

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 for about 23 minutes to Hotel Alba Palace.
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