What makes it 76% Solo-Friendly: The hotel is 450 m from Santa Maria Novella station, offers CCTV, in-room safes, luggage storage and free fast Wi-Fi, but the front desk closes at 21:00 so late solo arrivals must arrange access.
Santa Maria Novella Station: 450m (6 min walk)
Main railway hub with regional and high-speed connections across Italy.
Amerigo Vespucci Airport: 7.8 km (24 min drive)
Florence’s airport; taxi or bus 6 connects directly to nearby station.
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella: 160m (2 min walk)
Gothic church housing 14th-century frescoes by Giotto and Masaccio.
Tip: Arrive before opening to avoid lines and explore the quiet cloister.
Mercato Centrale: 500m (6 min walk)
Indoor market offering Tuscan specialties, fresh produce and street-food stalls.
Tip: Try the lampredotto sandwich at the corner stall for an authentic snack.
Uffizi Gallery: 920m (12 min walk)
World-class museum with Botticelli’s "Birth of Venus" and other Renaissance masterpieces.
Tip: Book tickets online in advance to skip the main queue.
Free Wi-Fi:
High-speed wireless in rooms and public areas.
Buffet Breakfast:
Complimentary continental buffet daily from 07:30 to 10:00.
Concierge Service:
Ask the front desk for tour bookings and local recommendations.
Luggage Storage:
Store bags before check-in or after check-out at no charge.
Safe Deposit Box:
Secure valuables at the front desk free of charge.
Express Check-Out:
Quick departure without waiting in line.
Air Conditioning:
All rooms feature individual climate control.
Coffee/Tea Maker:
In-room espresso and tea facilities at no extra cost.
Flat-Screen TV:
In-room TV with digital programming.
Free Local Calls:
Use the in-room phone for local calls at no charge.

Herb Yang
Overall was a very good stay. Location was excellent very close (5-10 min walk) to the street car that takes you to the airport and also the train station. Also, walking distance to all the major sites in Florence. My only complaint is breakfast is served starting 7:30am. We booked 6 nights and we only able to have breakfast 3 times because we book our day tours which starts between 7:30-8am. ...
Ludwig Thibault
Very clean, tidy and well-located hotel. Just 5 minutes from Florence/Firenze train station, trams and busses. Good breakfast with made-to-order eggs. Staff very friendly and helpful. We would stay here again.
Sherry Parent
This quaint hotel was our favourite in Italy! The location was perfectly situated. We easily walked to all attractions, woke to the sound of horses trotting and always felt safe. The inclusive breakfast was a la cart and delicious. The triple room was comfortable for our family of 4. We loved Florence & Hotel La Scala !
Adán R. Molina Corona
The location of the hotel is simply perfect, right in front of the historic Santa Maria Novella pharmacy. The building itself is old, and unfortunately, the entrance feels somewhat neglected. The elevator is currently out of service, which does impact convenience. The breakfast system could be managed more efficiently, although it serves its purpose. The rooms, on the other hand, fulfill their fu...
Shadi Farahani
Perfect location if you are traveling in and out of town by Train very convenient ! The staff in the reception and breakfast section are very friendly and polite with great English skills ! The hotel is very safe and they have cameras everywhere outside of the room. The smell was heavenly I assume they were using the neighbor’s lovely scents 😌Bed was amazing comfort in this place is 100% guarante...
Address: Via della Scala, 21/Secondo piano, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
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From Amerigo Vespucci Airport, take ATAF Bus 6 to Santa Maria Novella Station, then walk 450m (6 min) to the hotel.
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