In a 19th-century building at the foot of Viale Michelangelo, the Hotel David is a 3-star hotel with free parking, a garden and 24-hour reception, and it accepts pets. It is a practical option if you arrive by car and want to reach the viewpoint without effort.
Location and getting around
Piazzale Michelangelo is about a 10-minute walk away. Across the Arno, the Basilica of Santa Croce is about 15 minutes, and the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria about 25. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral) is about 30 minutes on foot.
According to the property, a bus to the centre stops next to the hotel. Santa Maria Novella station is about 40 minutes’ walk, so if you arrive by train with luggage a taxi or that bus is the most comfortable.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are classic, with antique furniture and works of art, air conditioning, satellite TV and a free minibar. Wi-Fi is free.
- Bar, terrace and garden.
- Free aperitif in the evening; according to the hotel, every day from 18:30 to 20:00.
- Continental buffet breakfast.
- Free parking and 24-hour reception.
Who it suits
- Drivers who do not want to enter the historic centre.
- Guests travelling with a pet.
- Those who want to go to Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:00. If you arrive later, tell them: reception is open 24 hours, but it is worth confirming. Check-out is from 07:00 to 11:00. More options in 3-star hotels.