Right by Santa Maria Novella station, Hotel Floren Florence occupies a 16th-century Florentine building on Via Panzani. It has a restaurant, a bar and its own gelateria. It is a good fit if you will be getting around by train or prefer to drop your bags and head out on foot straight away.
Location and getting around
From Via Panzani 17 you are about a 5-minute walk from the station and the Central Market (Mercato Centrale) at San Lorenzo. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral), Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Fortezza da Basso are about 10 minutes on foot. The Uffizi is about 15. You reach the Accademia Gallery in about a 10-minute walk, and from the train you don’t need a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
The building has operated as a hotel since the 19th century. Among the facilities:
- Buffet breakfast, from 07:00 to 10:30 according to the property itself.
- Restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine.
- Bar for an aperitif.
- Artisan gelateria.
No detailed information is available on room equipment, or on a gym or spa.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you take day trips to Pisa, Siena or Lucca by train.
- A good fit if you are attending a conference at the Fortezza da Basso.
- A good fit for couples who want everything close enough to walk.
Good to know
Reception accepts arrivals from 15:00 to 00:00; if you will arrive later, let them know beforehand. Check-out is until 12:00. Photo ID and a credit card are required. You can see alternatives in the hotels in Florence.