The Hotel S.Giorgio & Olimpic is a family-run 3-star hotel on Via Sant’Antonino, the street that runs from the station towards the Mercato Centrale. It serves a continental buffet breakfast, and its strength is the location for sightseeing on foot.
Location and getting around
Santa Maria Novella station is about 300 metres away, roughly a 5-minute walk, and the Mercato Centrale at San Lorenzo is even closer. The Duomo (Florence Cathedral) is about 5 minutes away.
If you are going to see the David, the Galleria dell’Accademia is about 10 minutes away. Piazza della Signoria is also about 10 minutes and Ponte Vecchio about 15.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel is run by a family and, according to the property, the staff give information and recommendations about the city. Breakfast is continental, served as a buffet.
Details of room equipment (air conditioning, Wi-Fi, lift) and services such as a restaurant or parking are not listed. If any of them matters to you, confirm before booking.
Who it suits
- Guests arriving and leaving by train who do not want to carry luggage around the city.
- Those who prefer the service of a family-run hotel.
- Couples who want breakfast at the hotel before going out.
Good to know
The room is available from 14:00 and must be vacated before 11:00. If you arrive earlier, ask whether they can store your luggage. Look at other options in the area in our guide to Florence.