Apollo Guest House is a guest house located on Via Nazionale in central Florence, just 150 metres from Santa Maria Novella Station, offering air-conditioned accommodation and free WiFi.
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Apollo Guest House is a guest house located in the Santa Maria Novella district in Florence, 150 metres from the main railway station and just 550 metres from the Duomo. The property offers functional accommodation in the historic centre of Florence, serving as a practical base for exploring the city’s major monuments on foot.
The interior space includes a shared lounge and well-equipped rooms that ensure a comfortable stay. Standard amenities include air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, coffee machine, electric kettle, safe, and a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Select units also feature a private terrace with city views or a fully equipped independent kitchen.
The central location allows easy access on foot to the Medici Chapels, Fortezza da Basso, and Palazzo Strozzi, making it suitable for travellers interested in both artistic heritage and urban and regional transport connections.
Accommodation options at Apollo Guest House range from double and twin solutions to units suitable for families and larger groups. Rooms feature marble or tiled floors and private entrances, ensuring isolation and privacy. Each unit provides free WiFi connection, individually controlled air conditioning, laptop safe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, and a hot beverage station equipped with a coffee machine and electric kettle.
For those seeking more space, the property offers the Superior Quadruple Room and the 35-square-metre Family Room with Bathroom featuring a fully equipped kitchen. Several room types boast a balcony or private terrace overlooking the city rooftops, while the Deluxe option includes a relaxing Jacuzzi® spa bath.
The property’s most compact option, measuring 14 sq m, offers a functional environment with a private entrance, satellite TV, minibar, and electric kettle.
At 17 sq m, this double room provides more space and features elegant marble or tiled floors, a private bathroom, and a private entrance.
An exclusive 20 sq m room distinguished by a Jacuzzi® spa bath in the private bathroom, ideal for evening relaxation.
A spacious 22 sq m room configured to accommodate up to four guests across three beds, enhanced by a private terrace with city views.
A spacious 35 sq m unit located on the upper floors (accessible via two flights of stairs), featuring a private kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and oven.
A 20 sq m room combining indoor comfort with a private outdoor space, featuring a furnished terrace with views over Florence.
An 18 sq m room featuring access to a private balcony, soundproofing, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.
Apollo Guest House offers guest services designed to ensure a practical stay in central Florence. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property, and an elevator serves upper floors, except for specific units. The shared lounge area features a TV and vending machines for snacks and cold drinks, convenient for a quick break at any time of day.
Housekeeping is provided daily, while safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and CCTV cameras in public areas. The property enforces a strict non-smoking policy and observes quiet hours from 23:00 to 07:00 to respect guest rest.
The guest house is located on Via Nazionale in the Santa Maria Novella district, one of the central areas of Florence. The location allows guests to reach Santa Maria Novella Railway Station in a two-minute walk (150 metres), serving as the main city terminal for high-speed trains and regional connections. The surrounding area offers local trattorias, cafes, and services.
Key historical sights are within walking distance: the Medici Chapels are 200 metres away, while Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto’s Campanile is 550 metres away. Walking through Renaissance streets, guests reach Palazzo Strozzi in under 10 minutes (550 metres) and the Accademia Gallery museum complex (650 metres), home to Michelangelo’s original David.
For business travel or events, the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre is located 500 metres away. Walking south towards the Arno, Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery are reached in about 15 minutes (950 metres and 1 km respectively). Florence Peretola Airport is approximately 4.9 km away and easily accessible via the tramway line running directly from the nearby railway station.
Guests particularly appreciate the location within walking distance of the railway station and major monuments. Reviewers also rate positively the comfort of the beds, the cleanliness of the rooms, and the helpfulness of the host.
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Check-in at Apollo Guest House is available from 14:30, and check-out must be completed by 10:30.
No, pets are not allowed at Apollo Guest House.
No, Apollo Guest House does not offer an included breakfast service, but all rooms are equipped with a coffee machine and electric kettle for hot drinks.
No, Apollo Guest House does not have private parking on site.
Yes, Apollo Guest House provides free WiFi access in all rooms and common areas of the property.
The minimum age required to check in at Apollo Guest House is 18 years.
