Dei Medici Palace
Firenze · Italy

Dei Medici Palace

Welcoming guest house located in the Santa Maria Novella district in Florence, a short walk from the Medici Chapels, offering an Italian breakfast and free WiFi access.

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8.1 Score
357 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Firenze
Nearby Medici Chapels · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Breakfast Italian

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Dei Medici Palace

Dei Medici Palace is an elegantly run property located in the historic centre of Florence, just 300 metres from Santa Maria Novella Station and a short distance from the famous Medici Chapels. The property occupies a privileged location that allows guests to explore on foot the main artistic and monumental highlights of the Tuscan city, welcoming guests into entirely non-smoking environments served by a lift.

The accommodations offered feature a high level of convenience thanks to amenities designed for comfortable stays, including air conditioning, high-speed WiFi, a coffee machine, electric kettle, refrigerator, and microwave in each unit. An Italian-style breakfast is served daily to start off days dedicated to discovering Renaissance masterpieces.

Thanks to its immediate proximity to Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Strozzi, and the Accademia Gallery, the property is an excellent choice for couples, families, and solo travellers wishing to experience the authentic atmosphere of the Florentine heart while keeping every essential service within easy reach.

Dei Medici Palace
★ 8.1 · Very Good · 357 reviews

Plan your stay at Dei Medici Palace

Welcoming guest house located in the Santa Maria Novella district in Florence, a short walk from the Medici Chapels, offering an Italian breakfast and free WiFi access.

Room types

The rooms at Dei Medici Palace are designed to meet different stay needs, ranging from comfortable studios for solo travellers to spacious rooms suitable for families or small groups. All units feature well-kept floors, adjustable air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private dining area equipped with a coffee machine, electric kettle, microwave, and refrigerator.

Each room includes a private bathroom complete with a shower, bidet, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Options range from the 17 m² standard solution to the 34 m² quadruple room, offering pleasant views of the city streets or the quiet inner courtyard across various categories.

Large Double Room — Dei Medici Palace
Large Double Room
19 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view, Coffee machine, Microwave

A 19 m² room designed for two people, featuring a French double bed and city views. It includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, and a private bathroom with shower and bidet.

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Standard Studio — Dei Medici Palace
Standard Studio
17 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City view, Electric kettle, Safety deposit box

A 17 m² accommodation ideal for solo travellers. It offers a well-organised space with a single bed, city view, hot beverage preparation area, and a private bathroom complete with shower and complimentary toiletries.

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Superior Quadruple Room — Dei Medici Palace
Superior Quadruple Room
34 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • City view, Coffee machine, Seating area

The property’s largest room category, spanning 34 m² and accommodating up to four people. It features a large double bed and a sofa bed, with city views and full amenities including a microwave and coffee machine.

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Triple Room — Dei Medici Palace
Triple Room
27 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 sofa beds and 1 large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Inner courtyard view, Electric kettle, Air conditioning

A 27 m² room overlooking the quiet inner courtyard. It can accommodate groups or families, offering a large double bed and two sofa beds, along with a private bathroom and hot beverage facilities.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you want to stay in the heart of Florence and reach the Medici Chapels just 50 metres away.
  • Yes, if you arrive by train and are looking for accommodation 300 metres from Santa Maria Novella station.
  • Yes, if you appreciate the convenience of having a microwave, coffee machine, and refrigerator in your room.
  • Yes, if you want entirely non-smoking accommodation with free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Yes, if you are looking for spacious rooms capable of accommodating up to 4 people for family stays.

Maybe not, if...

  • Perhaps not, if you travel with pets, as they are not allowed on the property.
  • Perhaps not, if you are looking for a hotel with an on-site restaurant for dinner.
  • Perhaps not, if you need free private parking on site without valet service.
  • Perhaps not, if you are planning a party or private event during your stay.

Hotel facilities & services

Services at Dei Medici Palace are structured to ensure guests an independent and comfortable stay in central Florence. Free Wi-Fi covers the entire building, allowing guests to stay connected at all times. A lift facilitates access to higher floors, while air-conditioned and heated spaces ensure a pleasant temperature in every season.

Particularly appreciated is the equipment inside each unit, which includes small appliances such as a microwave, refrigerator, kettle, and coffee machine to manage breakfast and relaxing moments in full freedom. The property also offers daily housekeeping and a convenient valet parking service for those travelling by car.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Daily housekeeping

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms available
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking

  • Valet parking service

Food & drink

  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Location & what to see

Dei Medici Palace is located in Via del Melarancio, in the Santa Maria Novella district, one of Florence’s most historic and picturesque areas. The street, quiet and characteristic, is just 50 metres from the Medici Chapels and Piazza dell’Unità Italiana, serving as an ideal base for exploring the Renaissance centre on foot. Staying in this corner of the city means being surrounded by historic palaces, traditional artisan shops, and lively Tuscan taverns where you can sample local cuisine.

Getting around is exceptionally convenient thanks to the proximity of Santa Maria Novella Train Station, located just 300 metres on foot from the property. For guests arriving by plane, Florence Peretola Airport is about 5 km away and easily reachable via the direct tram line departing from the central station. Florence’s main landmarks are within short walking distance: Piazza del Duomo and Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral are reachable on foot in about 5 minutes (400 metres), while Palazzo Strozzi is just 350 metres away.

The location allows guests to plan complete cultural itineraries in any season. A walk of less than ten minutes leads to the Accademia Gallery (600 metres), home to Michelangelo’s David, and Piazza della Signoria with the nearby museum complex of the Uffizi Gallery (800 metres). Crossing the iconic Ponte Vecchio, located 750 metres away, you can continue towards Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens. Whether for a spring stay dedicated to art exhibitions or an autumn weekend among the city’s museums, the location ensures immediate access to the city’s entire artistic heritage.

Medici Chapels — Monumental complex housing the tombs of the Medici princes and sculptures by Michelangelo. 50 m
Piazza del Duomo — Famous square featuring the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Baptistery. 400 m
Palazzo Strozzi — Majestic Renaissance palace hosting prestigious art exhibitions. 350 m
Accademia Gallery — Famous state museum housing the original David sculpted by Michelangelo. 600 m
Piazza della Signoria — Political heart of the historic city dominated by the imposing outline of Palazzo Vecchio. 650 m
Ponte Vecchio — Historic stone bridge renowned for its traditional goldsmith shops. 750 m

What guests say about Dei Medici Palace

8.1
Very Good · 357 reviews
Staff
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Free Wi-Fi
8.4

Guests particularly praise the unbeatable location in central Florence, just a few minutes from the station and major monuments. The cleanliness of the rooms, comfortable beds, and in-room appliances such as the coffee machine and microwave are also highly appreciated.

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