Horto Convento is a 4-star hotel located in the historic San Frediano district in Florence, featuring a quiet internal green oasis, bar and modern air-conditioned rooms.
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Horto Convento is a 4-star hotel located in the Oltrarno district of Florence, just a 15-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Station. The property stands out for its charming secluded garden, a haven of tranquility in the urban heart, where guests can relax away from tourist crowds after exploring the historic centre.
The accommodations feature a contemporary and functional design, all oriented with views over the internal greenery. Every room is designed to ensure optimal rest thanks to adjustable air conditioning, free WiFi connection, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and Nespresso coffee machine. Private bathrooms feature rain showers, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.
The gastronomic offering includes a bar for aperitifs and the option to enjoy a varied buffet breakfast with takeaway solutions, vegan and gluten-free choices. The hotel welcomes pets upon request and features a 24-hour reception with concierge service, as well as private internal parking.
The accommodations at Horto Convento are divided into several options designed to welcome solo travellers, couples or small groups, all sharing a relaxing view over the internal garden. Each space guarantees high standards of comfort, integrating high-speed WiFi, independent air conditioning, minibar, safe and a practical Nespresso coffee machine for dedicated moments of relaxation.
The range starts from the compact Small Double Room of 14 square metres, passing through the Classic King and Deluxe options, up to the spacious Superior King of 25 square metres. Private bathrooms feature rain showers and free toiletries, while the larger room types allow flexible configurations with single beds or sofa beds to accommodate up to four guests.
Intimate 14-square-metre solution designed for two guests, featuring views of the internal garden, Nespresso machine, air conditioning and private bathroom with rain shower.
A 17-square-metre room with king bed or two single beds option, overlooking the hotel’s greenery. Includes satellite TV, minibar, coffee machine and rain shower.
A 20-square-metre space offering more floor area than standard options. It features a bathtub or rain shower, peaceful view of the garden and coffee set.
The largest accommodation type in the hotel at 25 square metres, suitable for up to four people thanks to an additional sofa bed and generous wardrobe space.
Horto Convento offers its guests a complete range of facilities and services oriented towards the well-being of travellers visiting Florence. The heart of the property is the large, lush furnished garden, an outdoor space perfect for moments of relaxation, alongside an elegant internal bar and a pleasant lounge area with a coffee house.
For dining, rich buffet breakfasts are offered with dedicated selections for special diets, accompanied by room service. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day, offering concierge assistance, luggage storage, tour desk and currency exchange. Mobility is supported by private internal parking with an electric charging station, bicycle rental, car hire and airport shuttle.
Horto Convento is located along Viale Ludovico Ariosto, in the heart of the historic and vibrant San Frediano district, situated in the Oltrarno area of Florence on the left bank of the river. This area of the city retains an authentic charm, animated by master craft workshops, local markets and traditional Tuscan trattorias. The hotel’s location offers the privilege of staying in a peaceful and sheltered setting, enhanced by the property’s private garden, while remaining perfectly connected to Florence’s landmark districts.
The location is particularly convenient for any type of travel and for those arriving in the city by various means of transport. The main railway station, Santa Maria Novella, is just 1 kilometre away, reachable via a pleasant 15-minute walk across the bridges over the Arno. For air connections, Florence Peretola Airport is approximately 4.8 kilometres away, while Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 67 kilometres away. Guests travelling by car can use the hotel’s private parking equipped with an electric vehicle charging station.
From the hotel, the main artistic and cultural highlights of the Tuscan capital can be reached on foot. In just 900 metres you reach the splendid Pitti Palace complex and the monumental Boboli Gardens, while the picturesque Ponte Vecchio is 1.1 kilometres away. Continuing the walk through the historic centre, you encounter the Uffizi Gallery at 1.3 kilometres, Piazza della Signoria at the same distance and the majestic Piazza del Duomo at 1.4 kilometres. In the immediate vicinity of the entrance are historic points of interest such as the monastery of San Francesco di Sales just 30 metres away and the ancient House of Filippo Lippi 450 metres away.
Guests particularly praise the extraordinary courtesy of the staff (9.6) and the impeccable cleanliness of the property (9.5). The comfort of the beds, the tranquility of the internal garden and the ideal location in the San Frediano district for exploring the centre on foot are also highly appreciated.
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Yes, Horto Convento offers private on-site parking which also features an electric vehicle charging station.
Yes, Horto Convento accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply and dedicated bowls are available.
At Horto Convento check-in is available from 14:30, while check-out must be completed by 11:00.
Horto Convento serves a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, Asian and American options, along with the possibility to request takeaway breakfast or room service.
Yes, Horto Convento is located in the San Frediano district, just 900 metres from Pitti Palace and a 15-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella railway station.
Horto Convento provides cots on request for children aged 0 to 2 years, while extra beds are not available in the accommodations.
