2-star hotel located in the Santa Croce district of Florence, 500 metres from the Duomo, featuring a panoramic terrace for breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.
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Hotel Bodoni is a 2-star hotel located in the historic district of Santa Croce in Florence, just 500 metres from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. The property serves as a functional base for travellers wishing to explore the historic centre of Florence on foot, being within short distance of the city’s main landmarks and most characteristic neighbourhoods.
The accommodation options include both traditional rooms and an independent apartment with an equipped kitchen, satisfying the needs of couples, families, or small groups. Each unit features air conditioning, internet connection, satellite TV, and a private bathroom. In the morning, a sweet and savoury continental buffet is set up on the panoramic terrace, which offers a charming view of Florence’s historic rooftops and bell towers.
The front desk staff, operating 24 hours a day, provides constant assistance with tourist information, museum ticket bookings, and transport services. Pets are allowed at no extra charge.
The accommodation options at Hotel Bodoni are divided into different types, ranging from single rooms designed for solo travellers to spacious triple and quadruple rooms dedicated to families. All units are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub, autonomous air conditioning, internet connection, and satellite TV. The spaces feature simple furnishings and practical marble or tiled floors.
Many rooms enjoy a privileged panoramic view towards the cultural landmarks of the neighbourhood, such as the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Cathedral. Completing the range of accommodations is an independent 80-square-metre apartment, consisting of two separate bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen area to prepare meals in complete freedom.
Air-conditioned 14 sq m room featuring satellite TV and a private bathroom. Depending on location, some rooms offer direct views of the Cathedral or the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Compact 8 sq m option designed for solo travellers, complete with air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, and satellite TV. It can offer views of major city monuments.
18 sq m space ideal for small groups or families, set up with three beds, air conditioning, satellite TV, and a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub.
At 22 sq m, this is the largest option among the standard rooms, able to accommodate up to four guests with maximum comfort and complete amenities.
Independent 80 sq m accommodation overlooking the city, featuring two separate double bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, and a bathtub.
The services provided by Hotel Bodoni are designed to ensure functionality and continuous assistance during your stay in Florence. Among the shared spaces of the property, the panoramic sun terrace stands out, hosting morning breakfast and serving as an ideal meeting point for relaxing breaks. The 24-hour front desk, staffed by multilingual personnel, offers ticketing services for events and museums, tourist information, as well as managing express check-in/check-out procedures and luggage storage.
In shared areas, guests enjoy free WiFi connection. The building is served by a lift for easy access to the upper floors, a safe for valuables, and a lounge area with TV. Guests arriving by car can take advantage of the valet parking service coordinated by the hotel.
Hotel Bodoni is located in Via Martiri del Popolo, in the famous Santa Croce neighbourhood of Florence. This central position allows guests to immediately immerse themselves in the Renaissance atmosphere of the historic centre, strolling along streets filled with artisan leather shops, Tuscan trattorias, and charming cafes. The surrounding area offers a lively yet accessible setting, ideal for exploring Florentine architecture on foot without needing public transport.
Connections and distances to main monuments are extremely short: the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Casa Buonarroti museum are just 150 metres from the hotel. A short walk of about 600 metres leads to Piazza del Duomo with Giotto’s Bell Tower, while the Bargello National Museum is 450 metres away and the Uffizi Gallery is 750 metres away. For rail connections, Santa Maria Novella station is 1.4 km away (about an 18-minute walk) and Campo di Marte station is 1.2 km away. Florence Peretola Airport is located 6 km away.
Throughout the year, the property allows guests to quickly reach both world-famous art collections and less crowded monuments of significant historical interest, such as the Convent of Santa Verdiana at 300 metres, Palazzo Filicaia at 250 metres, and the Oratory of San Michele della Pace at 200 metres. Furthermore, crossing the Arno River via Ponte Vecchio located 900 metres away, it is possible to walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo (950 metres away) to enjoy the famous panoramic view over the entire city.
Guests particularly appreciate the exceptional location of the hotel, ideal for exploring Florence on foot, as well as the friendliness of the front desk staff. Positive reviews also highlight the cleanliness of the premises and the panoramic terrace where breakfast is served, while the property offers essential services.
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Yes, Hotel Bodoni offers a continental buffet breakfast with sweet and savoury items, served on the property’s panoramic terrace.
Yes, Hotel Bodoni welcomes pets free of charge without any extra fee.
At Hotel Bodoni, check-in is available from 14:00 to 00:00, while check-out must be completed between 06:00 and 11:00.
Hotel Bodoni is located in a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) and offers a valet parking service.
Hotel Bodoni is approximately 1.4 km from Santa Maria Novella railway station, reachable in less than 20 minutes on foot.
Yes, Hotel Bodoni offers a two-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchen for guests seeking greater independence.
