Hotel City
Firenze · Italy · 3 Stars

Hotel City

Historic 3-star hotel in central Florence, located 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella station, featuring Tuscan-style rooms and a rich buffet breakfast.

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8.7 Score
1.077 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Firenze
Nearby Medici Chapels · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Breakfast Continental

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Hotel City

Hotel City is a family-run 3-star hotel located in the historic centre of Florence, just 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella railway station and a short distance from the Medici Chapels. The property occupies a charming period building that retains authentic character while offering welcoming and functional spaces for both leisure and business travellers.

Accommodations are distinguished by Tuscan style, with features such as elegant traditional furnishings and, in some room types, beautiful exposed wooden beam ceilings. Each unit comes with air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, and a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer and a bath or walk-in shower.

In the morning, the hotel serves a varied breakfast buffet with continental and Italian options, including fresh pastries, bread, eggs, and fruit. Available services include a 24-hour reception, convenient luggage storage, and a private parking garage nearby.

Hotel City
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 1.077 reviews

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Historic 3-star hotel in central Florence, located 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella station, featuring Tuscan-style rooms and a rich buffet breakfast.

Room types

Accommodations at Hotel City offer well-soundproofed, elegant spaces decorated in classic Tuscan style, designed to ensure restful sleep in the heart of Florence’s historic centre. Room options range from welcoming standard double rooms to spacious, barrier-free family suites, ideal for guests needing extra space or travelling with loved ones.

All rooms feature a private bathroom complete with toiletries and hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen cable TV, and free WiFi access. Depending on the room type chosen, units offer pleasant views over the inner courtyard or a quiet street, while select variations boast ceilings adorned with exposed wooden beams or external private bathrooms for exclusive use.

Standard Double Room — Hotel City
Standard Double Room
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view, Air conditioning, Minibar

Cozy 16 m² accommodation featuring Tuscan-style furnishings, air conditioning, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV. Overlooking the inner courtyard, the room includes a private bathroom with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

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Triple Room — Hotel City
Triple Room
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 large double bed or 3 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Bathtub, Inner courtyard view, Air conditioning

Spacious 21 m² room designed to accommodate up to three guests, featuring flexible bed arrangements. It includes air conditioning, a private bathroom with a bathtub, flat-screen TV, soundproofing, and an inner courtyard view.

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Family Suite — Hotel City
Family Suite
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed and 2 single beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Bathtub, Inner courtyard view, Air conditioning

The most spacious accommodation option at the property, with a surface area of 30 m² divided into two separate sleeping areas. It offers air conditioning, WiFi connection, cable TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a bathtub.

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Twin Room — Hotel City
Twin Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub, Seating area, Soundproofing

An 18 m² room featuring twin beds and soundproofed walls for maximum tranquility. It comes with a seating area, minibar, inner courtyard view, and a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and bathtub.

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Large Double Room — Hotel City
Large Double Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub, Soundproofing, Air conditioning

An 18 m² double accommodation featuring a private bathroom with a bathtub and walk-in shower. It includes soundproofed walls, a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning, and a welcome gift of wine or champagne.

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Double Room with External Private Bathroom — Hotel City
Double Room with External Private Bathroom
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • View, Seating area, Air conditioning

A 14 m² room overlooking a quiet street, featuring a private external bathroom located outside the room but for exclusive use. Complete with air conditioning, a seating area, a minibar, and cable TV.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • You want to stay just 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella Station.
  • You wish to explore central Florence on foot, with Piazza del Duomo 400 metres away.
  • You are looking for rooms decorated in classic Tuscan style with soundproofing and free WiFi.
  • You appreciate starting the day with a varied buffet breakfast included.
  • You travel with family and look for spacious accommodations such as the 30 m² suite.

Maybe not, if...

  • You plan to travel with pets, as they are not allowed on the property.
  • You are looking for a hotel with free private on-site parking instead of a parking garage.
  • You prefer modern properties with large outdoor spaces rather than a historic building.
  • You desire an indoor wellness centre or swimming pool within the hotel.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel City provides guests with a full range of services designed to ensure a comfortable and pleasant stay in central Florence. Main amenities include free WiFi throughout the property, supported by a 24-hour front desk with a tour desk, concierge, luggage storage, and an on-site ATM.

For dining, a rich breakfast buffet with continental and Italian options is served every morning, with room service and special diet menus available upon request. Guests can also make use of an internal bar, a snack bar, access to a partner parking garage, bicycle rental, and laundry services.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi connection
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • View
  • Tour desk
  • Shower

General facilities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Elevator
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofing
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bicycle rental
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms available
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking

  • Parking garage

Food & drink

  • On-site coffee house
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Media & technology

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

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • View
  • Socket near the bed
  • Seating area
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel City is situated along Via Sant’Antonino, a characteristic street in the Santa Maria Novella district in the historic heart of Florence, located just 50 metres from the Tabernacle of Via Sant’Antonino and historic buildings such as Palazzo Benci and Palazzo Aldobrandini. The area is lively with artisan workshops, traditional cafes, and typical restaurants, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Florentine atmosphere just steps from the Medici Chapels, located 100 metres away.

The position is ideal for train travellers: Santa Maria Novella Railway Station is just 250 metres away and can be reached on foot in less than five minutes. For air arrivals, Florence Peretola Airport is approximately 5 km away, well connected by public transport and city tram lines. The proximity to the railway hub also allows for easy excursions to Tuscany’s main art cities or the Chianti countryside.

All iconic landmarks of the city are easily reached on foot: Piazza del Duomo with Giotto’s Campanile is just a 400-metre walk away, while the Accademia Gallery is 550 metres distant. Heading south, you reach Palazzo Strozzi at 450 metres, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio at around 700 metres, and finally the iconic Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery, located 800 and 850 metres from the hotel respectively.

Medici Chapels — Monumental complex housing the mausoleum of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. 100 m
Santa Maria Novella Station — Main railway station of the city and key transport hub. 250 m
Piazza del Duomo — Famous square housing the Cathedral and Giotto's Campanile. 400 m
Accademia Gallery — State museum renowned for housing Michelangelo's David. 550 m
Piazza della Signoria — Central Florentine square dominated by the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. 700 m
Ponte Vecchio — Historic stone bridge famous for its goldsmith shops. 800 m

What guests say about Hotel City

8.7
Fabulous · 1.077 reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
7.9

Hotel City receives high praise, especially for its location close to the station and landmarks, as well as for the friendliness of the staff. Guests also appreciate the thorough cleanliness of the rooms and the quality of the daily breakfast buffet.

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