Welcoming 3-star hotel located in an 18th-century building in the historical centre of Florence, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station and the Duomo.
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Hotel Lombardia is a 3-star hotel housed in a historic 18th-century building in the centre of Florence, located along Via Panzani opposite the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.
Its central location allows guests to reach the main railway station on foot in just two minutes and the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria in five minutes. The hotel’s accommodations, finished with elegant wooden floors or carpet, ensure a comfortable stay thanks to independent air conditioning, private bathroom, minibar, and flat-screen TV with cable channels.
On the ground floor, guests can start the day in the breakfast room, which offers a daily continental and buffet selection. The property also features a pleasant lobby with an internal bar and a reading corner. Free WiFi connection covers the common areas. As a protected historic building, the property is spread over multiple levels accessible exclusively via stairs, with luggage assistance during reception hours.
The accommodations at Hotel Lombardia are designed to offer comfort and peace to those wishing to stay in the heart of Florence. The offer includes various room types, from economy double rooms ideal for couples to larger multifunctional superior rooms capable of accommodating up to three or four guests.
All units feature an en-suite private bathroom complete with shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Technological and comfort amenities include air conditioning, flat-screen television with cable channels, minibar, desk, and electric kettle with tea and coffee making facilities. Parquet or carpeted floors add warmth to the rooms, many of which enjoy a quiet view over the property’s inner courtyard.
This air-conditioned 18 m² room is the hotel’s most versatile option, ideal for accommodating up to three guests thanks to its various configurable bed layouts. The room features a private en-suite bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, and views of the inner courtyard.
Designed for two people, this 15 m² double room offers a welcoming environment with views of the inner courtyard. It features air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, minibar, electric tea and coffee kettle, and a private bathroom with shower.
Hotel Lombardia provides guests with a range of services designed to ensure a pleasant stay in the city centre. On the ground floor, there is a breakfast room where a buffet service with continental and traditional Italian options is prepared every morning.
The property features a welcoming lobby with an internal bar and a reading corner for relaxing moments. General facilities include free WiFi access in public areas, a reception with concierge service, luggage storage, and express check-in and check-out options. For those travelling by car, the hotel partners with a nearby garage. The staff is available to assist guests in organizing city tours and guided visits.
Hotel Lombardia stands along historic Via Panzani, in the Florentine district of Santa Maria Novella, an area characterized by lively cultural and commercial activity. The 18th-century building hosting the property faces a pedestrian and monumental thoroughfare connecting the station directly to the religious heart of the city. Just a few steps away lie important artistic sights such as the Rucellai Chapel and the Spanish Chapel, located only 50 metres from the entrance, alongside the historically significant Piazza dell’Unità Italiana. The surrounding area offers a wide selection of traditional trattorias, historic Florentine cafés, and local craft shops.
Accessibility and public transport links are among the hotel’s key strengths. Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station is just 250 metres away and easily reachable on foot in three minutes, allowing convenient travel without needing private transport. For air travellers, Florence Peretola Airport is about 5 km away and quickly connected via the city’s T2 tram line. The airport hubs of Pisa Galileo Galilei and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi are located 68 km and 83 km away, respectively.
The property’s central position serves as a starting point for visiting Florence’s main attractions entirely on foot. A five-minute walk leads to Piazza del Duomo, 500 metres away, home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi’s Dome. Palazzo Strozzi is just 350 metres away, while the Accademia Gallery, housing the original David, is 700 metres away. Walking south leads to the scenic Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio at 650 metres and the historic Ponte Vecchio at 700 metres, followed by the majestic Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Pitti with the Boboli Gardens roughly 1 km away.
Guests highly praise Hotel Lombardia’s extraordinary location, described as ideal for exploring Florence on foot and close to the station. Reviews regarding the staff are also very positive due to their helpfulness. Ratings for cleanliness, comfort, and value for money confirm a satisfying stay.
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At Hotel Lombardia, check-in is available from 14:00 to 00:00, while check-out must be completed between 06:00 and 11:00.
No, Hotel Lombardia is set in a historic building and does not have an elevator; rooms on the upper floors are accessible via stairs, with staff assistance for luggage available during reception hours.
No, Hotel Lombardia does not allow pets on the property.
Hotel Lombardia does not have free private parking on site, but works with a nearby parking garage.
Hotel Lombardia offers guests a buffet breakfast with continental and Italian options, served every morning in the ground-floor breakfast room.
Hotel Lombardia is located just 250 metres from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station, about a three-minute walk away.
