3-star hotel in the historic centre of Florence, set in a 17th-century building in Via dei Fossi, near Santa Maria Novella and the museums.
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Hotel Unicorno is a 3-star property housed in a historic 17th-century building along Via dei Fossi, in the Santa Maria Novella district of Florence. The hotel retains elements of 17th-century architecture integrated with functional amenities for travellers, offering air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi throughout.
Accommodations range from single rooms to family rooms for up to four people, all equipped with a private bathroom, minibar, satellite TV and soundproofing. In the morning, a breakfast buffet with continental and traditional Italian options is served.
The location allows guests to walk in a few minutes to Santa Maria Novella railway station, Piazza del Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery. The Fortezza da Basso and Palazzo dei Congressi exhibition centres are also in the immediate vicinity.
The accommodations at Hotel Unicorno are spread across the floors of the historic 17th-century building, offering various configurations to suit solo travellers, couples or families. Each room features individually controlled air conditioning during the summer season, soundproofing, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a minibar.
The en-suite bathrooms are private and equipped with a shower or bathtub, hairdryer, bidet and complimentary toiletries. The room selection includes Single, Classic and Superior options for two guests, as well as larger options sleeping three and four guests, all facing the inner courtyard to ensure quiet rest.
Compact room designed for solo travellers, featuring a single bed, a desk and a private bathroom with shower. The inner courtyard view ensures a peaceful sleep.
15 m² room configurable with two single beds or one large double bed. Includes a bathtub or shower and the option to add a cot upon request.
Spacious 23-square-metre room designed for three guests, fitted with a double bed and a single bed. Features a private bathroom with bathtub and a quiet inner courtyard view.
Spacious 23 m² room for four people, equipped with a large double bed and two single beds. Offers air conditioning, soundproofing and a bathtub.
17 m² room featuring design finishes compared to the Classic version. Offers a choice between double or twin bed layout, bathtub and optional cot.
Hotel Unicorno welcomes guests with a series of services designed to facilitate your stay in the historic centre of Florence. The reception provides concierge service, luggage storage, wake-up service and express check-in to speed up arrival and departure procedures. During the summer period, from 20 May to 30 September, the entire property benefits from centralized air conditioning.
Facilities include a shared lounge with TV area, an elevator serving all upper floors and an off-site partner garage available for a fee nearby. In the morning, the dining room serves a sweet and savoury breakfast buffet with continental and Italian items, while high-speed WiFi is available free of charge throughout the building.
Hotel Unicorno is located in Via dei Fossi, a renowned street in Florence’s historic centre famous for its antique shops and art galleries. The street connects Piazza Santa Maria Novella directly to the Arno River, placing the hotel in the Santa Maria Novella neighbourhood. The area features historic buildings, traditional cafes and typical restaurants such as the famous Buca Mario located just 20 metres from the hotel entrance.
The location offers convenient transport links for rail travellers: Santa Maria Novella Train Station is just 400 metres away, reachable on foot in less than five minutes. Florence Peretola Airport is approximately 5 kilometres away. For those wishing to explore Tuscany, the proximity to the rail hub makes it easy to organize day trips to art cities like Pisa, Siena or the Chianti region.
The city’s main attractions are within short walking distance: Palazzo Strozzi is 250 metres away, the monumental Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio are about 600 metres away, while the Uffizi Gallery is 700 metres away. Additionally, for guests attending conferences or trade events, the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre and Palazzo dei Congressi are less than a kilometre from the hotel.
Guests highly praise the hotel’s central location and the friendliness of the staff. The consistent cleanliness and the quiet atmosphere provided by the soundproofed rooms are particularly appreciated, along with the convenience of reaching the train station on foot.
No, Hotel Unicorno does not allow pets on the property.
Hotel Unicorno is approximately 400 metres from Santa Maria Novella station, which can be reached on foot in about five minutes.
At Hotel Unicorno, check-in is available from 14:00 to 00:00, while check-out must be completed between 05:00 and 11:00.
Hotel Unicorno offers access to a paid partner garage near the property.
Yes, Hotel Unicorno provides air conditioning in all rooms during the summer season, active from 20 May to 30 September.
Hotel Unicorno serves a breakfast buffet every morning featuring continental and Italian options.
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