Piccarda Florence is a guest house located in the Santa Maria Novella district of Florence, near the station and Fortezza da Basso, offering air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.
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Piccarda Florence is an essential guest house located on Via Guido Monaco in the Santa Maria Novella district of Florence, just 800 metres from Fortezza da Basso and 650 metres from the main railway station. The property offers a practical and functional base for exploring Florence’s historic centre on foot or getting around quickly by train and tram.
All accommodations offered by the property are non-smoking and include air conditioning, heating, an electric kettle, a wardrobe, and a flat-screen TV. Depending on the chosen option, guests have an ensuite private bathroom or an external private bathroom for exclusive use complete with a shower and hairdryer. High-speed WiFi connection is included free of charge for the duration of the stay.
The guest house guarantees an independent and private stay, suitable for both business trips and city holidays. From the property, landmark sites such as Piazza del Duomo, the San Marco Complex, and Palazzo Strozzi can be reached on foot.
The rooms at Piccarda Florence are designed to offer a functional and private stay in the heart of Florence. The range of accommodations includes several double options, distributed between standard choices and variants with generously sized beds. Each room features individually controlled air conditioning and heating, creating a comfortable climate in every season of the year.
All accommodation units feature free WiFi access, a flat-screen TV for entertainment, a spacious wardrobe, and a practical electric kettle with tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can choose between rooms with an ensuite private bathroom or with a private bathroom located outside but strictly for personal use. All bathrooms come with a shower, hairdryer, towels, and essential toiletries to ensure a relaxing and worry-free stay.
A 15 sqm double room equipped with an ensuite private bathroom with shower. Includes air conditioning, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, and wardrobe.
A more compact 13 sqm unit distinguished from the others by its private bathroom located outside the room but for exclusive use. It features independent climate control and a hairdryer.
A 15 sqm room with an ensuite private bathroom complete with a shower. The accommodation offers heating, an electric kettle, a wardrobe, and a TV for maximum convenience.
A spacious 15 sqm double room featuring an extra-large bed. Ensuite private bathroom with shower, kettle, and air conditioning.
A 15 sqm room equipped with an extra-large bed and an integrated ensuite bathroom that includes a bidet. Features an electric kettle and flat-screen TV.
Piccarda Florence guest house provides guests with a range of essential services aimed at ensuring a practical and comfortable stay. Key amenities include high-speed WiFi internet access, available free of charge in every room and throughout the property. The building is entirely non-smoking and features centralized heating and air conditioning, adjustable in individual units.
To ensure maximum flexibility and security, the guest house offers express check-in and check-out procedures, as well as 24-hour video surveillance with cameras in common areas and safety fire extinguishers. Additionally, for business travelers requiring accounting documentation, the property offers the option to request an invoice for their stay.
Piccarda Florence is located at number 25 Via Guido Monaco, in the lively and well-served Santa Maria Novella district in Florence. This residential and commercial area lies west of the historic centre and features a wide selection of artisan shops, ethnic restaurants, and typical Tuscan trattorias. The location allows guests to experience the Florentine atmosphere away from the most chaotic tourist flows, while remaining within very short distance of the city’s main monuments and trade fair centre.
The property boasts excellent connections to the city’s and region’s main transport hubs. Santa Maria Novella railway station is just 650 metres away and can be reached in less than ten minutes on foot, while Firenze Porta al Prato train stop is about 500 metres away. Florence Peretola Airport is just 4.1 km away and conveniently connected via the tram line. Just 800 metres from the guest house is the Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre, venue for Tuscany’s main trade fairs and conventions.
From the entrance of the guest house, many of the world’s most famous historical landmarks can be reached on foot. A walk of about fifteen minutes leads to Piazza del Duomo, dominated by the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto’s Bell Tower, located 1.3 km away. At 1.2 km lies the monumental Palazzo Strozzi with its famous art exhibitions, while the San Marco Museum and the Accademia Gallery are 1.3 km away. Continuing towards the Arno River, a 1.6 km walk also brings you to the famous Ponte Vecchio and the majestic Piazza della Signoria, ideal for fully experiencing the city centre in any season.
Guests particularly appreciate the proximity to Santa Maria Novella station and Fortezza da Basso, as well as the reliability and speed of the WiFi connection. Ratings reflect a simple and essential property, with positive feedback on staff courtesy and convenient location for getting around Florence.
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At Piccarda Florence, check-in is permitted from 14:00 to 00:00, while check-out must be completed between 01:00 and 10:00. Guests are requested to inform the property in advance of their expected arrival time.
Yes, Piccarda Florence offers free WiFi internet connection in all rooms and property areas.
No, pets are not allowed at Piccarda Florence.
No, the property does not offer breakfast service, but each room includes an electric kettle for hot drinks and is surrounded by bars and cafes in the neighbourhood.
No, Piccarda Florence does not have private parking. Guests can use paid garages or public parking spaces near the property.
Piccarda Florence is 800 metres from Fortezza da Basso, 1.2 km from Palazzo Strozzi, and 1.3 km from Piazza del Duomo and the Accademia Gallery.
