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About the Hotel

Via Cerretani 2, Florence, Italy, 50123

Historic Building Location

Albergo San Giovanni occupies two 14th-century medieval tower buildings that once served as a bishop's private residence. The hotel sits on Piazza San Giovanni, directly facing Florence's Duomo. Some rooms retain original frescoes from the building's history.

Room Accommodations

The hotel offers 12 rooms with either air conditioning or fans, and private or shared bathrooms. Rooms feature wooden floors, high ceilings, and views of the cathedral or piazza. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, digital TV, and desk chairs. The annex at San Lorenzo Square provides 4 additional quiet rooms with private bathrooms.

Central Florence Access

Located at Via Cerretani 2, the hotel is 750 meters from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. The Accademia Gallery, Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, and Mercato Centrale are all within a 10-minute walk. Public parking is available nearby.

Hotel Services

Reception operates from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Staff provides tourist information, ticket service, luggage storage, and accompaniment to the annex building. Check-in is from 11:30 AM, check-out by 10:00 AM. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

Local Area Features

The hotel is surrounded by the Basilica of San Lorenzo, Laurentian Library, and pedestrian shopping streets with restaurants like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean. The property is smoke-free and offers express check-out and multilingual staff assistance.

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Double Room
2 persons
13 m² 
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Triple Room Private External Bathroom
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Triple Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Double or Twin Room Private External Bathroom
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Florence100 m
Airports
Peretola (FLR) 6.9 km
Galileo Galilei (PSA) 80.9 km
Train
Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station700 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Housekeeping

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Via Cerretani 2, Florence, Italy, 50123
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Via Cerretani 2, Florence, Italy, 50123
Nearby
Bridge
Ponte Vecchio
530 m
Museum
Pitti Palace
530 m
Church
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
530 m
Museum
Strozzi Palace
530 m
Square
Piazza della Repubblica
530 m
Church
Ognissanti Church
530 m
Restaurants
Mister Pizza
120 m
Piazza del Duomo 5r
Fiaschetteria Nuvoli
90 m
15 Piazza dell'Olio
Pizzeria A Taglio
50 m
Piazza di San Giovanni 5
Antica Pizzeria Del Duomo
60 m
Pzza. S. Giovanni 21 Duomo
JJ Cathedral Irish Pub
110 m
Via Giovanni Pascoli 4R
GROM - Il Gelato come una volta
240 m
Via del Campanile 2
Gelateria La Tris
120 m
Borgo San Lorenzo 41
Burian Bar
120 m
Via Dei Conti 25/R
Black Bar
190 m
Via Dei Calzaiuoli 107
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