ALBERGO SAN GIOVANNI, Florence – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
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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Getting around
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Amenities
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
 
