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Hotel Alba Palace

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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Breakfast area
Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Standard Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Front of property
Hotel Alba Palace in central Florence welcomes travelers with warmth. The cozy bar is perfect for unwinding after sightseeing. Guests appreciate practical amenities like in-room WiFi, secure luggage storage, and express check-in.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Della Scala 22, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 4 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fratelli Cuore - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Pastella - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Dall’Oste - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ostaria Dei Centopoveri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Joshua Tree Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Alba Palace

Hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Close to Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery, Hotel Alba Palace provides amenities like a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Alba Palace boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Video-game consoles, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (EUR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance. This property is located in the limited traffic zone of Florence, which requires registration of license number and a fee of EUR 1 per entry.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 30 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017A1R9BEBWQP

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 November to 30 April

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Alba Palace
Alba Palace Florence
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Alba Palace pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Alba Palace?

Valet parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Alba Palace?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Alba Palace?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Alba Palace located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are also within 15 minutes. Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and Unità Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Alba Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and excellent breakfast. I appreciated the 24/7 reception as I arrived on a late flight, and also being able to store my luggage after checkout. Staff were warm, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, breakfast offering a lot of options and top location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien situé.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

parviz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place stay. Very close to main train station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Amenities
A nice hotel with good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hôtel bien climatisée en periode de canicule. Déjeuners avec beaucoup de choix et excellent. Employés souriants et généreux d'informations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Breakfast Buffet was fabulous - so many options which catered to all dietary needs such as gluten-free and vegan. Staff were so friendly and helpful, particularly with helping store luggage before check-in and after check-out.
Lobby Bar
Lobby Travel Information
Gluten-Free Breakfast Basket
Gluten-Free Breakfast Basket
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a three adult family travelling together, the larger room option was perfect for us. Really easy to get to from the train station/airport tram. Room was spacious and beds were comfortable. It was maybe 10 minutes walk from the Duomo, and there were restaurants, cafes and a gelato shop really close. There is also a happy hour at the bar on site, which was a nice surprise. Breakfast could have been a little better, and the walls between rooms were a little thin so the noise levels is dependent on your neighbours, but overall I would recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, very clean. Good breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrícia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atendimento atencioso desde a reserva. Recepção com informações úteis. Café da manhã variado e delicioso.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente escolha

Hotel muito bom, bem localizado, entre a estação de trem e a praça da Igreja, com mercado e restaurantes muito próximo. Atendimento muito simpático, ótimo café da manhã.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, beautiful room. Perfect location for exploring Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vatche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Italian hospitality in Florence

Always a delight to return to this friendly hotel. Great location and helpful, hard-working staff make staying here a pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, they kept this hotel in pretty good shape, I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This little hotel, just a block from the train station, is a quiet respite from the busy Florence scene. It is convenient to the sights, and provides a generous breakfast. It has an unusually large elevator and comfortable lounge areas in the lobby and third floor balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and good food to start your day

The food is great. The staff is kind. We really enjoy our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think this hotel is one of the best places to stay in Florence! People are so kind, cleanliness is utmost, great breakfasts, etc., etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KYUWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
위치가 상당히 접근성이 좋음
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personel güler yüzlü, otelin konumu çok güzel, kahvaltısı yeterli ve lezzetliydi, odalar sessiz, temiz ve konforluydu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near the train station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sehr gut und ein hervorragendes frühstück
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time at my short stay at Hotel Alba Palace! The staff were welcoming and the room was spotless. I was pleased to be able to store my luggage there for a few hours after I checked out while I waited for my transportation to arrive. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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