Hotel Santa Maria Novella

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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Family Condo, 3 Bedrooms, City View, Annex Building | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Family Condo, 3 Bedrooms, City View, Annex Building | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Superior Room, View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite (3 people)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite (3 people)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Condo, 3 Bedrooms, City View, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 103 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Triple Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shake Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Banki Ramen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiddler's Elbow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Giglio Rosso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Alla Griglia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

Upscale boutique hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo, Hotel Santa Maria Novella provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at Santa Maria Novella Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Wedding services, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 71 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 7.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number IT048017A16HEG2O5Z

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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella Hotel
Santa Maria Novella Florence
Hotel Santa Maria Novella Hotel
Hotel Santa Maria Novella Florence
Hotel Santa Maria Novella Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Santa Maria Novella pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Santa Maria Novella?

Self parking is available for EUR 35 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Maria Novella?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Maria Novella?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Santa Maria Novella located?

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

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Hotel Santa Maria Novella Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location & beautiful hotel. We enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel , well located
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dunja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic hotel. Amazing location, great service, beautiful rooms, brilliant bar and late night venue. Stay here , no need to keep looking in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good, breakfast ok, the rooms are a bit outdated, for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Clean Great stai
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, large clean room, quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not be better
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, blessings to all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel stay was fabulous and everyone was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff Great Customer Service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station and excellent service, had everything we wanted!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Excellent staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Clean, quiet, excellent service and fantastic location! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Great hotel and location. Very loud at night-we were there on a Saturday night so that, I am sure, makes a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely period hotel Very clean, staff attentive Walking distance to all attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. Staff is very accomodating. Location is ideal to train and basic attractions. Loved the experience and will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel. Perfect location. Great staff. Nice rooms. One of the highlights of our trip.

10/10 Excellent

karishma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff and housekeeping staff were great. Bar staff on the other hand, could do better and should seek customer service learning from front desk staff.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cyntia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. Very close to train station if arriving by train and parking available for those who come by car. Walking distance to all the sites if Florence. We received good service from all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything from the staff to the breakfast included....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff - very friendly. Breakfast was very good. We did have some stairs to get to our room, hotel configuration is unusual. Good place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with fabulous service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, very helpful !! Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025