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Universo

3.0 star property
Downtown's perfect blend of history and modern service awaits, where multilingual staff help travelers navigate both the storied past and present comforts

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Hotel Universo, in downtown's center, offers practical amenities like dry cleaning and luggage storage. Stay connected with WiFi and save time with express check-in/out. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are just steps away.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Triple Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Single Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Single Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, Universo is near a train station. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi. Visit our Florence travel guide
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, 20, Florence, Tuscany, 50123

What's nearby

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
    Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Via de' Tornabuoni
    Via de' Tornabuoni
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Central Market
    Central Market
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Fiddler's Elbow - Irish Pub
    1 min walk
  • Croce Di Malta
    3 min walk
  • giaogiao stazione firenze
    2 min walk
  • Trattoria La Madia
    3 min walk
  • Banki Ramen
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant 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 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 IT048017A1SHCBGE33

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

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Universo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Universo?

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

What time is check-out at Universo?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Universo located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, Ponte Vecchio, and Central Market. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Universo Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 811 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in great location, staff was friendly, overall the stay was very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is well located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful with suggestions for things to do, where to go etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Seoung Kyung

Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mario

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

Great hoteel

Nice and quiet central easy to get anywhere in florand A++
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cute room with everything I needed. Staff was very helpful and easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. We found the location to be ideal for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the location and services provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miss Tamsin

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

Recommend for location and facilities

Superb location, room and views. Lovely staff and really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a one stay close to the train. Staff was very polite and exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. Short (5 min) walk from the train station and close to shopping, great food, and next to the Piazza Santa Maria. Room and Facility is plain and small but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant staff, very clean room great balcony with view of Santa novella. Many restaurants within the block
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudheer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the wonderful view over the piazza
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very good location. The windows did a good job at keeping the sound out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, near train station, easy to walk places. Very old property but worked for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Close to everything

Great service. Needs better lighting in bathroom. Great place to stay. Near trains and close to everything of tourist desires.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikeson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from train station. Lots of options for dinning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location. The side facing the square is a little noisy in the evening and morning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Enjoyed the location and the convenience. A bit noisy and minimum extras such as soap and shampoo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Close to train, great pizza outside front door. Shower was a bit small if you are 6ft. Outstanding service, cool design.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a decent hotel at prime location. Services are nice, room is small and not fancy but clean. Overall, I’d recommend this and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024