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Il Santo Stays

Hostel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Central Market

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Rooftop terrace
Bar (on property)
Located in the Historic Center - Downtown, Il Santo Stays offers a breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and free in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff receive praise, while coworking spaces and luggage storage add convenience for business and leisure travelers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Superior Single Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Piazza della Indipendenza 11, Florence, FI, 50129

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 9 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fuoco Matto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matto Matto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1950 American Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Vecchio Cancello - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Il Santo Stays

Hostel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo, Il Santo Stays provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and an outdoor entertainment area. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a 24-hour health club are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Coworking spaces, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, table tennis, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
Room features
All 171 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

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 4.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Property Registration Number IT048017B6T3S6CQA5

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

Property is also known as

Il Santo Stays Florence
Il Santo Stays Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Il Santo Stays Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Il Santo Stays pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Il Santo Stays?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Il Santo Stays?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Il Santo Stays?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Il Santo Stays located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Via Faenza and Central Market. Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 10 minutes. Fortezza Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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