HOTEL ACCADEMIA, Florence – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Palazzo Setting
Hotel Accademia is housed in a 14th-century palazzo, once the home of Bernardo Cennini, a sculptor who worked on the Baptistery of San Giovanni. Original stained-glass windows and Carrara marble floors remain. The hotel is 400 meters from Santa Maria Novella train station and 50 meters from the Duomo.
Rooms & Amenities
Rooms include air conditioning, satellite TV, a safe, and a hairdryer. Some overlook the lively street below. The shared spaces feature an internet point, a reading room, and a small outdoor garden. Breakfast is served in a room with an antique pietra serena fireplace.
Central Florence Location
The hotel is steps from the Medici Chapel and a 5-minute walk from the Uffizi Gallery. The Accademia Gallery is 9 minutes away, and Ponte Vecchio is 10 minutes on foot. Fortezza da Basso, a major conference center, is a 9-minute walk.
Transport & Parking
Santa Maria Novella station is an 8-minute walk. From Florence Airport, take a taxi or the shuttle bus to the station. An affiliated parking garage is nearby for guests arriving by car.
Services & Extras
The hotel offers laundry service on request. Pets are allowed. The front desk can assist with local recommendations. Breakfast includes espresso, cappuccino, juice, and fresh fruit.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Mercato di San Lorenzo for fresh local produce and cuisine.
- Explore the stunning Boboli Gardens for breathtaking views and art.
- Visit the lesser-known Museo di San Marco for its beautiful frescoes.
- Try the lampredotto sandwich at a local food truck for a true taste.
- Stroll across Ponte Vecchio at sunset for a romantic atmosphere.
Choose the Room
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Dressing area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock