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Hotel Universo Florence
Great location for siteseeing in Florence. Train station is right around the corner, The Duomo and...
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MC
- Dec 16, 2010
Good location for the price
Very nice, friendly hotel in a very good location. Only about a 10 minute walk to the main...
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Dajoco
- Oct 10, 2010
Hip, urban look and feel just steps away from the main train station
Just down the street from the Santa Maria Novella Station and a short walk to Florence’s top cultural sites lies the Universo Hotel Florence, a sleek and modern space (think Ikea meets W Hotel) that’s all about style and space. The hip décor stands in sharp -- yet peaceful -- coexistence with the Florentine landscape just outside its doors, a refreshing contrast for those on a 3-star hotel budget who don’t want to skimp on cool.Universo Hotel Florence Rooms
- Classic single room
- The room offers one single bed. Classic single room have courtyard view- equipped with single beds Which includes air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, bathroom amenities, cable/ satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, laundry service, writing desk, non smoking rooms and direct telephone.
- Classic double room
- The room offers 1 double or two single beds. Classic double room have courtyard view- equipped with large bed or two single beds Which includes air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, bathroom amenities, cable/ satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, laundry service, writing desk, non smoking rooms and direct telephone.
- Classic triple room
- The room offers one double bed and one single bed or three single beds. Classic triple room have courtyard view- equipped with single beds Which includes air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, bathroom amenities, cable/ satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, laundry service, writing desk, non smoking rooms and direct telephone.
- Superior double room
- The room offers one double or two single beds. Superior double room have courtyard view- equipped with single beds Which includes air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, bathroom amenities, cable/ satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, Internet access, laundry service, writing desk, non smoking rooms and direct telephone.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Florence
- Nearby airports
- PSA Galileo Galilei International Airport.
- Area description
- City Center: piazza Santa Maria novella in the heart of shopping streets, 150m from main rail station, 300m from the Duomo, 700m from uffizi gallery, palazzo vecchio and pontie vecchio.
Dining
- Restaurant
- Buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast room located on the first floor.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (11)
Ratings and reviews for Universo Hotel Florence
- All travelers (11) 4.3 / 5
- Couples (5) 4.4 / 5
- Families (2) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (2) 3 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.6
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 4.6
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Would recommend
Rose123
City break
This hotel is fantastic location to all main sites and the main station to get to other places in Italy.my main complaint is the noise at night and early morning. There are many drunk people at night walking around and the road sweeper arrives early in the morning. The church bells also start ringing around 6am! Do not expect to sleep! Rooms are clean but ver dusty and dark. There are no ceiling lights so don't drop anything you won't find it! Staff are nice but not always helpful when it comes to questions to do with outside issues. Breakfast is ver basic and no cooked food. Staff are a bit abrupt.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Take local buses than tours buy tickets at newspaper stands at station. Bus 13 or 12 take you many places.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
MC
Hotel Universo Florence
Great location for siteseeing in Florence. Train station is right around the corner, The Duomo and Baptistry, The Academie, and Uffizi all within walking distance. Room was nice-- the only drawbacks were refrigerators in Europe don't run so cold as the US and no microwave or access to kitchen after the breakfast hours. For a first time visit, great experience.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
Consider bringing comfortable shoes and most sites within 1 mile or so.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dajoco
Good location for the price
Very nice, friendly hotel in a very good location. Only about a 10 minute walk to the main attractions. Could do with getting wi-fi.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jim R.
Great place to stay in Florence
Very nice hotel in a great location near train station and within easy walking distance to all the sites.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
7 months pregnant
Good and bad
The hotel is a very short walk from the train station, right on Piazza Santa Maria Novella but the plaza can have drunks pretty late at night (especially on New Year's Eve) and there's an ambulance lot there so an ambulance would take off at all hours. Duomo and other sites were closer than we thought. Our room facing the plaza was great but for the noise and its proximity to the breakfast room, making it loud inside and out.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
MD
Great location, cool design, great price
Hip little designer hotel in the heart of Florence. Short walk to train station and very close to Duomo Cathedral. Rooms are very clean and bright. Bathroom maybe on the small side. Free internet on 3 iMacs in little conference room. Inexpensive gelatto across plaza and cool Gyro restaurant 2 doors down.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Carla
Great location within walking
Great location within walking distance of the town centre. Plenty of restaurants to choose from within 10 mins walk. Lots of the best gelato in the piazza and good place to sit there and eat it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
pafcio
Awesome Hotel close to train station
Being in the interior design industry, I appreciated the cool design of the hotel with how affordable the hotel was. The rooms are on the smaller size, but it didn't bother me as most of the day I was sightseeing.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
It's a block away from the train station. Perfect hotel if you're traveling by train.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
USA cousin
The BEST Hotel in our visit to Italy.
GREAT LOCATION - short walk from train station. Overlooking grounds in front of Santa Maria Novella. Quaint hotel...you feel like you are in the real Florence. Dining within walking distance. Hotel has internet room. Also, it has breakfast included. Ride the red "on-off" tourist bus to see sites. Pick up right across from train station.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Trattoria al Trebbio - Loved It!! On Via delle Belle Donne, left when you exit the hotel. Looks like a little ally street. Incredible steak, excellent pasta. I think they do not open until 7:00 PM. But be there early to get a table. Outside is great.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Aquazinfandel41
Modern Hotel in a beautiful City
The hotel was great. It was clean, and the air conditioning was very refreshing in a city where they don't have it in too many places. The breakfast was amazing, and they spoke many languages which is great for people who don't know much Italian. Only bad thing was the staff wasn't that friendly, but no a big deal compared to all the good things there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
A 20 minute walk from the Hotel is a place called Piazza Pitti with a wine bar called Gola Cantina. This place has amazing people that work there and incredible wine that is all hand selected by the people who work there. Amazing!!
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