The Souvenir hotel is housed in a beautiful, early 20th-century
building located in the heart of the historical and artistic centre of
Florence, only 2 minutes on foot from Piazza San Marco and 5 minutes from the Duomo, just a short walk to the Santa Maria Novella railway station. Within easy reach of the property are some of the city's most important museums and major sights, such as Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Medici Chapels and the Accademia, where Michelangelo's celebrated David is displayed. Conference facilities are also easily accessible, as the hotel is situated near the Palazzo dei Congressi Convention Centre and the Fortezza da Basso Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers modern comforts and welcomes guests with a warm,
friendly atmosphere. Its central position makes it an ideal destination
for both business and leisure stays in Florence.
The property offers 13 single, double and triple rooms, with either private or shared bathroom. All rooms are equipped with colour TV, direct dial telephone, fan,
hairdryer, mini fridge, writing desk, heating, high-speed and Wi-Fi
Internet connection. Several rooms also feature individually controlled
air conditioning units and electronic mini safes.
Non-smoking rooms, baby cots and ironing facilities are available upon request.
Travel information
By car
From the south: take the Firenze Sud exit of the A1 highway and follow the indications to Firenze centro. Once you arrive at the traffic light at the end of Lungarno del Tempio, you will have to turn right. Drive towards piazza Beccaria, then along viale Antonio Gramsci and viale Giacomo Matteotti, until you reach piazza della Libertà. Turn into via Lorenzo il Magnifico, and at the first traffic light turn left into via Poliziano. Go straight down via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria until you reach piazza Indipendenza square. Go past the square towards the Santa Maria Novella railway station, and turn left in via Guelfa. Go two blocks and then turn left (via Santa Reparata). Finally take the first street on the left, via XXVII Aprile, for 100 metres. The hotel is at number 9 (black), on the left-side of the road.
From the north: take the Firenze Nord exit of the A1 highway and follow the indications to Firenze centro. Once you reach the end of viale Francesco Redi, turn right and then left into via Guido Monaco. Drive to the end of via Guido Monaco, and turn left into via Fratelli Rosselli. After the tunnel going under the railway, follow the viali di Circonvallazione ring-road going around the Fortezza da Basso. Continue down viale Lavagnini. When you come to the first traffic light, turn right into via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria and continue driving until you reach piazza Indipendenza square. Go past the square towards the railway station and turn left in via Guelfa. Go two blocks and then turn left (via Santa Reparata). Finally take the street on the left, via XXVII Aprile, for 100 metres. The hotel is at number 9 (black), on the left-side of the road.
By train: The Santa Maria Novella railway station is
approximately 400 metres away from the hotel. On foot its a 10 minutes'
walk: upon leaving the station, take the first right exit. Reach the Mc
Donald's fast food in front of you and turn right in via Nazionale. After 300 metres you will reach piazza Indipendenza square: turn right in via XXVII Aprile. By taxi it takes around 5 minutes.
By airplane: The Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport is
approximately 8 km away. You can reach the hotel by taxi or by the
Airport Shuttle bus which connects the airport with Santa Maria Novella railway station. Once you get to the station follow the above-said directions.