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Universo

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Located in the heart of Downtown, Hotel Universo offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services and luggage storage. Connect to WiFi, explore nearby Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio, and enjoy express check-in and check-out.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Minibar

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, 20, Florence, Tuscany, 50123

What's nearby

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Via de' Tornabuoni - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Central Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 5 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 16 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Airport shuttle

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

About this property

Universo

Universo is only 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Unità Tram Stop is steps away and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting services

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

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

National rating

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

Also known as

Hotel Universo Florence

Universo Florence

Hotel Universo Hotel

Hotel Universo Florence

Hotel Universo Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Universo offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Universo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Universo?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Universo?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Universo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Universo?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Universo like?

Universo is in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 1-minute walk from Unità Tram Stop and 9 minutes' walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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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

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Train station
Air conditioning
Attraction
Parking
Restaurant
Piazza
Square

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great location.
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and comfortable
Ariel, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Property was in great location, staff was friendly, overall the stay was very enjoyable
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place with a friendly staff.
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The place is well located.
Eric, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful with suggestions for things to do, where to go etc.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good location.
Seoung Kyung, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hoteel

Nice and quiet central easy to get anywhere in florand A++
mario, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, cute room with everything I needed. Staff was very helpful and easy to work with.
Tyler, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice location
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly. We found the location to be ideal for us!
Vern, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Happy with the location and services provided.
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Recommend for location and facilities

Superb location, room and views. Lovely staff and really helpful.
Miss Tamsin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Lyle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a one stay close to the train. Staff was very polite and exceptionally helpful.
Annabelle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant staff, very clean room great balcony with view of Santa novella. Many restaurants within the block
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the wonderful view over the piazza
Sudheer, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was a very good location. The windows did a good job at keeping the sound out.
Tony, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Great location, near train station, easy to walk places. Very old property but worked for us.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Close to everything

Great service. Needs better lighting in bathroom. Great place to stay. Near trains and close to everything of tourist desires.
Donna, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance from train station. Lots of options for dinning
Mikeson, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel is in a great location. The side facing the square is a little noisy in the evening and morning.
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the location and the convenience. A bit noisy and minimum extras such as soap and shampoo
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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.
Duong, 2-night trip