Universo

Property class: 3
Hotel with restaurant, near Piazza del Duomo

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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, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo 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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A double bed with a dark headboard, two bedside lamps, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Triple Room

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, and a view through a glass door.

Deluxe Room

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a view of the outside.

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

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A room with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape through a window with green curtains.

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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A small, single-bed room with a desk and chair, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted TV.

Classic Single Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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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
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Osteria e Vinaino Cicalone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Elbow - Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Pastella - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Storico Sabatini - ‬2 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, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo 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

Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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

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

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's location offers many nearby restaurants and a variety of dining options within walking distance. (10 reviews)
  • Free transportation to tourist areas and a friendly driver were offered. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great location.
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8/10 Very good

Property was in great location, staff was friendly, overall the stay was very enjoyable
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and comfortable
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8/10 Very good

The place is well located.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place with a friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful with suggestions for things to do, where to go etc.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hoteel

Nice and quiet central easy to get anywhere in florand A++
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6/10 Good

Good location.
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8/10 Very good

Nice location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, cute room with everything I needed. Staff was very helpful and easy to work with.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly. We found the location to be ideal for us!
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10/10 Exceptional

Happy with the location and services provided.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a one stay close to the train. Staff was very polite and exceptionally helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommend for location and facilities

Superb location, room and views. Lovely staff and really helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

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

Enjoyed the wonderful view over the piazza
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8/10 Very good

It was a very good location. The windows did a good job at keeping the sound out.
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6/10 Good

Great location, near train station, easy to walk places. Very old property but worked for us.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance from train station. Lots of options for dinning
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10/10 Exceptional

Florence

Great location and great staff Room was cleaned daily with fresh towels
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the location and the convenience. A bit noisy and minimum extras such as soap and shampoo