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About the Hotel

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, Florence, Italy, 50123

Rooms with Retro Flair

Hotel Universo offers 44 rooms in three types: Classic, Superior, and Deluxe. Classic Rooms face Florentine inner courtyards, Superior Rooms overlook Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, and Deluxe Rooms feature loft spaces with rustic ceilings. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, LCD satellite TV, a minibar, and air conditioning. Design themes vary by floor, with Optical, Pop, Baroque, and Floreal styles inspired by 1970s pop culture.

Central Florence Location

The hotel is 300 meters from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and 500 meters from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station. Key landmarks within a 10-minute walk include the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, and Uffizi Gallery. Peretola Airport is 10 km away.

Minimal Common Spaces

Facilities include a small lobby with a Mac computer station and a breakfast area serving a daily buffet. Decor features gray, white, and yellow tones with geometric fabrics. No onsite restaurant or wellness facilities are available.

24-Hour Services

The front desk operates around the clock, offering concierge assistance, luggage storage, and garage parking. Staff provide local recommendations for dining and sightseeing.

Young, Budget-Friendly Vibe

Targeting travelers in their 20s and 30s, the hotel emphasizes bold colors, modern design, and affordability. Rooms start at 3-star rates, with Superior View options commanding higher prices for square-facing vistas.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Classic Double Room
2 persons
17 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Single Room
1 person
11 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Superior Double Room City View
2 persons
18 m² 
1 King-size bed
City view
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
18 m² 
2 Single beds
City view
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Florence200 m
Airports
Peretola (FLR) 6.6 km
Galileo Galilei (PSA) 80.6 km
Train
Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station400 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Multilingual staff

Services

  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Newspaper service
  • Computer connection

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Free breakfast

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, Florence, Italy, 50123
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, Florence, Italy, 50123
Nearby
Square
Piazza del Duomo
590 m
Landmark
Campanile di Giotto
590 m
Church
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
170 m
Museum
Strozzi Palace
410 m
Church
Battistero di San Giovanni
520 m
Square
Piazza della Repubblica
560 m
Museum
Medici Chapel
440 m
Church
Ognissanti Church
570 m
Restaurants
Bar Cinquanta Rosso
160 m
Via Panzani 50
Banki Ramen
120 m
Via Dei Banchi 14 Rosso
Caffettiera Moka Arra
100 m
Via dei Banchi
Vini E Delizie
120 m
Via Dei Banchi 45/R
Impressione Chongqing
220 m
34r Via Sant'Antonino
L'Angolo del Gelato
160 m
Via della Scala 2/R Piazza S. M. Novella
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
140 m
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella Stazione Santa Maria Novella
Caffetteria Ottaviani
220 m
Piazza Degli Ottaviani 10 R Piazza Degli Ottaviani
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