Location. The Hotel Universo is located in Florence, Italy, 200 metres from Santa Maria Novella Station. The Piazza del Duomo is 250 metres away and the Uffizi Gallery is 700 metres away.
Hotel Features. Set in the city centre, the Hotel Universo occupies a historic property dating from the 15th century and is spread over five storeys accessible by lift. The multilingual concierge is on hand to offer sightseeing and excursion assistance, and there is Internet access. Valuables can be secured in the safe deposit box at the 24 hour front desk.
The Hotel Universo provides a complimentary continental buffet breakfast daily.
Guestrooms. The 42 air conditioned guestrooms have modern decor with wood furnishings. Amenities include televisions, direct dial phones, wireless Internet, and bathrooms with hair dryers.
Rates:
81.15 - 112.58 EUR
Number Of Rooms: 1
Number Of Floors: 1
Check In Time: 1400
Check Out Time: 1200
Hotel Universo
Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20
Florence, Italy 50123
Driving Directions:
From Florence Vespucci Airport (FLR):
Distance to the Hotel Universo is 10 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes drive.
Getting there. Taxis direct to the hotel cost approximately 30 EUR. An airport bus departs for Florences Santa Maria Novella Station, 200 metres from the hotel, every 30 minutes. Single tickets cost 6 EUR. Terravision coaches travel to central Florence, and tickets cost 12 EUR; the price includes a one day pass for Florences city buses. Prices are subject to change.
Getting around. Florence is compact and easily explored on foot. There are traffic restrictions in the city centre, and parking is expensive. Bright orange buses operate throughout the city centre. Tickets are available at vending machines or from tobacconists, and are sold based on length of time: for 1, 2, or 24 hours. There is a taxi rank in front of Santa Maria Novella Station, 200 metres from the station.