Stay at the Hotel Dante to fully experience the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence: located in the heart of the artisan quarter, literally just around the corner from Piazza Santa Croce, the 3-star Hotel Dante is in an exciting part of the city: it's easy and fun to reach many of Florence's symbolic sites from the hotel.
Pantheon for the great artists, intellectuals and scientists buried here, the magnificent Santa Croce basilica in the square is a monumental masterpiece of Baroque architecture: The impressive multi-colored marble facade, the splendid frescoes by Giotto and his pupil Taddeo Gaddi housed within, the architectural beauty in the cloisters by Brunelleschi and Arnolfo di Cambio, all grant this superb Franciscan monument a mystical spiritual atmosphere.
Palazzo Vecchio or della Signoria, about 600 m from the Hotel Dante, was the heart of Florentine political power: you'll feel like you're in a stately outdoor museum when standing in Piazza della Signoria admiring the copy of Michelangelo's David, the Neptune fountain, the statue of Perseus and the Loggia della Signoria.
When you walk through Piazza del Duomo, you can't avoid the enchantment of the immense Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral. Book yourself a guided tour!
For guests with business needs, it's good to know that the Chamber of Commerce is just 500 m away, near the Uffizi Gallery, the famous art gallery that houses amazing artwork collections and ancient statues. The court of Florence is, on the other hand, about 600 m away, near Bargello, the old government seat and current national museum that houses sculptures from the Florentine Renaissance era.
For an evening show, the Florence Verdi theater is near the hotel. Instead, about 800 m away is the historic La Pergola theater, near the hospital.
Nearby, don't miss
- Accademia Belle Arti – prestigious university for aspiring artists, 1,300 meters from the Hotel Dante.
- Ponte Vecchio – the fabulous bridge over the Arno river, with its bold architecture and craft shops. Need we say more? Come see it! About 1,100 m away
- Giardino di Boboli – Florence's historic park: nature magnificently woven with art, a splendid Italian garden. 1,500 m away. Nearby, the Pitti Palace and its museums, in extraordinary historic settings.
How to reach us
From the train station
From the Piazza Stazione di Santa Maria Novella, about 1,5 km from the hotel, we suggest you take a taxi. Alternatively, by car drive down Via Panzani, continue on Via dè Cerratani, then Via del Proconsolo and then Via Ghibellina. Lastly, turn onto Via San Cristofano.
By bus, take ATAF line C2 and get off at the Verdi Theater stop. Walk down Via Ghibellina, turn right on Via San Cristofano, the hotel is at number 2.
From the airport
The Florence “Amerigo Vespucci” (AdF) airport is 10 km away. You can take a taxi (a 20/30 minute ride) or the "Vola in Bus" shuttle which takes you to the Florence SITA car terminal.
The Pisa “Galileo Galilei” airport is 80 km from Florence. Six trains run daily from the airport to the Florence Santa Maria Novella station.
By car
Exit the A1 highway at Firenze sud and drive along the lungarno to Piazza Beccaria. Here, turn right on Viale della Giovine Italia and then right on Viale dell'Agnolo. Next turn left on Via Buonarroti, left again on Via Ghibellina and then right on Via San Cristofano. The hotel is at number 2.