The Accommodation

The 15^th century building which houses the hotel features a lift and is fully air conditioned for guest comfort. All 42 uniquely decorated guest rooms have a TV, telephone, en suite bath or shower room, hairdryer, minibar, WiFi (extra cost) and air conditioning. Select accommodations overlook Piazza S.M. Novella Square.

The Facilities

An Internet corner is available (extra cost), and 24 hour front desk services include museum and restaurant bookings. The hotel also offers a concierge and laundry service and parking (all extra cost) and a breakfast room serving a continental breakfast.

The Local Area

Guests of Hotel Universo are only a short walk from the Duomo (Cathedral) and Piazza Repubblica, and within 200 metres of the city's main train station (Santa Maria Novella). Other major attractions, including Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, can be reached on foot within 10-15 minutes.

Considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is overflowing with art and culture and home to a host of galleries and museums such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti and of course it’s most famous landmark the Duomo. This riverside city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most populated city in the region of Tuscany.

Huw's View

This unique styled hotel offers guests visiting Florence something a little different. The 1970's inspired rooms combine retro styles with contemporary touches. The hotel is ideally located to discover the many attractions of Florence.

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