At Villa Aurora, savor a breakfast buffet and enjoy the convenience of an on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or explore local attractions with tour/ticket assistance from multilingual staff.
Fiesole is home to Villa Aurora. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fortezza da Basso and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Artemio Franchi or Coverciano. Visit our Fiesole travel guide
Piazza Mino Da Fiesole, 39, Fiesole, Tuscany, 50014
What's nearby
Bandini Museum
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Teatro Romano
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Fiesole Archaeological Site
2 min walk - 0.2 km
San Francesco Monastery
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Villa Medici
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Pian del Mugnone Station
5 min drive
Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop
12 min drive
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)
37 min drive
Restaurants
Terrazza 45
1 min walk
Buca Delle Fate
2 min walk
Piatti e Fagotti
15 min walk
Caffetteria Passavanti
10 min drive
Gelateria Siciliana
1 min walk
About this property
Villa Aurora
Hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
At Villa Aurora, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Aurora feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like minibars.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
Free infant beds, cable channels, and daily housekeeping
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room crib
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
2 floors
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Hotel Villa Aurora
Hotel Villa Aurora Fiesole
Villa Aurora Fiesole
Villa Aurora
Villa Aurora Hotel
Hotel Villa Aurora
Villa Aurora Fiesole
Villa Aurora Hotel Fiesole
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Aurora have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Villa Aurora pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Villa Aurora?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Villa Aurora?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Villa Aurora located?
Situated in Fiesole, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Teatro Romano, Villa Medici, and San Francesco Monastery. Convent of San Domenico and Path of the Gods are also within 2 mi (3 km). Pian del Mugnone Station is 29 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Villa Aurora Reviews
7.2
Good
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The villa is the best place to stay when visiting Fiesole. It has a home feel to it. Free items in mini bar, free breakfast, easy transportation to Florence. This place is amazing.
Make sure if you ask for an ironing board, you also ask for an iron :) or you’ll get exactly what you ask for
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
4/10 Poor
C, UK
2016/7/18
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Do not expect a usable pool
Faded is probably the best way to describe this hotel. It was fine as a base but not for spending any time in. The pool (in mid July) was not clean and clearly rarely used (covered in a film of dead flies and hugely over-chlorinated). The photographer for the website is a genius - the hotel does not look like this. It is clean and basic but that is all.
There is nowhere to have drinks overlooking the view, breakfast is served inside (despite there being a terrace) and is again basic but passable. The staff are fine but there is no service culture. Taken for what it is it is fine, expect a nice hotel and you will be disappointed. Luckily as we were there for a wedding the hotel was not the point - luckily.
C
4/10 Poor
LUCIA, Bari
2016/6/10
Qualità prezzo, prezzo esagerato... Colazione misera. Stanze pulite... una rimodernata non farebbe male.
Personale gentilissimo e camere pulite. Ottimo per visitare Firenze con l'autobus che parte davanti all'albergo ogni 15 minuti per piazza San Marco in pieno centro. Le 4 stelle sono un po in contrasto con l'aspetto generale dell'hotel, ma se ci si lascia trasportare dall'atmosfera retrò di inizio secolo 900 non si può che rimanerne affascinati
GABRIELE
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2016/3/11
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hôtel plein de charme
Le plaisir d'une nuit dans cet ancien théâtre anglais du 18°s, devenu ensuite un palais du 19°. Beaucoup de meubles d'époque dans les couloirs et escaliers, un très beau jardin et un excellent restaurant. Les chambres sont un peu vieillottes, mais ça a son charme.
Nous avons pu garer la voiture sans problèmes , profiter d'un bus régulier pour visiter Florence ,être conseillés par les propriétaires d'une gentillesse exemplaire et tout visiter de Fiesole .
4Tage aufenthalt zur städtereise nach florenz. abgewohntes Zimmer mit jedoch herrlichem Ausblick auf florenz. das ganze Hotel ist renovierungsbedürftig, es riecht überall muffig
I had to book this room at the last minute and was delighted with the location of the Hotel Villa Aurora! It is steps away from the bus stop, as well as conveniently located on the Piazza Mino - the center of Fiesole. The Villa is charming with many artifacts to view, but beware of the stairs if you have heavy luggage! The room, which again was a last minute decision, was clean and had a welcome package in the mini frig! The bed was a bit hard and the shower stall was small. Had to rush out for an appointment before I had a chance to enjoy breakfast. The staff was cordial and allowed me to store my luggage there during my hectic schedule.
Carol
8/10 Good
Janet, London
2015/5/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel in central Fiesole,
iii Although convenient for transport into Florence, Number 7 bus does not now go into central Florence but instead to the San Marcos area from where you have to walk (about 10 minutes).
Hotel very nice and would stay there again for as long as I can manage the stairs (no lift).
Room spacious and very clean. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Reception good, but higher standard of spoken English would be appreciated (typical lazy English comment probably).
Siamo letteralmente scappati da questo albergo, dopo aver pagato "a vuoto" la prima notte. La struttura è vecchia e fatiscente, assolutamente diversa dalle immagini riportate sul sito. La stanza piccola, con un arredo veramente squallido, con una finestra che affacciava proprio sull'angolo della sola strada di gran scorrimento, con conseguenze rumore. E mi era stato assicurato un soggiorno tranquillo e silenzioso! Il bagno poco pulito e con un forte odore di muffa e di stantìo. Il giardino circostante incolto e disordinato. L'accesso alle stanze solo tramite due scaloni sporchi e certo non accoglienti. Niente ascensore. La proprietaria sgarbata e affatto professionale. Non raccomanderei mai questa struttura (a 4 stelle!!) ad un prezzo che non si può certo dire conveniente.
The hotel is on the crest of the hill at Fiesole, overlooking Florence. It's a beautiful location and the dining room and breakfast room take full advantage of the view. Our room was clean and comfortable, the food good. The staff was helpful with the usual (transportation, local guidance) but outstanding on a small dispute with a local business. They made two calls and got us reimbursement from the local business. All done with ease and friendliness. This is a grand old hotel, probably from the 19th c, and there is an atmosphere of faded elegance
Verified traveler
4/10 Poor
Tony
2013/9/24
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Interesting old villa in hills overlooking Florenc
The hotels is in Fiesole which is a village in the hills overlooking Florence thus providing a quiet retreat from the crowds of Florence. The local bus stops right outside the hotel and is only a 10 minute ride into the city centre. The hotel is in an interesting historic villa which must have been magnificent in its heyday. No, sadly it is a bit run down and doesn't warrant its 4 star rating. The breakfast room and terrace is fine and we had a very nice dinner one night overlooking the city.
The problems began in our room. We had asked for single beds and the mattresses were so uncomfortable that we slept very badly on both nights. Rock hard and lumpy. The lighting was very dim and the shower a bit grubby. On our first night the restaurant had been taken over for a wedding which was so noisy we closed the window and switched on the air-conditioning. It blew out air but did not cool!
The hotel advertises a swimming pool but it is a temporary above ground pool which had collapsed!!
Tony
4/10 Poor
H RED
2013/7/21
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Chambres à rénover
Hall et escaliers magnifiques, parking très pratique. En revanche chambres à refaire, mobilier vieillot, moquette sentant fort l'humidité, vue sur une cours encombrée de gravats, petit déjeuner très moyen sur une terrasse sympathique mais à rénover (mobilier sol), piscine sans charme. Déception d'avoir eu une chambre médiocre alors que l'hotel ne semblait pas complet...
The staff was very helpful and the hotel very pleasant. Fiesole offers many very good restaurants as well. The town is on a regular bus route so access into Florence is quick. This will be my choice when we return.
Verified traveler
8/10 Good
josette, Lambesc, France
2013/3/18
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel idéal pour rester à l'exterieur de Florence
Nous étions à Florence au mois de mars ,donc l'hôtel était presque vide.
le prix correct et les prestations satisfaisantes .
Great place to stay for visits to Florence but the interior of the room we had was very run down. The pool was covered by a tarpaulin and didn't look to have been in service for quite some time. The Blu Bar (attached to the hotel) not sure if under the same managment but the food there was dire.
Stephen
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2011/11/1
Liked: Cleanliness
Un ottimo hotel d'epoca in posizione eccezionale
La posizione al centro di Fiesole con panorama eccezionale su Firenze lo rende ottimo, l'arredo d'epoca lo rende affascinamte anche se un po' carente nelle comodità più ricercate.......ma anche meno importanti.