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Hotel Universo

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Interior
Superior Double or Twin Room | Room amenity
Hotel Universo, in downtown's center, offers practical amenities like dry cleaning and luggage storage. Stay connected with WiFi and save time with express check-in/out. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are just steps away.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, Hotel Universo is near a train station. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi.
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪giaogiao stazione firenze - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Banki Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Giotto Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria La Madia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Elbow - Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Universo

Hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo, Hotel Universo provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 48 per night)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 4 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 48 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017A1SHCBGE33

We should mention

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

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Universo Florence
Universo Florence
Hotel Universo Hotel
Hotel Universo Florence
Hotel Universo Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Universo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Universo?

Self parking is available for EUR 48 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Universo?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Universo?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Universo located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

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Hotel Universo Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 811 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in great location, staff was friendly, overall the stay was very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is well located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien ubicada
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kyrylo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great place for short stay

Perfect location with all the attractions in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miss Tamsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend for location and facilities

Superb location, room and views. Lovely staff and really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

manuel e.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cerca de todo

Excelente ubicación cerca de todo la estación central el doumo restaurantes supermercado y el anfitrión muy buenas sus recomendaciones me quedaré allí de nuevo seguro
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta muy bien ubicado y son muy amables
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy with the location and services provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jorge Javier

Esta muy cerca de la estación de tren, muy accesible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, cute room with everything I needed. Staff was very helpful and easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudheer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the wonderful view over the piazza
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. Short (5 min) walk from the train station and close to shopping, great food, and next to the Piazza Santa Maria. Room and Facility is plain and small but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Florence

Great location and great staff Room was cleaned daily with fresh towels
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend

The hotel is well located. The personal is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hoteel

Nice and quiet central easy to get anywhere in florand A++
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugar limpio y tranquilo muy buen a ubicacion para moverse caminando y cerca de la estacion de tren
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. We found the location to be ideal for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful with suggestions for things to do, where to go etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very good location. The windows did a good job at keeping the sound out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, near train station, easy to walk places. Very old property but worked for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikeson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance from train station. Lots of options for dinning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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