Family-run hotel in Florence, close to Fortezza da Basso

Albergo Duilio, Florence

This Florence hotel is run by a family and provides affordable and centrally-placed accommodation suitable for both business travellers and tourists. It is very convenient for arrival from the Santa Maria Novella train station and is also very close to the exhibition and conference facilities at Fortezza da Basso.

The Uffizi Gallery, home to Botticelli's Birth of Venus and an impressive collection of European masterpieces, is just 1km away from the Albergo Duilio and easily reached by foot. The Palazzo Pitti is at a similar distance, and has no less than eight museums to explore. Among these, are the Galleria Palatina, which holds works by Raphael, Titian and Rubens; the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, with its collection of Italian impressionist works; the Silver Museum; Costume Museum and Porcelain Museum. The palace's beautiful ornamental gardens, the Giardini di Boboli, are a wonderful place to take a picnic lunch and recover from your museum fatigue. Other monuments not to be missed on your visit to Florence are the magnificent Duomo and the nearby Campanile, designed by Giotto, which you can climb to admire panoramic views of the city.

This hotel in Florence prides itself on excellent customer service and there is always someone on the front desk to help with your enquiries, 24 hours a day. The rooms are bright and well looked after, with simple furnishings that create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. There is the option of either private or shared bathroom and each room is equipped with satellite TV and telephone. Breakfast is included in the nightly rate.

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Double room from €55