Florence hotels, close to Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre

Hotel Andrea, Florence

This Florence hotel has views over the Piazza dell'Indipendenza, a typical nineteenth century Florentine square. With its proximity to the Fortezza da Basso, just a five-minute walk away, it is in a convenient position for business travellers attending events at the exhibition or conference centres there. This sixteenth century Medici fortress is host to numerous trade shows and international fairs each year. And the Hotel Andrea is also a great place from which to explore Florence's many cultural highlights, with the Santa Maria Novella station and the historic town centre also within easy reach. The Basilica di San Lorenzo and Medici Chapels are just five minutes away by foot, while Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and the Palazzo Vecchio can all be reached in under 15 minutes.

This three-star hotel in Florence has traditionally-decorated Tuscan rooms with terracotta floors, artworks on the walls and homely soft furnishings. A lift/elevator makes it easily accessible if you are laden with shopping or luggage, while the 24-hour concierge service and nearby car park may also come in useful. The air conditioned bedrooms are available with en-suite facilities, hairdryer, mini-bar and colour TV. There is a communal TV room and bar if you are feeling more sociable, which is also open 24 hours for a late night coffee or glass of wine. An Italian-style buffet breakfast is served until half past ten each morning in the spacious breakfast room. On-site internet access means that you can keep in touch with friends and family without trawling the streets of Florence for internet cafes.

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Double room from €38