Affordable Florence hotels, near Santa Maria Novella

Hotel Genesio, Florence

This charming little B&B-style hotel in Florence offers excellent value for money in a pleasant, safe location just a short distance away from the historic downtown area, with its vast array of cultural attractions. The city's mainline railway station and the beautiful church of Santa Maria Novella are not far away and the area is well served with public transport links. Hotel Genesio is additionally well located for Florence's business district, with the Centro Congressi and Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre and the international trade fair buildings within easy walking distance.

There are just 15 rooms here, each individually decorated and furnished with taste and simplicity. Rooms are fully en-suite and equipped with satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, a personal safety-deposit box and individually controlled air conditioning. Internet access is available if required and a tasty continental-style breakfast is included in the room rate.

There is friendly, approachable 24-hour service on the front desk and staff will be only too delighted to offer tourist information, travel advice and make restaurant or transport reservations on your behalf. There is plenty of parking to be found in the vicinity of the hotel and additional facilities include a welcoming lounge/bar serving a wide range of drinks, snacks and coffee. Small, well-behaved pets are welcome to join their owners here by prior arrangement with the management.

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Double room from €22