Florence hotel within walking distance of railway station

Hotel Stella Mary, Florence

This friendly hotel in Florence is just a three-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella train station, so you will not have to carry your luggage far if arriving by rail. The two-star Hotel Stella Mary, Florence is located on the second floor of a traditional Florentine mansion, with a lift/elevator giving ready access to all its rooms. The spacious bedrooms are tastefully furnished in a Tuscan style, and all have en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, a telephone and a colour TV. Business guests can make use of the internet and fax services provided by the hotel. There is no curfew, so you are free to come and go as you please and the 24-hour concierge means that there is always someone on hand to answer your queries. The family who run the Stella Mary speak English, Spanish and French, and are happy to offer advice on the best local shops and restaurants.

This two-star Florence hotel is in the town's cultural heart, from which point you can admire the green-and-white marble facade of the Santa Maria Novella church, the jewel-encrusted Medici chapels, and the traditional charm of the San Lorenzo market, all within walking distance. A short stroll from the hotel, you can also see the world-renowned collections at the Uffizi Gallery or treat yourself to some jewellery from the silver- and goldsmith shops lining the Ponte Vecchio bridge. If you are in search of greenery, head across the Arno river to the Palazzo Pitti where you can relax to the sound of bubbling fountains in the Boboli Gardens.

[ Map and more information... ]

Double room from €35