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Hotel San Giovanni

1.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a painting on the wall.
A historic building with intricate architectural details, including a dome and a bell tower.
A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a flower vase, and a tiled floor.
A room with a high ceiling featuring a decorative fresco, two windows with orange curtains, and a lamp on the right.
A building facade with a central window displaying a framed artwork, flanked by two storefronts with 'primadonna collection' signage.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Dei Cerretani 2, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a bench, a desk, and a mirror.

Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, a radiator, a desk with a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom (External)

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Private Bathroom (External)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Private Bathroom (External)

A hotel room with two beds, a dining area, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Triple Room, Private Bathroom (External)

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Florence

Hotel San Giovanni puts you in the heart of Florence, within steps of San Lorenzo Church and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff and luggage storage. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Centre of Florence hotel include Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scudieri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Dall’oste - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Move On - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Don Nino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Bottegone - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Giovanni

Hotel San Giovanni offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel San Giovanni also features express check-out, a front desk safe, and a lift.

This Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1350
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel San Giovanni offers 7 accommodations with free toiletries and portable fans. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 27 per day)

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1350
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (3:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 27 per day (7 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT048017A1BD7VAIIS

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel San Giovanni?

Hotel San Giovanni offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel San Giovanni?

No, Hotel San Giovanni does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel San Giovanni?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel San Giovanni?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel San Giovanni Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 301 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gavin

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

Fantastic location,clean,typical Florence hotel

Really traditional Florence hotel, really wanted to stay in a traditional hotel and was not disappointed hence the good review, host was friendly, room was clean and decor was relevant to when it was built, FANTASTIC LOCATION don't expect modern then leave a bad review
View from room 3
Decor
Ceiling still had old paintings on
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Wonderful Location, and European Style

Was a wonderful location, room, and stay! Owner was very nice, and helpful. Room was outstanding, and worked great. It may not be the nicest and most brand new accommodations on the planet, but it was beautiful and worked well! I will stay here again when I get the chance!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was very good. Everyting We needed we got. The location was excellent. In the middle of everything. The hotel felt like an old apartment and that felt like it suited Florens. The bed was comfortable. No tv, but that was ok. We had our own bathroom which felt good. It is a very simple hotel. We would live there again of we go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Berta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay away very gross property they do not replace their bedsheets and the mattresses are gross all stained it's in a very noisy location all night long people are screaming , playing drums, not a good place to stay I could not find any place to get away at the last minute stay. warning it's very very dirty not worth it. Rating .000
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Norma Angelica

Liked: Staff & service
Excelente ubicación, la mejor, el personal de recepción súper amable, solo los muebles son viejos digamos que tiene un estilo muy vintage, es una casa antigua y el elevador es para una persona pero también súper antiguo. Fue una experiencia divertida lo del elevador, que además súper necesario por qué son varios pisos que se tiene que subir.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

ISABEL CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel bien ubicado

Es un hotel para pasar la noche, esta muy bien ubicado.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diese Unterkunft sollte nicht als Hotel bezeichnet werden. Inventar veraltet und schmutzig, Gemeinschaftsdusche und WC nicht zeitgemäß bzw zt. defekt, Uralt-Aufzug ebenfalls defekt. Das zeitweise anwesende Personal war aber sehr freundlich. Entweder ein paar Euros mehr als ausgeben oder zentrumsferner wohnen (mein Tipp)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aniko

Liked: Staff & service
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist fantastisch, mit Blick auf den Dom. Wir konnten zu Fuß vom Bahnhof zur Unterkunft laufen. Der Name Hotel ist maßlos übertrieben, da es sich um eine ehemalig hochherrschaftliche Wohnung mit 8 Gästezimmern und 3 Bädern handelt. Zum Tor kommt man mit einem vorab gesendeten Türcode herein. Der Fahrstuhl ist so groß , wie ein Speiselift, 1m x1 m, für 150 kg geeicht, immerhin, man muss den Koffer nicht in die hohen 2 Etage schleppen. Für die Eingangstür gibt es wieder einen Türcode. Das Rezeptionszimmer war nicht besetzt, es war Sonntagabend, der Zimmerschlüssel war hinterlegt. Das Zimmer war sehr beeindruckend groß, mit dem Charme der alten Zeit, knarrendes Echtholzparkett, faszinierende alte Wandmalereien und altem Möbel, allerdings alles in einem vernachlässigtem Zustand. Das Bett war groß und sehr bequem. Die Aussicht ist einfach überwältigend, auf den Battistero und den Dom von Florenz, also mittendrinn. Man hat abends einen Logenplatz , den Trubel auf dem Platz zu beobachten. Wir benutzten ein Duschbad ganz privat mit Schlüssel, sehr schmal, aber total in Ordnung. Wir haben auch den Chef getroffen, sehr nett und sehr höflich, bei ihm haben wir dann auch gezahlt. Am Abreisetag durften wir das Gepäck noch unterstellen, vielen Dank dafür. Wer keinen Luxus braucht und mittendrinn sein möchte, für einen moderaten Preis , ist hier sehr gut untergebracht. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder. Vielen Dank !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement joli et très bien situé au coeur du centre historique, sinon les salles de bain partagees sont un peu désuettes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for years. Helpful staff, superb location, clean rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

antonio

Liked: Staff & service

Lousy mattress

Kind of uncomfortable. Broken tile everywhere and be aware that the bathrooms are communal and not attached to the rooms. Probably wont stay here again. However, the hotel is very centrally located in Florence and is walking distance from some of the most popular attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

khanittha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like the location but the property is outdated. I didn't know there is no wifi in my room. I have to come out of my room and sit on a beat up leather sofa with the 2 rooms across from the sofa. Also I didn't realize that I had to share a small shower with other guests. The elevator is super small. You can't fit any suitcase inside it. I barely can fir in there alone. No coffee maker, TV and most importantly WiFi in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff most helpful and location was excellent. Cant beat the view and history of the place. Frescos on some the rooms, in ceiling
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will stay here again .. it was a Wonderfull room with view of Florence cathedral. It’s shared bathroom but never had to wait in Que. easy walking distance from train station. I will recommend this place for family with kids too .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La ubicación es muy céntrica, excelente, muy cerca de la estación de trenes y de las principales atracciones, desde nuestra habitación teníamos muy buena vista pero, puede ser un poco ruidoso en la noche y temprano en la mañana, para nosotros no fue problema pues regresábamos tarde y salíamos temprano.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luciele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, location, location! In front of Duomo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joan

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

Overnatning med udsigt til den fantastiske kirke.

Dejlig placering og tæt på det hele. Fantastisk seng og dejligt køligt værelse, selvom vi havde 30 gr udenfor var værelset køligt om natten.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Staff & service

Great value, great view

Very old building but right off main square. View was amazing. Spacious but sparsely furnished room. WiFi only in common area. Good value if you don’t mind less than luxury accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not as we expected booking was for four and we had a single bed and a double bed. This was the only let down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergio and Dania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is at a perfect location right in front of the Duomo. And even though it’s noisy outside, once you close the wooden shutter, you do not hear anything. Humberto and Alessandro are awesome. One of the cleaning person is not so friendly. He seemed to be bothered my me asking him a question.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Albergo ben situato e con uno staff molto gentile, la camera si affacciava sul Duomo, comoda e pulita. Bene.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lupita

There is not staff around. You need to make appointment to see them. The room was dusty. The wi-fi need more power. The stair are so dark.. but the building is nice and old very old and the location is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Probably the best location of any hotel ever!

Make no mistake this is a very basic hotel. Very basic. And we loved it! There was an aircon unit, tea and coffee making facilities and the bathroom had recently tiled and fitted out with a modern suite. The room itself was very clean and large with lots of old furniture and decor that made it totally charming. This place is very well run and we were allowed to leave our luggage before we checked in and after we checked out which allowed us to make the most of our trip without humping luggage around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019