Stay at Albergo San Giovanni in Florence

Albergo San Giovanni offers spacious rooms with classic décor, some featuring original wooden floors. Corner rooms provide direct views of the Duomo and the Bell Tower through large windows, and guests in these rooms can see the Baptistry just 68 steps away. Room types include double rooms, triple rooms, and twin rooms, with either private bathrooms or shared facilities; fan-cooled rooms are available for warmer months.

Set on the corner of Piazza del Duomo, the hotel overlooks Florence cathedral and the Bell Tower, placing guests at the very center of the city's historic district. The Accademia Gallery is a 10-minute walk away, and the train station is within 15 minutes on foot, making it easy to reach major sights. From the windows of room number 6, guests see the Duomo dome and the lively square below, with double-glazed windows that block street noise at night.

Reception is open from 8:00 to 14:00; after 16:00, check-in is by appointment until 19:00, and self-check-in options are available for late arrivals. The hotel provides luggage storage on the morning of check-out, and staff offer tourist information and restaurant recommendations. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in the common area, and a small elevator (one-person capacity) helps carry luggage up to the third-floor rooms.

The building is secured with key-access entry and CCTV cameras both in common areas and outside the property, while fire extinguishers are placed on each floor. Daily housekeeping services are provided, and the hotel offers fax/photocopying facilities for guests who need to print documents. Heating is available in colder months, and a small refrigerator is supplied in some rooms for keeping drinks cool.

Housed in a traditional Florentine building dating back over 700 years, the hotel retains high ceilings and original architectural details such as frescoes on select room ceilings. The tiny one-person elevator, a historic feature, runs between the ground floor and the third floor, adding to the building's character. Room number 4 offers a view of the square and is part of a structure that once served as a private palace in the 16th century.

Location: Corner of Piazza del Duomo, 68 steps from the Baptistry

Views: Corner rooms with direct sight of Florence Cathedral and Bell Tower

Rooms: Spacious rooms with wooden floors and high ceilings

History: 700-year-old building with frescoed ceilings

Service: Self-check-in and free luggage storage after checkout