About
Set on the corner of Piazza del Duomo, overlooking Florence cathedral and the Bell Tower, Albergo San Giovanni offers rooms with classic décor. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. This traditional Florentine house offers spacious rooms, some with wooden floors. The rooms with private bathroom have air conditioning the other a fan, the hotel have rooms with private or shared bathroom. Staff provide tourist information and luggage storage on the morning of your check-out day. With such a central location, San Giovanni Albergo is great for exploring Florence with the Duomo right outside and the Accademia Gallery only 10 minutes' walk away. Reception is open from 8.00 to 14.00. In the afternoon the staff will receive by appointment from 16.00 to 19.00. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please contact the hotel to arrange your check in.
255 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 7.8
- Staff
- 8.9
- Location
- 9.8
What Guests Say
- “Heart of the city near the cathedral,big room,bright, big bed”
- “Perfect location, comfortable beds and nice room.”
Room Options
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1/3Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- City view
- Closet
1/4Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
- Body soap
- City view
1/4Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- City view
- Closet
1/2Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Closet
1/3Triple Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- City view
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What Guests Loved
Based on 255 reviews
Pros +
- Heart of the city near the cathedral,big room,bright, big bed
- Perfect location, comfortable beds and nice room.
- Location, cleanness, friendly staff, old style building - very authentic
Cons -
- Bathroom outside room ,small,cold
- The shower could be more clean.
- Missing basic stuff : good internet and a tv
Heart of the city near the cathedral,big room,bright, big bed
Bathroom outside room ,small,cold
Perfect location, comfortable beds and nice room.
The shower could be more clean.
Location, cleanness, friendly staff, old style building - very authentic
Missing basic stuff : good internet and a tv
50 meters away from the Duomo.Authentic room and accommodation.
Can be noisy at night, busy street below
The location is REALLY GOOD. The room was also spacious, with high ceiling (with some worn out frescoes which was good!). We also had our own bathroom (though it's separate from the room, but it was convenient as well)
The internet, as written on their reviews, is true. The signal couldn't reach the bedrooms. Also, the shower area was a little cramped and it gets clogged a bit, I think it can be improved with new shower enclosures.
The location was fantastic,, right in the middle of everything. We had a great view from our room of the Piazza San Giovanni. The bathroom was modern and spotless, but the rest of the room was charming with character. The host was excellent.
The fridge didnt really work.
Phenomenal location and very clean property
The room was very bare and basic
It was so great! Can see the duomo directly from the window. The closest building to it! The room is big, typically traditional style. The landlord is super nice as well. Clean room! My future only choice in Florence
Everything is perfect
The location is in the center of florence
Not clean room, bad towels, bad pellows the floor is messy...
Location was great! Big room with a nice view and friendly stuff.
WiFi wasn’t so good. Had to move the bed to get a connection because of the distance to the modem. Really responsive from the corridor and the noice from outside. Make sure you have earplugs with you. Be careful in the staircase. The lightning is not that good. I fell and hurt myself so had to spend one day at the hospital.
Location location location! Being right next to the Duomo, it was perfect for stepping straight out into the beauty of Florence. The entry system was efficient and the receptionists friendly. The room spacious with great views and it’s certainly a nice experience to stay in such a historical building.
It’s basic. The sinks and showers sometimes got clogged - could definitely do with a renovation.
Wonderfull location and great staff behaviour, easy and flexible check-in.
Almost no facilities were provided for the guests. the WiFi also didnt have a good signal range si we had no access in the rooms and was accessible only in corridors. We expected a better towel and shampoo and a bit larger bathroom, it was so small, all the spaces includin floor and walls need a bit of renovation to feel good and clean.
Stunning view of Duomo from room 6! Very spacious room.
Bathroom was seperate to main room, and was very small. Can be loud at night due to being right next to the Duomo/people busking there, until as late as 11:30pm.
Good spot right near the duomo
Very old style, bathrooms were not attached to the room - they were cross the hallway. Mould smell throughout the building.
Location, big room nr 4 , Duomo view from the window
little WiFi reception in the bedroom, only in common area
Location perfect, right beside duomo and not far from station. Staff were friendly and helpful for leaving bags and checkin was smooth. Space in the room was great
The doors are very thin and you can hear people come and go as part of floor is a bit creaky but this wasn’t a major issue for us we enjoyed staying here but just mentioning as others might not like it
Very friendly staff - always willing to help - location 10 stars - view excellent and entertainment also very good
The location was incredible, could not ask for a better view. When the windows were shut it was very dark and blocked most of the noise from the busy street below
We paid for the private bathroom which was great but did involve leaving our room and walking across the hallway with a separate key to unlock. No issue for us but just something to be aware of when booking!
Location!! Price. Safe. Clean. The three bed with private bath room was spacious. Beds were comfortable. The lively sounds of the bustling square below lasted late through the night, but bring earplugs or a sound machine if you think that will keep you awake. The room we rented had an AC, but open windows cooled the place off more effectively.
Staff took away dirty towels, but did not consistently replace them. Last night there, we had one hand towel for three people, and one dirty bath towel hanging on a hook to dry from previous night that thankfully staff had not removed. Staff gate was locked, couldn’t ask anyone for a towel. I am not so high maintenance I expect a fresh bath towel every day. But if you take it away, at least replace it ? The tiny fridge was a handy amenity; however food did not stay cold in it. Might need replacing. There are two lighted mirrors for the ladies to apply makeup, etc, but they both only had half available bulbs lit. Wifi does not work throughout the building.
The location was amazing the room was huge and clean, noting fancy but absolutely more than welcome excepted for what we paid
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 3 to 6 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Reception is open from 8.00 to 13.00. In the afternoon the staff will receive by appointment from 16.00 to 19.00. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please contact the hotel to arrange your check in. La struttura non ha accesso per la sedia a rotelle. The hotel does not have wheelchair access.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Location
Via Cerretani 2, Florence
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