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Hotel San Giovanni

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Via de Cerretani 2, 50123 Florence, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Please note that Hotel San Giovanni is not a 4 star luxury hotel. That is not the experience you will have if you stay there. But let me tell you what experience you will have: the experence of staying in a 800 year old house the antique fresco's decorating the walls, a view of the duomo from your bedroom window,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 via mobile

Perfect location with a view of the Duomo. We had a shared bathroom which was always available and clean. Wi fi not available in rooms but available in the common area. Very helpful owner . Worthwhile recommendations for restaurants and travel etc. 10 mins from station. Good value in Florence.

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

This hotel provided great value at the time of our stay (Easter weekend). For 75 Euros a night, it provided simple, clean accomodations within walking distance of the train station, and just steps from the Duomo. The bathrooms are located outside the bedrooms, and can be either shared or private depending on how much you pay, but were kept clean.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

stayed here for 2 nights... great location.... 10 minute walk from train station.... simple basic hotel with great view of the Duomo.... hotel itself is quiet hotel with basic room.... our room had 2 beds.... with a private bathroom across from our room.. no service and no receptionist (the guy that manages it is in the hotel for few hours... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

On a trip with three girlfriends, we got a two-bedroom at this hotel and we were more than pleased. Arriving by train, we easily walked to the hotel (very close). The owner is very kind and helped us move our luggage into the room. Best thing about the place is the location! The windows opened out into the main square... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

The hotel was just in the middle of Florence, just 10 meters away of Piazza del Duomo. It was not a luxury hotel, it was very simple, but clean and comfortable for a short visit in this city. As in my travels is very important to invest more money on visiting museums, galleries or other attractions, I think it is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

A group of 4 of us stayed here for 4 nights. We were pleasantly surprised by the setup and absolutely stunned by the gorgeous view overlooking the Duomo and Duomo square. The shared bathrooms were no big deal - 4 full baths made it easy to do what you needed to do when you needed to do it. The only... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

Unless i money suddenly became no object, i would definitely say here again if i returned to Florence. The location is amazing. Right by the Duomo (our room had a view of the Duomo and on the piazza) and a 5 minute walk from the train station, which is great for taking day trips out of Florence. Also, the price... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

We stayed here for two nights on our first visit to Florence. The hosteria is located in an old building just off Duomo square, and whilst place seems to be falling apart a bit, it is right smack bang in the centre of town. The gentleman who showed us our room was very friendly and gave us a very long... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

Liked this hotel very much... The place/building looked kinda "ancient" which was very cool, it also had a cool elevator that looked like it was from a century ago, and the furnitures aswell... The owner is very nice, and welcomed us with a big smile. The room is very basic, but what a view from the window! took some beautiful... More

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Also Known As:
San Giovanni Hotel
San Giovanni
San Giovanni Florence
Address: Via de Cerretani 2, 50123 Florence, Italy
Region: Italy > Tuscany > Province of Florence > Florence
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Room Service
Hotel Style:
#121 Romantic Hotels in Florence
#129 Family Hotels in Florence
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:1 star (1*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel San Giovanni is a characteristic old worldly Florentine pensione. It is located in the heart of Florence's historical center right on the corner of Piazza San Giovanni (the cathedral square). This superb location means all of city museums, galleries and other tourist attractions are within a short walking distance from the hotel. The hotel is located in two medieval tower buildings that in the 16th century became the bishops private residence. Today it is still possible to see in some of the rooms the original frescos. You will enjoy the amazing view from your window of one the world's most beautiful piazza. ... more   less 
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