Downtown Florence Relais

| Relais in downtown Florence among the relais near Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio and the relais near the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
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The Relais takes the name from the spectacular square it overlooks: Piazza Signoria, a symbol of Florentine architecture and the political and civic center of the city since Medieval times.

Its extraordinary location allows you to enjoy the treasures of the historic center in complete relaxation. All the principal artistic and cultural attractions can be visited with a simple walk. Besides the Piazza, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Ponte Vecchio, you can conveniently reach the Galleria degli Uffizi at 50m, the Duomo with the Bell tower by Giotto at 200 m, The Medici Chapels in San Lorenzo, the Bargello Museum, the beautiful Basilica di Santa Croce at 500 m, the Galleria dell’Accademia at 500 m, as well as Palazzo Pitti, the Church of Santo Spirito and the Boboli Garden just after Arno river.

A stay at the Relais guarantees, among other things, a spot in the first row for any show or exhibition taking place in Piazza Signoria. Among the most traditional events is the "maneggio della bandiera" (handling of the flags) by the Sbandieratori (flag wavers), that re-enact the ambience of 16th century Florence. Indeed, these festivals have their roots in medieval times and they represent bellicose events or popular celebrations.

The exceptional accessibility to the artistic heritage of the city is complemented by the facilities available, making the Relais a very modern and convenient hotel for business. Anyone coming to Florence for business will find the major business centers such as the Congress Center, at only 3 km. The hotel is very well serviced by public transport, bus at 50 m and taxi at 200 m, and also the Santa Maria Novella station, a 15 minute walk.

How to reach us

By car
Either from the South or the North, we suggest you take exit "Firenze Certosa”: once you exit continue towards Centro until Porta Romana and from here take Via Romana up to Piazza Pitti and then Via Maggio up to Ponte Santa Trinità. After crossing the bridge, turn right on the Arno embankment to Ponte Vecchio. Here, turn left into Via Por Santa Maria and then, after about 200 m, turn right into Via Vacchereccia where you will find the Relais Piazza Signoria in front of the famous Rivoire Bar.

By train
The Santa Maria Novella Station is located about 1 km from Relais Piazza Signoria. To get to the Relais you can take a taxi or else take the bus towards the Duomo. Either way it will take about 10 minutes, if you take the route described above.

By plane
Once you reach Florence ”Amerigo Vespucci” International Airport (10 km form the center), you have two ways of getting to the Relais:
- a taxi will get you directly to the Relais in 20 minutes:
- the "Vola in bus" shuttle service also takes around 20 minutes to reach Santa Maria Novella station. Piazza Signoria can be reached following the directions described above.