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Galileo Hotel

514 reviews
#252 of 416 Hotels in Florence
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Via Nazionale 22A, 50123, Florence Italy
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514 reviews
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An elegant nineteenth-century building in the heart of an ancient city: among the hotels in Florence, Hotel Galileo welcomes guests into a calm and elegant environment, furnished in the best Tuscan-style tradition. You will have a pleasant stay or holiday in the city with all preferred comforts, surrounded by exquisite, authentic Florentine workmanship.
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Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Fax / photocopying
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Paid private parking nearby
Secured parking
Parking
Free internet
Wifi
Public wifi
Internet
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
Self-serve laundry
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Chinese and 2 more

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Grade: 100 out of 100
340Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
89Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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Via Nazionale 22A, 50123, Florence Italy
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Peretola Airport4 miSee all flights
Gal Galilei Airport44 miSee all flights
Alamanni-Stazione Santa Maria NovellaFlorence Tramway Network7 min
Porta al Prato-Leopolda Parco della musicaFlorence Tramway Network14 min
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Cheap but cheerful
This is an older small hotel. It is cheap but the staff are helpful and friendly. A good 10-15mins walk to main attractions but an easy walk. Near the train station, about 10mins. Not worth a taxi if your physically well, but it can be tricky to find as the internet map has it marked wrong. Head for the American cafe and ya just 10meters up from there!
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Great location and good overall
We stayed for 3 nights in a Quadruple room. The room was fairly dimly lit but spacious. The beds were fine but the aircon didn't feel like aircon and was more like cold air. There was a large cupboard in the room but not loads of storage space. Luckily we weren't staying that long. The breakfast was good and a wide variety of cereals and ham and cheese and bread etc. There wasn't much seating room so it must get packed when they are fully booked. The location was good walking distance from Florence Train station and close to the main sights. There are also supermarkets nearby which is nice. Would return again purely for the location and price.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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The positives of this hotel are: •Comfortable bed with good linen •Nice towels •Very quiet and dark (our window opened to the pipes and conduit of the next building over, less than a meter away). •There were two nice staff who were friendly and helpful. The others seemed a bit blasé (understandably, I guess!) •Consistent aircon which wasn’t too loud or cold. •Close to Mercato Centrale, which was fabulous for food and drinks and people watching. On the downside: •In a seedy area, drunks passed out near hotel entrance, dodgy types all around. •Some terrible cafes and restaurants in close proximity. •Very disappointing breakfast selection with possibly the worst coffee I’ve ever tasted. We didn’t bother eating here after the first morning. •Whilst comfortable, the bed was two single beds side by side, which slipped easily across the floor. •Dirty and dated, shower pressure and temp was good but dingy and dark, with gross shower curtain. •Extremely loud buzzing for entry into the room - think prison cell style. We are pretty positive people and like to make the most of our short time together, so we definitely made light of the situation and had a lot of good laughs 😂 A bit of comedic imagination can do wonders 😂 We would definitely not stay here again, though.…
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Good value hotel. Confirmed: rooms facing Via Nazionale are noisy.
This hotel is very good value. Very close to the city centre, clean and the staff are very helpful. Our room was on the first floor and facing Via Nazionale and indeed it was noisy, I do not understand it, because I think it had double windows, but still, I could hear the traffic. And I am a bit hard of hearing, so I do not usually complain about the noise. Nonetheless, for the price, I think it was a great deal.
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Date of stay: June 2019
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Room Tip: If noise bothers you, then ask for a room not facing Via Nazionale.
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Better than average and well situated to the train station
Last minute changes to your itinerary are often challenging, if not impossible! Changing our destination to include Florence, we scrambled to find a hotel. After calling a couple of hotels listed in a guide book, we found a room at the Galileo. Likely much more grand in the past, everything about our stay was satisfactory. The hotel staff was very welcoming and very helpful. They offered to store luggage if you arrive before check-in or hold after check-out time. The desk manager helped us with train schedules, provided maps and directions. All of the staff was very accommodating and friendly. Our room was clean and everything in the bathroom was in working order. Breakfasts were buffet-style and included all of the usuals, coffees, teas, meats, cheeses, pastries/breads, cereals, etc. The hotel has an elevator and is only a few blocks from the train station. The Duomo was an easy walk, perhaps 4 blocks, one turn and a couple more blocks to it and the Campanile (bell tower). There are places to eat near the hotel and a small convenience store en route to the Duomo. I've noticed some negative reviews, but our experience was in line with most 2-3 star hotels in Europe.…
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Date of stay: May 2019
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: The hotel faces a street. Noise was not a problem, but for most quiet rooms, ask for room away...
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$51 - $161 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
ItalyTuscanyProvince of FlorenceFlorenceFlorence Historic Center / Piazza dell'Indipendenza
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Galileo Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Galileo Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Mercato Centrale (0.1 miles), Jimmy's Leather Collection (0.2 miles), and Fox in a Box Room Escape (0.1 miles).
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What are some of the property amenities at Galileo Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and breakfast buffet.
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Which room amenities are available at Galileo Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
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What food & drink options are available at Galileo Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
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Is parking available at Galileo Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking nearby, secured parking, and valet parking are available to guests.
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What are some restaurants close to Galileo Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ristorante Brandolino, SandwiChic, and Indian Palace.
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Is Galileo Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.7 miles away from the center of Florence.
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Are any cleaning services offered at Galileo Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
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Which languages are spoken by the staff at Galileo Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese.
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Are there any historical sites close to Galileo Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (0.4 miles), Basilica San Miniato al Monte (1.4 miles), and Museo Nazionale del Bargello (0.6 miles).
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Is Galileo Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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