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Hotel Universo

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, 50123 Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Florence, Italy
See location+39 055 293 890
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$196
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rate per night

7.9
Good
based on 2303 reviews
2,303 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Classic room
$196
Superior room
$298
Standard Room
$353
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Overview

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 42 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Historic Center - Downtown - 0. 1 km / 0. 1 mi- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 0. 1 km / 0. 1 mi- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 0. 1 km / 0. 1 mi- Via de' Tornabuoni - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- Via Faenza - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Medici Chapels - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Strozzi Palace - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Florence Baptistery - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Palazzo dei Congressi - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Florence Design Academy - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Piazza della Repubblica - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Piazza di San Giovanni - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Arno River - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Chiesa di Ognissanti - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Via de' Calzaiuoli - 0. 6 km / 0. 3 mi. The preferred airport for Hotel Universo is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 6. 8 km / 4. 2 miA stay at Hotel Universo places you in the heart of Florence, steps from Historic Center - Downtown and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. This hotel is 0. 4 mi (0. 6 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 0. 5 mi (0. 8 km) from Ponte Vecchio.
7.9
Good rating
Based on 2,303 verified guest reviews

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$196
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$353
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Hotel Universo

  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe
  • Air-conditioned
  • Lift
  • Minibar
  • Storage available

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Services and conveniences

  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Dining

  • Minibar

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Basics

  • Air-conditioned

Reviews of Hotel Universo

7.9
Good
2303 verified ratings
Wonderful
827
Very good
544
Good
467
Okay
210
Fair
142
Mediocre
49
Poor
64

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the excellent location of the hotel, which is close to various attractions and amenities. However, many reviews mentioned that the hotel was overpriced for the services provided, with some describing it more like a hostel than a hotel. The rooms were often noted to be dark and not well-maintained, and there were complaints about the lack of breakfast and unfriendly staff.
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Location

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20, 50123 Florence, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Santa Maria Novella107 m
  • Cappelle medicee297 m
  • Tornabuoni310 m
  • Basilica di San Lorenzo326 m
  • Biblioteca Medicea Laurenziana332 m
  • Battistero di San Giovanni0.4 km
  • Piazza della Repubblic0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo0.5 km
  • Giotto's Campanile0.5 km
  • Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore0.5 km
  • Piazza della Signoria0.7 km
  • Ponte Vecchio0.7 km

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Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:30

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FAQs when booking at Hotel Universo

  • Where is Hotel Universo located?

    Hotel Universo is located at Piazza Santa Maria Novella, 20 in Centro Storico, 0.6 km from the centre of Florence. Santa Maria Novella is the closest landmark to Hotel Universo.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel Universo?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:30 at Hotel Universo.

  • How far is Hotel Universo from the airport?

    Hotel Universo is 5.4 km from Florence Peretola. Hotel Universo is 69.6 km from Pisa Gal Galilei.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.3
0.6 km
Florence Peretola
5.4 km

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