Fully renovated and opened in 2007, the Axial Hotel is situated in a 19th century building in the heart of Firenze and now offers comfortable modern accommodation and original features.
The Axial Hotel has an excellent location on the 1st floor of a historic building on Via dei Calzaiuoli, the city centre’s main street. Just 150 metres from the city’s world-famous Duomo and just 400 metres from the superb Uffizi gallery, this attractive Axial Hotel has a great location for exploring all that this magnificent city has to offer, from art, culture and history to nightlife.
The building’s interiors have been extensively renovated and great care has been taken to preserve the beautiful original features, including the high ceilings, the tall windows and the oak-beamed ceiling in the breakfast room. Nevertheless, modern comforts and facilities, such as air conditioning and Wi-Fi wireless internet access, have now been integrated into the original structure.
Hotel information
The quiet internal courtyard is the perfect place to relax after a long day spent exploring the wonders of this magnificent city.
The hotel’s staff are happy to provide advice and assistance regarding what to see and do in Florence and staff are able to recommend restaurants, provide information on the city’s museums and make reservations for tours.
The building has an elevator from the ground floor to the 1st floor, where all of the rooms are located.
Smoking is only allowed in the central patio/terrace.
Room information
All of the hotel’s spacious, recently renovated rooms are furnished in a warm, elegant manner and decorated in a classical style. Each room features modern comforts, services and facilities.
The Axial Hotel also offers superior single and double rooms with views over Via Calzaiuoli. Some of the rooms have a partial view of the Duomo.
All of the rooms are on the first floor and are non-smoking. Ironing facilities are available on request.
Food & beverage
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 07:30 to 10:00. The buffet features a wide selection of food and drinks, including, fresh-baked croissants, bread rolls, corn flakes, choco pops, muesli, fresh yoghurts, kiwis, fruit salad, fresh dairy milk, American coffee, Italian espresso, a variety of teas and fruit juices.
The hotel’s bar is open from 10:00 until 22:00 and offers a selection of cold drinks, coffees, teas, espresso, cappuccino, and traditional Italian wines and liquors. In the summer, the tranquil terrace in front of the bar is an ideal spot to enjoy a drink after a long day exploring the city.
Area information
The Axial Hotel has an unbeatable location, right on Via Calzaiuoli, a pedestrian street that is the main route through the city centre. Less than 100 metres away, the Duomo is Firenze’s cathedral and is also known as The Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore. The Uffizi gallery, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world, is just a few hundred metres away. Ponte Vecchio and Accademia are also close by. The location of the Axial Hotel makes it the ideal base from which to visit all of the city’s sights, museums and attractions. All that the city has to offer is within walking distance and, as well as art, history and culture, Firenze also has plenty to offer in terms of nightlife.
Travel information
By Air (from Florence’s Peretola Airport):
The is approximately 6 km from Florence’s Peretola Airport. Taxis are readily available outside the arrival terminal at the airport and the journey from the airport to the should take about 15 minutes. Alternatively there is a shuttle bus service. The Vola in Bus runs regularly every 30 minutes from the airport to the central train station. Tickets must be purchased on the bus. The bus stops running at 23:30.
By Air (from Galileo Galilei International Airport in Pisa):
The is approximately 80 km from Galileo Galilei International Airport in Pisa. On the left-hand side of the terminal, there is a train station and trains run regularly from here to Florence’s central station and Pisa station. There are 8 direct trains from the airport to Florence every day. All the other trains stop at Pisa’s central train station and you have to change train to get to Florence Santa Maria Novella central train station. Tickets are available at the airport train counter located near the platform inside the terminal. Alternatively the Terravision shuttle bus runs regularly between the airport and Florence central train station. The counter is right outside the arrival gate (after the baggage claim area).
By Train:
The is just 900 metres away from Florence central train station (known as Santa Maria Novella or S.M.N.). Taxis are available from just outside the station.
If you prefer to walk, exiting the station from the left-hand side, you will find an escalator leading to an underground shopping street. Go straight ahead and walk the length of the shopping area until you reach a set of stairs straight in front of you. If you climb the stairs you will find yourself in Via Panzani. Keep going straight on and Via Panzani will become Via de' Cerretani and eventually, around 700 metres ahead, you will see the Duomo and Battistero. Walk in front of the Duomo Cathedral looking at the entry gates. On the right-hand side, you will see a crowded street, that is Via Calzaiuoli. Axial is on the right-hand side a few metres ahead.
You can also take the bus from the station to the hotel. Outside the Central Station (by the exit on the right-hand side), there are two buses, the N23 and N14, which stop just in front of the Duomo, from where you can easily see Via Calzaiuoli. The Duomo stop is the second stop after the Station. Tickets can be bought at the newsagents, bars and on board, but in the latter case there is a surcharge on the ticket.
By Car (from the A1 motorway from Milan or Rome):
- Take the Firenze Certosa exit, signposted Uscita Firenze Certosa.
- You will first pass the Firenze-Nord exit (if you are travelling from Milan/Bologna) or the Firenze-Sud exit (if you are travelling from Rome). You will then find the exit you need to take, the Firenze-Certosa exit.
- When you arrive at the roundabout, go almost all the way around and come off the roundabout following the signs for Centro (town centre).
- Drive up the hill. On your left you will see Florence’s abbey, the Certosa.
- Drive through a village called Galluzzo, keep on driving for another kilometre through an alley with lots of petrol stations.
- Turn right at the traffic lights.
- The road goes up the hill; at the second set of traffic lights turn left into Via Poggio Imperiale, then drive down to Piazza di Porta Romana.
- Pass under the arch of the medieval city walls (there is a camera), you have just entered the Via Romana.
- Follow the road straight, into Via Maggio, pass over the Santa Trinita Bridge, keep driving straight on ahead down Via Tornabuoni. You will now be driving into Florence’s city centre.
- Go past the traffic lights and then make a right turn at the second little street on your right-hand side - just after the bus stop.
- Then drive on the right-hand side of the newsstand – this is a very narrow street called Via degli Agli.
- At the stop sign, go straight ahead and enter the pedestrian zone in Via dei Pecori – drive slowly, so that you can see the Duomo in front of you.
- Turn right into the second street on your right (Via Roma).
- Keep driving straight ahead, take the second turning on the left into Via degli Speziali, then again take second left.
- You are now on Via dei Calzaiuoli. Get close to the left-hand side of the street and just stop your car by the door at the entrance of the hotel, this is an old wooden door at number 11, immediately after the Disney shop.
- Ring the bell, push the door and unload your luggage inside the door. Lock your car and come to the reception via the elevator, the staff at reception will then call the garage for you.
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged EUR 10.00 per night and person for cots.
All children from 3 to 11 years are charged EUR 30.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire Axial Hotel and is free of charge.
Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 24.00 per day.
Pets: Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The Axial Hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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