This is the cathedral church (Duomo) of Florence, Italy begun in 1296 and completed in 1436. Its exterior is faced with polychrome marble panels in shades of green and pink outlined by white. The cathedral complex situated in Piazza Del Duomo includes the Baptistery and Giotto’s Campanile and are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of largest churches in Italy and has the largest brick dome. The Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Florence. Here is the list of Florence hotels near Duomo S.Maria del Fiore:
Hotel Duomo
Proximal to the Cathedral, Hotel Duomo is set in the Palazzo Gondi located in the heart of Florence. It is surrounded by many of the city’s Landmarks and has rooms which offer the same view. The rooms contain double glazed windows and a rich buffet breakfast is served. Prices inclusive of breakfast are €90 for single rooms € 130 for double rooms and €160 for triple rooms.
Hotel Sempione
This 3-star hotel is situated within a 5-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella Railway station and is set on the busy Via Nazionale in central Florence away from main sites and attractions. Rooms offered come with en suite bathrooms and satellite TV and with wooden or tiled floors. Guests can book museum and theater tickets and make hotel reservation aided by the hotels multilingual staff. Double rooms are available at €65 and triple rooms at €85 all inclusive of breakfast.
Hotel Cosimo de’ Medici
This modern 3-star hotel is set in the surrounding of the Santa Maria Novella Station offers comfortable rooms with LCD TV and free internet connection. It serves a generous buffet breakfast and has elegant furnishing. The Duomo and Uffizi gallery are just within walking distance from the hotel. Prices are €89 for single rooms, €120 and €125 for double rooms, €149 for triple rooms and quadruple rooms are charged at a rate of €169. The room charge is inclusive of buffet breakfast.
First Of Florence
This hotel is set in a renaissance building offering luxurious suites. It has a series of elegant and refined apartments offering comfortable and independent accommodation. The Suites are situated close to the Duomo Cathedral which is within a walking distance. First of Florence hotel offers true Florentine experience. Suites for 2 people are charged at €130 while for four people at €160. Superior suites are charged at a range between €180 and €300 depending on the number of people. Room charges are inclusive of VAT and breakfast.
Hotel Universo
This elegant and stylish 3-star hotel is set in a quiet square in central Florence a few meters away from the Santa Maria Novella Railway Station and major landmarks of Florence are within a walking distance from the hotel. It offers comfortable spacious rooms with private bathrooms and modern amenities and has a cozy dining hall where a rich and tasty continental breakfast is served. Prices inclusive of breakfast are €60 for single rooms €66 for double rooms €85 for double rooms with view and €94 for triple rooms.