Pensione Ottaviani1 star hotelEditor's Pick

Hotel Address

Piazza Ottaviani 1
Florence, Italy

Average guest rating

7.2

Room Rates

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The Pensione Ottaviani, conveniently located near Piazza Santa Maria Novella, did little to change its layout when it took over the space from Saint Paolino Hospital. Long, wide corridors are lined with small, simple rooms, and even smaller, simpler bathrooms, providing basic accommodation at matching low rates.

Rooms are quite dorm-like, with minimalist bed frames and shelving, in 1970s shades of yellow and blue. Artwork is more or less completely absent. Most rooms have sinks or showers. Bathrooms themselves feature a bit of wear and tear, but they're modern and functional. Breakfast is included in the nightly rate.

The pension occupies the second floor, so there's plenty of light streaming in to brighten up the wood paneling. We're not handing out any awards to the Pensione Ottaviani for interior decoration, but service, a nice nightly rate, and convenient location make this a pretty package.

» Annie Shapero

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.

Average Guest Ratings

Venere
HostelWorld
7.7 guest rating

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Hotel Address

Piazza Ottaviani 1
Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy

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Amenities

Hotel
  1. Breakfast Extra Charge
  2. Breakfast Included
  3. Cash Only
  4. Concierge/Booking Services
  5. Credit Cards Accepted
  6. Elevator
  7. Fax Machine
  8. Groups welcome
  9. Historic building
  1. Luggage Storage
  2. Non-Smoking Hotel
  3. Non-Smoking Rooms
  4. Pet Friendly
  5. Reception: 24-Hour
  6. Restaurant
  7. Safe at reception
  8. Tourist information
  9. TV Lounge
Room
  1. Balconies/Terraces Available
  2. Bathroom: Private
  3. Bathroom: Shared
  4. Extra bed
  5. Fan
  1. Heat
  2. Safe
  3. Toiletries
  4. Writing desk

About the Pensione Ottaviani neighborhood

Across the street from the train station, the area around Piazza Santa Maria Novella is perhaps the most varied neighborhood in the city. The, dingier, urban streets leading to the station get a lot of traffic (both automobile and human) while the other side of the grassy Piazza is formed by narrow, serpentine little streets, characterful buildings, and top-notch shopping. The piazza itself is crowded with picnicking tourists and pick pockets preying on them. The 'hood is bordered by the river, the train station, shopping street Via Tornabuoni, this area suffers a bit of an identity crisis. One thing is for sure: once you're here, you're no more than ten minutes away from anything else.

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Pensione Ottaviani, Florence, Italy
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Landmarks near Pensione Ottaviani

Santa Maria Novella0.23 km
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Ponte Vecchio0.59 km
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Piazza della Signoria0.63 km
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