Bed & Breakfast Antica Posta - Florence

HOTEL OVERVIEW

lobby The Antica Posta Bed & Breakfast is housed on the first floor (with lift) of an elegant building situated just a few steps from the heart of Florence. In short distance of the property are the Santa Maria Novella railway station, the Fortezza da Basso, the Congress & Business Centre, home to all major conventions and expositions, and the most important museums and monuments of the city, including the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.

With a short walk towards the Arno river you can reach the luxuriant parco delle Cascine, the 16th-century game preserve of the Grand Duke Alessandro de' Medici and one of the largest green areas in Florence. An important fair is held here weekly, and it is furthermore an ideal place to relax with a healthy hike under the age-old trees.

From the property you can easily reach every point of the city. Away from the metropolitan traffic, the structure is a perfect starting point for unforgettable excursions around the splendid Tuscan hills. Whether you are in Florence for business or for leisure, you will enjoy your stay in our bright and comfortable rooms in a truly relaxing atmosphere.

LOCATION

City Area:Porta al Prato

Position of the zone in the city

General map

The property enjoys a stragetical situation: Within easy reach, either on foot or by public transportation, lie Florence's main shopping streets, via Tornabuoni, via dei Calzaiuoli, via Strozzi and via Roma, the San Lorenzo market place, a real architectural jewel and famous all over the world for its Florentine handicraft, as well as numerous renowned and typical restaurants, cafés, wine cellars and entertainment venues.

GUEST ROOMS

double room The property features 5 large and brightly-lit rooms, finely furnished and decorated according to the typical Tuscan charm. The Impruneta terra cotta pavements provide each lodging with a warm and pleasant atmosphere to ensure guests a unique stay in Florence.

All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, individually controlled air conditioning, heating, colour TV and mini bar. Baby cots are provided upon request. The structure furthermore features non-smoking accommodations. Small pets are welcome.

At your awakening in the morning, you will find breakfast served directly in your room, so you will quickly be ready to undertake the discovery of one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in the world.

• Colour TV
• Cot available upon request
• Hairdryer in room

• Heating
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Mini bar

• Non-smoking rooms available upon request
• Writing desk

BREAKFAST

The continental breakfast is served every morning directly in the bedrooms.

HOTEL FACILITIES

• Air conditioning
• Credit card accepted
• Lift/elevator

• Pets accepted
• Recently renovated

• Luggage room
• Tourist information

HOW TO REACH THE HOTEL

By car
From the A1 highway, Firenze Nord exit:
Follow the indications to Firenze centro that will lead you onto viale Guidoni. At its end, on the right, you will find via Forlanini. Drive along it until its end, then follow the roundabout and take viale Redi on your left. At its end you will be on viale Belfiore. Because of the one-way traffic, you will have to drive along via Guido Monaco in front of you and, after a few metres, turn left onto via Cittadella. Drive along it and you will be back on viale Belfiore. The B&B is at number 50.
From the A1 highway, Firenze Sud exit:
Drive along the highway junction, then turn left and proceed along the Arno river. Continue straight until the ring avenues, viali di circonvallazione, and then drive along viale Amendola (Piazza Beccaria), viale Gramsci (Piazza Donatello), viale Matteotti (Piazza della Libertà) and viale Lavagnini (Fortezza da Basso). Continue on your left and take viale Strozzi which leads you under the railway bridge and then onto viale Belfiore. After a few metres on the left, at number 50, you will find the structure.

By train
From the Santa Maria Novella railway station take the exit on your right (with the railway tracks at your back) and walk down via Alamanni. Cross viale Fratelli Rosselli and continue straight on via Guido Monaco until its end. Then turn right and you will be in viale Belfiore. The B&B is at number 50.

By airplane
From the Firenze-Amerigo Vespucci airport you can take the Ataf or Sita shuttle bus service running every 30 minutes to the Santa Maria Novella railway station.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

Garage facility subject to charges is available about 100 metres from the structure.
Pick-up service from the airport can be arranged upon request. The service is subject to charges.