How to reach Hotel Duomo, Piazza del Duomo 1, Florence
Hotel Duomo has a stunning location at Piazza del Duomo 1, in the heart of the historic city centre, just steps from the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti and the rest of Florence's art and culture. Santa Maria Novella, the main railway station, is about 700 meters away: a 10-minute walk along Via Panzani and Via de' Cerretani.
GPS
43.773611 - 11.256413
How to Reach Us
By Plane
(From the airport, 7 km approximately)
From the Amerigo Vespucci Florence airport the hotel is easily reachable with the shuttle bus SITA to the SMN railway station. Once you reach the Santa Maria Novella railway station you can walk for around 10 minutes through Via Panzani and Cerretani, once in the square facing the Cathedral we are on the left side at number 1.
You can also take a taxi which will take you directly to our Hotel.
By Train
Once you reach the Santa Maria Novella railway station you could either pick a taxi (recommended if you have many bags), or just walk for around 10 minutes through Via Panzani and Cerretani, once in the square facing the Cathedral we are on the left side at number 1.
By Car
The hotel is located within the Traffic Limited Zone (ZTL), and to be able to reach it by car without incurring any penalty, you must follow a certain path which can vary depending on whether you arrive from the north or from the south. Please click on the following buttons and follow indications.
Private Garage on payment
Our hotel has a collaboration and exclusive tariffs with Garage Michelangelo which is situated just 150 meters from the hotel in Via Ricasoli, 28. The special price for our guests is € 35.00 per 24 effective hours for cars up to 4.5 meters long, paid directly to the garage. The garage is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and its staff registers your license plate for access to the limited traffic zone (ZTL).
How to Reach the Garage:
Walking times from Hotel Duomo Firenze
Approximate walking times from Piazza del Duomo 1 to the main sights of Florence.
| In Piazza del Duomo | Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (next door), Baptistery of San Giovanni (1 min), Giotto’s Bell Tower (2 min), Misericordia di Firenze (2 min), Via dei Calzaiuoli (2 min) |
| Within 5 minutes | Palazzo Medici Riccardi (4 min), Casa di Dante (5 min), Piazza della Repubblica (5 min) |
| Within 10 minutes | Orsanmichele Church and Museum (7 min), Bargello Museum (7 min), Mercato Centrale (7 min), Galleria dell’Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s David (8 min), Piazza della Signoria (8 min), Palazzo Strozzi (8 min), Via Tornabuoni (8 min), Uffizi Gallery (9 min), Ponte Vecchio (10 min), Piazza San Marco and Museo di San Marco (10 min), Piazza Santissima Annunziata (10 min), Istituto degli Innocenti (10 min), Santa Maria Novella railway station (10 min) |
| Within 20 minutes | Basilica and Piazza di Santa Croce (12 min), Ponte alle Grazie (13 min), Palazzo Pitti (14 min), Boboli Gardens (14 min), Piazza Santo Spirito in the Oltrarno (16 min) |
| A little farther | Porta San Frediano (about 25 min) |
Walking times are approximate and may vary with your pace and the crowds. Our reception will be happy to suggest the best route.
Frequently asked questions
How to reach us by train, plane and car, and where to park.
How far is the hotel from Santa Maria Novella station?
About 700 meters, a 10-minute walk along Via Panzani and Via de’ Cerretani to Piazza del Duomo. A taxi takes about 5 minutes and costs about €20, recommended if you have heavy luggage.
How do I get from Florence airport to the hotel?
Florence Amerigo Vespucci airport is about 7 km away. You can take public transport to Santa Maria Novella station and walk 10 minutes, take a taxi, or book our private transfer: €85 for 1-2 people and €100 for 3-6 people (+20% between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM).
Can I drive to the hotel?
The hotel is inside the limited traffic zone (ZTL). To avoid fines, follow the route indicated on this page and go to our partner garage, which registers your license plate for access to the ZTL.
Where can I park?
At Garage Michelangelo, Via Ricasoli 28, 150 meters from the hotel: €35 per 24 hours for cars up to 4.5 meters long, paid directly to the garage. The garage is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
How do I find the entrance?
Facing the Cathedral, the hotel is on the left side of Piazza del Duomo at number 1. Take the lift to the reception on the 4th floor.
What can I reach on foot from the hotel?
The Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery are right in the square. The Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, Piazza della Signoria and the Mercato Centrale are all within walking distance.
How far is the Uffizi Gallery from the hotel?
About 9 minutes on foot. On the way you pass Piazza della Signoria (8 minutes), and Ponte Vecchio is about 10 minutes from the hotel.
Can I walk to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David?
Yes. The Galleria dell’Accademia is about 8 minutes on foot from Hotel Duomo Firenze. The Mercato Centrale is about 7 minutes away.
How far are Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens?
About 14 minutes on foot, crossing the Arno on Ponte Vecchio. Piazza Santo Spirito, in the Oltrarno, is about 16 minutes away.