Dein Aufenthalt — Regency
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Das Eigentum — Regency
The Regency is a solid three-star in a 19th-century palazzo near Piazza della Libertà, a 20-minute walk north of the Duomo. The lobby feels like a well-kept, slightly old-fashioned Florentine sitting room with high ceilings, marble floors and a courteous, professional front desk. It suits travellers who want a quiet, reliable base away from the tourist crush and don’t mind trading instant monument access for a bit of breathing room. The USP is simple: clean rooms, decent breakfast, and a tram stop outside that gets you to the centre in ten minutes.
Chroniken von Florence
Florence was founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a Roman military settlement on the Arno floodplain. Its true boom came during the 13th–16th centuries under the Medici dynasty, when Brunelleschi’s dome, the Duomo’s facade, and the Uffizi galleries turned the city into the cradle of the Renaissance. The historic centre is essentially a living museum of quattrocento architecture, with the Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio and Santa Croce all within a ten-minute walk of each other. Today, Florence is a magnet for art pilgrims and day-trippers, balancing its UNESCO identity with a vibrant café and fashion scene.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Florence-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and September: warm but not oppressive (lows 14–16°C, highs 24–26°C), fewer students, still long daylight hours. October works well for golden light and thinning crowds.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: temperatures hit 30–35°C, humidity climbs, and the centre is thick with package tourists. Hotel prices at The Regency can double from their shoulder rate. The main driver is the summer holiday season, plus the Feast of St John (24 June) bringing fireworks and jams.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October: room rates drop 30–40% below peak, weather is mild (12–22°C in April, 10–20°C in October), and queues at the Uffizi and Accademia are shorter.
Wetter & Verpackung
Florence in July can be a furnace with sudden afternoon thunderstorms – think heavy cloudburst lasting 20 minutes then baking sun. Pack a cross-body bag to keep hands free for water bottles, and always carry a compact umbrella.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Florence
- Florence's tram line T2, which opened in 2019, has been extended to the airport in early 2026, making it easier to reach The Regency's nearest stop (Libertà) from the airport without a taxi.
- The Uffizi Gallery introduced mandatory timed-entry slots for summer 2026, bookable up to 60 days ahead – queue-jump tickets are scarce during July.
- Piazza del Duomo has implemented a 'no sitting' rule on church steps and pavement to deter crowded loitering; fines start at €50.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Regency, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio. The square is a leafy, traffic-calmed public space with limited vehicle access, so these upper floors get good natural light and a pleasant outlook over the trees and park benches.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor facing the internal courtyard or service area. These are prone to kitchen noise and staff movement, and may feel cramped with little privacy. Also skip any room marked 'internal' without a window onto the square.
Best views
The best view is from rooms facing Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio itself: a formal square with lime trees, a central statue, and benches. No direct river or cathedral view at this address.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest, as they sit above street-level bustle and away from the small lobby and breakfast room.
🔊 Noise notes
Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio is mostly residential and pedestrian-friendly, but the adjacent Via Giusti and Via Scialoia carry local traffic. Occasional tour groups gather at the piazza's cafés in season. Sound insulation in a 3-star hotel is basic, so upper floors (3–4) are your best bet.
Insider tips
1. For a quieter stay, request a room on the fourth floor (if available) – the top floor avoids noise from the floor above and has better windows. 2. The hotel has no private parking, but the Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio has metered street parking; ask reception for a resident permit if you're staying more than a day.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Regency
Free Wi-Fi throughout, 30 Mbps download, requires a simple login via browser; no password needed
Single lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only historic sections
Complimentary digital access to PressReader via hotel tablet at breakfast; no physical newspapers. Building quirks: original 19th-century wallpaper in the ground-floor lounge
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out possible until 12:30 for a fee of €30, subject to availability
Free storage at reception for same-day arrival/departure; overnight storage not permitted
Step-free entrance via rear door (ask staff); lift wide enough for a standard wheelchair; no grab rails in bathrooms
No on-site parking; valet service available at €35 per night (pre-book only). Nearest public car park: Garage Nazionale, Via dei Servi 37, €30 per 24 hours; no EV charging on-site, nearest public charger at Garage Nazionale (€5 per charge)
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €7.50 per person per night for up to 10 nights; children under 12 exempt
Deposit & card hold: €100 advance deposit for the room night plus a €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Casa famiglia Santa Lucia (74 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Basilica della Santissima Annunziata (520 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Cappella di San Luca (530 m · ~7 min walk)
- Synagogue: Tempio Maggiore Israelitico - Sinagoga (641 m · ~8 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
COIN — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Piazza D'Azeglio — 423 m · ~5 min walk
Fondazione Scienza e tecnica — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Le Laudi — 751 m · ~9 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 621 m · ~8 min walk
Farmacia Donatello — 333 m · ~4 min walk
Super A&O — 462 m · ~6 min walk
Firenze Campo di Marte — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks or major supermarkets for best rates; avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux which charge poor commissions—most banks offer fair rates with a small fee
Cards and contactless payment widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and transport; some small vendors and market stalls still prefer cash
Not mandatory; round up bills or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxi drivers appreciate small change; hotel staff typically receive €1-2 for service
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Buy a multi-day transport pass if staying more than 2 days; eat lunch (pranzo) around 12–2pm when restaurants offer better-value set menus; fill water bottles at public fountains (fontanelle) marked 'non potabile' or 'potabile'
Gut zu wissen — Florence
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
FlorenceEuropean standard 112 works for all emergencies from a mobile. For fixed-line or text, dial 113 for police, 118 for ambulance, 115 for fire, and 116117 for out-of-hours medical help. Keep 112 set as a speed-dial in your phone.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Florence, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Regency
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 621 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Donatello — 333 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Find train tickets →Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel David via Alamanni/Santo Spirito areas
💡 Newest eco-friendly tram system (opened 2019). Fast and cheap. Single journey €2, but get tourist passes to avoid repeat ticket purchases for hotel-to-attractions transit.
Florence Airport (FLR) to City Center / Local Transit → Hotel David and Florence City Center
💡 Buy a Carnet (10-journey ticket €14.50) or 48-hour tourist pass (€16.50) for all local buses. Airport coaches cheaper than taxi but slower with stops.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel David, Florence
💡 Book pre-arranged transfers through your hotel to avoid inflated rates from unofficial taxis at airport rank. Expect traffic congestion during peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm).
Florence Airport (FLR) Terminal 1 Train Station → Florence Santa Maria Novella Station, walking distance to Hotel David
💡 Most convenient and reliable option. Connect to local trams/buses from Santa Maria Novella. Hotel David is walkable (10 mins) from station in city center.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Regency?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio. The square is a leafy, traffic-calmed public space with limited vehicle access, so these upper floors get good natural light and a pleasant outlook over the trees and park benches.
Which rooms should I avoid at Regency?
Avoid rooms on the ground or first floor facing the internal courtyard or service area. These are prone to kitchen noise and staff movement, and may feel cramped with little privacy. Also skip any room marked 'internal' without a window onto the square.
Is Regency noisy?
Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio is mostly residential and pedestrian-friendly, but the adjacent Via Giusti and Via Scialoia carry local traffic. Occasional tour groups gather at the piazza's cafés in season. Sound insulation in a 3-star hotel is basic, so upper floors (3–4) are your best bet.
Which rooms have the best views at Regency?
The best view is from rooms facing Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio itself: a formal square with lime trees, a central statue, and benches. No direct river or cathedral view at this address.
What are insider tips for staying at Regency?
1. For a quieter stay, request a room on the fourth floor (if available) – the top floor avoids noise from the floor above and has better windows. 2. The hotel has no private parking, but the Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio has metered street parking; ask reception for a resident permit if you're staying more than a day.
What time is check-in at Regency?
Check-in at Regency is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Regency have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, 30 Mbps download, requires a simple login via browser; no password needed
Is there a city or tourist tax at Regency?
€7.50 per person per night for up to 10 nights; children under 12 exempt
When is the best time to visit Florence?
May and September: warm but not oppressive (lows 14–16°C, highs 24–26°C), fewer students, still long daylight hours. October works well for golden light and thinning crowds.
Top-Attraktionen in Florence
💡 Check the upstairs museum (€6) for the originals. The church itself is free and usually empty, so you can sit in peace - a rarity in central Florence.
💡 Skip the expensive upstairs pasta. Head to the ground floor's Nerbone for a €5 tripe sandwich or €4 bowl of lampredotto - a true Florentine lunch.
💡 Go just before sunset to see the city glow. Stay until the lights come on - it's far less crowded than during the day and the Duomo looks spectacular.
💡 Arrive at 5.15pm weekdays in summer to hear the monks sing Gregorian chant during vespers. It's a hauntingly beautiful experience, and free.
💡 Book ahead online (€6) - they limit visitors to 30 per 15-minute slot. If sold out, show up at opening and ask about returned tickets.