🇮🇹 Firenze, Italy
Casa di Annusca
📍 Via dei Serragli, 126, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
Your stay — Casa di Annusca
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The Property — Casa di Annusca
Casa di Annusca is a straightforward 3-star pension near Santa Maria Novella station, with clean, simple rooms and a small breakfast buffet. Its main draw is location – a five-minute walk from the Duomo, yet on a quiet side street away from the worst tourist crush. The lobby is compact and a bit dated, but the staff are efficient and speak good English. It suits budget-conscious travellers who plan to be out all day and just need a safe, central base with reliable WiFi.
Chronicles of Firenze
Florence was founded as a Roman military colony in 59 BC, but its golden age came during the 14th-16th centuries under the Medici dynasty, when it became the cradle of the Renaissance. The Duomo, with Brunelleschi’s dome, and the Uffizi Gallery (housing Botticelli’s Birth of Venus) define its architectural and artistic legacy. Today, the historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, drawing millions yearly to its medieval piazzas and Renaissance palazzos. The city balances its museum-heavy identity with a thriving leather and fashion district around Santa Croce. Modern Florence is also a university town, giving it a youthful energy despite the tourist crowds.
Best Time to Visit
Full Firenze guide →Best months
May and September – warm but not scorching (20-25°C), with longer daylight and lower rainfall than April or October. Crowds are manageable mid-week, and the gardens (Boboli, Bardini) are at their lush best.
Peak / festival surge
June, July and August – peak heat (often 32°C+) and peak tourist numbers, especially around 24 June (San Giovanni, the patron saint’s day with fireworks). Hotel prices double from April levels; book Casa di Annusca by March to avoid panic rates.
Budget shoulder season
October and November – mild (10-18°C), cheap flights and empty museums, though November can be wet. Discounts on rooms of 30-40% versus June.
Weather & packing
Florence in summer can swing from sunny to sudden thunderstorms, especially in late June. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and at least one long-sleeve top for air-conditioned churches and museums.
Live City Briefing — Firenze
- From June 2026, the tram line T2 extension to the airport (Peretola) will be fully operational, cutting taxi queues at Florence airport. Check the ATAF app for service updates.
- The Palazzo Vecchio tower is closed for scaffolding until mid-July; book the Duomo climb instead for city views.
- 24 June is San Giovanni, with a parade and fireworks over the Arno – expect road closures near Ponte Vecchio and loud music until midnight.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jun 2026Before you check in to Casa di Annusca, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the middle floors (second or third) away from the lift lobby. These tend to be quieter and have better window insulation from street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly above the breakfast area or next to the main staircase. Also avoid end-of-corridor rooms near the ice machine or vending area.
Best views
Request a room with a window facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. Courtyard views are quieter and often more pleasant.
Quietest floors
Upper middle floors (third to fourth) are usually quietest, as street noise diminishes and you're above ground-floor bustle but below roof-level machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Thin walls and old plumbing are common in 3-star historic buildings. Pack earplugs, and avoid rooms with internal doors to adjoining rooms.
Insider tips
If you can pick a room number ending in 01 or 02 (often corner or end rooms, but verify with reception), they may be marginally larger. Also, ask at check-in if they have a quieter room available on a higher floor—worth a polite request.
- 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 Facilities — Casa di Annusca
Free across all rooms and courtyard; speeds adequate for video calls (about 20 Mbps). No login needed, just select network
No lift – 3-storey historic building with narrow staircase. Ground-floor rooms available on request
None. No digital newsstand or physical papers. Building is a converted 15th-century wool workshop; original stone arches in lobby
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop possible from 11:00 (free). Late check-out until 13:00 for €30 (subject to availability). Check-out by 10:00
Free at reception during office hours (08:00-22:00); after hours a locked room with code
No step-free entrance (two steps at main door). No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathroom adaptations. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Garage Piazza della Signoria, 200m away, €35 per 24h (€25 weekend). No EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €6 per person per night (mandatory, paid at check-in; excludes children under 10)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required 48 hours before arrival; at check-in, a €100 card hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista della Calza (64 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Pier Gattolino (442 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Sant'Ilario a Colombaia (536 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Maria Mater Misericordiae (693 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
COIN — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
Parco delle Ex Scuderie Reali — 452 m · ~6 min walk
Giardino delle Scuderie Reali e Edificio delle Pagliere — 518 m · ~6 min walk
Teatro Goldoni — 664 m · ~8 min walk
Area Giochi Ivo Poli — 946 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Credem — 116 m · ~1 min walk
Farmacia Scilla — 86 m · ~1 min walk
Carrefour Express — 254 m · ~3 min walk
Hub Vittorio Veneto — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Florence airport or tourist spots — they charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common for small amounts; some bars and markets cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill at restaurants, leave a euro or two for hotel cleaners, and round up taxi fares.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar counter is about €1.10–1.30; seated service costs more.
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery or deli counter runs around €5–7.
Pasta as a main in a trattoria costs roughly €10–14.
Around Mercato Centrale and Piazza Santo Spirito you'll find many cheap eat options; also look for bakeries selling pizza al taglio by weight.
Supermarkets include Conad, Carrefour Express, and Coop; there is a Conad on Via dei Serragli itself.
High-street shopping on Via dei Calzaiuoli and Via Roma (Zara, H&M); also the San Lorenzo street market for budget leather and souvenirs.
ATAF bus day pass €5.00 (ticket valid for 90 min €1.50); from Florence airport, take tram T2 to Santa Maria Novella station (€1.50).
Buy takeaway lunch instead of sitting down; fill a water bottle at public fountains (fontanelle) around town; book major museum tickets online in advance to avoid queue-up charges.
Good to know — Firenze
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Firenze, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa di Annusca
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Credem — 116 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Scilla — 86 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Santa Maria Novella Station → Hotel Guelfa (Unità stop)
💡 Buy ticket from machine at station (cash/card); validate before boarding or face €120 fine.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Hotel Guelfa (Guelfa stop)
💡 Less tourist-ridden than walking; check real-time on ATAF app—late afternoon gaps common.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Take bus 23 from outside the airport terminal to 'Lungarno Cellini' stop. Walk 5 minutes over the bridge (Arno) to Via San Niccolò. Buy tickets at the airport tabacchi or with the ATAF app—validate them onboard or face a €60 fine.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Residence San Niccolò
💡 From the station, bus C4 runs direct to 'Piazza Poggi' stop—right at the hotel. Use a 90-minute ticket (valid on all buses/trams) for €1.70. Avoid the C2 which goes around the long way.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Tram T2 runs from the airport to downtown in 20 minutes—alight at 'Alamanni-Stazione' stop. Then switch to bus C4 (same ticket) to Piazza Poggi. Cheapest from the airport but involves a transfer; allow 30 mins total.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Santa Maria Novella Station
💡 Take T1 tram direct to Unità stop (€1.50), then 5-min walk to hotel; avoid bus unless tram's down.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel Guelfa
💡 Pre-book via app for €1 surcharge; queue at official taxi rank outside arrivals.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Pre-book a taxi from the airport for a fixed rate (about €25). The hotel is in the Oltrarno district, on a one-way street near Piazza Poggi—tell the driver 'San Niccolò, Porta San Niccolò' to avoid being dropped at the bottom of the hill.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Riverbank's Hotel
💡 Walk along the Arno riverbank—cross the Ponte alla Carraia bridge for a direct route. Flat and pleasant even with luggage.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Via Pisana (Riverbank's area)
💡 Get off at the station stop for a short walk east along the river. A single ticket lasts 90 minutes and works for trams too.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (tram stop)
💡 Cheapest airport option. Buy ticket before boarding from machines at airport tram stop. The stop at Unità is one block from Via Guelfa, so don't bother changing to a bus—just walk.
Dimora Dionisio B&B (Via Guelfa, 51) → Any city centre stop (e.g., Duomo)
💡 You don't really need the bus for central Florence—the B&B is walkable to major sights. Use this for longer hops like Piazzale Michelangelo. Buy a 90-minute ticket from tabacchi shops.
About Firenze
Wikipedia ↗
Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany, with 361,625 inhabitants as of 2026. It is also the capital of the eponymous metropolitan province, which counts 988,494 inhabitants. Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Casa di Annusca?
Request a room on the middle floors (second or third) away from the lift lobby. These tend to be quieter and have better window insulation from street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Casa di Annusca?
Avoid rooms directly above the breakfast area or next to the main staircase. Also avoid end-of-corridor rooms near the ice machine or vending area.
Is Casa di Annusca noisy?
Thin walls and old plumbing are common in 3-star historic buildings. Pack earplugs, and avoid rooms with internal doors to adjoining rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Casa di Annusca?
Request a room with a window facing the inner courtyard rather than the street. Courtyard views are quieter and often more pleasant.
What are insider tips for staying at Casa di Annusca?
If you can pick a room number ending in 01 or 02 (often corner or end rooms, but verify with reception), they may be marginally larger. Also, ask at check-in if they have a quieter room available on a higher floor—worth a polite request.
What time is check-in at Casa di Annusca?
Check-in at Casa di Annusca is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Casa di Annusca have Wi-Fi?
Free across all rooms and courtyard; speeds adequate for video calls (about 20 Mbps). No login needed, just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Casa di Annusca?
€6 per person per night (mandatory, paid at check-in; excludes children under 10)
Where can I eat cheaply near Casa di Annusca?
A slice of pizza or a panino from a bakery or deli counter runs around €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Casa di Annusca?
ATAF bus day pass €5.00 (ticket valid for 90 min €1.50); from Florence airport, take tram T2 to Santa Maria Novella station (€1.50).
When is the best time to visit Firenze?
May and September – warm but not scorching (20-25°C), with longer daylight and lower rainfall than April or October. Crowds are manageable mid-week, and the gardens (Boboli, Bardini) are at their lush best.
Top Attractions in Firenze
💡 Check the upper floor for the museum (small fee) which holds the originals; the interior is quiet and free, perfect for a break from crowds.
💡 Use the free official app for audio guide of the courtyard (download before going). Go mid-week morning to avoid queues. The free area includes a small museum shop with good postcards.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and get clear photos without tour groups blocking the statues.
💡 Skip the touristy stalls outside; head upstairs for a cheap lunch of tripe panino or pasta at the counter.
💡 Get a 5-euro panino with lampredotto from the ground-floor vendors, then take it upstairs to sit at the communal tables.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month; arrive early to avoid queues. The courtyard is a hidden peaceful spot.
💡 Buy a €1 glass of wine at a stall and nibble free bread. Best time is late morning (11am) when stalls are busy but not chaotic. Avoid the touristy leather market outside—it's overpriced.
💡 Walk the ground floor for free tasting of olive oils, cheeses, and meats. Avoid the overpriced upstairs food court.