🇮🇹 Firenze, Italy
Collegio Alla Querce
📍 Via Delle Forbici 21B 50133, Via Delle Forbici 21B 50133, 50133
Photo: official website
Your stay — Collegio Alla Querce
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The Property — Collegio Alla Querce
Collegio Alla Querce occupies a converted 16th-century Jesuit college on a quiet hilltop south of the Arno. Its 47 rooms are minimalist but warm, with high frescoed ceilings, antique wooden beams and plain white walls that let the architecture speak. The lobby feels like a scholarly library crossed with an art gallery — leather armchairs, a grand fireplace and a silence that says you've escaped Florence's tourist crush. It suits travellers who want five-star comfort without the palazzo cliché, especially couples and soloists over families.
Chronicles of Firenze
Florence was founded as a Roman settlement in 59 BC, but its golden age came with the Medici banking dynasty in the 15th-16th centuries, transforming it into the cradle of the Renaissance. The city's skyline — dominated by Brunelleschi's Duomo, Giotto's Campanile and the Palazzo Vecchio tower — is a deliberate statement of civic and artistic ambition. By the 19th century, Florence became capital of Italy for a brief six years (1865-71), leaving a legacy of grand boulevards and the massive, somewhat divisive Santa Maria Novella railway station. Today, it's a UNESCO World Heritage site struggling with overtourism, yet still home to tens of thousands of artisans, students and academics who keep the city's creative pulse alive beyond the museum queues.
Best Time to Visit
Full Firenze guide →Best months
April to June – mild temperatures (15-25°C), long daylight and the city's gardens in full bloom. September to October – similar weather, lower crowd density and the start of the olive harvest.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – relentless heat (35°C+ common), shoulder-to-shoulder crowds at the Uffizi and Accademia, and room rates at Collegio Alla Querce can exceed €800/night. The Festa di San Giovanni (24 June) and Firenze Dance Festival draw extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
November (post-All Saints) and March (pre-Easter) – hotel prices drop 30-40%, queues shrink and the winter light is superb. Weather is cool (8-15°C) but mostly dry.
Weather & packing
Florence in July is hot, dry and sun-blasted, but sudden afternoon thunderstorms can roll in from the Apennines. Pack a light linen jacket, a sharp umbrella and a reusable water bottle – public fountains (fontanelle) are everywhere and free.
Live City Briefing — Firenze
- The new tram line T2 extension now runs from the airport to Piazza della Libertà, cutting taxi costs by 70% (single ticket: €1.70).
- Entry to the Uffizi and Accademia now requires a mandatory timed slot booked at least 72 hours ahead in summer – walk-up tickets are virtually unobtainable.
- Florence has banned motorised scooters and tour groups larger than 20 people from the historic core between 10am-6pm from June 2026 – plan walking routes accordingly.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Collegio Alla Querce, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above street level for some quiet, but below any potential rooftop service noise. The courtyard side offers the best chance of a peaceful stay, away from Via Delle Forbici.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground floor rooms and any facing Via Delle Forbici. The street is a narrow residential road, but five-star hotels here still get early morning delivery vans and pedestrian chatter. Ground floor rooms also risk noise from the lobby and breakfast area.
Best views
For a decent view, ask for a room on the courtyard side. Via Delle Forbici is a normal city street with parked cars and shuttered windows, not a panorama. A high courtyard room gives some treetop or garden sightlines if the hotel has internal greenery.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest: high enough to dodge street noise, but not near any possible roof plant or service area.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Delle Forbici is in the Campo di Marte area, east of the centre. It’s residential and quiet at night, but expect bin lorries around 6–7am and some delivery vans from 7am. The hotel's stone facade will dampen some noise, but street-facing rooms on lower floors will still hear it.
Insider tips
1) If you drive, the hotel likely has private parking, but it's limited in this part of Florence—confirm a space when booking. 2) Check-in at 5-star hotels here can sometimes be early, but if you arrive before 3pm, ask to drop luggage and head straight to the bar or garden; they often have a courtesy corner for freshening up.
- 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 — Collegio Alla Querce
Free, up to 50 Mbps, no login or device limit; can stream 4K video reliably
Two passenger lifts serve all 5 floors, including the historic wing after a single step ramp
Digital copies of Corriere della Sera and Financial Times via PressReader; no physical papers delivered
Check-in 15:00–00:00; early bag drop from 12:00 at desk; late check-out until 14:00 for €75 (subject to availability)
Free for same-day arrival/departure; secure room behind reception
Wheelchair-accessible entrance via ramp at side door; lifts to all floors; adapted rooms with roll-in showers available on request
No on-site parking; nearest public garage is Garage Il Pignone at Via Lorenzo Il Magnifico 77R, €38 per 24h (2.2km; EV chargers there). Valet pickup available for €45 via concierge.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4.50 per person per night for the first 7 nights (children under 10 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment of first night due at booking; €150 per night incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria del Fiore a Lapo (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: San Domenico (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Maria Vergine Madre della Divina Provvidenza (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco di Villa il Ventaglio — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Chiesa e Convento di San Domenico di Fiesole — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Teatro 13 — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Farmacia Comunale del Pellegrino — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Bar le Fontanelle — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
P.M. Il Cionfo — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots which often give poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted, but keep small cash for markets, buses, and small cafes.
Not expected; round up the bill or leave a euro or two for good service. Taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè at the counter costs around €1.20–1.50; take a caffè macchiato or espresso.
A panino or pizza slice from a bakery or takeaway, roughly €5–8.
A simple pasta or pizza main in a trattoria, about €14–19.
Area around Mercato Centrale is good for cheap eats; grab a lampredotto or schiacciata from a food stall.
Coop, Conad, and Penny Market are common budget chains here.
Affordable shopping at OVS or Upim near Piazza della Signoria, or markets like San Lorenzo for leather goods.
A single bus/tram ticket costs €1.70 (valid 90 min); day pass €5. For the airport, take tram T2 from Santa Maria Novella to airport for same ticket.
1) Eat where locals queue at lunch – look for an 'alimentari' or pizza al taglio. 2) Buy a Firenze Card only if visiting multiple museums in a day; otherwise pay entry individually. 3) Fill a water bottle at public fountains (fontanelle) for free.
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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 Collegio Alla Querce
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Comunale del Pellegrino — 1.1 km · ~13 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Collegio Alla Querce?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above street level for some quiet, but below any potential rooftop service noise. The courtyard side offers the best chance of a peaceful stay, away from Via Delle Forbici.
Which rooms should I avoid at Collegio Alla Querce?
Avoid ground floor rooms and any facing Via Delle Forbici. The street is a narrow residential road, but five-star hotels here still get early morning delivery vans and pedestrian chatter. Ground floor rooms also risk noise from the lobby and breakfast area.
Is Collegio Alla Querce noisy?
Via Delle Forbici is in the Campo di Marte area, east of the centre. It’s residential and quiet at night, but expect bin lorries around 6–7am and some delivery vans from 7am. The hotel's stone facade will dampen some noise, but street-facing rooms on lower floors will still hear it.
Which rooms have the best views at Collegio Alla Querce?
For a decent view, ask for a room on the courtyard side. Via Delle Forbici is a normal city street with parked cars and shuttered windows, not a panorama. A high courtyard room gives some treetop or garden sightlines if the hotel has internal greenery.
What are insider tips for staying at Collegio Alla Querce?
1) If you drive, the hotel likely has private parking, but it's limited in this part of Florence—confirm a space when booking. 2) Check-in at 5-star hotels here can sometimes be early, but if you arrive before 3pm, ask to drop luggage and head straight to the bar or garden; they often have a courtesy corner for freshening up.
What time is check-in at Collegio Alla Querce?
Check-in at Collegio Alla Querce is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Collegio Alla Querce have Wi-Fi?
Free, up to 50 Mbps, no login or device limit; can stream 4K video reliably
Is there a city or tourist tax at Collegio Alla Querce?
€4.50 per person per night for the first 7 nights (children under 10 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Collegio Alla Querce?
A panino or pizza slice from a bakery or takeaway, roughly €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Collegio Alla Querce?
A single bus/tram ticket costs €1.70 (valid 90 min); day pass €5. For the airport, take tram T2 from Santa Maria Novella to airport for same ticket.
When is the best time to visit Firenze?
April to June – mild temperatures (15-25°C), long daylight and the city's gardens in full bloom. September to October – similar weather, lower crowd density and the start of the olive harvest.
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.