🇮🇹 Firenze, Italy
Dimora Salviati
📍 12, Piazza Thomas Alva Edison, Firenze, 50133
Your stay — Dimora Salviati
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The Property — Dimora Salviati
Dimora Salviati is a compact 3-star in a 15th-century palazzo near Santa Maria Novella station, offering a quiet courtyard and clean, basic rooms with frescoed ceilings. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want central access without frills—expect a functional lobby with a small reception desk and tiled floors, not a design statement.
Chronicles of Firenze
Florence was founded as a Roman colony in 59 BC. Its medieval boom came from banking and wool, funding the Renaissance that reshaped Europe. The Duomo, finished in 1436, and the Uffizi galleries anchor a city where art and commerce have always mingled. Today it’s a UNESCO site, balancing mass tourism with a living population of students, artisans and bureaucrats.
Best Time to Visit
Full Firenze guide →Best months
May and September offer warm temperatures (20-25°C) and lower crowd density than midsummer; June has long daylight hours but is pre-peak.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: relentless heat (35°C+) and crush at the Uffizi/Duomo. Festivals include the July 4th Palio di Siena (not Florence) but the city swells with cruise-ship day-trippers. Hotel prices double, and even 3-stars like Dimora Salviati hit €200+/night.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: mild 15-20°C, cheaper rooms (Dimora around €100-130), lower queues. Spring has blossoms; autumn has truffles, but both avoid the worst of the tourist tide.
Weather & packing
July in Florence is humid and can spike to 40°C with sudden afternoon thunderstorms. Pack a reusable water bottle (fill at public taps) and a light scarf for church shoulders—linen trousers and a cotton shirt beat shorts, as locals dress modestly for a city of stone and marble.
Live City Briefing — Firenze
- The tram line T2 extension to the airport opened in 2023, making Santa Maria Novella station a 20-minute ride from FLR—check your route for ongoing maintenance closures this July.
- The Uffizi now requires pre-booked slots year-round; July same-day tickets often sell out by 9am.
- Florence’s anti-overtourism measures (single-file walking zones on Via de’ Tornabuoni, fines for eating on church steps) are enforced heavily in summer—avoid picnicking in Piazza della Signoria.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Dimora Salviati, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or above) to minimize potential street noise from Piazza Thomas Alva Edison, which is a relatively busy public square. Additionally, consider rooms on the north side of the hotel to avoid direct sunlight and potential heat gain.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor due to potential foot traffic noise from the street, as well as the possibility of noise from the service entrance.
Best views
As the hotel is located on Piazza Thomas Alva Edison, rooms with a view of the piazza offer a glimpse of the city's vibrant atmosphere. Request a room on the south side (floors 4-6) for a view of the square.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6 are likely to be the quietest, given the hotel's layout and the fact that the lift only goes up to the 4th floor, reducing the likelihood of noise from the lift.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on a busy public square means that some level of street noise is unavoidable, particularly during peak hours. Additionally, the nearby service entrance may generate some noise.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the piazza by exploring the surrounding streets and shops during your stay. Be sure to check out the nearby Museo Galileo. If you're planning to visit the nearby Uffizi Gallery, consider purchasing tickets in advance to avoid long lines. The hotel's staff may be able to provide guidance on the best time to visit.
- 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 — Dimora Salviati
free in public areas and rooms, 1.5 Mbps - 4 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, none of the historic wings have stairs-only sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader, including FT) and physical papers in the lobby
15:00 - 22:00, early bag-drop available from 12:00, late check-out until 12:00 (€50 fee)
available 24/7, €10 per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries, some structural limitations in the historic sections
onsite parking €25 per night, nearest public car park Piazza dell'Indipendenza €20 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio (603 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Zanobi e dei Santi Fiorentini (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Maria Vergine Madre della Divina Provvidenza (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Sette Santi Fondatori (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco di Villa il Ventaglio — 573 m · ~7 min walk
Museo Agrario Tropicale dell'Istituto Agronomico Per L'Oltremare — 385 m · ~5 min walk
Teatro 13 — 391 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 777 m · ~10 min walk
Comunale 6 - Campo di Marte — 852 m · ~11 min walk
Carrefour Express — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Firenze Campo di Marte — 1.7 km · ~21 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.
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 Dimora Salviati
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 777 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Comunale 6 - Campo di Marte — 852 m · ~11 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 Dimora Salviati?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or above) to minimize potential street noise from Piazza Thomas Alva Edison, which is a relatively busy public square. Additionally, consider rooms on the north side of the hotel to avoid direct sunlight and potential heat gain.
Which rooms should I avoid at Dimora Salviati?
Avoid rooms on the first floor due to potential foot traffic noise from the street, as well as the possibility of noise from the service entrance.
Is Dimora Salviati noisy?
The hotel's location on a busy public square means that some level of street noise is unavoidable, particularly during peak hours. Additionally, the nearby service entrance may generate some noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Dimora Salviati?
As the hotel is located on Piazza Thomas Alva Edison, rooms with a view of the piazza offer a glimpse of the city's vibrant atmosphere. Request a room on the south side (floors 4-6) for a view of the square.
What are insider tips for staying at Dimora Salviati?
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the piazza by exploring the surrounding streets and shops during your stay. Be sure to check out the nearby Museo Galileo. If you're planning to visit the nearby Uffizi Gallery, consider purchasing tickets in advance to avoid long lines. The hotel's staff may be able to provide guidance on the best time to visit.
What time is check-in at Dimora Salviati?
Check-in at Dimora Salviati is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Dimora Salviati have Wi-Fi?
free in public areas and rooms, 1.5 Mbps - 4 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Dimora Salviati?
€2.50 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Dimora Salviati?
A panino or pizza slice from a bakery or takeaway, roughly €5–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dimora Salviati?
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?
May and September offer warm temperatures (20-25°C) and lower crowd density than midsummer; June has long daylight hours but is pre-peak.
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.