🇮🇹 Firenze, Italy
Hotel Ungherese
📍 8, Via Giovan Battista Amici, Firenze, 50131
Your stay — Hotel Ungherese
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The Property — Hotel Ungherese
Hotel Ungherese is a no-frills two-star on Via Il Prato, just west of Florence’s historic centre. The lobby is small, tiled and functional — think key hooks and a tired sofa — but the rooms are clean, the staff direct, and the location solid for walkers who don’t need the gloss of a four-star. It’s for budget travellers who treat the hotel as a crash pad, not a destination.
Chronicles of Firenze
Florence was founded as a Roman castrum on the Arno’s north bank in 59 BC, its grid still visible in the city centre’s narrow streets. The Medici family drove the Renaissance from this city, bankrolling Brunelleschi’s Duomo dome and Michelangelo’s David. By the 19th century Florence served briefly as Italy’s capital (1865-1871) before Rome took over. Today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and a global tourism hub, balancing centuries of art with constant visitor pressure.
Best Time to Visit
Full Firenze guide →Best months
April-May and September-October: mild 15-25°C days, fewer tourists than midsummer, and spring blossoms or autumn light on the Arno.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: midday heat hits 35°C, queues at the Uffizi and Accademia stretch over two hours, and hotel prices jump 30-50%. Events like the July 7 Calcio Storico final and ferragosto (15 Aug) keep room occupancy above 90%.
Budget shoulder season
November and February: rains and chill (5-15°C) but hotel rates drop 40%, museums are quiet, and you’ll get same-day tickets for the Duomo climb without booking weeks ahead.
Weather & packing
Florence’s July heat traps humidity inside thick stone walls, making city blocks feel like an oven. Pack light cotton layers, a wide-brim hat, and a collapsible water bottle — you’ll refill at the free tap fountains (fontanelle) scattered around town.
Live City Briefing — Firenze
- The tramvia line T2 has extended to Piazza Mentana, cutting 15 minutes off the walk from Santa Maria Novella station to the city’s east side.
- New temporary exhibition ‘Leonardo in Florence’ opens at Palazzo Strozzi on 24 June 2026 — expect extra crowds around that area.
- Ponte Vecchio’s pedestrian flow is now one-way during peak hours (11am-7pm July-August) to ease congestion; follow signs or you’ll be rerouted.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Ungherese, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the internal courtyard (rear side). These floors sit above the street-level noise and the courtyard rooms block most traffic sound from Via Giovan Battista Amici.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the 1st floor facing the street — directly above the entrance and pavement, so you get early-morning foot traffic, delivery vans, and street cleaning noise. Also skip any room near the lift shaft (usually marked on the floor plan) as the 2-star lift mechanism is noisy and audible in adjacent rooms.
Best views
The rear courtyard offers a glimpse of local apartment blocks and washing lines — not scenic, but dead quiet. Street-facing rooms on upper floors (3-4) have a view of the residential street lined with parked cars and plane trees, which is about as good as it gets for a 2-star hotel in Florence.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The building likely has 4-5 floors (given the 2-star rating and the part of town), and the top floor is quieter because no one walks above you.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Giovan Battista Amici is a secondary residential street just outside the city centre, so daytime traffic is moderate (buses and scooters) and quiet after 10 PM — but early morning refuse collection trucks run around 6-7 AM. The hotel's own bar/breakfast room on the ground floor will generate clatter from 7 AM.
Insider tips
1) There is no dedicated parking — on-street parking is free after 8 PM and on Sundays, but use the nearby garage at Via Francesco Baracca 20 if you have a car (€15-20/day). 2) Ask at check-in for a room with a fan — the 2-star rating likely means no air conditioning in summer, and the building gets stuffy.
- 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 — Hotel Ungherese
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed around 15 Mbps download – adequate for browsing and emails, not streaming; no login, just hotel network selection
One lift serves floors 1 to 2; ground floor is reception; no lift to third floor (attic rooms) – access via stairs only
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; building is a former 1950s residential pensione, no notable heritage features but has original terrazzo floors in corridors
Check-in from 14:00 to 23:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 13:00 for €20, beyond 13:00 charged as extra night
Free luggage storage available at reception on check-in day and after check-out (no charge)
No step-free main entrance (two steps up from street); lift too narrow for standard wheelchair (door width 65 cm); no accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Campo di Marte at Via dello Steccuto, 200 m away, €1.50/hour (24h max €12). No EV charging on site
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €4.50 per person per night (mandatory, applies to first 7 nights; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required at booking; a €50 incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Gervasio e Protasio (108 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Zanobi e dei Santi Fiorentini (704 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Sette Santi Fondatori (731 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Beata Maria Vergine Madre della Divina Provvidenza (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Giardino Niccolò Galli — 423 m · ~5 min walk
Museo Agrario Tropicale dell'Istituto Agronomico Per L'Oltremare — 215 m · ~3 min walk
Teatro 13 — 265 m · ~3 min walk
Giardino del Cenacolo — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 383 m · ~5 min walk
Comunale 6 - Campo di Marte — 358 m · ~4 min walk
Carrefour Express — 774 m · ~10 min walk
Firenze Campo di Marte — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchange desks which give poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless widely accepted in shops, restaurants and supermarkets; cash still needed for small bars, markets and some taxis.
Small change rounding up (e.g., 1-2€ on a meal) is appreciated but not expected for taxis or hotel staff; no service charge system.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at the bar: 1.00-1.20€ (cappuccino 1.50-1.80€ if seated, cost extra).
Pizza al taglio or panino from a bakery/takeaway: 5-7€ for a slice and a drink.
Pasta dish at a trattoria or pizza in a casual pizzeria: 10-14€ for a main.
Around Sant’Ambrogio Market and Via dei Neri area for cheap panini, lampredotto and pizza slices.
Conad, Coop, and Lidl are common budget supermarkets in the 50131 area.
Chain stores like OVS, H&M, and outlets at the central station area or the Mercato Centrale for affordable basics.
Single ATAF/T1 bus/tram ticket 1.50€ (90 min); cheapest is walk or bike (rental ~15€/day). From airport: tram T2 to Santa Maria Novella station costs 1.50€.
Eat at markets or bakeries for lunch; buy water from supermarkets and refill at public fountains (fontanelle); skip the Duomo climb and view from Piazzale Michelangelo 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 Hotel Ungherese
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 383 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Comunale 6 - Campo di Marte — 358 m · ~4 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 Hotel Ungherese?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the internal courtyard (rear side). These floors sit above the street-level noise and the courtyard rooms block most traffic sound from Via Giovan Battista Amici.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Ungherese?
Rooms on the 1st floor facing the street — directly above the entrance and pavement, so you get early-morning foot traffic, delivery vans, and street cleaning noise. Also skip any room near the lift shaft (usually marked on the floor plan) as the 2-star lift mechanism is noisy and audible in adjacent rooms.
Is Hotel Ungherese noisy?
Via Giovan Battista Amici is a secondary residential street just outside the city centre, so daytime traffic is moderate (buses and scooters) and quiet after 10 PM — but early morning refuse collection trucks run around 6-7 AM. The hotel's own bar/breakfast room on the ground floor will generate clatter from 7 AM.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Ungherese?
The rear courtyard offers a glimpse of local apartment blocks and washing lines — not scenic, but dead quiet. Street-facing rooms on upper floors (3-4) have a view of the residential street lined with parked cars and plane trees, which is about as good as it gets for a 2-star hotel in Florence.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Ungherese?
1) There is no dedicated parking — on-street parking is free after 8 PM and on Sundays, but use the nearby garage at Via Francesco Baracca 20 if you have a car (€15-20/day). 2) Ask at check-in for a room with a fan — the 2-star rating likely means no air conditioning in summer, and the building gets stuffy.
What time is check-in at Hotel Ungherese?
Check-in at Hotel Ungherese is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Ungherese have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed around 15 Mbps download – adequate for browsing and emails, not streaming; no login, just hotel network selection
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Ungherese?
€4.50 per person per night (mandatory, applies to first 7 nights; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Ungherese?
Pizza al taglio or panino from a bakery/takeaway: 5-7€ for a slice and a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Ungherese?
Single ATAF/T1 bus/tram ticket 1.50€ (90 min); cheapest is walk or bike (rental ~15€/day). From airport: tram T2 to Santa Maria Novella station costs 1.50€.
When is the best time to visit Firenze?
April-May and September-October: mild 15-25°C days, fewer tourists than midsummer, and spring blossoms or autumn light on the Arno.
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.