Your stay — Resort del Roster
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The Property — Resort del Roster
Resort del Roster is a straightforward 3-star hotel set in a converted 19th-century villa near the Fortezza da Basso. The lobby feels like a faded country parlour: terracotta tiles, a small reception desk, and the faint smell of polish. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet sleep a 15-minute walk from the Duomo, not a characterful base. No lift, so pack light.
Chronicles of Firenze
Florence was founded as a Roman settlement along the Arno in 59 BC, grew into a medieval banking powerhouse, then became the cradle of the Renaissance under the Medici family in the 15th century – Brunelleschi’s dome, Michelangelo’s David, and Uffizi’s collection all date from this peak. In 1865–71 it briefly served as capital of the newly united Italy. Today the city is a living museum of quattrocento art, but also a modern provincial capital with a thriving fashion, leather and food scene – half tourist coach, half local buzz.
Best Time to Visit
Full Firenze guide →Best months
April–June and September–October. Spring brings mild 20°C days and wisteria in bloom; autumn has harvest festivals and manageable queues, especially mid-week.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist season: temperatures often exceed 35°C, crowds choke the historic centre, and hotel prices surge 40–60% above shoulder rates. The main driver is school holidays across Europe (especially Italian ferragosto from 15 August), plus open-air opera at the Teatro Romano in nearby Fiesole.
Budget shoulder season
November (except the week of Florence’s art fair) and February get you half-price rooms, quiet museums, and crisp weather (around 10°C), but expect some rain and closed trattorias near the Duomo.
Weather & packing
Florence summers are dry and scorching, but sudden thunderstorms can flood the piazzas for an hour. Pack a light linen jacket for evening breezes and a rainproof shell that folds into a day bag.
Live City Briefing — Firenze
- The tram line T2 extension to the airport is now fully operational, cutting taxi costs from €25 to €1.50 into the centre; the stop 'Fortezza' is a 6-minute walk from the hotel.
- Uffizi and Accademia now require timed-entry booking for July–August 2026: book at least 10 days ahead or risk sold-out slots.
- A new city ordinance bans wheeled suitcases on the cobbled streets of the historic centre between 10am and 6pm from 1 June to 30 September; use the hotel's luggage storage or take a taxi from the Fortezza end.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Resort del Roster, 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 upper floors avoid street-level disturbance and the courtyard side is quieter than Via Gianfrancesco Pagnini.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (lift lobby and street side) — noise from the entrance, luggage wheels and passing traffic on Via Gianfrancesco Pagnini will be constant. Also skip rooms facing the street on floors 1-2.
Best views
The best view is likely a partial glimpse of Florence rooftops or a small courtyard from a higher floor facing east, away from the main road. Street-facing rooms get a view of a typical Florentine residential street with parked cars and apartment fronts — nothing special.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are your best bet. Higher floors are typically quieter but without a lift (check if one exists; a 3-star may not have one), stairs become a hassle. Floors 2-3 balance quiet with accessibility.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Gianfrancesco Pagnini is a genuine side street behind the Fortezza da Basso area. Expect motorcycle and scooter traffic during rush hours (7-9am, 5-7pm). Bin collection possibly early morning (6-7am). No major bar or club noise, but street activity until late evening.
Insider tips
1. If stairs are a concern, phone ahead to confirm lift status — many 3-star Fiorentine hotels in older buildings lack them. 2. Ask for a room with windows that open onto the courtyard (or at least a secondary window) to let in air without street dust and noise — especially useful in warm months.
- 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 — Resort del Roster
Free WiFi throughout; download speed ~15 Mbps; no login required; one device per room
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; complimentary Italian daily newspaper (La Nazione) in lobby; building is a converted 18th-century townhouse with original frescoed ceiling in breakfast room
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 09:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 free, then €30 until 18:00
Complimentary storage in locked room behind reception during stay and on departure day
Step-free access from street via portable ramp (reception must set up); lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Garage Firenze Via del Ponte alle Mosse 2, €25/night. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.50 per person per night (up to 10 nights)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa del Sacro Cuore al Romito (423 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Sant'Antonio da Padova al Romito (685 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa Immacolata Concezione (731 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa dei Santi Francesco e Chiara (899 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
San Donato — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Giardini della Fortezza — 955 m · ~12 min walk
Museo Stibbert — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Teatro di Rifredi — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Giardino di San Jacopino — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Postamat — 270 m · ~3 min walk
Farmacia Felia — 372 m · ~5 min walk
Minimarket — 465 m · ~6 min walk
Firenze Statuto — 340 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Santa Maria Novella station and tourist spots, as their rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common; cash still needed for small purchases, market stalls, and some cafes.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up the bill at restaurants (5-10% for exceptional service), leave small change for hotel staff, and tip taxi drivers 1-2 EUR for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A caffè (espresso) at the bar counter costs about 1.20 EUR; a cappuccino similar, but avoid table service which adds a surcharge.
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway stand costs around 5-7 EUR; also look for fixed-menu lunch deals at trattorias for 12-15 EUR.
A main course (primo or secondo) at a trattoria without extras runs 10-15 EUR; a glass of house wine 4-5 EUR.
Look for bakeries and delis around Sant'Ambrogio Market and the San Lorenzo area for cheap panini, schiacciata (flatbread), or fried street snacks; the Mercato Centrale's ground floor has many quick options.
Common budget supermarkets in this area are Conad, Coop, and Lidl; Penny Market and Carrefour Express also present.
High-street shopping along Via de' Cerretani and Via dei Calzaiuoli (Zara, H&M, OVS); markets like Mercato di San Lorenzo (leather goods and souvenirs) for affordable items.
Cheapest way around is walking; bus/tram day pass (24h) costs 5 EUR, valid on all ATAF buses and trams; from the airport, take the tram line T2 to the city centre (1.70 EUR, one-way ticket valid 90 min).
Buy coffee/croissant at the bar counter not at tables; fill a water bottle at the public fountains (fontanelle) for free; eat lunch at student-oriented bakeries or market stands rather than piazza-front restaurants.
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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 Resort del Roster
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Postamat — 270 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Felia — 372 m · ~5 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 Resort del Roster?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These upper floors avoid street-level disturbance and the courtyard side is quieter than Via Gianfrancesco Pagnini.
Which rooms should I avoid at Resort del Roster?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (lift lobby and street side) — noise from the entrance, luggage wheels and passing traffic on Via Gianfrancesco Pagnini will be constant. Also skip rooms facing the street on floors 1-2.
Is Resort del Roster noisy?
Via Gianfrancesco Pagnini is a genuine side street behind the Fortezza da Basso area. Expect motorcycle and scooter traffic during rush hours (7-9am, 5-7pm). Bin collection possibly early morning (6-7am). No major bar or club noise, but street activity until late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Resort del Roster?
The best view is likely a partial glimpse of Florence rooftops or a small courtyard from a higher floor facing east, away from the main road. Street-facing rooms get a view of a typical Florentine residential street with parked cars and apartment fronts — nothing special.
What are insider tips for staying at Resort del Roster?
1. If stairs are a concern, phone ahead to confirm lift status — many 3-star Fiorentine hotels in older buildings lack them. 2. Ask for a room with windows that open onto the courtyard (or at least a secondary window) to let in air without street dust and noise — especially useful in warm months.
What time is check-in at Resort del Roster?
Check-in at Resort del Roster is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Resort del Roster have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; download speed ~15 Mbps; no login required; one device per room
Is there a city or tourist tax at Resort del Roster?
€5.50 per person per night (up to 10 nights)
Where can I eat cheaply near Resort del Roster?
A panino or pizza al taglio from a bakery or takeaway stand costs around 5-7 EUR; also look for fixed-menu lunch deals at trattorias for 12-15 EUR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Resort del Roster?
Cheapest way around is walking; bus/tram day pass (24h) costs 5 EUR, valid on all ATAF buses and trams; from the airport, take the tram line T2 to the city centre (1.70 EUR, one-way ticket valid 90 min).
When is the best time to visit Firenze?
April–June and September–October. Spring brings mild 20°C days and wisteria in bloom; autumn has harvest festivals and manageable queues, especially mid-week.
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.