Your stay — Hotel Alessandra
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The Property — Hotel Alessandra
Hotel Alessandra sits on Borgo Santi Apostoli, a narrow street between the Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Davanzati. The lobby feels like a quiet, wood-panelled drawing room – warm but not stuffy, with terracotta floors and a grandfather clock. It’s a 3-star with solid, clean rooms, some looking onto a courtyard, others onto the street. This place suits travellers who want a central base without paying for a rooftop bar or concierge; you check in, drop your bag, and walk straight out into the Oltrarno. The USP is its position – one minute from the river and ten minutes from the Uffizi, but on a street that stays calm after dark.
Chronicles of Florence
Florence was founded by Julius Caesar as a settlement for retired soldiers in 59 BCE, but its real boom came with the wool and banking trades in the Middle Ages. The Medici family effectively ran the city from the 15th century, bankrolling the Renaissance – Brunelleschi’s dome, Donatello’s David, Botticelli’s Venus. After a period as capital of a newly unified Italy (1865–71), Florence settled into its modern role: a mid-sized city with an economy built on tourism, high-end crafts and leather, and the University. Today it grapples with overtourism and a shrinking resident population, but its historic centre remains a Unesco World Heritage site of astonishing density – every corner has a palazzo, a church or a plague-tower from the 1200s.
Best Time to Visit
Full Florence guide →Best months
May and September – warm (22–28°C), sunny, but with the school-holiday crowds thinned out. The light is golden for photography and the city’s many terrace bars open without the July heat.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak: temperatures hit 35°C, the streets are shoulder-to-shoulder, and prices for a 3-star like Hotel Alessandra can double. The main event is the Festa di San Giovanni (24 June) with fireworks from Piazzale Michelangelo, but the real crowd driver is simple – everyone’s on holiday. Book six months ahead or pay a premium.
Budget shoulder season
Late October or early November give you 15–20°C, empty museums by 3pm, and hotel rates drop 30–40%. The olive harvest and truffle menus appear in trattorias. Pack a raincoat; this is the wetter stretch.
Weather & packing
Florence in July is a heat-trap: the Arno valley holds humidity and the narrow streets block breezes, so you’ll feel hotter than the forecast. Pack a linen shirt, a small fan, and a reusable water bottle – there are public fountains (fontanelle) all over the centre with free, cold drinking water.
Live City Briefing — Florence
- The tram line T2 to the airport (FLR) now runs every 10 minutes from the main station, but the tram stop nearest to Hotel Alessandra is Alamanni-Stazione – it’s a 15-minute walk, so budget for a taxi or use the electric scooter-sharing scheme (Dott or Lime) that now operates in the ZTL limited-traffic zone after permits.
- The Uffizi Galleries introduced mandatory timed-entry tickets in 2023 and enforce them strictly – book at least 2 weeks ahead for July. Same for the Accademia (David). Any walk-up queue will be over an hour in the heat.
- The city council approved a ban on new short-term rentals in the historic centre, effective 2025, so expect fewer Airbnbs and more pressure on traditional hotels. No major road closures planned for July, but the annual Calcio Storico finale happens on 24 June, so trains and buses get very full around that date.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Alessandra, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel has a 4-floor building and the streets can get busy. This will help minimize noise from the street below, which can be lively, especially in the evenings.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the first floor may be noisier due to the proximity to the street and potential foot traffic.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Borgo Santi Apostoli does not provide a clear indication of a notable view. However, rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops or the nearby San Lorenzo market.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-4 (top floor) are likely the quietest, given the hotel's compact size and the fact that higher floors tend to be less affected by external noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise, especially in the evening, due to the hotel's location on a busy street in Florence. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to the San Lorenzo market may introduce some background noise.
Insider tips
When checking in, take a moment to explore the nearby San Lorenzo market, which offers a range of local food and souvenir options. If you're driving, be aware that parking in the area can be challenging, so consider using a nearby garage or public parking lot for a more convenient stay.
- 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 Alessandra
free in all rooms and public areas, speeds up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints
serves all floors, historic section has stairs-only access to some rooms
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on rooms' tablets, no physical papers
16:00 - 00:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 14:00 for €30
available 24/7, €5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair accessible entrance and rooms, historic building has some structural limitations
on-site parking available, €25 per night, nearest public car park (Piazza del Mercato Centrale) costs €4.50 per hour, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.50 per person per night, mandatory
Deposit & card hold: €50 advance deposit, €100 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: San Salvatore al Vescovo (155 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Cappella dei Principi (229 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Misericordia (338 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Cappella dei Magi (399 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
COIN — 844 m · ~11 min walk
Giardino Bardini — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Museo di Casa Martelli — 106 m · ~1 min walk
Auditorium al Duomo — 36 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 119 m · ~1 min walk
Pulker Farma — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Sapori & Dintorni Conad — 203 m · ~3 min walk
Firenze Santa Maria Novella — 812 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at banks or post offices for best rates; avoid airport and tourist exchange bureaux which charge poor rates and high commissions.
Cards and contactless payment are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and transport; some smaller family-run places may be cash-only.
Tipping is not obligatory; rounding up or 5-10% for good service in restaurants is appreciated but not expected; no tipping for taxis or hotel staff unless exceptional service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Buy a 3-day Firenze Card if visiting multiple museums (€72); otherwise, many churches and cloisters charge €2–€3 entry versus €8–€15 for major museums. Eat lunch as your main meal (menu del giorno is cheaper than dinner) and picnic dinner with supermarket provisions. Walk the city centre (it's compact) and use public transport only for trips outside the centro.
Good to know — Florence
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Emergency Contacts
FlorenceEuropean standard 112 works for all emergencies from a mobile. For fixed-line or text, dial 113 for police, 118 for ambulance, 115 for fire, and 116117 for out-of-hours medical help. Keep 112 set as a speed-dial in your phone.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Florence, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Alessandra
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 119 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pulker Farma — 142 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel David via Alamanni/Santo Spirito areas
💡 Newest eco-friendly tram system (opened 2019). Fast and cheap. Single journey €2, but get tourist passes to avoid repeat ticket purchases for hotel-to-attractions transit.
Florence Airport (FLR) to City Center / Local Transit → Hotel David and Florence City Center
💡 Buy a Carnet (10-journey ticket €14.50) or 48-hour tourist pass (€16.50) for all local buses. Airport coaches cheaper than taxi but slower with stops.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel David, Florence
💡 Book pre-arranged transfers through your hotel to avoid inflated rates from unofficial taxis at airport rank. Expect traffic congestion during peak hours (8-10am, 5-7pm).
Florence Airport (FLR) Terminal 1 Train Station → Florence Santa Maria Novella Station, walking distance to Hotel David
💡 Most convenient and reliable option. Connect to local trams/buses from Santa Maria Novella. Hotel David is walkable (10 mins) from station in city center.
About Florence
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 Alessandra?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel has a 4-floor building and the streets can get busy. This will help minimize noise from the street below, which can be lively, especially in the evenings.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Alessandra?
Rooms on the first floor may be noisier due to the proximity to the street and potential foot traffic.
Is Hotel Alessandra noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise, especially in the evening, due to the hotel's location on a busy street in Florence. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to the San Lorenzo market may introduce some background noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Alessandra?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Borgo Santi Apostoli does not provide a clear indication of a notable view. However, rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops or the nearby San Lorenzo market.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Alessandra?
When checking in, take a moment to explore the nearby San Lorenzo market, which offers a range of local food and souvenir options. If you're driving, be aware that parking in the area can be challenging, so consider using a nearby garage or public parking lot for a more convenient stay.
What time is check-in at Hotel Alessandra?
Check-in at Hotel Alessandra is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Hotel Alessandra have Wi-Fi?
free in all rooms and public areas, speeds up to 100 Mbps, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Alessandra?
€3.50 per person per night, mandatory
When is the best time to visit Florence?
May and September – warm (22–28°C), sunny, but with the school-holiday crowds thinned out. The light is golden for photography and the city’s many terrace bars open without the July heat.
Top Attractions in Florence
💡 Check the upstairs museum (€6) for the originals. The church itself is free and usually empty, so you can sit in peace - a rarity in central Florence.
💡 Skip the expensive upstairs pasta. Head to the ground floor's Nerbone for a €5 tripe sandwich or €4 bowl of lampredotto - a true Florentine lunch.
💡 Go just before sunset to see the city glow. Stay until the lights come on - it's far less crowded than during the day and the Duomo looks spectacular.
💡 Arrive at 5.15pm weekdays in summer to hear the monks sing Gregorian chant during vespers. It's a hauntingly beautiful experience, and free.
💡 Book ahead online (€6) - they limit visitors to 30 per 15-minute slot. If sold out, show up at opening and ask about returned tickets.