Your stay — Hotel De Lanzi
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The Property — Hotel De Lanzi
The Hotel De Lanzi sits quietly off Via de' Ginori, a 15-minute walk from the Duomo. It's a solid, no-frills three-star with clean, compact rooms and a small continental breakfast in a plain dining area. The lobby feels like a 1980s family-run hotel — carpeted, functional, with a reception desk that hands out decent local maps. Best for budget-conscious travellers who want a central base without fuss or pretence.
Chronicles of Florence
Florence was founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC as a Roman settlement for retired soldiers, but its golden age came from 1100 to 1532 as a powerful Republic driven by banking and wool. The Medici family turned it into a Renaissance powerhouse, funding artists like Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, and Leonardo. The historic centre, a UNESCO site since 1982, is essentially a Renaissance stage set of palazzos, churches and bridges. Today, Florence is a global tourism magnet — crowded, expensive, but still fiercely proud of its art and local traditions, from leather workshops to the Calcio Storico football tournament.
Best Time to Visit
Full Florence guide →Best months
Late April (spring blooms, mild), early June (long days, before peak heat), and September (harvest season, still warm) offer the best combo of tolerable crowds and pleasant weather.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest and busiest months, with temperatures often hitting 35°C. Hotel prices double, and queues at the Uffizi and Accademia can hit two hours. The main driver is mass summer tourism, plus the Festa di San Giovanni on 24 June and the Pitti Immagine fashion trade fair in June/July.
Budget shoulder season
March-April and October-November are the best budget shoulder months. Hotel rates drop 30-40% versus summer, crowds thin out, and the weather is still pleasant for walking (10-20°C in spring, 15-22°C in autumn).
Weather & packing
Florence in early July is reliably hot and dry, with occasional late-afternoon thunderstorms from heat buildup. Pack a lightweight linen jacket or shawl for church visits (shoulders must be covered) and a small umbrella for sudden downpours.
Live City Briefing — Florence
- The tram line T2 extension to the airport (Peretola) is now fully operational — runs every 7 minutes, takes 20 minutes to Santa Maria Novella station.
- The Palazzo Vecchio courtyard is closed for restoration until October 2026; use alternate entrance via Via dei Gondi.
- New pedestrian zone on Via de' Tornabuoni during July evenings (19:30-23:00) for summer walkability, rerouting some bus lines.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel De Lanzi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the internal courtyard. These floors are above street level but still accessible by the small lift, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic noise from the narrow Florentine streets.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor (European ground floor) or second floor facing the street. Street-facing rooms on lower levels pick up noise from pedestrians, scooters, and early-morning delivery trucks on De Lanzi’s narrow lane near Piazza della Signoria.
Best views
Ask for a courtyard-side room (no view but quiet) or, if you want a glimpse, a top-floor street-facing room for a partial view over red-tiled roofs towards the Duomo dome – though expect street noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest – set back from street activity and above the lobby hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Hotel De Lanzi sits on a busy pedestrianised lane off Piazza della Signoria. Primary noise: daytime tourist crowds, evening restaurant chatter, and early-morning garbage collection. The small lift (max 4 people) is manual, so floors 3-5 involve a short climb for the last flight.
Insider tips
1. There is no parking at the hotel – use the Garage Lungarno nearby (€30/day) and walk 5 minutes with luggage wheels over cobbles. 2. Check in by 2pm to secure a courtyard room; otherwise request it at booking via email as the reception is small and first-come. 3. The breakfast room is in the basement – ask for an early slot to avoid a queue at the single coffee machine.
- 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 De Lanzi
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 30 Mbps) throughout the hotel; no password required, you just accept the terms. No paid premium tier available.
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only historic sections.
No physical newspapers. A digital newsstand (PressReader) is available on the lobby tablet; not accessible on personal devices.
Standard check-in from 14:00; you can drop bags from 10:00. Early check-in subject to availability; late check-out until 12:00 is free, after 12:00 a fee of €30 applies (until 14:00, otherwise full night's rate).
Free luggage storage behind the front desk; available before check-in and after check-out.
No step-free entrance at main door (one step, 15 cm); portable ramp available on request. Lift is too narrow (65 cm) for standard wheelchairs. One ground-floor room (Room 101) is accessible with widened doorways.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Garage Piazza Duomo, Via dei Conti, 14r (€35 per 24h). No EV charging on-site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax, applies to first 7 nights; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of 30% of total stay is charged on booking; at check-in a €50 incidental hold is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa della Misericordia (123 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Benedetto (153 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Oratorio dei Buonomini di San Martino (156 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: Società Dantesca Italiana (183 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
COIN — 486 m · ~6 min walk
Giardino di Boboli — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Museo della Misericordia — 123 m · ~2 min walk
Teatro Niccolini — 303 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 76 m · ~1 min walk
Farmacia del Corso — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Carrefour Express — 121 m · ~2 min walk
Firenze Santa Maria Novella — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid cambio windows at the airport and train station, which give poor rates and charge high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere; American Express less so; contactless and Apple/Google Pay work fine in most shops, restaurants, and museums.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service: round up the bill in restaurants or leave a few euros; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips beyond small change.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a bar counter costs about €1.20; sitting down doubles the price.
A slice of pizza or a panino from a takeaway place is €5-7; a sit-down primo piatto (pasta) can be €10-12.
A main course in an unpretentious trattoria or osteria runs €12-15; avoiding the tourist-trap menu turistico saves money.
The Mercato Centrale ground floor has affordable panini, lampredotto sandwiches, and pizza al taglio; the San Lorenzo area is full of takeaway counters.
Coop, Conad, and Esselunga are the main budget supermarket chains, with several branches in the city centre.
For budget clothes and markets, head to the San Lorenzo market (mostly leather and souvenirs) or the chain stores on Via de' Calzaiuoli.
A 90-minute bus/tram ticket costs €1.70; a day pass is €5.00; from the airport, the tram (line T2) into town costs €1.70.
Buy museum tickets online in advance to skip queues and avoid last-minute mark-ups; eat at the Mercato Centrale ground floor for inexpensive, quality food; walk instead of using taxis, as the historic centre is compact and walkable.
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 De Lanzi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 76 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia del Corso — 179 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 De Lanzi?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, facing the internal courtyard. These floors are above street level but still accessible by the small lift, and the courtyard orientation cuts traffic noise from the narrow Florentine streets.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel De Lanzi?
Avoid rooms on the first floor (European ground floor) or second floor facing the street. Street-facing rooms on lower levels pick up noise from pedestrians, scooters, and early-morning delivery trucks on De Lanzi’s narrow lane near Piazza della Signoria.
Is Hotel De Lanzi noisy?
Hotel De Lanzi sits on a busy pedestrianised lane off Piazza della Signoria. Primary noise: daytime tourist crowds, evening restaurant chatter, and early-morning garbage collection. The small lift (max 4 people) is manual, so floors 3-5 involve a short climb for the last flight.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel De Lanzi?
Ask for a courtyard-side room (no view but quiet) or, if you want a glimpse, a top-floor street-facing room for a partial view over red-tiled roofs towards the Duomo dome – though expect street noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel De Lanzi?
1. There is no parking at the hotel – use the Garage Lungarno nearby (€30/day) and walk 5 minutes with luggage wheels over cobbles. 2. Check in by 2pm to secure a courtyard room; otherwise request it at booking via email as the reception is small and first-come. 3. The breakfast room is in the basement – ask for an early slot to avoid a queue at the single coffee machine.
What time is check-in at Hotel De Lanzi?
Check-in at Hotel De Lanzi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel De Lanzi have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 30 Mbps) throughout the hotel; no password required, you just accept the terms. No paid premium tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel De Lanzi?
€5.50 per person per night (mandatory city tax, applies to first 7 nights; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel De Lanzi?
A slice of pizza or a panino from a takeaway place is €5-7; a sit-down primo piatto (pasta) can be €10-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel De Lanzi?
A 90-minute bus/tram ticket costs €1.70; a day pass is €5.00; from the airport, the tram (line T2) into town costs €1.70.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
Late April (spring blooms, mild), early June (long days, before peak heat), and September (harvest season, still warm) offer the best combo of tolerable crowds and pleasant weather.
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.