A sua permanência — Mirage
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A propriedade — Mirage
The Mirage is a solid three-star on a busy thoroughfare near the Fortezza da Basso, with a straightforward lobby of beige marble, a small bar, and an elevator that works. It trades on location and reliability rather than charm: clean rooms with air conditioning and reliable Wi-Fi, aimed at the practical traveller who needs a base for hitting the sights. You’ll get a decent night’s sleep and a basic buffet breakfast, but nothing that’ll make you linger in the lounge.
Crónicas de Florence
Florence was founded as a Roman settlement in 59 BC along the Arno River and grew into a medieval commune of powerful banking families. It became the cradle of the Renaissance under the Medici dynasty in the 15th and 16th centuries, when artists like Michelangelo and Brunelleschi reshaped its skyline. The Duomo — with its terracotta dome — and the Uffizi gallery still draw millions each year. Today it balances a UNESCO-listed historic core with modern tourism, known equally for its gelato, leather markets, and exhausting queues at every major monument.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Florence →Melhores meses
May, September, October: pleasant temperatures (20–28°C), long daylight, and crowds ease after Easter or before the autumn rains. Spring flowers and autumn light make the piazzas feel genuinely lovely.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: peak summer heat (often 35°C+), school holidays, and the month-long Estate Fiorentina festival with concerts and outdoor film screenings. Hotel prices skyrocket — expect to pay 50–80% more than in March or November. Book the Mirage well ahead if you must come now.
Orçamento da temporada
March, April, November: lower room rates by 30–50%, fewer queues at the Uffizi, and still decent weather (10–18°C). April brings the Scoppio del Carro Easter fireworks, but you can still walk the Ponte Vecchio without elbowing strangers.
Tempo e embalagem
Florence in July is a dry, humid oven; a sudden thunderstorm is possible but rare. Pack light linen or cotton, a wide-brimmed hat, comfortable walking sandals, and the strongest sunscreen you’ve got — you’ll be out all day, and the basilicas have no air conditioning.
Livro City Briefing — Florence
- The Tramvia line T2 extension opened in 2024, linking the airport directly to the city centre (including the Fortezza stop near the Mirage) in under 25 minutes — far cheaper than taxis.
- The Uffizi Galleries now require timed-entry bookings year-round for individual visitors, with advance slots selling out weeks ahead in summer; book at least two weeks before your trip.
- Restrictions on short-term rental licences in the historic centre were tightened in 2025, reducing the number of Airbnb flats and pushing more visitors into hotels like the Mirage — room availability may be tighter than usual.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mirage, 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 inner courtyard. Higher floors reduce street noise from Via Francesco Baracca, a moderately busy road with taxis and buses running to the airport and train station. Courtyard rooms are quieter than front-facing ones.
Rooms to avoid
Stay off the 1st floor, especially rooms near the lift or facing the street. Ground-floor rooms pick up vibration from passing vehicles and lobby noise. Rooms at the end of corridors near the service stairwell (if present) can be noisy with staff movement in early morning.
Best views
Front-facing rooms overlook Via Francesco Baracca — a working street with shops and apartments, not a postcard view. Higher 4th-floor rooms get a glimpse of rooftops and maybe the Duomo in the distance, but this is a 3-star hotel in a central but not glamorous location.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are consistently quieter — less foot traffic from the lobby, better insulation from street-level noise, and less disturbance from the single small lift (a 3-star lift will have mechanical hum).
🔊 Noise notes
Via Francesco Baracca is a main road connecting Florence airport to the city centre. Expect traffic noise (cars, buses, scooters) from around 6am to midnight. The hotel may have a small bar or breakfast room on the ground floor — ask for a room away from that side. Lift noise is typical for a 3-star hotel: a low hum, but noticeable on lower floors in nearby rooms.
Insider tips
1) Request a room on floor 3 or 4 and specify 'internal courtyard' (cortile interno) when booking. 2) If arriving by taxi from the airport (about 15 minutes), note that Via Francesco Baracca is the direct route — ask the driver to drop you at the side entrance if there is one, to avoid schlepping luggage through the lobby.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Mirage
Complimentary basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier at €5/day (up to 25 Mbps). No login required; password at check-in.
Single elevator serves ground and all three guest floors. No stairs-only sections; emergency stairs available.
Digital PressReader access via lobby tablet (free). No physical newspapers. Building is a 1960s modernist block with original terrazzo floors in public areas.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 free of charge. Late check-out until 12:00 €25, after 12:00 charged half nightly rate. Check-out by 10:00.
Free storage in locked room adjacent to lobby. Open 07:00–23:00; after-hours by prior arrangement with front desk.
Flat step-free entrance from street through automatic door (width 90 cm). Elevator fits standard wheelchair (80 cm x 120 cm). No adapted bathrooms; second-floor rooms have lowered thresholds. No hearing loops.
No on-site parking. Public garage 'Garage Nazionale' at Via Guido Banti 7 (5-min walk), €30 per night, no EV charging. Street parking €2/hour 08:00–20:00, limited to 2 hours; free overnight.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: €4.00 per person per night, mandatory, payable at check-in; children under 10 exempt
Deposit & card hold: First night's rate charged as advance deposit at booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Chiesa di San Cristofano (416 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Nuova Chiesa di San Cristofano (435 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Maria Ausiliatrice (653 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Santa Maria a Novoli (908 m · ~11 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
San Donato — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Giardino supercondominio — 315 m · ~4 min walk
Museo della Didattica in Agricoltura — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Teatro Puccini — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 708 m · ~9 min walk
del Barco — 628 m · ~8 min walk
Best market — 135 m · ~2 min walk
Firenze SMN Shuttle Bus — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux near the station or airport as they have poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and Apple/Google Pay work at most places. Small cash only needed for market stalls or very tiny shops.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill (e.g., 30 cents on a coffee, a couple of euros on a meal) is fine. Taxis: round up to nearest euro. No tip for hotel staff.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Stand at a bar counter and order an espresso (caffè) for about €1.10. Take a seat and the same coffee will cost €2.50-3.50.
A takeaway pizza slice (pizza al taglio) or a panino from a forno/bakery costs about €4-6.
A simple pasta or pizza main in a casual trattoria runs around €10-13.
Head to the Mercato Centrale (especially the ground-floor stalls) for cheap schiacciata, tripe panini, and pizza slice—or the evening food street stalls at Sant’Ambrogio market area.
Conad (especially Conad City), Coop, and Carrefour Express are common in the 23056 area.
The Via de’ Cerretani and Via del Corso area has mid-range chains like OVS, Zara, and H&M; for cheaper basics try the smaller branches of UPIM or Coin.
Cheapest way around is walking (the historic centre is small). For buses, a standard single ticket (€1.70, valid 90 min) or a 24-hour pass (€7) from tabacchi. From the airport, take tram T2 (tickets €2.50, available at machines or tabacchi) – avoid the €6 tourist bus.
Fill a reusable water bottle at the city’s free public taps (fontanelle). Eat standing at a bar counter for a fraction of the seated price. Skip the Duomo climb and instead go to the free terrace at the Museo Novecento for a great view.
É bom saber — Florence
Type C/F/L · 230V
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$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Mirage
🕒 Check-in is from 15:00. Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 708 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · del Barco — 628 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
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.
Sobre 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 ...
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Mirage?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. Higher floors reduce street noise from Via Francesco Baracca, a moderately busy road with taxis and buses running to the airport and train station. Courtyard rooms are quieter than front-facing ones.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mirage?
Stay off the 1st floor, especially rooms near the lift or facing the street. Ground-floor rooms pick up vibration from passing vehicles and lobby noise. Rooms at the end of corridors near the service stairwell (if present) can be noisy with staff movement in early morning.
Is Mirage noisy?
Via Francesco Baracca is a main road connecting Florence airport to the city centre. Expect traffic noise (cars, buses, scooters) from around 6am to midnight. The hotel may have a small bar or breakfast room on the ground floor — ask for a room away from that side. Lift noise is typical for a 3-star hotel: a low hum, but noticeable on lower floors in nearby rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Mirage?
Front-facing rooms overlook Via Francesco Baracca — a working street with shops and apartments, not a postcard view. Higher 4th-floor rooms get a glimpse of rooftops and maybe the Duomo in the distance, but this is a 3-star hotel in a central but not glamorous location.
What are insider tips for staying at Mirage?
1) Request a room on floor 3 or 4 and specify 'internal courtyard' (cortile interno) when booking. 2) If arriving by taxi from the airport (about 15 minutes), note that Via Francesco Baracca is the direct route — ask the driver to drop you at the side entrance if there is one, to avoid schlepping luggage through the lobby.
What time is check-in at Mirage?
Check-in at Mirage is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does Mirage have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier at €5/day (up to 25 Mbps). No login required; password at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mirage?
€4.00 per person per night, mandatory, payable at check-in; children under 10 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Mirage?
A takeaway pizza slice (pizza al taglio) or a panino from a forno/bakery costs about €4-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mirage?
Cheapest way around is walking (the historic centre is small). For buses, a standard single ticket (€1.70, valid 90 min) or a 24-hour pass (€7) from tabacchi. From the airport, take tram T2 (tickets €2.50, available at machines or tabacchi) – avoid the €6 tourist bus.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
May, September, October: pleasant temperatures (20–28°C), long daylight, and crowds ease after Easter or before the autumn rains. Spring flowers and autumn light make the piazzas feel genuinely lovely.
Principais atrações em 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.