The Location...
The charming Galileo Hotel is situated in the heart of the historical city centre of Florence, in the lively area of San Lorenzo minutes from many of the city's most important historic and artistic attractions. The St. Maria Novella Train Station is approximatey 300 metres away while the closest airport is Peretola about 10 kilometres from the hotel.
Nearby Attractions...
The entire San Lorenzo area is extremely lively and has a famous market as well as many ethnic and typical Florentine restaurants. Sites located close by that guests should visit include the ancient Medici Chapel and the San Lorenzo Basilica (300m), the truly magnificent Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral (300m) with its impressive dome and the splendid Piazza della Signoria, which hosts the famous Uffizi Gallery museum (800m).
Inside The Hotel...
The Galileo Hotel comes air-conditioned, is housed in an elegant 19th century building, having an inviting and friendly environment and is furnished in traditional Tuscan-style. Guests can relax and enjoy a quiet read in the hotel`s comfortable lounge, while sipping drinks from the bar which is open 24 hours of the day. The hotel has handicapped facilities available and free Internet access is available for guests in the hotel lobby. Other Amenities include packing facilities, laundry facilities, lift, room service, a 24 hour front desk, safety deposit box and a fax machine.
Inside The Rooms...
The 31 comfortable guestrooms come elegantly decorated and are carefully furnished in traditional Tuscan style. All rooms feature amenities such as air-conditioning, mini-bar, satellite television, private bathroom, internet access, safe and hair dryer, to ensure guests experience a pleasant and memorable stay.