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Solo Experience Hotel, Florence
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About the Hotel
Via Canto De Nelli 2,
Florence,
Italy,
50123,
Tuscany
- Close to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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Loved by Solo Experience Hotel guests
"Breakfast choices were amazing there was so much to choose from."
"The hotel is ideally located in the old town overlooking Piazza di San Lorenzo with a view of the Medici Chapels."
"The location is unbeatable-just a 3 minutes to the Duomo, and right next to the Mercato Centrale."
Rooms and Suites
Solo Experience Hotel provides accommodations using natural materials like raw stone, wood parquet, fine cotton sheets, and eco-sustainable bathroom products. Rooms include air conditioning and an LCD TV with satellite channels. The Comfort Family Suite is 25 square meters, featuring a double bedroom with a single sofa bed and an extra single bed on the first level, and a bedroom with two twin beds upstairs. This suite includes two bathrooms. The Deluxe Suite with Panoramic View is 45 square meters with two queen beds, a sofa, a living area, and a shower. The Deluxe Double Room with Jacuzzi is 20 square meters. Select rooms overlook Piazza San Lorenzo and the Medici Chapels.
Breakfast and Local Products
A breakfast buffet offers fruit juices, fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts, pastries, breads, marmalades, toast, Italian cold cuts, cheeses, cappuccino, espresso, and American coffee. The kitchen prepares homemade cakes, jams, ricotta, and flavored butter with seasonal and local ingredients. Milk, yogurt, and cheeses come from the Palagiaccio Farm in Mugello.
Experiences in Florence
Solo Experience Hotel offers experiences to discover Florence. Options include a tour of the Boboli and Bardini Gardens with a professional guide, a boat tour on the Arno River with historic sand diggers to view the Vasari Corridor, Uffizi, and Ponte Vecchio, and a walk through the Oltrarno to visit artisan shops that create mosaic paintings, marbled paper, leather bags and shoes, and gold and silver items. A day trip to the Chianti hills includes a visit to a 14th-century estate with wine cellars dating back to 1404, with options for wine tasting, lunch using products from the villa's vegetable garden, and cooking courses.
Location and Access
Solo Experience Hotel is in the San Lorenzo district, near Piazza del Duomo and Santa Maria Novella. The hotel overlooks Piazza San Lorenzo and the Medici Chapels. It is 10 minutes' walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella. Landmarks nearby include Palazzo Vecchio (1 km), Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence (1 km), Piazza della Signoria (1 km), Pitti Palace (1 km), Campanile di Giotto (0.5 km), Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (0.5 km), Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (0.5 km), Piazzale Michelangelo (2 km), and Mercato Centrale (0.3 km). San Lorenzo is near restaurants, shops, and the Central Market.
Services and Sustainability
Solo Experience Hotel offers a valet parking service for €35.00 per day for standard cars and €45.00 for larger vehicles. The hotel implements behaviors that respect the environment, including the use of furniture and parquet from industrial processing residues, a towel/linen regeneration program, water purifiers, energy-saving lighting, limited use of packaging and plastic, paper and stationery from recycled materials, and high-efficiency air conditioning. Trams (Line T2), taxis, and buses connect to Vespucci Airport.
“Solo Experience Hotel distinguishes itself with unique suite configurations catering to families and groups, enhanced by its prime location in Florence's San Lorenzo district, overlooking the historic Piazza San Lorenzo and Medici Chapels. The focus on local and homemade breakfast offerings indicates a dedication to authentic hospitality, making it a memorable stay. In my opinion, its commitment to eco-sustainable practices further elevates its appeal for those seeking both comfort and conscience in their travels.”
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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals
Small Double Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Junior Suite Turkish Bath
2 persons
240 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Sauna
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room City View
2 persons
195 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
Superior Double or Twin Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities
Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
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Solo Experience Hotel Location
Via Canto De Nelli 2,
Florence,
Italy,
50123,
Tuscany
Map view
Via Canto De Nelli 2,
Florence,
Italy,
50123,
Tuscany
City landmarks
Museum
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
3300 ft
Bridge
Ponte Vecchio
2700 ft
Museum
Galleria dell'Accademia
2100 ft
Square
Piazza della Signoria
2700 ft
Square
Piazzale Michelangelo
1.4
mi
Museum
Palazzo Vecchio
2700 ft
Museum
Pitti Palace
4600 ft
Church
Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
4500 ft
Landmark
The Boboli Gardens
1.1
mi
Museum
San Marco Museum
2300 ft
Museum
Strozzi Palace
2200 ft
Market
Mercato Centrale
2400 ft
Museum
Bargello National Museum
2700 ft
Museum
Museo Galileo
3600 ft
Church
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele
2200 ft
Church
Ognissanti Church
3000 ft
Landmark
Loggia dei Lanzi
2800 ft
Church
Basilica of San Lorenzo
3300 ft
Nearby
Square
Piazza del Duomo
1500 ft
Church
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
1600 ft
Landmark
Campanile di Giotto
1500 ft
Museum
Riccardi Medici Palace
700 ft
Church
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
1700 ft
Museum
Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore
1600 ft
Museum
Medici Chapel
600 ft
Church
Battistero di San Giovanni
1400 ft
Square
Piazza della Repubblica
1900 ft
Museum
Leonardo da Vinci Interactive Museum
1700 ft
Church
Brunelleschi's Dome
1600 ft
Restaurants
Trattoria Mario
500 ft
Via della Spada 27
Le Cappelle Medicee
200 ft
Via del Canto dei Nelli
Trattoria da Garibardi
400 ft
Piazza del Mercato Centrale 38r
Pizzeria Lo Spuntino
200 ft
Via del Canto Dei Nelli 14R
Trattoria Toscana Gozzi Sergio
200 ft
Piazza San Lorenzo
Cantina Dei Matti
100 ft
Via del Canto Dei Nelli 26/R
Piazza San Lorenzo
100 ft
Via Guelfa 28 Florence Hotel Guelfa
Il Porcospino
400 ft
Piazza Madonna degli Aldobrandini 11/12 R
Il Nutino
700 ft
Borgo San Lorenzo 39 rosso
Osteria Cipolla Rossa
500 ft
Via De' Conti 53/r
Explore Florence
Experience Florence
Ponte Vecchio
10 minutes walking
A historic bridge adorned with shops selling jewelry and art, providing impressive river views.
Galleria dell'Accademia
8 minutes walking
Home to Michelangelo's David, this gallery showcases Renaissance masterpieces worth exploring.
Piazza della Signoria
10 minutes walking
A vibrant square featuring stunning sculptures and the iconic Palazzo Vecchio, an epicenter of Florentine history.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
6 minutes walking
Florence's magnificent cathedral with its striking dome, a must-see architectural wonder of the city.
Trattoria Mario
2 minutes walking
Authentic Tuscan dishes in a lively, family-friendly setting. Reservations recommended for peak hours.
Pizzeria Lo Spuntino
1 minute walking
Casual spot for delicious, wood-fired pizzas, perfect for a quick and affordable meal.
Getting around
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 35 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 18 per person per day.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Year renovated:
2006
Number of rooms:
29
Former name
Corte Dei Medici
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about Solo Experience Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
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Pros
Excellent location
Helpful staff
Spotless hotel
Breakfast service
Cons
Filthy carpets
Guest reviewsbased on 1464 reviews
gillian from united kingdom
Single
deluxe suite
4 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 30, 2026
9/10
charming stay
warm welcomeclean roombest location
i loved the warm welcome i received. the room design was beautiful and always clean. the location was the best right in the heart of the city center
no negatives at all
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Lily from United Kingdom
Single
superior double or twin room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 06, 2026
9.5/10
clean room, great location
clean roomcentral locationfriendly staff
i stayed at this place for three nights. the room was clean. location was very central, easy to walk to many attractions. i found the staff friendly and helpful with directions.
Rooms
9/10
my room included comfortable beds. i had fresh towels and toiletries. the suite was a good size and modern. it had really good decor and was spotlessly clean.
Facilities
10/10
the hotel provides luggage storage for early arrivals. it sent a message when the room became available. the breakfast room offers fresh fruit. they prepare coffee to order. it is a great start to the day.
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Rod from United States
Single
Deluxe Double or Twin Room City View
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:January 06, 2026
9/10
nice stay
great locationpolite staffvalet parking
The location was superb. breakfast included many options. The kitchen staff was especially polite. i appreciated the valet parking. It felt romantic.
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Danny from United Kingdom
Single
Superior Double or Twin Room
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 31, 2025
9/10
train stationlarge varietytwin room
the hotel is very close to the station, convenient. breakfast offered a large variety of choices. my room, a superior double or twin room, featured a sofa and a fridge.
the hallway carpet looked worn
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Rodney from Australia
Single
Deluxe Suite
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 26, 2025
8.7/10
awesome spot!
helpful staffgreat locationcozy front deskupdated rooms
the staffs were super nice and helpful. location rules. its really near all the main spots, even the train station, so awesome. the front desk area is cozy, and the bar looks great. the rooms got updated and have cool stuff like great lights and good amenities. i was impressed. i'd totally stay again.
the bathroom did not have enough lights near the sink, i wished it was brighter.
Facilities
9/10
this place includes a bar area that looks awesome and is easily accessible from the reception, perfect for a quick drink or meeting up with folks after a day exploring all the best spots.
Rooms
9/10
the room had top-quality amenities and modern lighting, i really liked it. the rooms included great air conditioning and good pillows and bed. overall i slept great and found the rooms to be well equipped.
Dining
8/10
i had breakfast in the hotel and it was good. the restaurant has a good selection, especially with healthy options. the staff here were very friendly and always helpful, especially during breakfast.
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Elliot from United Kingdom
Single
deluxe double or twin room city view
3 nights in November 2025
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Reviewed:December 10, 2025
9/10
fresh pastriesvalet parking
the breakfast included fresh pastries each morning i visited the dining area. the hotel offered valet parking, a helpful service in a busy city.
the elevator walkway had a metal grid floor and felt a bit unsettling.
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FAQs
About Solo Experience Hotel
How far is Solo Experience Hotel from Santa Maria Novella Train Station?
The hotel is located 0.5 km from Santa Maria Novella Train Station.
What are the breakfast options available at Solo Experience Hotel?
The hotel offers a breakfast buffet for an additional charge, featuring homemade products, fruit juices, cereals, and Italian cold cuts.
What amenities are included in the rooms at Solo Experience Hotel?
All rooms feature air conditioning, an LCD TV with satellite channels, and some rooms offer views of Piazza San Lorenzo.
How close is Solo Experience Hotel to the Basilica of San Lorenzo?
The hotel overlooks the Basilica of San Lorenzo, which is located just across the street.
What dining options are available near Solo Experience Hotel?
Nearby restaurants include Trattoria Mario, Trattoria da Garibardi, and Osteria Cipolla Rossa, all within 0.5 km.
Does Solo Experience Hotel provide free Wi-Fi?
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
What unique experiences does Solo Experience Hotel offer to guests?
Guests can enjoy a personalized hospitality experience with an intimate atmosphere and a focus on cultural immersion.
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