Horto Convento, Florence

Horto Convento - A restored convent hotel with private gardens and artisan neighborhood setting in San Frediano

Set in Florence's authentic San Frediano neighborhood, this restored convent turned 4-star Florence hotel provides a peaceful retreat just 1 mile from Santa Maria Novella station. The property features air-conditioned rooms equipped with rain showers, Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, ranging from 14 to 269 ft^2. A morning buffet includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, while the lounge bar serves craft cocktails including the historical Negroni. Two landscaped gardens offer outdoor seating areas where guests can relax away from city crowds. Horto Convento sits outside the Limited Traffic Zone, providing on-site parking for €25 daily. The hotel's location places guests within 0.5 miles of Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens, with Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery 1 mile away.

Pros

Located in San Frediano, voted the world's coolest neighborhood by Lonely Planet

Set in a quiet area surrounded by traditional artisan workshops and local restaurants

Dog-friendly with professional dog-sitting services available

Personal shopping service for discovering local crafts and high fashion

Cons

Limited parking spots available in the courtyard

1 mile distance to major attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore