Hotel Astor, Florence

Hotel Astor - A 3-star Florence hotel with private parking, buffet breakfast, and residential setting

Located in the San Jacopino district of Porta al Prato, Hotel Astor provides accommodations in a classically designed, spacious palazzo just 1.5 miles from Santa Maria Novella Station. The three-star Florence hotel features 57 air-conditioned rooms with en-suite bathrooms, minibars, satellite TVs, and free Wi-Fi; some rooms include balconies overlooking the garden. Guests start their day with an ample Italian buffet breakfast serving cappuccino, fruit juice, and croissants, and can enjoy beverages at the bar or in the courtyard garden. Hotel Astor offers convenient amenities including 24-hour reception staff, concierge services, laundry facilities, and tour assistance. Situated in a tranquil residential neighborhood, the property sits just 1 mile from the sublime Parco delle Cascine and provides two bus stops directly outside for transportation to Florence's cultural attractions, including the Uffizi, Bargello, and Galileo museums.

Pros

Private on-site parking available for guests at 10 euros per day

Located in a quieter residential area with better-value local restaurants and boutiques

Expertly trained staff available 24 hours with concierge service

Only 2.5 miles from the airport with direct bus transportation

Pet-friendly accommodations

Cons

Located on the outskirts requiring a 10-minute bus ride to reach the historic center

Some key attractions like Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are 2 miles away