Relais Dante e Beatrice

This modern residence is conveniently located in Via Cavour, a major street in the historic centre of Florence which is within easy distance of the cultural attractions and modern amenities. Such a peaceful and private yet strategic situation is mere minutes from the Museum and the Church of San Marco, near the house of David by Michelangelo and 5 minutes from the Duomo and the shopping area. The hotel is on the second floor, offering a view of the secluded garden of an ancient palace dating from the 18th century in Via Cavour. The name of Dante and Beatrice in Florence is meant as a tribute to the love story between the adored Beatrice and the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri, a true Florentine resident who lived most of his life in the city. The rooms are devoted to the characters in his Divine Comedy. This hotel is located in one of the most important streets of Florence, very near the San Marco church and San Marco museum, a very enviable position from which to explore the streets of Florence. It is only a few minutes to the Accademia and the Giardino dei Semplici, as well as only 5 minutes to the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Duomo and the celebrated shopping area. The hotel is also an ideal place for those in Florence on business, because it is close to the Palazzo dei Congressi and the fair zone. By Air: The international airport Amerigo Vespucci of Florence is situated 5 km from the city centre. We recommend that you use the "vola in bus" shuttle service which arrives at the S.M. Novella train station within 20 minutes. Then you can use the taxi, or bus number 1 and 17 towards Piazza Della Liberta from La Marmora bus stop. The journey takes 5 minutes. The hotel can be reached on foot within 20 minutes, if you come out on the left of the S. M. Novella station and head for the Duomo. Walk down Via Martelli, head straight for Via Cavour and then go straight to Piazza S. Marco. By Car: From the north: - Exit Firenze Nord and then head for Centro, Fortezza and Sede mostra. - When you arrive at the Fortezza, travel down Viale Spartaco Lavagnini. - At the bottom of this avenue you will enter Piazza Della Liberta, turn right and you will be in Via Cavour. From the south: - Exit Firenze Sud and then head for Centro and Viali Di Circonvallazione. - You will arrive in Piazza Della Liberta. - Reach the rotunda and after the traffic lights, turn right. - Then after the 1st traffic lights you will be in Via Cavour.