Hotel Alba Palace
Via Della Scala 22, Florence, 50123, Italy
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Via Della Scala 22, Florence, 50123, Italy
Located next to the cloisters of Florence’s Santa Maria Novella Basilica, Hotel Alba Palace is an elegantly renovated property with a peaceful courtyard. It offers free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms with Playstation2 and DVD players. Rooms at the Alba are decorated in a traditional style with renaissance prints on the walls. Each has a mini-bar, satellite TV and CD player. Staff are always available to reserve tickets, arrange car rental, and recommend the best local restaurants. City maps are provided in reception. A buffet breakfast is provided daily, served in the atrium courtyard. Guests can also relax with a drink on comfortable sofas in the lounge. Santa Maria Novella Station is 1640 feet from the hotel. Florence Cathedral and the Ponte Vecchio are a 10-minute walk away. License Number(s): 048017ALB0056, IT048

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • 24-hour security
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
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stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The breakfast was exceptional. The large bathtub was terrific.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It is really a lovely little hotel! The staff were all very friendly and helpful, and the rooms and public areas were well-maintained. It's close to the train station, Santa Maria Novella church, the famous Santa Maria Novella perfumery, and several good places to eat. I will be recommending it to other traveler friends. By the way, I appreciated that there were 2 ways to have coffee in the room: A kettle and instant coffee packets (and tea bags) and a mini espresso machine with pods. And real mugs with saucers and spoons -- I appreciate those little touches.
This is not a big complaint, at all, because I would stay here again happily. However, for me as a hot-natured American, the room was a bit warm and stuffy, even in February. And, since my room overlooked a busy passageway, it was too loud to sleep with the window open. Making things even warmer, the bed had a nice (but warm) memory foam mattress! :) Finally, the bathroom had a heated towel rack -- and most people would love that, but it couldn't be turned off, so the bathroom always felt a bit warm, too. But -- the hotel graciously supplied a fan for my room, which helped a lot.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Close to train station and close to everything
Too hot but having window open you were on the street.
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location is excellent as is the breakfast and happy hour. Staff are lovely and very helpful too.
Nothing.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was close to the trains/tram station. Many major tourist sights are within 10-15mins walking distance. There were some very good (traditional) restaurants within walking distance. Travelling alone I felt quite safe walking the streets late at night around the area. Reception is 24hr, so great for early hour check out.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
location is 10 minutes walk from major attractions and close to the main train station
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location - walking distance to main Florence attractions and, on top of that, T2 train to/from the airport is just a few mins away by foot. Wonderful staff - very friendly, attentive and professional. The hotel was very clean, I'd say it's a 4-star hotel by the US standards. Very clean room and the hotel itself. The breakfast had many options and was very delicious. I will definitely stay there again!
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very kind reception and we even had a happy hour in the bar on our first day. The location was perfect (very close to the Santa Maria Novella Station) and the street was very friendly. (day and evening).
Just very hot in the room and difficult to sleep with an open window
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I was really impressed by the hotel. The room was bigger than expected and the building was just this gorgeous historic building. I also thought all the furniture/bedding was especially gorgeous, and appreciated the spaciousness of the bathroom. Included breakfast was also lovely! And very walkable.
The wifi was out for a whole 24 hours which was a bit stressful. Luckily by the weekday it was back, and I of course understand that things happen, I was just surprised by how long it took to be resolved.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The breakfast was fabulous. A huge variety of food. The staff was super friendly and the room was perfect with all amenities. Great location for walking around Florence and the train station was close by,
I liked everything
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The staff was extremely pleasant, it was very nice for the Hotel to include breakfast. So many hotels in Italy do not include breakfast, yet it is so common in many other country of Europe. They also had a night in which they provided snack snacks, and drink drinks as a sort of happy hour. I had never seen this in any hotel and it was very pleasant.
The room felt a little tight for 3 single beds
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Good price, and location
Everything was ok
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The location is great, not too close to the crowed tourist attractions in Florence, but still walking distance. It's conveniently close to the train and bus station. This little hotel is nicely decorated with classic Florentine style and has a beautiful interior patio for breakfast that we found very charming. Breakfast was very good and plenty and the staff was professional and kind.
The room was small and the mattress was too firm for our like, but we only stayed there for one night so it wasn't a deal breaker at all.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Rustic old look
Bathrooms needs to be updated. Very inconvenient to get in and out of shower/tub
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location
Small room
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The location was central to everything. the breakfast was excellent with lots of variety. the staff was very helpful and friendly. Always willing to answer questions.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The room has a very nice view of the interior courtyard, the hotel's location is perfect, with quick access to the city center.
We should have left early.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Room is spacious, Two floors for a family size room. Breakfast is normal though, offerings quite similar to other hotels, nothing out of the ordinary. Location is perfect, walking distance from Central station.
Breakfast offerings could be improved.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Room quietness. Terrace. Happy hour offered. Atmosphere. Checkin/out times were convenient. They cleaned our room even for us stayed for only two nights. Forgotten thing in the US.
Maybe darkness in the room. Need more light. Additionally some bed lights didn't work.
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Elegant classic room with satellite tv and double-glazed windows. with florentine-style furnishings.
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  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Individual air conditioning
  • Key card access
  • Mini bar
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Shower cap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Soundproofing
  • Streaming media
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • TV
  • Wake-up service
  • Walk-in shower
  • Window
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Amerigo Vespucci Airport - 3.22 mi
    • Lucca - 33.53 mi
    • Siena Airport - 35.74 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Santa Maria Novella Train Station - 697 f
      • Stazione Firenze Santa Maria Novella - 716 f
      • Leopolda Station - 0.51 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Museo Marino Marini - 0.21 mi
      • Duomo Museum Museo dell Opera del Duomo - 0.44 mi
      • Museo di Palazzo Davanzati - 0.48 mi
      • Gallery Hotel Art - 0.50 mi
      • Cenacolo di Santo Spirito Museum - 0.53 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Santa Maria Novella - 728 f
      • Strozzi Palace - 0.32 mi
      • Belltower by Giotto - 0.40 mi
      • The Baptistry - 0.40 mi
      • Medici Riccardi Palace - 0.43 mi
      • Giotto s Bell Tower Campanile di Giotto - 0.47 mi
      • Loggia del Mercato Nuovo - 0.49 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Church of Santa Trinita - 0.36 mi
      • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 0.45 mi
      • Church of Orsanmichele - 0.46 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Poggiali e Forconi Galleria D Arte - 161 f
      • Santa Maria Novella - 728 f
      • Festa di San Giovanni - 989 f
      • Ognissanti - 993 f
      • Palazzo Antinori - 0.25 mi
      • Palazzo Dei Congressi - 0.25 mi
      • Palazzo Degli Affari - Conference Center - 0.25 mi
      • Palazzo Rucellai - 0.26 mi
      • Palazzo Corsini - 0.27 mi
      • Medici Chapels Cappelle Medicee - 0.27 mi
      • Santa Maria Maggiore - 0.28 mi
      • Via Faenza - 0.29 mi
      • Via De Tornabuoni - 0.32 mi
      • Palazzo Strozzi - 0.33 mi
      • San Frediano in Cestello - 0.34 mi
      • Via Maggio - 0.36 mi
      • Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower - 0.39 mi
      • Piazza della Repubblica - 0.39 mi
      • Baptistry Battistero - 0.39 mi
      • Florence Baptistry - 0.40 mi
      • Santa Maria del Carmine San Niccolo al Carmine - 0.41 mi
      • Palazzo Vecchio - 0.41 mi
      • Fortezza da Basso - 0.41 mi
      • Santa Maria delle Carmine - 0.42 mi
      • Brancacci Chapel in Santa Maria del Carmine - 0.42 mi
      • Palazzo Medici Riccardi - 0.43 mi
      • Via dei Calzaiuoli - 0.45 mi
      • Garden of St Michael Orsanmichele - 0.47 mi
      • Piazza del Duomo - 0.47 mi
      • Loggia del Bigallo - 0.47 mi
      • SS Apostoli - 0.49 mi
      • In Tavola - 0.52 mi

Hotel Alba Palace

Via Della Scala 22, Florence, 50123, Italy