Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia
Via Nazionale 24, Florence, 50123, Italy
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Via Nazionale 24, Florence, 50123, Italy
The family-run Kursaal & Ausonia is an eco-friendly hotel a 5-minute walk from Fortezza da Basso, Florence's exhibition center. Rooms feature terracotta floors and at least 1 piece of antique furniture. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Kursaal & Ausonia is committed to helping the environment through recycling and using energy-saving light bulbs, ecological cleaning products, and low-impact air conditioning. Rooms at the Kursaal & Ausonia are classically decorated, and come equipped with satellite TV and air conditioning. Some rooms have a view of Florence's Cathedral and rooftops, and some also have a private balcony. Guests can relax at the in-house TV lounge and a bar, where drinks and snacks are served throughout the day. Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station is just over a quarter mile away and the historic center is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Guests have discounts at a garage nearby.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • 24-hour security
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Audible alarm
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Tour services
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
  • Valet parking (charges may apply)
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stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Nothing at all.
The hotel was far from station as advertised. The roads connecting the hotel with the neighborhood are paved with small pebble rocks that makes it difficult to move your luggages. Mine broken on the way to the hotel. The pedestrian pavements leading to the hotel are too narrow and packed with restaurants. It took me ages to get from the train station to the hotel under this difficult condition. The building is with elevator but it was too small and just enough for one person with luggage. Literally speaking, it was not a hotel but rather a hostel with individual rooms ran by a family. The room was of acceptable size but the beds are with bed bugs! It was advertised that the room was air-conditioned and an air-conditioner existed in the room but the "hotel" staff kept the remote control from you. It was like 20+ degree during my stay and super sunny, I could hardly breath when I returned to the room. I talked to the "hotel" staff on this issue but he just pacified me by coming to my room and open the windows as well as blinds for me. He asked me to stay near the windows and it would keep me cool. Yet, it was super noisy even at night time how was I supposed to sleep with the window open? My situation has been so bad that I kept sweating in the room even with the windows open and a breathing condition started to develop. The "hotel" staff finally passed me the remote control after negotiation for more than 30 minutes. I visited in early Oct and it was not even in the winter months, barring residents with air-conditioning is totally unacceptable and unusual for "HOTEL"s.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location was near the train station, Mercato Centrale with multiple food options, and walkable to main attractions of florence. Room was clean and comfortable as well. Air conditioning was not provided during our stay in October due to the weather which was alright given the temperature.
The TV remote was ?lost/not available. While there is a 24h reception available, the hotel requires guests to leave their keys with reception when we leave - convenient for us as we had one less thing to carry/worry about losing, but not sure how safe it may be if a stranger decides to retrieve keys for your room at reception given there was no need for identity verification
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Balcony and view.
All good.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff, cleanness
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The front desk service was excellent. Free water and morning coffee. The rooms are small.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location was great, very close to major city attractions and railway station.
Rooms were very small. Also, drinking water was not available in hotel. Reception was very strict about using amenities at only certain time of the day. Hotel accepts only cash for city tax. Other hotels in Italy accepted by card.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location for exploring Florence by foot. Nice bathroom. Clean tidy room. Good sized mini fridge for multiple bottles of water and snacks. Just a few meters away from Osteria Il Basilico, Mercato Centrale, Pizza San Lorenzo.
A small tea kettle would have been nice.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Great walking distance to main train station and public transportation. Easy walk to Duomo, other museums, and great restaurants ? Facility was average at best, expensive for a basic room, but they allowed us to store luggage after we checked out to explore local attractions; very appreciated and convenient.
Facility is quite dated, VERY small elevator, and rooms are not well secured to prevent would-be intruders in a busy business location from gaining entry to floors where guests are staying. Although there's probably video surveillance, it's not apparent with casual walk-through. Limited availability to common kitchen and no refrigerator in our room. Okay crash pad but don't expect much.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
It was clean
It is really noisy street so you can’t open the window. The venue probably was renovated ages ago. On the positive side it was clean in bathroom with a lot of towels and clean bedding. Would not recommend it.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The hotel staff was responsive and accommodating. I requested a room with a balcony and had a lovely view of Florence and the Duomo. Room was very clean and comfortable. The location was perfect for exploring the city on foot - very close to several restaurants and the Mercato Centrale.
Reception is on the 3rd floor (as are most of the rooms) - that is a lot of stairs or a trip in a very tiny elevator. It was not a problem for me - but for people with mobility issues - it would be good to know.
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The hotel is very clean, and the staff is very pleasant and helpful.
Television connection was unreliable. Location on a very busy street, although the room was quiet.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location
Small size, especially bathroom.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location. Convenient to public transportation.View of the Duormo from our balcony.
Room was very small and pretty basic. Toilet was nousy and slow to refill.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
The entrance of the hotel was a bit sketchy and dirty you had to take the elevator to the 3rd floor At least the A/C worked
We booked an apartment room but when we got there they said we weren’t allowed to use the kitchen area so 1/4 of what we paid for we couldn’t use Also the walls had smears of what I’m guessing were dead bugs There was one employee who was a bit rude when we asked for help in our room and raised his voice at us and walked away We didn’t have hot water for a whole day either
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Central location. Easy to get almost everywhere by foot.
Nothing I can think of. Not over the top, but suited our needs quite well.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
It was convenient to most of the places in Florence. You want to be walking distance.
Although there was a view of the top of the Duomo, it was only the top over the back of many residences with television, wires and laundry and a lot of basic trash.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Good location, 3rd level room. Ample room for two people, clean and comfortable with a large bathroom. Some minor street noise but to be expected. Excellent front desk staff! Would stay again
Nothing
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The room was good and the service excellent.
The location isn’t so good, a lot of immigrants shops that made my spouse feel insecure walking alone.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean, comfortable and charming. Very helpful and friendly staff. Don’t be afraid of the comments about the noise from the tram line. With our earplugs we didn’t even notice it!
Nothing
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Central location
The single bed was very small
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Amerigo Vespucci Airport - 3.25 mi
    • Lucca - 33.82 mi
    • Siena Airport - 36.02 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Museo di San Marco - 0.24 mi
      • San Marco Museum - 0.24 mi
      • Accademia Gallery - 0.27 mi
      • Museo Opificio delle Pietre Dure - 0.29 mi
      • Natural History Museum Museo di Storia Naturale - 0.31 mi
      • Duomo Museum Museo dell Opera del Duomo - 0.37 mi
      • Archaeological Museum Museo Archeologico - 0.46 mi
      • Museo Marino Marini - 0.50 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Santa Maria Novella Train Station - 0.32 mi
      • Stazione Firenze Santa Maria Novella - 0.33 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Botanical Gardens Orto Botanico - 0.37 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Rucellai Palace - 0.25 mi
      • Basilica of San Lorenzo - 0.25 mi
      • Loggia dell'Ospedale San Matteo - 0.26 mi
      • Medici Riccardi Palace - 0.27 mi
      • Statue of David - 0.28 mi
      • Giotto s Bell Tower Campanile di Giotto - 0.38 mi
      • Hospital of Innocents - 0.38 mi
      • Santa Maria Novella - 0.40 mi
      • The Baptistry - 0.40 mi
      • Belltower by Giotto - 0.40 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 0.40 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Convent of Santa Apollonia Cenacolo di Sant Apollonia - 773 f
      • Via Faenza - 786 f
      • Palazzo Degli Affari - Conference Center - 0.22 mi
      • Palazzo Dei Congressi - 0.22 mi
      • Convent San Marco - 0.24 mi
      • Medici Chapels Cappelle Medicee - 0.26 mi
      • Galleria dell Accademia - 0.27 mi
      • Convent of San Marco - 0.27 mi
      • Fortezza da Basso - 0.28 mi
      • Palazzo Medici Riccardi - 0.28 mi
      • Festa di San Giovanni - 0.30 mi
      • Pucci Palazzo - 0.33 mi
      • Palazzo Vecchio - 0.35 mi
      • Baptistry Battistero - 0.36 mi
      • Piazza del Duomo - 0.38 mi
      • Santa Maria Maggiore - 0.38 mi
      • Loggia del Bigallo - 0.38 mi
      • Santissima Annunziata - 0.39 mi
      • Spedale degli Innocenti - 0.39 mi
      • Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower - 0.39 mi
      • Santa Maria Novella - 0.40 mi
      • Florence Baptistry - 0.40 mi
      • Giardino dei Semplici - 0.41 mi
      • Palazzo Antinori - 0.44 mi
      • Poggiali e Forconi Galleria D Arte - 0.44 mi
      • Palazzo Capponi - 0.47 mi
      • Via dei Calzaiuoli - 0.49 mi
      • Piazza della Repubblica - 0.49 mi

Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia

Via Nazionale 24, Florence, 50123, Italy