Classic Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Florence · Tuscany
Hotel Aurora - Florence
A straightforward 3-star base directly across from Florence's Santa Maria Novella station, with the city centre on foot.
- Opposite the train station
- 24-hour reception
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
8.6
Great
976 reviews
Booking.com 8.6 · 976 reviews
About
Hotel Aurora - Florence
Hotel Aurora - Florence sits on Via Luigi Alamanni, directly facing Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station and the adjacent bus station. That makes it a practical choice if you're arriving by rail or planning day trips around Tuscany — the trams and buses are just across the road.
Inside, the hotel keeps things simple: a 24-hour reception, a bar and lounge area, a garden, and a restaurant. Rooms range from compact doubles to quadruples, with some deluxe options offering garden access. Breakfast is included, and you'll find free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Lift
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Directly opposite the main station — Santa Maria Novella train station is across the street, and the bus station is in the same square. Several guests highlight this as ideal for early trains and day trips in Tuscany.
- Walkable to the historic centre — The Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and shopping areas are within about 10–15 minutes on foot, per guest comments.
- Friendly and helpful reception staff — Guests repeatedly describe the front desk as welcoming, accommodating, and full of good tips — even offering upgrades or after-checkout bag storage.
- Breakfast included — Multiple reviews note the included breakfast, with some praising the variety and quantity (though coffee drew one complaint).
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Ongoing renovation work — Some guests mention construction during their stay. Staff appear to manage it well — one reviewer was upgraded to a renovated room — but it can be noticeable.
- Some rooms are compact — At least one guest found the shower small, and the Small Double Room is, by name, a tighter option.
- Soundproofing can be an issue — One reviewer noted walls that weren't soundproof, while another said train noise wasn't a problem — expect some variation between rooms.
- Paid parking only — Parking is available but at an extra cost. There's public parking nearby, but it's not free or on-site in the traditional sense.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Small Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Classic Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Classic Quadruple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room Garden Access
- 1 King-size bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- Lift
- Safe deposit box
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Heating
- Air conditioning
- Parquet floor
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Electric kettle
- Mini-bar
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Car hire
- Fax/Photocopying
- Babysitting/Child services
Room Amenities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Patio
Outdoor & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 976 reviews
Booking.com · 8.6 · 976 reviews
8.6Verified guest“A small place with genuinely friendly front-desk staff. The location was excellent — a brief stroll to the cathedral, city centre, bus station, and downtown.”
8.6Verified guest“Being right opposite the train station and in the same square as the bus station made travel to and from Rome and Florence very easy. Breakfast was included.”
8.6Verified guest“Very close to the station, the bedroom was a good size, and the internet worked fine.”
8.6Verified guest“Great value and location, with friendly staff. The hotel sits opposite the bus station and just across from the station. Reception was prompt and welcoming, and the room was newly renovated, spacious, and opened onto the garden. Breakfast was included, which was a bonus. Everything was fine.”
8.6Verified guest“The location next to the station was so convenient, and most sights were within walking distance. The front desk was staffed around the clock by three excellent guys who were very helpful with travel tips. Initially we had a room on the third floor, but when we mentioned the ongoing construction, we were upgraded to a renovated ground-floor room with heated floors, a shower with body sprays, and a colour-changing illuminated ceiling at no extra charge. Free Wi-Fi and breakfast were nice extras. Overall, a great three-star facility.”
8.6Verified guest“The accommodation was fairly clean, with fantastic, wonderful reception staff. The location was unbeatable — close to the stations for early trains and the centre with all the main attractions and shopping. The restaurants nearby were great, like Caffe il Cerino, about 10 minutes away.”
04 — Location
Getting around Florence
The property sits in Florence.
Getting around: The train station (Santa Maria Novella) is directly opposite, and the bus station is in the same square. The tram stop is also just across the road, making it easy to reach other parts of the city.
On foot: Most of Florence's historic attractions — the Duomo, the Uffizi, and the central shopping streets — are within a 10 to 15-minute walk from the hotel, according to guest reviews.
Food nearby: Guests mention Caffe il Cerino about 10 minutes away for lunch options, and Osteria dall'Oste as a recommended dinner spot with excellent staff and menu.
Via Luigi Alamanni 5, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 07:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 12 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Is breakfast included?
Yes, breakfast is included in the stay, according to multiple guest reviews.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is between 07:00 and 11:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, there is paid parking nearby. The hotel does not offer free on-site parking.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed at the hotel.
Is the hotel near the train station?
Yes, the hotel is directly opposite Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station, with the bus station in the same square.
Does the hotel have air conditioning?
Yes, air conditioning is listed among the hotel's amenities and is available in the rooms.
The bottom line
For travellers arriving by train or planning to explore Tuscany by rail, Hotel Aurora's location is hard to beat. It's a simple, well-run 3-star with friendly staff and a decent included breakfast, though the ongoing renovation and some compact rooms mean it's not a 'wow' stay — just a solid, practical one.
8.6A pragmatic choice for station-centric travel
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