RESIDENZA D'EPOCA LA BASILICA, Florence – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Residenza D'Epoca La Basilica has 7 rooms with air conditioning, a desk, and free high-speed WiFi. Room types include double rooms (18 m²), triple rooms (minimum 26 m²), and quadruple rooms. All rooms include a 43' Smart TV, minibar, and tea/coffee maker. The single room upstairs offers a view of San Lorenzo Church. The property features a panoramic terrace with views of the church.
Dining at Konnubio
Konnubio restaurant serves breakfast from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, offering a buffet with quiches, freshly baked bread, eggs cooked in various styles, local cheeses, cured meats, croissants, and pastries. Lunch includes meat, fish, vegetarian, and vegan entrees. Dinner features Italian cuisine with creative touches. The cocktail bar serves wine, spirits, and mixology drinks. Breakfast costs 12 euros per person.
Location & Transportation
Located in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, the hotel is 1 km from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. It is within walking distance of Mercato Centrale (0.5 km), Basilica of Santa Maria Novella (0.5 km), Strozzi Palace (0.5 km), and Galleria dell'Accademia (1 km). Taxis from the airport cost approximately 20 euros. Underground parking is available at Santa Maria Novella station.
Tours & Activities
The reception desk offers tickets for guided tours, including the Uffizi Gallery (skip-the-line tickets available), Fiesole village tours, Vespa rides through Tuscan hills, and vintage Fiat 500 drives through Chianti. Tours include wine tastings, light lunches, and stops at medieval villages. Cooking classes are available where guests prepare a full Italian meal and receive a graduation certificate with recipes.
Services & Facilities
Services include car rentals (compact cars, station wagons, convertibles, vans, luxury sedans), bicycle rentals, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel provides a panoramic terrace, and Konnubio bar serves breakfast, afternoon tea, infusions, and desserts. The property is set in an 1800s building in Florence's historical center.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle