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Tourist House

Tourist House
Tourist House – Florence, IA
Tourist House – Florence, IA
Check in 12:00 PM
Check out 10:30 AM

About Tourist House

Set right in Santa Maria Novella square, overlooking one of Florence's most important churches, the Tourist House offers spacious rooms housed in a historic building. Florence's churches, galleries, markets and shops are all just a short stroll from Tourist House. Santa Maria Novella train station is just a 6-minute walk away. Staff at Tourist House are friendly, multilingual, and always ready to help. Reception has free WiFi. You will also have your own keys, giving you complete freedom. License Number(s): 048017ALB0506

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 253 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The only negative is you need to put a handrail going up the steps to the first floor room where the kitchen is.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, super close to the train station and luggage lockers if you need secure storage. Staff is very communicative and warm. AC is strong. Room is comfortable and quiet. Good wifi. Breakfast is included, but I didn't have a chance to try it. The shower stall was very tight. As a very petite woman, I barely fit.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great room and good location. Staff was not that accommodating

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Christina was very welcoming and accommodating! The rooms were comfortable and clean as well.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location and breakfast Complementary water Amenities Room is kinda small and hard to lock the back door.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Fantastic location. Close to train station and easy walk to everything. Huge room cleaned daily. Very helpful staff Getting up the stairs after a long day of walking could be a problem for some

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I enjoyed how close the hotel was to the city center and the train station. The bed and pillow were pretty hard, but other than that the room was comfortable.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Good location near the train station. Noisy at night.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Excellent location, amazing staff, spacious room and service

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Everything was perfect! 10/10

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    I chose the hotel for proximity to the station. Perfect in that regard. In addition, it was spotless and quiet. The staff was v cordial. I would stay there again in a flash. The water pressure in the shower was low and the water itself was tepid at best. That said, towels were ample and thick.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Everything

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    I only spent one day in Florence and for business purposes. However, everything went very well. The hotel is conveniently located almost in front of S. M. Novella, 5 minutes away from the train station and 5-15 minutes away from the main attractions (Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria del Fiore). The staff was very kind and welcoming. Breakfast was good. My stay was too short (only one day), and I have nothing to say about what I didn't like. Everything was ok, and I enjoyed it.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Unfortunately my room was nearest to the front door, pavement and road. The area is noisy until the early hours and I was unable to sleep being a light sleeper. The hotel was full so I was unable to move, but I'm sure if I had a room away from the road the hotel would have been perfect for my needs.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Location and close to restaurants, historical sites, but not my first time in Florence. Host (front desk) was friendly and communicative as my arrival time was delayed a little The check out cleaning crew (a woman knocked on my door at 10:22am as I opened the door, she stated "Leave Now!"). Not sure if this were her only English spoken words but she needs to learn some new ones if she chooses English. Even with an average place, I expected better...

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    The location was fantastic and it was good for one night. The staff was friendly and helpful. There is no elevator, so getting bags up to the room was a bit of a challenge. The beds and pillows were hard by U.S. standards and the lighting was dim. Breakfast was just okay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    We stayed in this historic hotel in Florence, which had a charming old-style atmosphere. The room was spacious with a co

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Everything was great. Location, room etc..

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    The location was great —it was centrally located and very near from the train station. Breakfast was decent. The breakfast staff were very friendly and helpful. Cristina was very responsive for any questions we had during the stay. The bathroom was clean; however, there was a pungent smell coming from either the toilet or the bidet. It was very strong, and management should address this issue. There was also no initial instructions as to where the breakfast will be as we did not check-in when the front desk was present. The parking instructions were very unclear and unreliable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    One of the best hotels I have ever stayed

Frequently asked questions about Tourist House

Does Tourist House have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Tourist House offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Tourist House offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Tourist House. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Tourist House have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Tourist House does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Florence, see business hotels in Florence.
Does Tourist House have a fitness center?
Tourist House does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Tourist House located, and how walkable is the area?
Tourist House is located at Via della Scala, 1, (Piazza Santa Maria Novella), Florence, IA 50100. With a Walk Score of 100, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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