c-hotels Diplomat
4.0-star · Via Luigi Alamanni, 9 Historical Center
4.4(2,431 Google reviews)
c-hotels Diplomat
4.0-star · Via Luigi Alamanni, 9 Historical Center
4.4(2,431 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1960 · Renovated 2010 · 54 rooms
Near: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore · 11 min walk
Guests love: Location · Atmosphere
What guests say about…
The hotel has its own restaurant, bar, cafe, and lobby bar, so you can easily eat and drink on site. For local flavors, Mercato Centrale, the central market, is a short walk away and offers many food stalls. Nearby, you will find Trattoria Dall'Oste Oricellari for Tuscan steak, Ristorante Il Volo Steakhouse, and Bistrò Magazzino84. Other options include Trattoria Il Giardino, Ristorante Belcore, and Casa Ciabattini, all within a few minutes' walk. For a quick bite, Caffè il Cerino and Starbucks are also close by.
The hotel sits on Via Luigi Alamanni in the Santa Maria Novella neighborhood, right by the train station and a tram stop. You are an 11-minute walk from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower, with Piazza della Signoria 13 minutes away and Ponte Vecchio 14. The Mercato Centrale central market is close by for a lively food scene. The area is practical and central, with easy access to the historic core on foot.
From Florence Airport (FLR), take the direct tram to Alamanni - Stazione SMN, which runs every 10 minutes and takes about 19 minutes; the hotel is a short walk from there. If arriving at Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station, you are only about 200 meters away, so just cross the road and you will find the hotel on Via Luigi Alamanni. Firenze Porta a Prato Train Station is about 900 meters away, a pleasant 10-minute stroll. A taxi or ride-hailing service is also a simple option from either the airport or the stations.
In the evening, you can start at the hotel's own Bar, Cafe, or Lobby bar for a relaxed drink. For dinner, nearby options include Ristorante Il Volo Steakhouse, Trattoria Dall'Oste Oricellari, and Trattoria Il Giardino, all within a short walk. Afterward, take a 13-minute stroll to Piazza della Signoria, where the historic square is lively at night. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, an 11-minute walk away, is also beautifully lit after dark. For a longer evening outing, the Uffizi Galleries are a 15-minute walk, though they are best visited during the day. You can also join a city tour like the Private Golf Cart Tour in Florence to see the sights after sunset.
Yes, c-hotels Diplomat is a great base for exploring Florence. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower are an 11-minute walk away, while Piazza della Signoria is 13 minutes and Ponte Vecchio 14 minutes. The Uffizi Galleries are 15 minutes on foot, and Palazzo Pitti is 16 minutes. For farther sights like the Basilica of Santa Croce, a 19-minute walk gets you there. The central location near Santa Maria Novella station makes it easy to head out for day trips or reach other parts of the city. You can comfortably see the main highlights on foot from this spot.
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