Hotel Panama  

In central Florence, just steps from Santa Maria Novella train station and within easy walking distance of the Accademia (David), Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Fortezza da Basso and the Central Market. A family-friendly, pet-friendly base for sightseeing and quick museum runs.

Set in a renovated early-20th-century Liberty-style building with a hard-stone façade, Hotel Panama offers 20 elegantly furnished, air-conditioned rooms. Some rooms sit in the main building and others in a dependance; a few feature private balconies or exposed beams. Rooms include minibars, flat-screen TVs, sofa beds and private bathrooms with showers and bidets.

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout, a terrace and garden for quick escapes, an on-site bar/lounge and a tour/concierge desk to book city excursions. On-site private parking is available for a fee and the hotel has an elevator. Pets are welcome.

24-hour front desk, express check-in and check-out, concierge and tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary wireless internet. Self parking is available on site (charges may apply); airport shuttle offered on request for a surcharge.

Enjoy a coffee shop/café vibe on site, a bar/lounge for evening drinks, buffet breakfast served daily from 7:00–10:00 (for a fee) and limited-hours room service. The neighbourhood is dotted with typical restaurants and characterful bars within a short walk.