Hotel Giappone

1.0 star property
City centre hotel within walking distance of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

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Exterior
Point of interest
Comfort Triple Room, City View
Point of interest
Hallway

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Hairdryer
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 January 2025

Room options

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Comfort Triple Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Comfort Single Room (Private Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Via dei Banchi 1, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 23 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 7 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 17 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Lorenzo dè Medici - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Banki Ramen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Boulangerie Del Rifrullo SRL - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Giglio Rosso - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Giappone

When you stay at Hotel Giappone, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Also, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo are within a short 10-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Unità Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

Languages

English, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1300
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 19-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights
  • Destination fee: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Giappone Florence
Hotel Giappone
Hotel Giappone Florence
Giappone Hotel Florence
Hotel Giappone Hotel
Hotel Giappone Florence
Hotel Giappone Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Giappone offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Giappone does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Giappone?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Giappone?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Giappone.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Giappone?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel Giappone and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Historic Centre of Florence (1-min walk) and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (4-min walk), along with Piazza di Santa Maria Novella (5-min walk) and Piazza del Duomo (6-min walk).
What's the area around Hotel Giappone like?
Hotel Giappone is in Duomo, a short 3-minute walk from Unità Tram Stop and 4 minutes' walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Hotel Giappone Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

It was 75 plus stairs to the office and I am 76 years old. I just about died carrying my luggage up the stairs.
Douglas, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

This was a fine, functional, adequate, clean facility, quite walkable from the train station and quite walkable to all of the city-center museums, galleries, etc. Excellent location. Beware, though, there is no elevator and the hotel is up a lot of windy twisty stairs! Do not select this hotel if you have mobility issues. Otherwise, it was a fine option.
Lauri, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Very clean and modern rooms - super close to great restaurants, coffee shops and steps from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the train station! We loved our stay here and would definitely stay here again next time we are in Florence! The staff is super friendly, helpful and approachable which was great. Only negative about this hotel is the number of steps - I think my wife counted around 70 to 74 steps to get to the hotel floor. There are no elevators unfortunately - no biggie if you are young like us and pack light but might be tough for older individuals with kids and/or heavy luggage.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazingly great location, but I’m too old and fat for no elevator. It was located so perfectly, we would still stay here when back in Florence.
Doug, 2-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

BEWARE: you need to climb 78 steps of stairs to get to the hotel. If you have big luggage, take that into consideration. The room is as pictured or maybe slightly better. It comes with a mini fridge, and they even gave me a bottle of water to start my stay. I had a room with a private bathroom, but my private bathroom is a few doors down, so it is not as convenient. You need to pay for city tax in cash as well. Other than that, I have no complaints.
Margaret, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

75 steps to climb up to the reception.
Vinay, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

**
Brilliant location.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

No problems what so ever
Such a lovely man checked me in. There is a hotel on the floor below where I checked in. Does what it says in the tin. Will return again for cheap thrills. Thank you
Penny, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It’s worth the rate and the hotel staff, Cristina was very nice and helpful. I stayed in room 9 which has a very nice view of the Duomo. I like that the room also got a fridge which is quite convenient for summer and that the time I stayed at the hotel.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location for great price!
Perfect location right next to the Duomo, very close to train station, short walk to see the Uffizi and Accademia galleries. Amazing breakfast 2 minutes away at Cafe 50 Rosso. Note that you will need to climb 2 flights of stairs with no elevator to get to your room, and rooms had private shower but shared toilet in a bathroom down the hall. These weren't issues for me, and all facilities were very clean and worked perfectly (wifi included)! I would choose Hotel Giappone again if I go back to Florence.
Eleanor, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location—central to everything!! Had asked for a quiet room; got one right at the entrance and check-in counter! Some guests were coming and going at all times of the night and slamming doors as they did so!!
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Katherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location but minimum service. No breakfast available
ines, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good location!
Very small rooms! You share the restroom and shower. Receptionist is not in the counter all the time.
Eric Nahum, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay when you are in Napoli. Lello, the manager and his staff a very friendly and helpful. I will be back to Napoli soon and I will be sure to stay at Hotel Giappone. It was Great!!
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Florence
I've had amazing time in Florence ! I will go back, surely. The location of the hotel is perfect, just around the corner of the cathedral. The room was okay, the staff was very nice, helpful - especially Vincenzina . Thank you very much for everything !
Maria, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It was a place to put my bag while I went sight seeing. The bed was uncomfortable. Service was nice I got confused with the language barrier. I'd stay there again as it's in a good location.
Jamie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

There was blood streaks on my bedroom walls... and pubic hair in my basin sink.
NA, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Cute hotel in great location
Hotel is in a great location, very close to train station and St.Mark's basilica. Mgr/owner is very nice to deal with. Hotel is old but cozy. Hotel is on top floor and must be ready to haul suitcase since there is no elevator.
Derrick, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

There may be better rooms and conditions but I was allocated what looked like a staff over-night room. It was too small to turn round in. The bed was tiny and sloped to the side. There was barely room to put a bag down. No connected bathroom, the toilet and showers were at the far end of the establushment. It was also at the top of 100 or so stairs which was a little demanding on my knees. That said, the location was excellent and I really enjoyed the rest of my three days in Florence.
Nick, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

My stay at Hotel Giappone was just what I needed - the location in Florence can’t be beat. Yes, there is no elevator, and it’s not the flashiest of accommodations, but if you’re looking for a clean, budget-friendly place to stay, I recommend. The service was excellent - they waited for my late arrival and came after-hours to help me when I couldn’t open the outside door. Only issue was the WiFi could be a bit spotty.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good Room Because the location and friendly staff
Building needs TLC,stiff stairs all the way to the 3rd floor but is on a great location and the room was clean. Not bad at all for the price ($66 per night)
LT, 2-night trip
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