Where to find us
Among historic markets, shops, and monuments, in the heart of the truest Florence.
In the heart of the most authentic Florence
Almea Florence is located in the Sant’Ambrogio district, one of the most authentic and lively areas of the city.
Here Florence still retains its daily rhythm among historic markets, shops, restaurants frequented by locals, and squares that tell the story of everyday life.
In just a few minutes, you can reach the Duomo, Santa Croce, the Uffizi, and the main points of interest, then return to a quieter and more authentic setting, away from the crowds of the more touristy areas.
How to reach us
Route from airport to accommodation
From Florence “Amerigo Vespucci”: tram T2 towards “Unità”, get off at the “Unità” stop, from the central station of Santa Maria Novella see point below
From Pisa “Galileo Galilei”: Take the exit and follow the signs for the PisaMover shuttle towards the central station and get off at Pisa Centrale. Then take a train towards Florence Santa Maria Novella and get off at the last stop. From here see the route at the point below
Route from station to accommodation
Exit the Florence Santa Maria Novella station onto Piazza della Stazione and continue towards Piazza dell’Unità Italiana, then cross and enter Via Panzani, continuing straight to the end of the street. Continue straight without turning into Via de’ Cerretani and go on until Piazza di San Giovanni, then cross the square keeping direction towards the Duomo and cross to the opposite side.
Enter Via dei Servi and walk straight until Piazza Santissima Annunziata, cross it while keeping direction northeast and continue straight on Via della Colonna for a short stretch, then turn right into Borgo Pinti and walk for about a hundred meters. Turn left into Via di Mezzo and continue straight until the end of the street, then turn left into Via dei Pilastri. You will find us at number 12.
A taxi route is also possible: taxi station on the side of the Santa Maria Novella Central Station.
Parking
Private underground parking nearby “Parcheggio Sant’Ambrogio” in Florence Parking at Piazza Annigoni, 9
Bus route
The most useful and direct lines are: 6, 14, 17, 23, 31, 32, C1, C2, C3
Car route
Exiting the A1 motorway at the Florence Sud toll booth
follow the signs for Florence Centro and take the ring road towards the city boulevards. Continue straight along the Viali di Circonvallazione progressively entering the city until you pass Porta Romana and then continue towards Piazza della Libertà. From here, follow the signs for the historic center and for Sant’Ambrogio, keeping direction towards Piazza Beccaria. After passing Piazza Beccaria, you enter the inner area of the center and follow the signs for Piazza Ghiberti or Sant’Ambrogio until you reach Largo Pietro Annigoni where the Sant’Ambrogio parking is located.
Exiting the A1 motorway at Florence Nord
follow the signs for Florence Centro and enter the large city boulevards. Travel along Viale Guidoni and then continue straight following the signs for the station and the historic center. This will lead you to the area of Fortezza da Basso and then continue towards Piazza della Libertà. From Piazza della Libertà, continue towards Piazza Beccaria always following the signs for Sant’Ambrogio. After passing Piazza Beccaria, you enter the historic center and proceed towards Largo Pietro Annigoni where the Sant’Ambrogio parking is located.
Arriving from the A11 motorway
you enter Florence connecting to the city boulevards in the west area and follow the direction for the city center and Santa Maria Novella station. Continue straight along the boulevards until you reach Piazza della Libertà and from there continue towards Piazza Beccaria following the signs for the historic center. Once you pass Piazza Beccaria, you enter the area of Sant’Ambrogio and follow the signs for Largo Pietro Annigoni until you reach the Sant’Ambrogio parking.