Auto Park Hotel

Auto Park Hotel is a year-round three-star property in the Novoli district, in the north-west of Florence, made for travellers who want a practical, quiet base while staying within the city. Open since 1971, the hotel sits in a large private garden of about 10,000 square metres and offers guests free on-site parking for around 80 cars, something rarely found in Florence.

The location works well for both business and leisure: Amerigo Vespucci Airport is less than a kilometre away and the Firenze Nord exit of the A1/A11 motorways about 1.2 km, while the Courthouse and the Novoli university campus are within walking distance. The T2 tram stop is roughly 150 metres away and takes you to the historic centre in about ten minutes.

The 113 rooms, most of them renovated, are spread across the six-storey main building and an annex; all have air conditioning, satellite TV, a telephone, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with a shower or, in some cases, a bathtub. Services include a 24-hour front desk, a bar, a restaurant open for dinner, a terrace, luggage storage, laundry and help with excursions, transfers and rentals.

Small pets are welcome, making it a good choice for those driving to Florence with their dog and wanting to explore the city at an easy pace.