Located close to Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Hotel Giappone has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, Hotel Giappone is in a shopping district and near a train station. Piazza della Signoria and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Fortezza da Basso are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Florence travel guide
Via dei Banchi 1, Florence, FI, 50123
What's nearby
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ponte Vecchio
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Piazza della Signoria
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Piazza del Duomo
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Unità Tram Stop
3 min walk
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station)
6 min walk
Peretola Airport (FLR)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks
1 min walk
Sophia Loren Original Italian Food
3 min walk
Ciro & Sons
3 min walk
giaogiao stazione firenze
2 min walk
Lorenzo de'Medici
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Giappone
Hotel near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Located close to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Central Market, Hotel Giappone has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Smoke-free property, a vending machine and multilingual staff
Concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Giappone have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
1 building
3 floors
Beaux Arts architecture
Built in 1300
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
19-inch TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Hotel Giappone Florence
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Giappone pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hotel Giappone?
Hotel Giappone doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Giappone?
Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Giappone?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Hotel Giappone located?
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo. Central Market and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 5 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Giappone Reviews
7.6
Good
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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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Lauri
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Extremely well located, close to the sights and transport links. Not the cheapest hotel but reasonable for the location.
I didn’t mind the four floors of old Italian stairs one has to ascend to reach the hotel, adds character, though it is a bit of effort.
The room was nicely sized and clean, had everything I could ask for. But, my issue was the “private bathroom”. It was private but not attached to the bedroom, it was a small separate room down the hall way. I wouldn’t have booked here if I ’d realised that, I don’t want to have to be getting dressed, walking down hallways and locking and unlocking doors in the middle of the night.
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.
Loved my stay! The hotel consists of a handful of rooms on the fourth floor (so be prepared for a hike!). The room I stayed in was modern and clean, with a nice view of a main shopping street (and slight peak of the duomo). Area is safe and secure and PIN code access is needed for both the door at street level and the hotel floor itself. Had a great stay and would recommend again.
Madeline
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Vinay
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
75 steps to climb up to the reception.
Vinay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Douglas
9 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was 75 plus stairs to the office and I am 76 years old. I just about died carrying my luggage up the stairs.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Catalina
4 Feb 2026
Personale molto cordiale, la signora molto accogliente. Hotel complessivamente discreto, 77 gradini che ti tolgono l’anima e il respiro ma molto carino.
Stanza pulita, il bagno leggermente strettino, ma confortevole.
Super bem localizado entre a estacao de trem e o Duomo. Quarto super limpo, cheiroso e com bom tamanho. O unico problema sao as escadas. Se voltar a cidade pretendo me hospedar novamente nesse hotel
Rapporto qualità prezzo inarrivabile per la zona (5 minuti dalla stazione FS e 5 minuti dal centro di Firenze). La signora che gestisce la struttura é molto gentile e disponibile
Posizione stupenda e comoda per visitare Firenze. Unica pecca (assolutamente veniale) l'acqua calda è moltoblenta ad arrivare. Tutto sommato OTTIMA struttura!
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
Lavandino e doccia in stanza, bagno condiviso fuori, molto pulito, cortesi, centralissimo, aria condizionata. Eccellente rapporto qualità-prezzo. Senza ascensore, ultimo piano., bel palazzo seicentesco.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Todo me gusto. Lo que o me gusto son las escaleras antiguas... muy alta.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
14 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
El hotel está en un tercer piso sin elevador y eso no está descrito en la información proporcionada x Expedia. Sería importante xq yo tengo 68 años y me costó trabajo subir las escaleras con mi maleta
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
1 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!