Grand Hotel Minerva

Gaze over the cultural city of Florence, with panoramic rooftop views and rooms overlooking the cloisters of the church of Santa Maria Novella.

Situated in the central Piazza Santa Maria Novella, this hotel has been embellished by the restoration work of the architects Edoardo Detti and Carlo Scarpa, yet offers plenty of modern faciliities to complement your stay.

As one of the most prestigious and well-known hotels in Florence, The Grand Hotel Minerva provides a free internet and Wi-Fi point, a solarium, and a rooftop pool and lounge bar offering panoramic views. The hotel has good public transport connections, and is just a few minutes' walk from the central train station.

The large restaurant, I Chiostri, offers traditional Tuscan cuisine and during the summer months, it spills out onto the piazza for al fresco dining.

Business travellers may benefit from the 6 available meeting rooms, accommodating up to 90 people.


The 102 rooms and suites overlook the square or the cloisters of the church of Santa Maria Novella. The superior rooms and junior suites boast breathtaking views of the city.
Some rooms are even equipped with a relaxing area with steam room and jacuzzi bath.

Rooms are available in a variety of different styles and sizes, all of which are elegantly furnished, and have satellite TV.

By Plane:
From Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa, take the train to Florence, which departs every hour.

From Amerigo Vespucci Airport in Florence, take the shuttle bus to the Santa Maria Novella Central Station. A taxi will take approximately 15 minutes.

By Train:
From the S.M. Novella Central Station, the hotel is approximately 200 metres away, or a few minutes' walk.

By Car:
- Take the A1 exit to Firenze Nord or Firenze/Certosa from the South.
- Follow signs to Florence (Centro), and then to the Santa Maria Novella Central Station.