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Hotel Giappone

1.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Exterior
Hallway
Interior entrance
Comfort Triple Room, City View
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Via dei Banchi 1, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Triple Room, City View

Comfort Triple Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Ensuite

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Single Room (Private Shower)

Comfort Single Room (Private Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Florence

Heart of Florence.At this Historic Centre of Florence hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Piazza del Duomo and Central Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Lorenzo dè Medici - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Banki Ramen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Konnubio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Boulangerie Del Rifrullo SRL - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Giappone

Beaux Arts hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Hotel Giappone offers its guests multilingual staff and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Beaux Arts Florence hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1300
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Giappone offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. This Florence hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We've listed 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, and cash.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Giappone Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 257 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas, Moses Lake

Travelled with group
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Param

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
75 steps to climb up to the reception.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

**

Brilliant location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

ines

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location but minimum service. No breakfast available
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Eric Nahum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location!

Very small rooms! You share the restroom and shower. Receptionist is not in the counter all the time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Avellino, New Jersey, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

NA, NA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was blood streaks on my bedroom walls... and pubic hair in my basin sink.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Derrick, Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Nick, New Zealand

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

LT, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

G Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very helpful staff

Owner is very helpful and always available by phone or the buzzer. Room was cleaned daily and everything worked, especially wifi. Extra blankets were useful during the chilly nights. Room looks a little dated but everything was safe and sufficient for us to go out and see the sights!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location but...................

Up three flights of steep stairs with no lift Small dingy rooms, window couldn't be opened because of arrangement of furniture so felt even more cramped. One of our rooms opened out onto reception so the phone woke occupants at 7am in the mornings. No common area or sitting room at all Very close to the Duomo but still felt overpriced and not really comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017