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PrintThe Hotel Axial enjoys a unique position among the 3 star hotels of the city, in the main pedestrian street between piazza Duomo, where the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, Battistero and Giotto's Bell tower are found, and Piazza della Signoria, represented by Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizzi Gallery.
A frame of incomparable beauty from where you can comfortably reach on foot all the main artistic attractions of the historical centre. Located seven / eight minutes from the Central Train Station of Sainta Maria Novella, the Hotel Axial is easily attainable with every means of transport.
From Florence Airport – Amerigo Vespucci
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the arrival terminal at the airport. The ride is approximately fifteen minutes and will take you directly in front of the door of the hotel. Cost of Taxis might vary depending on the time of the day and traffic congestion.
Shuttle Bus: There is a shuttle bus service "Vola in Bus", ticket must be purchased on board. The shuttles connect the airport to the Central Station every thirty minutes until 23:30.
From Pisa Airport – Galileo Galilei:
Train: The airport is 80 kilometres away from Florence, but on the left hand side of the terminal there is a train station that links the airport to Florence Central Station and Pisa Station.
There are eight direct connections Pisa Airport – Florence during the day.
All the other trains stop at Pisa Central Station where the passengers must change the train to get on board the one going to Florence SMN Central Station.
Tickets are available at the Airport Train Counter located near the platform inside the terminal.
Shuttle Bus : The "Terravision" shuttle bus connects Pisa Airport to Florence Central Station. The counter is right outside the arrival gate (after the baggage claim area).
Hotel Axial is only 900 metres away from Florence Central Station (Santa Maria Novella or S.M.N.)
Taxi : There are several Taxis waiting at the exits of the Central Station, the ride to the Hotel Axial is quite short.
On Foot : Coming out from the left hand side of the Central Station, you will find an escalator leading to an underground shopping street.
Go straight and walk all the shopping area until you reach a set of stairs in front of you.
Climb the stairs to find yourself in Via Panzani. Keep going straight, Via Panzani will become Via de' Cerretani and eventually, at around seven hundred meters ahead, you will see the Duomo and Battistero.
Walk in front of the Duomo Cathedral looking at the entry gates. On the right hand side you will see a crowded street, that is Via Calzaiuoli.
Hotel Axial is on the right hand side a few meters ahead.
By Bus : Outside the Central Station (right hand side exit) there are two lines, N.23 and N.14, that will take you in front of the Duomo, from where you can easily see Via Calzaiuoli.
The Duomo stop is the second from the Station, tickets can be bought at the newsagents, bars and on board, but in the latter case there is a surcharge on the ticket.
IMPORTANT: Florence Campo di Marte Station and Florence Rifredi Station and Florence Campo di Marte Station are two smaller local train stations, outside the historical centre. If you happen to travel to those please check out the local bus service. Taxis are also available in front of the exits.
As parking is not permitted in the centre of Florence, Hotel Axial offers to all its clients a special rate with a nearby garage.
The garage staff will take care of collecting the car and bringing it back in front of the hotel. Prices vary depending on the size of the car.
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Hotel Axial, Via dei Calzaiuoli, 11 - Florence