HOTEL PAOLA, Florence

Hotel Paola sits 200 meters from Santa Maria Novella Station, placing guests within a 10-minute walk of Florence's Cathedral. The property is 1.5 km from Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizzi Gallery. City views are visible from the rooms, and the street is lined with restaurants and cafés.

All rooms offer free Wi-Fi, a wardrobe, and shared bathroom with shower. Private bathrooms are available in some room types. Air conditioning, heating, and an elevator serve the upper floors, with allergy-free rooms on request.

The hotel provides daily housekeeping and has an ATM/cash machine on site. A barber/beauty shop and convenience store are located within the building. Guests can use the designated smoking area and enjoy 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside property.

Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key access are installed throughout the property. The building is non-smoking throughout, with an adults-only policy. City tax must be paid in cash at check-in, as the reception may be unattended at times.

Each room has linens, a view of the inner courtyard or city, and upper floors accessible by elevator or stairs. Beds are in 4-bed dormitories (mixed or female-only) with personal lockers and USB sockets. Towels are available for a 3-euro rental fee.

Location: 200 m from Santa Maria Novella Station

Rooms: 4-bed dorms with city views

Services: ATM on site, barber/beauty shop

Security: 24-hour CCTV and smoke alarms

Policy: Adults only, non-smoking throughout