The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is located on the bank of the river Arno, close to the Ponte San Niccolò (bridge) on the Lungarno il Tempio. Strategically placed to reach the centre of Florence by foot, bicycle or car, the hotel is an ideal starting point for exploring the city and taking tours of Florence.
For those arriving by air we have a shuttle service to and from the Amerigo Vespucci airport in Florence. This service is available by request for a fee.
GPS COORDINATES
43°46’01.1″N 11°16’19.2″E
How to reach us:
Lungarno del Tempio 44 – 50121 Florence
PHONE +39 055 660241
FAX +39 055 679560
info@hotelmediterraneo.com
Leave the A1 motorway at Firenze Sud, go straight until you reach the first traffic light, turn left and continue straight for about 2 km on Lungarno Colombo. Once on the river bank on the Lungarno il Tempio, the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is located on the right before the traffic light that leads into Viale Amendola. Adjacent to the hotel is our private garage. (Address: Lungarno del Tempio, 44).
Please note that Florence has implemented the “Scudo Verde” (Green Shield), an Environmental Limited Traffic Zone that controls entry into the city with electronic gates.
The most polluting vehicles will not be allowed to enter the area (Euro 0, Euro 1, and in the future Euro 2 and 3).
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⚠️ Despite the ongoing Florence tramway works, FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo remains fully accessible at all times thanks to a dedicated lane reserved for guests.
Our team is at your disposal for any information or assistance.
From the central station of Firenze Santa Maria Novella, take the number 14 bus and get off at Grand Hotel Mediterraneo in Via Arnolfo (behind the hotel). From there, continue to the end of the road on foot, then turn left into Viale Giovanni Amendola and walk to the main junction. You will find the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo on your left.
Alternatively, you can reach us by foot, our hotel is about 35 minutes from the station SMN Florence and 15 minutes from Firenze Campo Marte station where you can take the 13 bus in via Mazzini (be careful to take the 13, not the 13A) and get off at Pecori Giraldi.
Tou can get to the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo from Amerigo Vespucci Airport by taking the shuttle to Piazza della Stazione, and from here you can get a taxi or bus No. 14, or just take a taxi straight here.
A free shuttle service is available from April 1 to November 1 connecting the FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo with piazza San Firenze (Florence center) and Fiesole (FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole and Ristorante Serrae Villa Fiesole), round trip.
Daily.
- 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (from FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole to piazza San Firenze, with an intermediate stop at FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo).
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (from piazza San Firenze to FH55 Hotel Villa Fiesole, with intermediate stop at FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo).
Reservations required and subject to availability.
The link to book the service online in advance is sent after the room reservation confirmation.
Find your way to us
On the Lungarno del Tempio, between the charm of the Arno and the convenience of reaching the city center.
Discover Italy
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Itineraries
The multilingual reception staff of the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo are at your disposal for booking independent and guided tours of Florence, Chianti and the characteristic villages of Tuscany.