Hotel Atlantic Palace

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Atlantic Palace? It’s actually tucked into this really authentic slice of Florence that most tourists completely miss. I mean, Via Nazionale runs right through San Lorenzo – and honestly, that’s where you want to be if you’re trying to get a feel for how Florentines actually live. The hotel sits in this 19th-century building that’s been renovated but still has that slightly worn elegance that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere with actual history, not some sterile chain property.

The four-star rating feels about right – it’s polished enough that you’re not dealing with sketchy plumbing or threadbare towels, but it’s not trying to be some luxury palace either. What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to know their neighborhood inside and out. The guy at the front desk (Paolo, I think?) gave me directions to this tiny trattoria around the corner that I never would have found otherwise, and he was spot-on about which mornings the San Lorenzo market gets crazy busy. The rooms are… well, European hotel room sized, but the beds are actually comfortable and the AC works properly, which honestly isn’t always a given in older Florentine buildings. There’s something nice about opening the windows in the early morning and hearing the market vendors setting up – it beats traffic noise, and you feel connected to the rhythm of the city.

Location-wise, you’re maybe a ten-minute walk from the Duomo, but more importantly, you’re right in the thick of real neighborhood life. The Central Market is literally around the corner (the noise dies down by evening, don’t worry), and you can walk to Santa Maria Novella station in about five minutes if you’re hauling luggage. I stayed there during shoulder season in October, and while the area gets lively during market hours, it actually quiets down nicely in the evenings – not dead quiet, but that pleasant hum of people heading to dinner rather than tourist chaos. The 7.7 rating makes sense to me because it’s not perfect – the elevator is tiny and sort of temperamental, and the WiFi got spotty on the upper floors – but it delivers on what matters most. You’re staying somewhere that feels authentically Florentine rather than like a sanitized tourist bubble, the price point is reasonable for what you get, and you’ll probably end up having better meals and more interesting conversations with locals than if you’d booked somewhere more obviously touristy. It’s the kind of place where you might actually run into the same shopkeeper a few times and start getting nods of recognition.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $120. Classic Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $152. Superior Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $207. Deluxe Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $239. Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $259. Suite with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $189. Classic Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $273. Superior Family Room with 1 double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $106. Single Room Classic with 1 single bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $119. Deluxe Single Room with internal steps with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Clean comfortable fabulous breakfast lovely staff – Tracey from United Kingdom – 27 April 2025 (8/10)

  Close to train station and lovely streets with bars and restaurants
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Excellent location. – Willem from South Africa – 30 September 2024 (9/10)

  Location, large room, lovely bathroom
  
  What could be improved: Noisy lift next to our room

• Good – Sean from United Kingdom – 13 July 2024 (7/10)

  Hotel room and location perfect, room was spacious and bed extremely comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast, no real choice, seemed to have run out of food options. Wouldn't have gone for breakfast option . That said would definitely recommend hotel, just not choose breakfast option

• Everything very great online check in was the best – Anoop from Germany – 13 July 2024 (8/10)

  Small hotel but very clean and close to center, worth for the money. Excellent we will keep coming

• It Was so nice staying and hope to come again soon – Ahmed from Egypt – 4 July 2024 (8/10)

  The breakfast was so nice
  
  What could be improved: Old rooms

• Friendly helpful staff good location. No frills, clean. – Julie from United States – 4 July 2024 (8/10)

  Location is great. Close to the train station
  
  What could be improved: The pillows were very hard. We stayed 7 nights. Had it been 1 or 2 nights it wouldn’t matter that much.

• Amazing valued place with exceptional rooms! – Travis from Australia – 18 June 2024 (9/10)

  Great value for money, room was a bit hard to get to with it not being able to be reached via elevator. My room was way better than I anticipated with a massive bathroom and a balcony. Reception was grand as well.
  
  What could be improved: Was not able to get to my room with the elevator. I think this maybe applies to 50% of the hotel, but that's a rough guess.

• We enjoyed our stay, staff helpful, roof top bar in sister hotel very good. – Grace from United Kingdom – 20 May 2024 (9/10)

  The location of the hotel is excellent, within easy walking distance of all sights and attractions
  
  What could be improved: Shower small but it is a very old building, so you need to make allowances. All in all manageable, good selection for breakfast but it is continental.

• Fantastic Florence accomodation – Mark from Australia – 9 May 2024 (9/10)

  Location was fantastic, close to train station, attractions and so many restaurants
  
  What could be improved: Being an old building we could hear our neighbours

• We were pleased with the accommodations and the service we received. – Betsy from United States – 5 May 2024 (9/10)

  Located close to the train station and the tourist attractions are not far. The hotel staff was courteous and helpful. If you want to get away from the tourist crowds, this location is a good fit – simply cross the street and explore that neighborhood. We found several nice city parks and restaurants in this area.

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