Florence
Hotel Near Florence Airport: T2 Tram, Taxi and Where to Stay
Quick answer: Florence airport (Peretola, “Amerigo Vespucci”) is linked to the city by tram T2. To reach Hotel Firenze 2000, ride the T2 to Alamanni Stazione, change to the T1 towards Villa Costanza and get off three stops later at Paolo Uccello: about nine minutes on foot and you’re at Viale Raffaello Sanzio 16. Allow roughly 45 minutes door to door, no taxi needed. With a dawn flight and no sightseeing, a runway hotel can be enough; if you spend even one evening in Florence, staying in the city pays off.
People searching for a hotel near Florence airport are usually landing late, leaving early or spending a few hours in town between flights. The right question isn’t just “how close”, but how much time and money it takes to get where you need to be. Here are the real routes, times and our advice.
Florence airport at a glance
- Name: Florence-Peretola “Amerigo Vespucci” Airport.
- Location: north-west of the city.
- Main link: tram T2 Vespucci, terminus Peretola Aeroporto.
- Alternatives: fixed-fare taxi to the historic centre, car hire.
By tram from the airport to the hotel, step by step
- From arrivals, follow the signs for the tram and board the T2 at the Peretola Aeroporto terminus. A city ticket is valid for 90 minutes from validation, so it covers the change.
- Get off at Alamanni Stazione, next to Santa Maria Novella station. From the airport it takes about 20 minutes.
- At the same stop, take the T1 towards Villa Costanza.
- After three stops (Porta al Prato, Cascine) get off at Paolo Uccello, about 10 minutes.
- From there it’s about a nine-minute walk to the hotel.
T1 and T2 also share the Valfonda and Fortezza fiere e congressi stops. For the hotel, changing at Alamanni Stazione is simplest. Timetables, frequencies and works can change: always check the tram’s official channels on the day you travel.
The return trip is the same in reverse: T1 from Paolo Uccello towards Careggi to Alamanni Stazione, then T2 to Peretola Aeroporto. If you’re also arriving or leaving by train, see our guide to cheap hotels near Florence train station.
By taxi
The City of Florence sets a fixed fare between the airport and the historic centre, in the region of €28, with supplements for extra luggage, night-time and public holidays. A taxi is the easiest choice if you:
- land very late, when trams run less often;
- travel with small children and lots of luggage;
- are a group of three or four, so the shared cost gets close to the tram.
Confirm the fare with the driver before you set off and check current amounts: they change periodically.
Runway hotel or city hotel?
| Situation | Hotel next to the airport | Hotel Firenze 2000, in the city |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn flight, no sightseeing | Convenient | You need a taxi or the first tram |
| Evening arrival + a day in Florence | You travel into town twice | Already in town, Ponte Vecchio about 20 minutes on foot |
| Free evening in Florence | Few dinner options | Oltrarno trattorias close by |
| Family or group | Often doubles only | Triple, Quadruple and 5-guest rooms |
| Arrive by train, leave by plane | Two transfers | T1 from Santa Maria Novella, then T2 to the airport |
In short: if Florence is just an airport, sleep by the runway. If Florence is the destination, even for one night, staying in the city saves time and taxi fares. Getting around without a car is easy: see where to stay in Florence without a car.
Late arrival or early flight: what to know
- Check-in 2pm–midnight. Arrivals after midnight carry a €20 supplement: let us know in advance, especially if your flight is delayed.
- Early departure? Book a taxi the day before or check the first tram of the morning.
- Free last day? If your flight is in the afternoon, ask for late check-out: free when you book on the official website, subject to availability.
- Documents: an ID and a payment card are required at check-in.
Which room to choose
- Solo, business or stopover: the Single Room, 16 m² with soundproofed walls.
- As a couple: the Double Room.
- Family or group: the Triple Room, the Quadruple or the 5-guest room, everyone together.
All with private bathroom, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. If you’re not leaving at dawn, there’s a homemade sweet and savoury breakfast buffet in the morning.
Before you book
- Check your flight times and tram connections for those hours.
- Arriving after midnight? Let us know.
- Book on the official website: best rate guaranteed, no commission, free late check-out when available. See our rooms.
- More time in town? Try our weekend in Florence itinerary.
- Any questions? Contact us.
