How to Reach Us
> back to FirenzeBy Air
The closest airport is the single runway Florence-Peretola “Amerigo Vespucci”
Airport (LIRQ or FLR). The airport lies 5 km west of the city centre and it is
connected to most big cities in Europe.
By Car
From Amerigo Vespucci Airport
Take Via del Termine in a southeasterly direction. Continue on Via del Termine,
Viale Zoroastro da Peretola, Viale degli Astronauti and Viale Alessandro Guidoni.
Turn right onto Via Enrico Forlanini and take the 2nd exit at the roundabout onto
Via di Novoli. Continue straight onto Viale Francesco Redi and turn right onto
Viale Belfiore. Turn left onto Via Guido Monaco, keep left at the fork and then
take a slight left onto Viale Fratelli Rosselli. Turn right onto Viale Spartaco
Lavagnini and keep right at the fork and right onto Piazza della Libertà. Continue
onto Viale Giacomo Matteotti and at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Viale
Antonio Gramsci. Now turn right onto Via Vittorio Alfieri. Continue onto Piazza
Massimo D’Azeglio – the Hotel Regency is at number 3.
Taxis are available at the arrival terminals of this airport. Please note supplements
are charged for luggage, night time runs and on public holidays. Guests are advised
to only use white licensed taxis with taxi meters.
The Sita/ Ataf bus line operates between the airport and Santa Maria Novella Railway
Station. From Santa Maria Novella take bus number 12 or 23 to reach the Hotel
Regency.
The centre of the city is closed to traffic other than buses, taxis and residents
with permits. The ZTL or Zona Traffico Limitato is very closely monitored and
rules change with the tourism season. We highly recommend to inquire about a garage
lot for your car with the hotel Concierge. Garage daily rate € 32,00.
By Rail
Florence is the premier Italian hub between European capitals and Rome. Milan,
Venice and Rome are connected to Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station
by Intercity and nonstop Eurostar trains. The SIT/ATAF bus line operates between
the airport and Santa Maria Novella Railway Station which lies 500 metres northwest
of the Piazza del Duomo. From Santa Maria Novella take bus number 12 or 23 to
reach the Hotel Regency.
Take a moment to appreciate the architecture – this railway station was designed
by Giovanni Michelucci and is one of the major Italian Rationalist buildings in
Italy.