Florence, Tuscany — UNESCO Historic Centre
Getting Here
Relais La Capricciosa is on Via Porta Rossa 23, in the pedestrian heart of Florence, three minutes from the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio.
Limited Traffic Zone
Florence's historic centre is a ZTL: car access is monitored by automatic cameras.
Our concierge can request a temporary pass for luggage drop-off. We recommend parking outside the ZTL and reaching the Relais on foot or by taxi.
How to Arrive
Every Route to Us
By Plane
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
The nearest airport is Florence Peretola (FLR), just 6 km from the Relais. Private transfer takes approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively, Pisa Airport (PSA) is accessible from the Relais via direct train through SMN station in about 1h 15min.
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Florence SMN Station — 5 min walk
Santa Maria Novella station is a 5-minute walk from the Relais. From Rome Termini: 1h 30min by Frecciarossa. From Milan Centrale: approximately 2 hours. From Venice: approximately 2 hours. The walk is simple and scenic.
By Taxi or on Foot
Pedestrian historic centre — ZTL zone
Via Porta Rossa 23 is in the heart of Florence's ZTL pedestrian zone. We recommend arriving by taxi, alighting at Piazza della Repubblica or Via dei Tornabuoni, and walking to the Relais in under 3 minutes.
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Partner parking nearby
Car access into the ZTL is permitted only for luggage drop-off (temporary pass via concierge). Nearest partner car parks are Oltrarno and Parterre. Do not drive into the historic centre — ZTL cameras issue automatic fines.
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Nearby
The Best of the Renaissance at Your Doorstep
Uffizi Gallery
3 min walkThe world's greatest museum of Italian Renaissance painting.
Ponte Vecchio
4 min walkThe ancient bridge over the Arno lined with goldsmiths' workshops — Florence's most iconic symbol.
Piazza della Signoria & Palazzo Vecchio
3 min walkFlorence's civic heart, with the Loggia dei Lanzi and a copy of Michelangelo's David.
Piazza del Duomo
8 min walkThe Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi's iconic dome (UNESCO).
Palazzo Pitti & Boboli Gardens
10 min walkThe Medici palace with the Palatine Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, and formal gardens.
Galleria dell'Accademia
15 min walkMichelangelo's original David. Priority access bookable through our Art Concierge.
Frequently Asked Questions
All About Getting to the Relais
- Is the Relais located in the ZTL zone?
- Yes, Via Porta Rossa 23 is in the heart of Florence's ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone). Car access is permitted only for luggage drop-off, with a temporary pass provided by our concierge. We recommend arriving on foot from Santa Maria Novella station (5 minutes) or by taxi.
- Is parking available?
- We do not have on-site parking due to our ZTL location. We partner with Parcheggio Oltrarno and Garage Parterre, both a few minutes away. Our concierge manages reservations and external valet parking service.
- What is the nearest train station?
- Florence Santa Maria Novella station (SMN) is just a 5-minute walk from the Relais. From Rome Termini: 1h 30min by Frecciarossa; from Milan Centrale: approximately 2 hours. From the Relais, follow Via dei Fossi and Via Panzani to reach SMN.
- Which is the nearest airport?
- Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) is just 6 km away, approximately 15 minutes by taxi. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) is 90 km away, accessible by direct train from Pisa Centrale to SMN in about 1 hour. Our concierge can arrange private transfers from both airports.
Organise Your Arrival
We take care of everything, from arrival to departure
Contact our concierge to book your private transfer, receive a temporary ZTL pass, or plan your bespoke Florentine itinerary.