Welcome in Florence ! David and Emmanuelle, brothers and owners of the Hotel Basilea, wish to welcome you in the beautiful town of art and joy of life. Experience the real local life That's what we like more when we travel. And that's what we offer to our clients, through our suggestions for shopping, dining, sightseeing and exploring the hidden corners of our town, where the Florentine lifestyle and humor is still well kept. EASY ACCESS - From the Train Station: 5 minutes by foot, 2 minutes by taxi. - From the Airport: 15 minutes by taxi. - By Car: Very easy access from the highway, following the boulevards. Our own garage, located in front of the hotel, offer safe and easy parking to our clients. EASY SHOPPING - Enjoy the Outdoor flea Market for good prices on clothing and leather. - Step in the food market to smell and taste some of the typical Florentine food traditions. - Taste and buy wines in the traditional "vinaio" (wine shops) and Enotecas - Buy artisan products, fine cosmetics from the monks tradition, or luxury dress, just to name some ideas... All in a short walking distance. EASY SIGHTSEEING By foot to the Academia museum, with the Michelangelo's David, the Medici Chapels, with other Michelangelo's masterpieces, the churches of S. Lorenzo, S. Maria Novella and Duomo, the museums of S. Marco Museum, the Uffizi ... and many more, all in a short walking distance.