Stay in the heart of Florence – Great location - show map One of our top picks in Florence.Hotel Malaspina is in Piazza Indipendenza, 1,000 feet from Fortezza Da Basso, Florence's exhibition center. Rooms come in classic Tuscan style, with free Wi-Fi, desk and living area. Malaspina Hotel is housed in a 19th-century building, a 10-minute walk from both Santa Maria Novella Train Station and the famous Accademia Gallery. Public buses stop just 150 feet away. The bar is open until late and serves delicious Tuscan wines. Breakfast includes traditional Florentine sweet pastries as well as savory food. The friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk can make reservations, book tours or transportation services, or simply offer tourist and travel information.