Stay in the heart of Florence – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art – Check location Excellent location – show map A 5-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Novella House is in central Florence. It features Florentine-style accommodations with frescoed ceilings, free Wi-Fi and private parking on site. The Novella is 1,950 feet from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and 10 minutes' walk from both the Ponte Vecchio bridge and Piazza della Signoria square. Housed in a 17th-century building, this nonsmoking guest house offers rooms and apartments. Santa Maria Novella is a great choice for travelers interested in food, culture and art.