10/10 Exceptional
Great stay and very close to everything.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
La Residenza dell'Orafo
City-center B&B, steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
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In the heart of Florence, La Residenza dell'Orafo offers a charming retreat near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Take advantage of in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, luggage storage, express check-out and babysitting while appreciating the multilingual staff's attentive service.
9.0
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Laundry facilities
Main amenities (10)
- Daily housekeeping
- Babysitting
- Front-desk safe
- Laundry service
- Self-serve laundry
- Multilingual staff
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Limited hour front desk
- Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
- Children stay free
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
$140 nightly
$167 total
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Double Room (small)
9.6Exceptional
5 reviews
- 193 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Large Twin Bed
Double Room
9.2Wonderful
17 reviews
- 258 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
Standard Triple Room
9.4Exceptional
13 reviews
- 377 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Comfort Quadruple Room
9.8Exceptional
7 reviews
- 388 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood
Largo Fratelli Alinari 11, Florence, FI, 50123
What's nearby
- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
- Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 22 min drive
- Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 3 min walk
- Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 4 min walk
- Porta al Prato Station - 15 min walk
- Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 2 min walk
- Unità Tram Stop - 2 min walk
- Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min walk
- Bar Tonarelli - 2 min walk
- Caffè Alinari - 1 min walk
- Burger King - 3 min walk
- Livio - 2 min walk
About this property
La Residenza dell'Orafo
When you stay at La Residenza dell'Orafo, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Also, Central Market and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Unità Tram Stop is 2 minutes.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 8 rooms
- Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM
- Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
- The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 2:00 PM
- Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
- Guests are recommended to download the property's WHATSAPP mobile app before check-in
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
- One child (1 year old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Babysitting*
Pets
- Pets not allowed
Internet
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- Onsite garage
- Offsite parking within 1 mi (EUR 30 per night); discounts available
Other information
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Traveling with children
- Children stay free (see details)
- Babysitting (surcharge)
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Concierge services
- Tour/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
Facilities
- 1 building/tower
- Built in 2009
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
- Elevator
- Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
- Television
Home comfort
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
Sleep well
- Soundproofed rooms
- Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels
Stay connected
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
Food and drink
- Refrigerator
More
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Children & extra beds
- Babysitting is available for an extra charge
- All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
- Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 30 per night (3937 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT048017B4KZLQNMUU
Also known as
Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House
Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House B&B
Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House B&B Florence
Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House Florence
La Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House
Resinza ll'Orafo Guest House
Residenza Dell'orafo Florence
La Residenza dell'Orafo Florence
La Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House
La Residenza dell'Orafo Bed & breakfast
La Residenza dell'Orafo Bed & breakfast Florence
Frequently asked questions
Does La Residenza dell'Orafo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Residenza dell'Orafo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at La Residenza dell'Orafo?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La Residenza dell'Orafo?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Residenza dell'Orafo?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around La Residenza dell'Orafo like?
La Residenza dell'Orafo is in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 2-minute walk from Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and 4 minutes' walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Travelers give top marks for the bed & breakfast's prime location.
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La Residenza dell'Orafo Reviews
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Dining options were fantastic and easily accessible within walking distance. (3 reviews)
- Breakfast was provided free at a nearby coffee shop and was described as excellent and lovely. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
RoomLocationTrain stationService staffBreakfastElevatorCafesTrainsLuggageBed10/10 Exceptional
Very friendly staff.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Friendly staff
Angeli
Angeli, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Comfortable stay in a convenient location
Great location near the train station and a short walk to the duomo area. The room was clean and comfortable, with an easy check in.
I would recommend!
Mike
Mike, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent place
Amit
Amit, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great staff. Very helpful. Comfortable quiet room!
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great spot, would recommend!
Very nice clean room, as described, close to train and walkable to most attractions. It was a bit noisy but to be expected in middle of that area
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
qi
qi, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We enjoy to stay at La Residenza dell'Orafo
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent location. Very spacious room. My family loved the room.
BENNY
BENNY, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Loved the hotel and room. Perfectly located. Great areas for coffee, food.
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Comfortable bed with luxurious linens. 5min walk from the train station and about 15-20mins to the river. The host was very attentive and answered any questions we had during our stay We recommend checking out the Central Market for lunch/dinner which is 5mins away!
Taylor
Taylor, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing place to stay, close to everything and so clean!
Amina
Amina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Location was awesome 5 minute walk from the train station. Dinning options were fantastic and easy walking to all attractions
Staff were very friendly and most helpful.
Would definitely recommend for a few days in Florence.
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
The room was clean and nice with a cold AC. We got it because it was near the train station. They allowed us to check in early which was great, since it was cleaned and available. Which doesn’t always happen in other hotels even if they are clean and available.
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Breakfast is excellent!
Benjamin
Benjamin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location that is walkable to everything.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff are great. Location super for catching train. Room very nice.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Breakfast cafe was terrible we only used it once. Location convent but noisy
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Everything but the lift was quite nice.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent experience….
Gil
Gil, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Clean and very good location
Barbel
Barbel, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Enjoyed the staying
It’s very roomy for a family of four adults, very close to the train station, walking distance to everything else.
Zhaohui
Zhaohui, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Perfect and convenient stay for Florence.
We had a lovely stay. Convenient for thr train an bus services. All attractions were within walking distance. Surrounded by shops and restaurants. Breakfast was a lovely continental style nearby and room was clean with everything you need for a short stay.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Overall, safe and quite apartment close to train station. Approximately, 10 minute walk. We enjoyed our stay.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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