Crossing Ponte Vecchio to the south, Guesthouse BSJ15-Borgo San Jacopo offers simple rooms with a private bathroom and wifi on one of the streets that run beside the Arno. It is in the Santo Spirito area, on the other side of the river from the cathedral. It is a comfortable base if your interests are the Uffizi, the Pitti and strolls along the bank.
Location and getting around
The address is 15 Borgo San Jacopo. Ponte Vecchio is about a 5-minute walk away, and the Uffizi and Piazza della Signoria are a similar distance once you cross the bridge. Palazzo Pitti and its gardens are also about 5 minutes away, on the same bank.
The cathedral is about 10 minutes on foot. Santa Maria Novella station is about 15 minutes away, and Piazzale Michelangelo about 20, climbing up along the south bank.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have a private bathroom and free wifi. Air conditioning is not listed, a detail to bear in mind if you travel in summer. There is no breakfast either, so plan to find it elsewhere.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want to sleep in the Oltrarno and always walk.
- A good fit if your trip revolves around the museums of the Signoria and Palazzo Pitti.
- Ideal if you arrive late: check-in runs into the evening.
- A good fit if you only need a room with its own bathroom.
Good to know
- You can check in between 15:00 and 23:30.
- Official photo ID and a credit card are required for registration.
- Check-out is from 08:30 to 10:30.
- Air conditioning and breakfast are not listed.
If you want to compare with other guesthouses in the centre, you will find them in our guide.