Under a 5-minute walk from the cathedral, Guesthouse Green Domus occupies a building on Borgo San Lorenzo with a garden and rooms in a contemporary style. It does not serve breakfast, so it suits you if you prefer to have breakfast out. It is an option for anyone who wants the historic centre on the doorstep and a practical place to sleep.
Location and getting around
Borgo San Lorenzo links Piazza del Duomo with the Basilica of San Lorenzo. From here, the cathedral, the Accademia Gallery and the Central Market are each about a 5-minute walk away. Santa Maria Novella station is about 10 minutes away, a distance that is fine with a wheeled suitcase.
To the south, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi are about 10 minutes away, and Palazzo Pitti about 15, on the other side of the river.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have wooden floors, contemporary furniture, a flat-screen television and a private bathroom. Some overlook the city. For the heat, the property lists a fan; air conditioning is not listed.
There is free wifi throughout the building and a garden for guests. If you are looking for other options of this kind, see our list of guesthouses.
Who it suits
- Couples who want to set out on foot to the Duomo and the Accademia.
- Anyone who has breakfast out and only needs a room with a bathroom.
- Travellers who arrive by train and don’t want to take a taxi.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00 and you must tell them your arrival time in advance. Check-out is between 08:00 and 10:00, a short window if you like to leave late. There is no breakfast. In summer, bear in mind that only a fan is listed.