Guesthouse Residenza Delle Arti is at the start of Via dei Calzaiuoli, the pedestrian street that links Piazza della Signoria with the Duomo. It works as a bed and breakfast with a buffet breakfast and rooms with wooden-beamed ceilings. It is a good fit if you want to start sightseeing as soon as you step out of the door.
Location and getting around
Piazza della Signoria is practically on the corner, under 5 minutes away. The Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) are each about a 5-minute walk away.
Santa Maria Novella station is about 15 minutes on foot. Towards Santa Croce and Palazzo Pitti, allow about 10 minutes in each direction.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have parquet floors and ceilings with exposed wooden beams. They have air conditioning, a flat-screen television, a minibar, a kettle and a tea and coffee set. The bathroom is private, with bathrobes, a hairdryer and toiletries. There is free wifi throughout the property.
Breakfast is a buffet with sweet and savoury options.
Who it suits
- A good fit if it is your first visit to Florence and you want the great monuments a few minutes away.
- A good fit if you like an unhurried breakfast before going out.
- A good fit for couples who prefer a small place to a large hotel.
Good to know
- You can only check in from 14:00 to 19:00; if you arrive later, check beforehand.
- On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is until 10:00.
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