Casa Santo Nome di Gesu is a hotel accommodation housed in a 15th-century building in Florence's San Frediano district, featuring an inner garden and parking.
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Casa Santo Nome di Gesu is a historic guesthouse housed in a 15th-century palazzo in Florence’s San Frediano district, a short walk from the Brancacci Chapel. The building retains spacious period areas featuring high ceilings and original frescoes, offering a stay immersed in the city’s artistic history with views over Piazza del Carmine.
Accommodations include a wide range of options, from triple and quadruple rooms to family units designed to accommodate up to six guests. All rooms feature air conditioning, a wardrobe, tile or marble floors, and a private bathroom—located either inside or reserved for exclusive use nearby—complete with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Shared facilities include a quiet inner garden with a courtyard, a library, a shared lounge with television, and spaces reserved for meetings or banquets, backed by 24-hour reception assistance. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, while the availability of private on-site parking makes it convenient for guests arriving by car before exploring the historic centre on foot.
Accommodation options at Casa Santo Nome di Gesu are organized to meet the needs of solo travellers, couples, families, and large groups. Sizes range from 12 square metres for double or twin rooms up to 23 square metres for spacious family options designed for six people, alongside various triple, quadruple, and quintuple layouts.
All units feature tile floors, a wardrobe, heating, and individually controlled air conditioning, as well as free WiFi access. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower, bidet, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries, located either inside the room or reserved for exclusive use outside. Many accommodations also offer views over the property’s inner garden or the city.
A 20-square-metre accommodation designed to host three people. It comes furnished with three single beds or a double bed alongside a single bed, and features an ensuite private bathroom, air conditioning, and views of the city or courtyard.
A 20-square-metre space suitable for four guests, configurable with four single beds or two singles and one double. It features air conditioning, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and towels.
Featuring a surface area of 22 square metres, this accommodation hosts up to five people. It offers five single beds or three singles and one double, providing a private bathroom complete with a shower.
The property’s largest option offers 23 square metres arranged with six single beds. It includes tiled floors, city views, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, shower, and toiletries.
A 20-square-metre unit overlooking the inner garden and equipped with three single beds. Unlike the other triple rooms, the private bathroom is located right outside the room and is reserved for the exclusive use of its occupants.
A 12-square-metre accommodation facing the inner garden, suitable for two guests with two single beds or a double bed. It includes air conditioning, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and bidet.
Casa Santo Nome di Gesu provides guests with a range of facilities and services designed to ensure convenience and relaxation during their stay in Florence. Key shared spaces include the inner garden and courtyard, suitable for quiet outdoor breaks, alongside a common room with a TV area, a library, and a chapel for worship. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day with concierge service and luggage storage.
Inside the building, there is an elevator to reach the upper floors, vending machines for drinks and snacks, and non-smoking interiors with a designated smoking area. Amenities include private on-site parking and meeting rooms equipped for gatherings and events.
The property is located at Piazza del Carmine 21, in the heart of Florence’s famous San Frediano district, situated in the Oltrarno area along the left bank of the river. This neighbourhood is renowned for preserving the city’s authentic atmosphere, filled with artisan workshops, restoration studios, local markets, and traditional Tuscan trattorias. Right in front of the building stands the historic Church of Santa Maria del Carmine, home to the famous Brancacci Chapel with its renowned Renaissance fresco cycles by Masaccio and Masolino.
Getting around on foot to Florence’s iconic monuments is exceptionally easy. Pitti Palace and the monumental Boboli Gardens are just a 650-metre walk away, while the picturesque Ponte Vecchio is approximately 750 metres away. Continuing across the river leads to the Uffizi Gallery at 950 metres and Piazza della Signoria at 1 km. For guests arriving by train, Santa Maria Novella Train Station is 900 metres away and directly connected by a bus line that stops right outside the property. For air travellers, Florence Peretola Airport is about 5 km away.
The San Frediano neighbourhood offers sights to explore throughout the year. On spring and summer days, it is pleasant to stroll through the streets of Oltrarno up to the panoramic terrace of Piazzale Michelangelo, 1.8 km away, which overlooks the entire city and the Duomo. During winter and autumn, proximity to museum hubs such as Palazzo Strozzi (700 metres) and the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum (600 metres) allows for indoor cultural itineraries between ancient and contemporary art exhibitions.
Guests particularly praise the location in the San Frediano neighbourhood and the helpfulness of the front desk staff. High scores are also awarded to the cleanliness of the premises and overall room comfort, while WiFi ratings remain decent.
Room rates at Casa Santo Nome di Gesu vary depending on selected dates, room type, and seasonality. To view real-time updated rates, you can check the updated price from our search partners.
No, Casa Santo Nome di Gesu does not allow pets on the property.
Yes, Casa Santo Nome di Gesu offers guests private on-site parking.
At Casa Santo Nome di Gesu, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast served each morning.
Check-in at Casa Santo Nome di Gesu is available from 13:00 to 00:00, while check-out must be completed between 01:00 and 10:00.
Casa Santo Nome di Gesu is located in the San Frediano district, approximately 650 metres from Pitti Palace and 750 metres from Ponte Vecchio.
Yes, Casa Santo Nome di Gesu offers spacious family rooms capable of accommodating up to 6 people and provides the option to request a crib for children aged 0 to 2 years.
