Emerald guest house
Firenze · Italy

Emerald guest house

Emerald guest house is a cozy guest house located in the center of Florence, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station and main monuments.

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8.8 Score
192 Reviews
11:00 Check-in
Area Firenze
Nearby Santa Maria Novella Station · 350 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 11:00

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Emerald guest house

Emerald guest house is an accommodation property in the historic center of Florence, located on Via Guelfa just 350 meters from Santa Maria Novella train station.

The property offers simple and functional accommodation, all equipped with free WiFi access, heating, air conditioning, wardrobe, and flat-screen TV. Guests can make use of a shared terrace and a shared kitchen area, ideal for those wishing to independently manage moments of relaxation or prepare small meals during their stay. The environment is entirely non-smoking and ensures attentive management of guest hospitality.

The strategic location allows guests to reach on foot in just a few minutes famous attractions such as the Accademia Gallery, the Basilica of San Marco, and the Medici Chapels, as well as the characteristic restaurants and venues of the San Lorenzo district. The guest house represents an ideal base for couples and travelers interested in exploring Florentine artistic heritage while comfortably getting around on foot.

Emerald guest house
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 192 reviews

Plan your stay at Emerald guest house

Emerald guest house is a cozy guest house located in the center of Florence, a short walk from Santa Maria Novella station and main monuments.

Room types

The accommodations at Emerald guest house are designed to offer a practical and essential stay in the heart of the city. Accommodations range from double rooms with private bathrooms to twin and triple solutions with shared bathrooms, adapting to the different space and budget needs of travelers.

Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, wardrobe or closet, heating, and air conditioning to ensure a pleasant climate in any season. All units feature free WiFi access, power sockets near the beds, and hairdryers. The presence of options with private or shared bathrooms allows guests to choose their desired level of privacy while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

Double Room with Private Bathroom — Emerald guest house
Double Room with Private Bathroom
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

This 18 sqm accommodation offers maximum privacy thanks to its private en-suite bathroom complete with shower and bidet. The room features a French double bed, air conditioning, wardrobe, and flat-screen TV.

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Triple Room with Shared Bathroom — Emerald guest house
Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
30 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 3 single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV, Heating

Spacious 30 sqm room suitable for up to three people, equipped with three single beds. It includes air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TV, and wardrobe, with access to a shared bathroom.

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom — Emerald guest house
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
17 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Hairdryer, Flat-screen TV, Heating

17 sqm room furnished with two single beds, ideal for friends or colleagues traveling together. It features a wardrobe, heating, flat-screen TV, and shared bathroom equipped with a hairdryer.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you want to stay in the historic center of Florence just 350 meters from the station.
  • Yes, if you wish to reach the main museums and monuments on foot.
  • Yes, if you seek the convenience of free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Yes, if you appreciate having access to a shared terrace and a shared kitchen.
  • Yes, if you are traveling as a couple or in small groups and want an informal atmosphere.

Maybe not, if...

  • Perhaps not, if you are looking for a property with private on-site parking.
  • Perhaps not, if you prefer a hotel with morning breakfast included.
  • Perhaps not, if you are traveling with pets, as they are not allowed.
  • Perhaps not, if you require cribs or extra beds in the room.

Hotel facilities & services

Emerald guest house provides its guests with a range of essential services designed to make staying in Florence’s city center comfortable and practical. Free WiFi access covers the entire property, allowing guests to easily browse the web both in the rooms and in common areas.

Among the general facilities, a pleasant outdoor terrace stands out, where guests can relax after a day of sightseeing, alongside a well-organized shared kitchen available to guests. The property also offers private check-in and check-out, air conditioning, central heating, a designated smoking area, and fire extinguishers with CCTV in common areas for the safety of all guests.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shower
  • Designated smoking area

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Air conditioning
  • Entirely non-smoking property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Shared kitchen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Emerald guest house is located on Via Guelfa, in the heart of Florence’s San Lorenzo district. This lively historic area is famous for its traditional markets, the nearby Church of San Barnaba just 250 meters away, and a wide selection of typical Tuscan trattorias. The central location allows guests to fully experience authentic Florentine atmosphere, moving exclusively on foot along Renaissance streets and historic buildings.

Transport hubs are extremely close and convenient: Santa Maria Novella Train Station is just 350 meters from the property, making arrival by train quick and easy. For those traveling by air, Florence Peretola Airport is just 4.8 km away and well connected by public transport. Within a radius of just 450 meters, visitors can find important historical and cultural landmarks such as the Medici Chapels, Palazzo Aldobrandini, and the Monastery of Santa Apollonia.

Walking for just a few minutes leads to the Tuscan capital’s most iconic monuments: the Accademia Gallery is 650 meters away, while Piazza del Duomo with Brunelleschi’s dome is 700 meters away. Slightly further, about 1.1 km away, lie Piazza della Signoria with the Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio at 1.2 km, allowing guests to organize unforgettable art itineraries without any need for a car.

Santa Maria Novella Station — Main city train station reachable in a few minutes on foot 350 m
Medici Chapels — Monumental mausoleum of the Medici family integrated into the San Lorenzo complex 450 m
Accademia Gallery — World-renowned art museum famous for the original David 650 m
Piazza del Duomo — Historic city heart dominated by the Cathedral and Giotto's Campanile 700 m
Piazza della Signoria — Historic Florentine square overlooked by the imposing profile of Palazzo Vecchio 1,1 km
Ponte Vecchio — Symbol of the city over the Arno featuring historic goldsmith shops 1,2 km

What guests say about Emerald guest house

8.8
Fabulous · 192 reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
8.1

Guests particularly praise the strategic location in the center of Florence and the host’s extraordinary helpfulness. The high level of cleanliness and the comfort of the accommodations are rated very positively, ideal for those wishing to visit the main attractions comfortably on foot.

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