Elegant adults-only bed and breakfast housed in a 15th-century historic building, located in the heart of Florence 400 metres from the station.
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Florence Heart B&B is a bed and breakfast located in a 15th-century historic building in the centre of Florence, just 400 metres from Santa Maria Novella railway station. The property welcomes adult guests in a refined setting that combines period charm with modern conveniences, guaranteeing a peaceful stay in the lively heart of the Tuscan city.
The accommodation options are designed in an elegant style and feature air conditioning, free WiFi access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safe and an electric kettle. The rooms offer a private retreat after a day spent exploring Florence’s artistic heritage, with options overlooking quiet streets or the building’s inner courtyard.
Every morning, an Italian-style breakfast is served at a partner bar located just 10 metres from the entrance. The prime location allows guests to walk to the main city attractions, including Florence Cathedral and the Medici Chapels, making the property a practical base for exploring the city comfortably on foot.
The accommodations at Florence Heart B&B reflect the elegance of the historic building housing them, while offering practical modern amenities for all guests. Each room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries. The interiors feature marble or tiled floors, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a safe, a wardrobe and a tea/coffee maker.
The range of bedrooms includes options that vary mainly by view and the presence of private outdoor spaces. The classic Double Room features a private balcony or terrace with an inner courtyard view, while the Large Double Room offers a private entrance and a pleasant view of a quiet city street. All options provide a floor area of 14 square metres designed to comfortably accommodate two adult guests.
Featuring a balcony and a private terrace overlooking the inner courtyard, this 14 sq m double room ensures peace and privacy. The accommodation comes with air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safe, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a shower.
Featuring a private entrance and views of a quiet street, this double accommodation offers a private atmosphere in the historic centre. It includes a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries, air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, a wardrobe and hot drink making facilities.
Air-conditioned double accommodation with inner courtyard view and private entrance. The room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and bidet, a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, a safe, a wardrobe and a tea/coffee maker.
Florence Heart B&B provides a range of services designed to ensure a comfortable stay in a historic context in the centre of Florence. The building features an elevator to facilitate access to the upper floors and guarantees free WiFi internet access throughout all areas. The property also offers practical reception services, including express check-in and check-out, private check-in and a convenient luggage storage service that allows guests to explore the city freely upon arrival and departure.
To ensure maximum safety and peace of mind, the building is entirely non-smoking and features heating, air conditioning, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Italian-style breakfast is served every morning at a partner bar located just 10 metres from the entrance of the bed and breakfast.
Florence Heart B&B is located in Via Del Melarancio, in the Santa Maria Novella district, one of the most charming and easily accessible areas in the historic centre of Florence. The small street is situated a very short distance from Piazza dell’Unità Italiana and the famous Medici Chapels, located just 100 metres from the property. The surrounding area features a combination of Renaissance palaces, artisan boutiques, historic cafes and renowned Tuscan restaurants, offering an immediate immersion into the city’s cultural atmosphere.
The logistical location is highly convenient for train travellers: Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station is just a 300-metre walk away, making public transport or taxis unnecessary upon arrival. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and its Piazza del Duomo are about 400 metres away, while the famous San Lorenzo Market can be reached in a few steps. For those arriving by plane, Florence Peretola Airport is only 5 kilometres away and is directly connected to the central station via the T2 tramway line.
From this central hub, it is easy to organize walking itineraries to Florence’s main museum and monument sites. Walking south for about 650 metres leads to Piazza della Signoria, flanked by the Uffizi Gallery at 800 metres, through to the famous Ponte Vecchio located 750 metres away. Continuing across the Arno River leads to Pitti Palace at 1.1 kilometres and the climb towards the panoramic Piazzale Michelangelo at 1.7 kilometres, which offers a spectacular view over the entire city skyline.
Guests particularly praise the property’s central location, ideal for exploring Florence on foot and extremely close to the railway station. The friendly staff, impeccable cleanliness of the rooms, and the comfort of the air-conditioned accommodations set in the historic palace also receive high praise.
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At Florence Heart B&B, check-in is available from 14:00 to 19:00, provided arrival time is communicated in advance, while check-out must be completed by 10:30.
No, pets are not allowed at Florence Heart B&B.
No, Florence Heart B&B is an adults-only property and does not accommodate children.
Italian-style breakfast at Florence Heart B&B is served every morning at a partner bar located just 10 metres from the property.
Florence Heart B&B does not have private on-site parking, but offers guests discounted rates at a nearby garage.
Florence Heart B&B is approximately a 300-metre walk from Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station.
