Welcoming bed and breakfast in the San Frediano district of Florence, located opposite the Boboli Gardens, featuring air-conditioned rooms with historic charm and free WiFi.
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Friends Of Florence is a bed and breakfast housed in a restored 15th-century building in the San Frediano district of Florence, located right opposite the entrance to the Boboli Gardens. The property combines period features with modern amenities, offering an intimate, private setting for exploring the Renaissance city on foot.
The accommodations feature classic architectural details such as exposed wooden beam ceilings and terracotta floors. Each room includes air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom, either en suite or located right outside the room. The range of room sizes caters to couples looking for a romantic stay as well as small family groups.
Thanks to its position in Florence’s Oltrarno area, the property is less than a ten-minute walk from the famous Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, with convenient connections to Santa Maria Novella railway station. Available services include luggage storage, a lift, and an express check-in and check-out service to simplify arrivals.
The accommodations at Friends Of Florence reflect the building’s historic style with traditional Tuscan elements, including elegant exposed wooden beams on the ceilings and terracotta tile flooring. Each room is designed to ensure privacy and rest, providing guests with air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV, and WiFi access.
The range of options includes room sizes from 15 to 30 square metres, suitable for various space requirements. All rooms feature a private bathroom equipped with a shower and complimentary toiletries; depending on the chosen option, the bathroom is either en suite or situated right outside the room. Certain options offer glimpses of the city or views over the quiet inner courtyard.
At 30 square metres, the Double Room is the property’s most spacious accommodation. Characterised by historic exposed beam ceilings and warm terracotta floors, it offers a bright environment complete with a private en-suite bathroom with shower, city views, and a practical kitchenette.
This 17-square-metre accommodation stands out for its private balcony overlooking the inner courtyard, ideal for quiet moments of relaxation. Private and welcoming, it features wooden beam ceilings and an external private bathroom with shower located just a few steps from the room.
A compact and essential 15-square-metre layout, perfect for guests looking for a functional base in central Florence. It features traditional wooden ceilings, an en-suite private bathroom complete with shower, air conditioning, and views of the city.
Friends Of Florence provides guests with a range of amenities designed to ensure a comfortable stay in the city centre. The property is fully covered by free WiFi, allowing internet access throughout all areas. Movement between floors of the historic building is facilitated by a lift.
Among the conveniences offered are luggage storage, ideal for guests wanting to explore the neighbourhood freely before check-in or after check-out, as well as express check-in and check-out options. Safety is ensured by fire extinguishers and key access, while the entire property is strictly non-smoking and equipped with hypoallergenic solutions.
Friends Of Florence is located along Via Romana, a historic street in the heart of the famous and picturesque San Frediano district, in Florence’s Oltrarno area. Renowned for its restoration workshops, artisan studios, and traditional Tuscan trattorias, this neighbourhood maintains an authentic and lively atmosphere. The property is situated directly opposite the main entrance to the Boboli Gardens, the monumental Renaissance park set on the hillside around 50 metres above sea level, originally designed for the Medici family and the Dukes of Tuscany.
The property’s location allows guests to walk conveniently to most of the iconic monuments in Florence’s historic center without needing public transport. The majestic Palazzo Pitti is just 350 metres from the entrance, while the famous Ponte Vecchio is a pleasant 750-metre walk away. For those travelling by train, Santa Maria Novella Main Railway Station is approximately 1.4 km to the north, while Florence Peretola Airport is 5.5 km away and easily reached via the city tram network.
The setting is ideal for exploring both the left and right banks of the River Arno at leisure. In under fifteen minutes on foot, guests can reach the masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery (900 metres away) and the monumental Piazza della Signoria (1 km away), home to Palazzo Vecchio. Continuing through the Renaissance core leads to Piazza del Duomo, 1.4 km away, where Brunelleschi’s Dome and Giotto’s Bell Tower can be admired. For panoramic views over the city, a 1.5 km walk leads up to Piazzale Michelangelo.
Guests give excellent praise to the central position in the Oltrarno district and the exceptional helpfulness of the staff, which scores among the highest in its category. Positive reviews also highlight the historic charm of the rooms and the overall standard of cleanliness and comfort.
Friends Of Florence is located in Florence, in the San Frediano (Oltrarno) district, specifically at Via Romana 32, right opposite the entrance to the Boboli Gardens and a short distance from Palazzo Pitti.
At Friends Of Florence, check-in is available from 14:00 to 20:00, while check-out must be completed by 11:00.
No, pets are not allowed at Friends Of Florence.
No, Friends Of Florence does not have private on-site parking.
Yes, Friends Of Florence offers free WiFi to all guests in both rooms and communal areas.
Rooms at Friends Of Florence feature air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with shower (either en suite or located right outside the room).
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