Hotel Bijou Roof Terrace

Name: Hotel Bijou Roof Terrace
Address: Via Fiume 5, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy, Firenze, Tuscany, IT
Price range: €€€
Rating: 8.6

Hotel Bijou Roof Terrace is a family-run 3-star hotel located on the third floor of a historic building in Florence’s Santa Maria Novella district, 150 metres from the main railway station. The property offers a welcoming atmosphere and a privileged viewpoint over the city thanks to its panoramic top-floor terrace.

Accommodations include air-conditioned units equipped with a private bathroom, free WiFi connection and flat-screen TV, suitable for accommodating couples on business or leisure trips, as well as large families thanks to solutions capable of hosting up to five people. Some rooms also feature a private balcony overlooking the surrounding streets.

The multilingual staff assists guests with bookings for major Florentine museums and provides detailed information on food and wine tours in the city or the Tuscan countryside. Fortezza da Basso, the Duomo and the famous monuments of the historic centre can be reached quickly on foot.

★ 8.6 · Fabulous · 1.495 reviews

Room types

The accommodations at Hotel Bijou Roof Terrace adapt to different stay needs, ranging from compact options for solo travellers or couples to spacious family units able to accommodate up to five guests. Each room is located inside the historic building and is decorated in a classic style with marble or tiled floors, ensuring functional and well-lit spaces.

All rooms feature a private bathroom complete with shower and hairdryer, adjustable air conditioning, heating, safe, electric kettle for hot drinks and flat-screen TV. Guests can make free use of high-speed WiFi internet access throughout, while select room types offer the added value of a private balcony.

Standard Double or Twin Room

16 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Balcony

A 16-square-metre accommodation equipped with air conditioning, WiFi connection and private bathroom with shower. It can be configured with one double bed or two single beds, and in some cases includes a private balcony.

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Triple Room

19 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 3 single beds
Max 3 guests
Air conditioning, Free WiFi, Electric kettle

A 19-square-metre space designed for three people, equipped with three single beds or a combination with a double bed. It features air conditioning, WiFi and private bathroom, with access to a private balcony available.

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Quadruple Room

22 m² · Private bathroom

2 single beds and 1 large double bed or 4 single beds
Max 4 guests
Safe, Electric kettle, Flat-screen TV

A 22-square-metre accommodation suitable for four guests, equipped with safe, wardrobe, kettle and flat-screen TV. The room features tiled floors, independent heating and bathroom with shower.

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Small Double Room

10 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Safe, Hairdryer

A compact 10-square-metre room with a large double bed, designed for short stays for couples. It includes a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, air conditioning and safe.

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Standard Family Room

25 m² · Private bathroom

3 single beds and 1 large double bed or 5 single beds
Max 5 guests
Electric kettle, Safe, Flat-screen TV

The largest accommodation in the property, with a surface area of 25 square metres capable of hosting up to five people. It features tea and coffee making facilities, safe, wardrobe and private bathroom.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you wish to stay just 150 metres from Santa Maria Novella station.
Yes, if you are looking for a property with a panoramic terrace overlooking the rooftops of Florence.
Yes, if you are travelling with family and require rooms capable of accommodating up to 5 guests.
Yes, if you travel with pets, which are welcomed free of charge upon request.
Yes, if you want assistance with booking tickets for Florentine museums.

Maybe not, if...

Perhaps not, if you are looking for a hotel with private on-site parking.
Perhaps not, if you prefer large modern hotel chains over historic buildings.
Perhaps not, if you require spa services or an indoor swimming pool.
Perhaps not, if you prefer staying outside the historic centre to avoid restricted traffic zones.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Bijou Roof Terrace provides guests with an essential yet thoughtful range of services aimed at ensuring a comfortable stay in central Florence. The property’s distinctive highlight is the panoramic rooftop terrace, furnished with outdoor furniture, where guests can relax while admiring views over the city’s rooftops and architecture.

Inside the historic building, served by a lift, the reception offers concierge assistance, a tour desk for museum bookings and luggage storage. Guests can benefit from free WiFi throughout the premises, a bar with room service, a shared lounge with a TV area, and the option to enjoy a continental or Italian breakfast in dedicated areas or in their room.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Flat-screen TV
Family rooms available
Tour desk
Shower

General facilities

Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Invoice provided upon request
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Express check-in/check-out
Daily housekeeping
Safety deposit box
Shared lounge/TV area
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Tile/marble floor
Heating
Lift

Food & drink

Coffee house on site
Wine/champagne
Breakfast in the room available
Bar
Tea/Coffee maker

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bath or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Socket near the bed
Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Bijou Roof Terrace is located on Via Fiume, within the lively Santa Maria Novella district in Florence’s historic centre. This area is characterized by a rich selection of typical Tuscan trattorias, traditional cafes and artisan workshops. The location allows guests to reach the main monumental attractions on foot within minutes, moving easily through the historic alleys of the city.

Proximity to transport hubs is one of the main advantages: Santa Maria Novella Railway Station is just 150 metres from the entrance, making arrival and departure travel highly convenient. In addition, the Fortezza da Basso Exhibition Centre is only a 5-minute walk away (around 400 metres), convenient for trade fair and event attendees. Florence Peretola Airport is less than 5 kilometres away and easily reached via the tram line departing directly from the nearby station.

From a cultural perspective, the Medici Chapels are just 300 metres from the property, while Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto’s Campanile are 600 metres away. Continuing south on foot for about 900 metres leads to Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery, up to the historic Ponte Vecchio located 1 kilometre away. The setting suits exploring museums and Renaissance masterpieces during any season.

Santa Maria Novella Station — Main railway hub and tram stop in Florence 150 m

Medici Chapels — Monumental complex housing the tombs of the Medici family 300 m

Piazza del Duomo — Religious heart featuring the Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome 600 m

Accademia Gallery — Famous art museum holding Michelangelo's original David 700 m

Piazza della Signoria — Historic political centre dominated by Palazzo Vecchio 900 m

Ponte Vecchio — Iconic stone bridge famous for its jewellers' shops 1 km

What guests say about Hotel Bijou Roof Terrace

8.6

Fabulous · 1.495 reviews

Staff

9.4

Comfort

8.8

Location

9.3

Cleanliness

8.8

Facilities

8.5

Value for money

8.4

Free Wi-Fi

8.4

Guests particularly appreciate the central location near the station and the helpfulness of the property’s staff. The cleanliness of the rooms and comfort levels also receive high ratings, alongside the added value of the top-floor panoramic terrace.