Welcoming guest house set in a 13th-century building in central Florence, offering views of Palazzo Vecchio and accommodation with free WiFi.
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Relais Cavalcanti Guest House is an elegant guest house set in a renovated 13th-century building in the historic centre of Florence, just 50 metres from the famous Loggia del Porcellino and 250 metres from the Uffizi Gallery.
The accommodation features a refined combination of antique furnishings and functional amenities, including air conditioning, soundproofing, free WiFi access, and a private bathroom. Many rooms offer historic views of the city’s iconic landmarks, such as Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Davanzati.
Guests have access to a shared kitchen and dining area, equipped with a microwave, toaster, and a selection of tea and coffee for light snacks throughout the day. The property also offers daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and personalized hospitality. Access to the lift from the building entrance requires climbing a flight of 22 steps, an important detail for those travelling with heavy luggage.
Relais Cavalcanti Guest House offers a carefully chosen selection of accommodation designed to meet different stay requirements, ranging from welcoming single rooms for solo travellers to triple options designed to host families or small groups of friends.
All units at the property share essential features such as a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, individually adjustable air conditioning, soundproofing, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV. Historic finishes with marble or tile floors and antique furniture pieces give a refined character to each room. Most rooms also feature panoramic views over the historic centre of Florence and its monumental medieval architecture, offering maximum flexibility in the choice of bed arrangements.
20 m² accommodation furnished with antique furniture, equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing, and a private bathroom with shower. Offers the choice between one large double bed or two single beds.
Spacious 22 m² room featuring large windows with panoramic views over Florence’s medieval centre. Includes a private bathroom complete with bathtub, air conditioning, and soundproofing.
Measuring 28 m², this is the largest option at the property, designed to accommodate up to three people. It offers scenic views of the city’s monuments and a soundproofed environment.
Welcoming 14 m² single room overlooking Palazzo di Parte Guelfa. Ideal for solo travellers, it features a private bathroom, air conditioning, and soundproofing.
The property offers guests a series of services designed to ensure a practical stay in the centre of Florence.
Among the shared spaces, a comfortable kitchen and dining area stands out, where tea, coffee, and free small snacks are always available, alongside appliances such as a microwave and toaster. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property, which is entirely non-smoking. For maximum guest convenience, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out options are provided. Pets are welcome at no extra charge. The building features a lift, accessible by walking up 22 steps from the entrance door.
Relais Cavalcanti Guest House is located at Via Pellicceria 2, right in the historic centre of Florence, within the Santa Maria Novella district. The property occupies a 13th-century historic building located just 50 metres from Loggia del Porcellino and the renowned Palazzo Davanzati. The surrounding area is characterized by entirely pedestrianized medieval alleys, rich in period architecture, historic Florentine cafes, and traditional shops.
The location allows guests to reach the city’s most famous monuments on foot without needing public transport. Piazza della Signoria and the Fountain of Neptune are just 150 metres away, while the monumental Ponte Vecchio is a short 200-metre walk. The Uffizi Gallery is 250 metres away and the Bargello Museum 300 metres. Continuing north, Piazza del Duomo with the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto’s Bell Tower can be reached in under five minutes on foot (450 metres). For transit, Santa Maria Novella railway station is 800 metres away and can be reached via a 10-minute walk, while Florence Peretola Airport is about 5 km away and well connected by the tramline.
The area offers exceptional opportunities both for art lovers and for those wishing to discover local food and wine traditions. Within a short distance are also the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum (150 metres) and Palazzo Strozzi (200 metres), host to international art exhibitions. During warm weather, it is pleasant to stroll along the Arno River or walk up to the famous Piazzale Michelangelo, located 1.2 km away, to enjoy panoramic views across the city at sunset. In the immediate vicinity of the guest house, there are renowned restaurants and traditional trattorias such as Il Porcellino and La Grotta Guelfa, located just 10 metres from the entrance.
Guests enthusiastically praise the unbeatable location within walking distance of Florence’s main museums. Highly appreciated are the helpful staff, immaculate room cleanliness, and the charm of the historic building, combined with the convenience of the refreshment corner for coffee and tea always available.
Check-in at Relais Cavalcanti Guest House is available from 13:00 to 19:00, while check-out must be completed between 05:00 and 10:00. For arrivals planned after 19:00, a self check-in procedure is activated upon prior notification.
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Yes, Relais Cavalcanti Guest House accepts pets upon request and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
Yes, Relais Cavalcanti Guest House features a lift. However, please note that reaching the lift from the main building entrance requires walking up a flight of 22 steps.
Yes, Relais Cavalcanti Guest House offers free WiFi access throughout all rooms and shared areas of the property.
Relais Cavalcanti Guest House does not offer a buffet breakfast, but provides guests with a shared dining area equipped with a microwave and toaster where they can enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and light snacks throughout the day.
Relais Cavalcanti Guest House is approximately 800 metres from Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station, which can be reached on foot in about 10 minutes.
