The Wheels Florence
Firenze · Italy

The Wheels Florence

Welcoming adults-only bed and breakfast in the San Marco district of Florence, featuring air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a rich buffet breakfast very close to the Accademia Gallery.

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9 Score
41 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Firenze
Nearby San Marco Museum · 150 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Breakfast Continental

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The Wheels Florence

The Wheels Florence is a comfortable bed and breakfast located in the historic San Marco district of Florence, just 500 metres from the famous Basilica of San Marco and less than a kilometre from the city centre. The property offers a quiet and private environment, designed exclusively for adult guests.

The well-kept accommodations, all featuring a private entrance, come with air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, and a private bathroom equipped with a shower, hairdryer, free toiletries, and slippers. Some rooms boast a relaxing view of the inner courtyard or a pleasant private patio. Guests also have access to a shared lounge and a convenient luggage storage service.

Every morning a varied breakfast is served, offering buffet, continental, Italian, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, perfect for starting the day before exploring Florence’s attractions. The location allows guests to reach the Accademia Gallery, Piazza del Duomo, and Santa Maria Novella Station on foot in just a few minutes.

The Wheels Florence
★ 9 · Excellent · 41 reviews

Plan your stay at The Wheels Florence

Welcoming adults-only bed and breakfast in the San Marco district of Florence, featuring air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, and a rich buffet breakfast very close to the Accademia Gallery.

Room types

The accommodations at The Wheels Florence are designed to ensure maximum peace and quiet during your stay in Florence’s historic centre. Each room features an independent entrance and modern furnishings combined with essential amenities such as air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and streaming platforms, as well as a minibar, safe, and high-speed WiFi. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower, hairdryer, free toiletries, and slippers.

The choice of rooms ranges from cozy Standard rooms overlooking a quiet street to Superior and Deluxe options. The latter offer slightly larger floor areas and exclusive features, such as views of the inner courtyard or access to a private patio equipped for relaxing moments.

Standard Double Room — The Wheels Florence
Standard Double Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning, Minibar, Slippers

Cozy 14 sqm accommodation with views of a quiet street, featuring a private entrance, air conditioning, minibar, streaming TV, and private bathroom with shower and slippers.

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Superior Double Room — The Wheels Florence
Superior Double Room
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view, Bidet, Minibar

Spacious 15 sqm room overlooking the quiet inner courtyard, equipped with an independent entrance, bidet, TV with streaming services, minibar, and air conditioning.

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Deluxe Double Room — The Wheels Florence
Deluxe Double Room
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Patio, Inner courtyard view, Air conditioning

The largest accommodation at 16 sqm, featuring a pleasant private patio, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming, and a bathroom with shower.

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Standard Double Room — The Wheels Florence
Standard Double Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning, Minibar, Slippers

14 sqm double room with a quiet view, featuring an independent entrance, flat-screen TV, minibar, free toiletries, and slippers.

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Superior Double Room — The Wheels Florence
Superior Double Room
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view, Bidet, Air conditioning

15 sqm accommodation overlooking the inner courtyard, featuring a private entrance, air conditioning, bidet in the private bathroom, and TV with streaming channels.

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Deluxe Double Room — The Wheels Florence
Deluxe Double Room
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Patio, Air conditioning, Streaming TV

Comfortable 16 sqm room featuring a private patio, air conditioning, satellite TV with streaming, and a private bathroom complete with shower and free toiletries.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • You are looking for an adults-only property in the centre of Florence.
  • You want to reach the Accademia Gallery and Santa Maria Novella Station on foot.
  • You value top-rated free high-speed WiFi connection.
  • You prefer rooms equipped with air conditioning, minibar, and private entrances.
  • You enjoy starting the day with a buffet breakfast featuring gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Maybe not, if...

  • You are travelling with children or teenagers under 18 years old, who are not allowed at the property.
  • You are looking for pet-friendly accommodation during your stay.
  • You require private parking directly on site for your vehicle.
  • You need cots or extra beds in the room for your family.

Hotel facilities & services

The Wheels Florence structures its amenities to ensure a pleasant and efficient stay in the historic centre. Guests benefit from free high-speed WiFi throughout the property and a comfortable shared lounge to relax in. For those wishing to explore the city before check-in or after check-out, a convenient luggage storage service is available.

Breakfast is served every morning, offering continental, Italian, vegetarian, and gluten-free buffet options. General facilities include a safe, fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, a strictly non-smoking policy throughout the property, and an adults-only policy, ensuring a peaceful and restful environment at all times.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shower
  • Minibar
  • Luggage storage
  • Adults only

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Invoice available upon request
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating

Food & drink

  • Minibar

Media & technology

  • Streaming service (e.g. Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets available for a fee
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Refrigerator
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

The Wheels Florence is located on Via delle Ruote, a quiet street in the San Marco – Santissima Annunziata district, in Florence’s historic centre. The area is known for its authentic and relaxed atmosphere, away from the immediate tourist crowds yet fully integrated into the city’s cultural fabric. Historic Tuscan trattorias, traditional cafés, and small craft shops are situated nearby among historic period buildings.

The location is convenient for both train travellers and those exploring on foot. Santa Maria Novella Train Station is just 850 metres away, reachable in about a 10-minute walk, while Firenze Statuto Station is 1.1 km away. Florence Peretola Airport is approximately 5 km away and well connected via the T2 tram line. Just 150 metres from the property stands the San Marco Museum, while the famous Accademia Gallery is only 350 metres away.

Walking along the Renaissance streets, guests can reach Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in 700 metres, less than a 10-minute walk. Heading south, Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are about 1.2 km away, while the historic Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery are roughly 1.3 km away. In any season, the location allows guests to alternate museum visits with relaxing strolls in the nearby Giardino dei Semplici botanical garden.

San Marco Museum — Famous Renaissance convent housing frescoes by Fra Angelico. 150 m
Accademia Gallery — World-renowned art museum famous for Michelangelo's David. 350 m
Piazza del Duomo — Religious heart of the city dominated by Brunelleschi's majestic dome. 700 m
Santa Maria Novella Station — Main railway station of the city with regional and high-speed connections. 850 m
Palazzo Vecchio — Historic civic palace overlooking the monumental Piazza della Signoria. 650 m
Uffizi Gallery — One of the most important and visited art museums in the world. 1,3 km

What guests say about The Wheels Florence

9
Excellent · 41 reviews
Staff
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.3
Cleanliness
9
Facilities
9
Value for money
9.2
Free Wi-Fi
10

Guests particularly appreciate the excellent hospitality and helpfulness of the staff, awarded top scores. The spotless cleanliness of the rooms, the comfort of the air-conditioned spaces, and the convenient location for exploring Florence on foot are also highly praised, along with the excellent speed of the WiFi connection.

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