Via Guelfa 74, Florence, Italy | (888) 616-5829
Charming budget bed and breakfast with a poetry theme
Central Florence location, within walking distance of most sights and main train station
Cozy and clean rooms, some named after famous poets
Breakfast voucher includes choice of three nearby cafes
Communal kitchens available for making coffee and light
snacks
Parking available at nearby paid garages
Free Wi-Fi
No elevator
No breakfast or dining area on-site
Late night check-in subject to a steep extra fee
The family-run Locanda dei Poeti is a small budget bed and breakfast situated in a prime spot in central Florence that's within a 10-minute walk of the train station and the Duomo. Charming verses adorn the walls and the occasional floor tile in this poetry-themed property. The handful of rooms, several of which are named after famous poets, are clean and tastefully appointed, each with a private bathroom. Breakfast is not served
on-site, but at a choice of three nearby cafes, and there are kitchens on each floor that guests' are free to use. Travelers seeking budget properties might also want to compare rates with the nearby Hotel Rosso 23 or the Hotel Crocini.
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Scene
Homey and bright bed and breakfast with poetry theme
This property is located in an old building, the first two floors of which are occupied by the hotel. It's a typical old Florentine home with a narrow stone stairway and no
elevator. The charming interiors are bedecked in poetry verses adorning the walls and even some floor tiles, with lovely words either framed or painted on to the walls of the hallways and along the stairway. Common areas include a small living room with lovely wood furnishings and a computer available for guests' use, as well as thoughtful touches like a collection of DVDs and an
acoustic guitar.
Location
Located on a typical residential street in central Florence, short walk to many sights
Situated on a
relatively quiet residential street in central Florence, the hotel is about a
five-minute walk from the Duomo, 10 minutes away from Santa Maria Novella train
station, and surrounded by cafes, shops, restaurants, and gelato spots. The hotel's street, Via Guelfa, leads to the San Lorenzo market, a lively area
with shops, restaurants and bars. Florence Peretola Airport can be reached in
15 minutes by car in no traffic, or in less than 30 minutes by bus. There are
many bus stops within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, offering regular service
in and around Florence.
Rooms
Clean and cozy rooms, all individually decorated
There are less than 10 rooms at the Locanda, a few named after famous
poets and others characterized by a theme, such as the Oriental room with its
Japanese-style bed and the Mediterranean room with its blue decor. They are all
spotlessly clean, with simple and pleasant decor that varies from room to room. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen
TV, a work desk, free Wi-Fi, bottled water, mugs, and wineglasses.
Bathrooms are modern and bright, but rather compact, with narrow walk-in showers, heated towel racks, hairdryers, and a small range of toiletries.
Features
Free Wi-Fi, breakfast vouchers, and communal kitchenettes
The hotel does not serve breakfast
on-site, but guests are given vouchers valid for breakfast at a choice of three
nearby cafes. There's also a small kitchen on both of the hotel's floors, stocked with bread,
pastries, and equipped with a stove, fridge, and coffeemaker. The hotel can arrange
discounted parking rates at two nearby paid garages. Owners are helpful
with luggage, tours, and restaurant arrangements. Late-night check-ins should be
arranged in advance and are subject to an extra fee. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout.
