Reviews of B&B l'Olivo
Via XXIV Maggio, 5, Santa Maria Novella, 50129 Florence, Italy

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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing friendly host Marco, present every morning to check on us. Great advice, good level of communication. Lovely breakfasts. Nice little outdoor table in secure courtyard. Close enough to walk everywhere, and far enough away to be quiet.
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, walking distance to all of the attractions.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely beautiful! The kitchen was large and had lots of pots, pans, and other cooking equipment so we were able to make dinner & lunch. Breakfast was lovely and filled with lots of options, rooms were big and spacious - perfect for larger groups of friends or family. Little outdoor area was a perfect way to start our mornings. Fantastic location, literally a 3 minute walk from the closest tram stop which takes you to the central part of Florence. Marco was a sensational host, very kind, communicative, and always available to help with any requests we had regarding the accomodation & also made fantastic recommendations for our visit to Florence (e.g., where the closest super market is located). Rooms were also air-conditioned and had a lovely bathroom with lots of room. The cleaning service was also great, shout out to Marco and Bruno leaving our room and the kitchen sparkling clean! Unbeatable price for what you get, I highly recommend this accomodation.
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBruno was an amazing and very responsive host! He messaged us asking if we needed anything, provided us with food recommendations, and helped us figure out laundry on his day off. The B&B was very clean and had a cozy atmosphere. We would definitely recommend staying here!
The only downside is that the location is a little farther away from the main city center. Otherwise, everything was perfect!
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were brilliant, good communication before and during the stay. Very helpful and made our stay special.
Nothing everything was great.
Reviewed: 29 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great for access to the city. The apartment is very comfortable. Bruno is a fabulous host, showing us on a map the places we might like to see, not just the tourist traps.
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewClose to center but not too close. Easy 20min walk to major sights, Market, main train station. Clean, well organised, lovely veranda! Thank you Bruno for your hospitality! We will be back!
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Reviewed: 26 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe really enjoyed the room, all the facilities were great, even had a little terrace to eat outside. Bruno & Marco were super welcoming, giving plenty of recommendations for touristic & local places to visit or eat in. Breakfast was great! Would highly recommend!!
Fruit juice option for breakfast instead of coffee.
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEveryone at B&B l’Olivo was so sweet and accommodating. Bruno and Marco are very pleasant people! We also enjoyed the location. If you’re coming from the Santa Novella Station, it’s only a 18 minutes walk. The property is next to a park that’s nice to chill at after a long day of exploring Florence. Additionally, the breakfast was great. I love the fruit and food that was provided. There’s also a nice patio space to get fresh air.
Thank you so much Kim, it was a pleasure to host you in our b&b.
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe loved how dedicated they were to make us and everyone there fell at home. We had a wonderful time. Area is walkable and transportation is not far, basically you can move around the city using public transportation from this amazing location.
Reviewed: 17 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast & facilities were excellent.
Reviewed: 8 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe staff are extremely professional and at the same time very friendly, check in went very smoothly The location is Good, a few meters from the tram station and a walking distance to the center the place is very clean and Homie Thank you Bruno, Marco .. Good Luck guys 🙏
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It was a pleasure to host you in our b&b. Thank you Bruno and Marco
Reviewed: 2 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewStaff was very extremely nice and helpfull, great communication with the hosts. Clean room, confy bed, clean bathroom, very well equipped kitchen, overall great vibes in the building and the establishment, nice, interestingly decorated balcony at garden level. Short walk from the main attractions. Good breakfast.
Reviewed: 26 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewWell positioned very close to but and tram. Accommodation was super comfy in a quiet area Good shower with plenty of hot water. Breakfast well provisioned in advance so we could eat whenever it suited us Lovely courtyard area to sit out in
Perhaps a handout of close-by places to eat?
Reviewed: 16 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe building is charming and the room very comfortable. The kitchen was stocked well for an enjoyable continental breakfast. Lovely garden space to enjoy some quiet time. The hosts are attentive, personable and knowledgeable!
The bed was very comfortable but as a couple, one moved every time the partner moved!
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWe loved Marco and Bruno, they were great host. Breakfast was simple and great! The room was spacious and well taken care of! The property was gorgeous and well maintained. We would definitely stay here again! I already miss Florence!
Only thing that I didn’t love was that the mosquitoes formed a sort of mafia in the back yard making it quite dangerous lol. But really it was not a big deal! Plus Marco allowed us to use the washer so it made up for it!
Reviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe property was easy to find and walkable to everything in Florence, the train station, and bus routes.
Reviewed: 9 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery helpful staff, they advised us very clearly how to get the keys when we arrived late to the hotel in the midnight. They also advised us on places to visit with details. Both room and kitchen were very clean. Placed at a very good location close to the city tourist attractions and 10 min walk to the train station.
Reviewed: 9 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewreally nice and quiet and cool (was 35 degrees when we stayed!). great communication and friendly owner.
a little bit out of town but easy enough to get into to town on the tram