Via della Scala 53, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy
#39 of 719 B&Bs and Inns in Florence
Guests' ChoiceBased on 57 B&B reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Emily
AustraliaFederico was so accommodating, welcomed us with open arms, had a lovely clean room and gave us everything we needed for our stay in the kitchen. He helped with our bags and was always available for help if we needed it.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Jia
PolandThere is no elevator, and it is really tiring for elderly people at home to go up and down the stairs😩.
Federico was very friendly! He helped us with our luggage during check-in. The room, while small, was well-equipped, allowing for simple cooking. The location was close to the city center, making it convenient for exploring the old town. He also provided water and milk coffee, which was incredibly helpful!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Katie
United StatesExcellent staff. Very relaxing. Will stay again for our next trip. Great location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 11 July 2025
Shivani
United StatesAmazing host! He brought us breakfast most days and was genuinely fun to talk to and had great recommendations. Fantastic location 5 min walking distance to the main train station. Room was huge with a large bathroom and double vanity
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Alexander
United StatesI can't think of anything negative.
Breakfast was excellent. We had fresh bread, pastries, eggs, cheese, ham, yogurts, juices, coffee from Nespresso machine every day. The host was exemplary in his hospitality and gave us many helpful avdices about the restraunts and sightseeing places. The flat is located in a busy neighbourhood with many cafes and restaurants nearby, very close to main train terminal but is very quiet at the same time.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Hannah
United StatesSpacious room with fun decor. The host was very nice and accommodating, giving us lots of recs for Florence. There was also a nice breakfast and even snacks for through the day. It’s also very close to the train station which was super convenient.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Kathleen
SingaporeNothing!
I recently stayed at this charming B&B in Florence and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The location is absolutely perfect—just a short walk from all the major attractions, including the Duomo, Uffizi Gallery, and Ponte Vecchio. It's nestled in a quiet yet central neighborhood, making it easy to explore the city by foot while still enjoying peaceful nights. The B&B itself is cozy, clean, and full of character, with all the comforts you’d hope for after a day of sightseeing. But what truly made my stay exceptional was the host. Federico and team were incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to help. From offering insider tips on local restaurants and hidden gems to assisting with transportation and day trip planning, their hospitality made me feel completely at home.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 October 2024
Erkan
BahrainNothing
The property was rather big. Eventhough we are a family with 4 people, we did not use some part of the house. It is also very clean and has lots of kitchen appliances. The location of the house is really amazing, 1 minute from central train station.Federico was so kind and welcomed us with fresh croissan at check-in. Strongly remcommed it to stay there.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 21 October 2024
Frances
United StatesCouch could have been more modern without a cover and the stools were difficult to sit in. Breakfast food wasn’t fresh
Loved the beds and the bath. Enjoyed the closeness of the train station and market. Wished he living room had been a bit larger and also wished there had been a dryer to dry my wet clothes. Great facility!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Justin
CanadaExcellent location, fantastic host. Wonderful place to stay in Florence as a solo traveller.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Noel
ItalyThe only thing for people with heavy bags is the walk up to the 3rd floor, no lift. But then this is quite normal in old buildings in the centre of Florence
location was excellent and the host was exceptional
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Mari
United StatesNothing, everything was perfect.
Everything! The location, the property design and vibe, amenities and breakfast! But most of all I want to praise the host Federico! Omg, he goes above and beyond to ensure you have the best stay and enjoy your time in Florence! From the first message to the last one you can feel how nice and welcoming he is! Not only he greeted us and helped us with our heavy luggage, but also took his time to recommend restaurants, shops and best views of the city. Thanks to his recommendation we took amazing photos from Piazzale Michelangelo at sunset! We were stupid to forget our shirt and he took all the effort to send it to our next stop in Italy!!! I mean that tells you a lot! The property is within 2-5 mins from the train station and within a walking distance from Duomo! The room itself was clean and I especially loved the design with all the small details: pictures, little decor statues, the common area where you can make yourself breakfast. I would definitely recommend everyone staying here and next time I’m in Florence I know exactly where I’ll be staying! Ciao Federico and Grazie Mille!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Jinwen
United StatesVery good location and fantastic host. Very big room for family and easy to famous place. We will choose it again next time in Florence
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Bianca
AustriaVery authentic and nice apartment in a good location in walking distance to the center and train station.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Yakov
IsraelThe hotel is in a very good location. Close to all the important things in the city. The host is an amazing person and makes you feel at home. Everything is very clean and I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Alec
United StatesLittle hard to know exactly what building but again the host was amazong and responsive and met us there.
Place was perfect, close to the train station. Would recommend to anybody staying in Florence. Host was amazing as well.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Yih
SingaporeNothing. All is good
Top host and most importantly the super friendly and nice co host Michele. He is very warm and nice and always ready to help during check in. Location is super near Florence main station and is a short walk to everywhere. The oldest pharmacy in the world is a stone throw away as well as a highly rated Florentine beef restaurant 5 mins walk away. The apartment has everything you will need to stay comfortably in terms of toiletries and things for bkfast, beverages, coffee , water etc etc. Overall a very pleasant stay
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Peng
ChinaMy family and I lived very comfortably here. The apartment is in the best location, very close to all attractions, and there are many supermarkets and restaurant options around. The apartment owner welcomed us warmly and thoughtfully! The refrigerator is filled with all kinds of food, making you feel like you are at home! I highly recommend everyone to stay here!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Yaling
United StatesThe apartment is on the 4th floor without an elevator. Carrying big suitcases upstairs wasn't a fun thing, but we made it! Pack light if planning to stay here.
WiFi was good. It's on a busy street but the rooms faced to the back and was quiet at night. Very spacious and comfortable rooms. The hosts were very nice and had great communications.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Moara
GermanyI don't even know where to start, because everything was amazing 😍! My mom and I are convinced Federico is the best host we have EVER had! He made us feel like home right from the very start: he waited for us outside (in the late evening) and helped us with our luggages, offered us coffee, tea, snacks and gave us suggestions, maps and books of Florence which were super helpful to us. I can't say enough how welcoming he was 😊. The apartment: the room was beautiful and so comfortable, specially the beds! You can tell everything is of really high quality. The bathroom was also a 10/10 and Everything was 150% clean. We even had wine glasses and a wine opener in our room and a fridge with water/snacks in it 🥰. The kitchen: full with tea, coffee, biscuits, cereal, marmalade, butter, milk for all guests..what can I say? Federico is just amazing! And also the kitchen has everything you need for cooking. I will definitely be recommending this place to all of my friends and family when visiting Florence.😊
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Tugba
TurkeyFederico is the most friendly host i’ve ever seen. He accepted early check-in, guided us details about the places we can visit, street by street. Also suggested very nice restaurants, galeteries. There are only 2 rooms in the flat, so you feel that you’re at your own home. It’s very clean and silent. It’s in 4th floor and no elevators which is very normal in this kind of historical apartment but stairs are not too high and nb of stairs are not that much, so it’s not an disadvantage if you do not need any equipments designed for disabled. The location is also perfect, it’s near train station and close to Duomo and also all other famous points. We would like to stay here if we can come back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Cristina
SpainThe flight of stairs to get to the apartment can be a challenge for somebody with mobility issues. Fortunately, Federico helped us with the big luggage
The location was very convenient - 5-10 minute walk to the main Florence train station and 10-15 minute walk to the main sites. Our host Federico was very attentive and provided recommendations. He would respond to the What´s Up quickly and cordially. He helped us carry the big luggage up the stairs and kindly let us use the extra room in the apartment which was unoccupied. The kitchen was well stuffed with the basic necessities to make tea & coffee, have a light breakfast and cook (we did not though). The apartment was cozy, was very clean and had character. We enjoyed our stay at Black Sheep B&B very much and would highly recommend it.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Mike
United Arab EmiratesOnly inconvenient that you need to use the stairs for 3 floors
Excellent for family vacation
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
碧蘭
TaiwanThe landlord was really kind and nice, he have us the recommendation of restaurant nearby, it was fantastic! The room is clean, big. Ps. it's on the 3th floor.
Stayed in April 2024
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