Via Faenza, 21, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy
#543 of 719 B&Bs and Inns in Florence
Guests' ChoiceBased on 142 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 August 2025
Zee
SwedenThe place was quite dark and the bathroom is poorly ventilated.
Comfortable accommodation at a perfect location, minutes from the train station and the duomo.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Richard
United KingdomThe only problem was trying to contact the property on the arrival day. We repeatedly called and texted the property number and sent messages via booking.com. but no response was ever received or since then to explain why.
Great location. Quiet spacious room, welcoming staff.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
James
United KingdomPoor communication. Unclear check in procedure.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Teagan
AustraliaThe AC was not able to be directed at the bed so was hot some nights.
The location was amazing! So close to the city centre and felt very safe. The host was very accomodating and overall great value for money.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Siobhan
AustraliaJust be aware there’s no elevator in this gorgeous old building. Only 30 seconds of effort to get your suitcase up the stairs, but good to know.
Fabulous little place in a gorgeous old building. Room was large, spacious and comfortable. Loved the character of the building. Location right in the heart of the old town was so perfect. So convenient to explore the sights, very special to have the Duomo almost just at the end of the street. Felt very safe coming home at night. The hostess was wonderful and friendly.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 17 June 2025
Samuel
AustraliaThe shower took a while to heat up - and the button above the shower is not for the hot water, but instead a help button. don’t make the mistake i did and keep pressing it trying to get hot water!
It looked exactly like the photos! Very gorgeous, and felt authentic for Florence. All the furniture was nice, and the air con was top notch. The location was also perfect for our stay - close to everything, and less than a 10 min walk from the central station. The street it is on is noisy if you’re a light sleeper, but it didn’t bother us - the benefit of having good restaurants nearby outweighed the noise.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Rupali
Indianothing...as such ...only one point - the older couple cant speak english
excellent location..no breakfast
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Kait
AustraliaI didn't get the room I was booked in and the shower head didn't have a lot of pressure.
The owner was very friendly and the location was great. They have luggage storage which is really convenient if you have a tour the day you leave.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 9 May 2025
Jeffrey
United StatesWe had a problem with the hot water in our room that was immediately fixed.
The location! Katti House is in the city center! Easy walk from SMN station. Close to the incredible City Market. The Chapel of the Medicis. (Bus C1 will zip you to the Duomo, etc.) Mary, the owner, is wonderful, charming and welcoming. She made us feel at home. The Katti Restaurant right next door is so good. Try the cheesecake!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 April 2025
Rebeccah
United Statesit was confusing on how to get in but as we were trying to figure it out the host showed up and took us to a differant location 1/2 a block down
location was good once we found it lots of resturants around the area
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Chris
AustraliaThere was little to dislike as it was exactly as stated in the advert.
Great location short walk from the Firenze SM station. Right in the heart of the activity. The room was neat and spacious with a comfortable bed. The windows to the street were double glazed and double windowed which reduced the noise of the street immensly. Maria is an amazing and friendly host and whilst she has limited english was very accomodating and we communicated easily. I would stay here again as it was great value for money.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Eybi
United KingdomThere were mosquitoes in the room and we felt insects on the bed
Deco, kind host, great location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 October 2024
Jill
United StatesThe locks on the doors are super old and are hard to maneuver. Could update the pillows-quite flat.
Super location-5 min walk to the train and tram station. All the sights are within walking distance. Room was clean and we are allowed to leave our luggage after check out to explore the city before our train left. Didn't realize we booked a bathroom that was external so that was a bummer but we were the only ones who could use it and had a key. Just a minor inconvenience.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Haifaa
NetherlandsNo elevator
Perfect locatie Near the station
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Randy
United StatesMosquitos were really bad. Our room faced the street and was a bit noisy late at night.
Great location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Vish
United KingdomThe booked room said separate private bathroom. But I didn't expect it to be across the hall. I was under the impression that bathroom, though separate, would be still part of the private apartment. It should be mentioned that how far the bathroom is from this room. The bathroom was not cleaned properly on our arrival, and also the bed sides of the room were dirty. Also hand soap was missing. The wardrobe had a small safe, but we not provided with the key.
The location was central. The host lady, Maria, is good. She provides homely feeling to the lodging. The theme and vibe of rooms are heart warming.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Sabrina
AustraliaRoom wasn’t cleaned very thoroughly. Bathroom was always very hot.
The location was very central and easy to access, easy check in and lovely host. Air con worked very well.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Nicholas
AustraliaThe shower was a little small but other than it was good
Location was perfect, the staff were lovely despite language barriers. The room felt very authentic and the windows managed to keep the sound out in a busy area
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Burak
TurkeyThe bathroom was in another room which we need to pass from the livingroom.
The location is amazing. The room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Natalia
SwedenThe location is perfect, walking distance to the central train station and the main activities. Maria was very friendly and helped us with a very late check-in. The room was tidy and quiet even though it is in the city center!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Carla
CanadaNeeds renewing but not bad because everything was functional
Very convient location close to all touristic areas
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Taylor
NetherlandsGreat location, very nice and clean rooms, good value for the money!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Kaori
ThailandDuring my stay, the room was not cleaned and towels were not changed.
It was cold that day, but the room was kept warm and comfortable. European-style furniture is also nice. The owner was also a wonderful person.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Philippe
CanadaNo coffee or no extra amenities
Just missing some amenities like coffee and some snacks. Otherwise it was a perfect location, clean, and the lady was kind and guided us through the place. However she doesn’t speak that well English. It felt like a home
Stayed in November 2023
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