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Villa Gelsomino Garden

Pet-friendly guesthouse with a rooftop terrace connected to a rail/subway station in Florence

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Villa Gelsomino Garden sits in the heart of downtown, where guests can unwind on the rooftop terrace or in the garden. The on-site bistro serves local cuisine, while convenient express check-out and coworking spaces cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room (Cactus) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Double Room (Cactus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Exclusive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Romantic Double Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Romantic Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Detached private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Elite Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Elite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via del Gelsomino 68, Florence, FI, 50125

What's nearby

  • Boboli Gardens - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Porta Romana - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pitti Palace - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Paolo Uccello Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Porta al Prato Station - 5 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar d'Angolo - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chalet Fontana - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni Santarpia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Petrarca - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Villa Gelsomino Garden

Guesthouse remodeled in 2019 and located near Uffizi Gallery
You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area at Villa Gelsomino Garden. The on-site local cuisine bistro, Gelsomino Garden, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture, and bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Gelsomino Garden boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 22; reservation required

Restaurants on site

  • Gelsomino Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hospital bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Built in 1940
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated entire property - April 2019
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests are required to download the property's whatsapp mobile app before check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 22

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017B6HZQ9X6JU

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Gelsomino Garden
Gelsomino Garden Florence
Villa Gelsomino Garden Florence
Villa Gelsomino Garden Guesthouse
Villa Gelsomino Garden Guesthouse Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Gelsomino Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Villa Gelsomino Garden?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Villa Gelsomino Garden?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Villa Gelsomino Garden provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Gelsomino Garden located?

Located in Oltrarno, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Porta Romana, Ponte Vecchio, and Uffizi Gallery. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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