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Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi

Bed & breakfast in Florence, 6-minute walk to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Quadruple Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Quadruple Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi sits in the heart of Florence's Historic Center. Guests connect to in-room WiFi while planning their day with help from knowledgeable staff who speak multiple languages. The Uffizi Gallery and other notable attractions are just a short walk away.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Down comforters, minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Borgo Albizi, 14, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reverse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rooster Cafe Firenze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Natalino Ristorante - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪I Ghibellini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Loggia Degli Albizi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi

Bed & breakfast near Piazza del Duomo
Close to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery, Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down comforters and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per day); discounts available

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 30 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Via Ghibellina 102 Firenze]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 30 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)

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
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 IT048017B9C9HXAIST

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi B&B Firenze
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi B&B
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi Firenze
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi B&B Florence
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi Florence
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi Florence
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi Bed & breakfast
Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi Bed & breakfast Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM– 11:00 PM for a fee of EUR 30.

What time is check-out at Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Bargello and Piazza del Duomo. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Residenza d'Epoca Borgo Albizi Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, walkable to literally everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sunej

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not easy to reach the owner. I thought it was the hotel, but actually it was not.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Receptionist was very helpful and nice, room was ok, clean and renewed, air conditioning and TV good, very well located.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was not great. Had to walk to another place to drop our bags. Which was not communicated before. The bed was dirty. A fake pair of eyelash was found on the towel. The floor was filthy. The bed was broken with the straps being broken. It was very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced, uncomfortable bed, web images dont match reality, bed sheets inferior. No more than 1 night stay, any more nights would be uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

MOHAMMAD

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel overall was clean and had a unique vibe — staying in an old building with a giant gate at the entrance gave me a nice feeling, almost like stepping back in time. However, there were some important downsides. We noticed quite a few cockroaches in the common areas, which was uncomfortable. Another key detail for future guests: the check-in process has strict rules. They charge 30€ for arrivals after 6 PM, and the office doesn’t open until 10 AM. Unfortunately, this meant we couldn’t leave our luggage early in the morning and ended up missing a museum reservation because we had to wait until the office opened. A staff member did show up earlier, but still told us we had to wait until 10. Additionally, storing luggage costs 5€ per bag, which is unusual compared to most hotels. In summary: the place is clean and atmospheric, but the extra charges, late office hours, and presence of cockroaches are important things to be aware of before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bolivar

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loctation!Location!Location!!

Location Location Location!! Everything was super close. Short walk to the Duomo and everything around it including restaurants. The only thing missing was a bit more of a kitchen space would be perfect. The shower glass wall needs some sealer at the bottom. Our flight was late and they went above and beyond to get us in late. Super friendly staff. Extremely clean. Luggage storage was available to us for €5 each bag…super convenient. We highly recommend and definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was at a different location. Were told check in was at 3 p.m. so left our bags at a paid facility only to be told the room was ready at 1:30 p.m.! They can keep your bags for a charge but the office closes at 6 p.m.! The room was small and looked nothing like the photos of it. The heating is centrally controlled and wasn't turned on when we were there and it was a cold room! The bathroom had mould in the shower and didn't really feel very clean. Great location but defintley overpriced for what you get for your money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beware of stairs

The room was good but walking down the stairs this morning, it was dark and the railing stops before the last step, my husband did not see it and fell very hard. We had to go very slow to go to a pharmacy to get a knee brace, cane and pain medication. It’s now evening and he is still in a lot of pain. Lighting should be installed on that stairwell even if it is motion detector lights. If you walk out of the office and turn right and walk up the first set of stairs, it is the next set of stairs at the bottom, the last one he could not see.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AVOID THIS PLACE!!!

Hotel is only open 4 hours a day and the entrance door is LOCKED, had to wait until someone left the building to check-in since they don’t answer the intercom either. Don’t come before 2pm because they aren’t there; definitely not after 6pm because you won’t have a place to sleep for the night. Staff was RUDE and LAZY. Rolling their eyes when you ask where your room is. No elevator. Room was dirty, bed was squeaky, AND THE WALLS WERE THIN. (ex: could hear the neighbors phone vibrate notifications… imagine what else.) Honestly, a hostel would be a better option than this hostile dreaded place. I’ve slept better on a bus. Creepy, bad vibes, haunted. Note on door said BEWARE. Scared me, prayed for my safety. Looks nothing like the photos posted online. Front desk bragged about being booked so: *** DON’T MAKE THIS MISTAKE. *** Refused to let all this ruin Florence (which was incredible!) Very disappointing to experience a miserable place that shouldn’t be working in hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Le secteur et le style de la résidence sont exceptionnels mais il manquait de rangement et l’insonorisation est inadéquate
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First thing you will need to do is pick up the keys for the accommodation. The main office is located 3 minutes away. Although this was a bit inconvenient, the property was very communicative about this before our trip, so I was very aware and prepared. They also explain in detail the check-in instructions on their page. We stayed in the larger Leonardo room. Two floors up a couple short staircases, and a short staircase up to the room. The room is set up better for couples, or family with young children. Open concept. There are no doors to separate the bedroom from the sitting area. The sitting area does have two sleeping sofas. The amenities and outlets were limited. Room and bathroom were clean. Shower water got very hot which was nice. The office has very limited hours, so they asked us within the first hour of our stay if everything was working and if we needed anything. The A/C worked ok. Fantastic location! Within walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for our stay in Florence.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Manjit

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an old building room was good but the check in desk is in different building about a block away we had go around ask people very confusing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viraj

Good property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's not a hotel, just a room in some dude's apartment. It's not at the address listed, it looks nothing like the room you book, check in is via a shady office at the back of a car park at a different location, there's mold everywhere, the bed's broken, the electrics in the walls make a loud buzzing noise and after you check in they ask you to do maintenance on the property for them because it's in such bad condition even they're not sure if you have running water or working lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. However, the only challenge was at the place to check in was a bit of a walk from the actual location and you have to pay a fee if you’re not within the timeframe that they want for a check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anatol

Liked: Amenities
We were surprised that we had to walk to other street to register and get the keys and walk back to the same place to enter our room. All our luggage we had to carry out with us back and forth. Not convenient at all...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel. Very much liked the layout and check in was quite easy. Hotel was in the center of resteraunts and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberija

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfecto lugar
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Relato da estadia

Importante dividir em partes. A localização é excelente, para quem busca estar perto de tudo, é o local certo. Quanto a comodidade não é tão bom, a cama não é boa e as vezes, a depender do tempo do banho, o chuveiro esfria, embora a ducha seja forte e boa. Não tem escada de acesso como eles mesmo informam e o local de acesso ao quarto é um pouco diferente para quem não está acostumado com o padrão Europeu.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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