B&B I QUATTRO POETI, Florence

The B&B is located on a quiet street in the historic centre, surrounded by restaurants, cafés, and shops. Florence Cathedral is 5 minutes away on foot, and Ponte Vecchio is a 10-minute walk. A bus stop 10 metres from the entrance runs services to Santa Maria Novella Train Station, 1 km away. The University of Florence Philosophy department is 500 metres distant. The area is pedestrian-friendly for sightseeing, but driving is restricted by ZTL zones; the nearest public parking is off-site, with a partnership parking available for €25-€40/night plus a €1 ZTL permit fee.

Rooms are furnished with precious textiles and offer air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, safe, electric kettle, and tea/coffee making facilities. The Standard Double features a frescoed ceiling, while the Small Double is less spacious and lacks the ceiling fresco. Some rooms have a balcony (overlooking the internal courtyard) or garden views; room with a skylight cannot be opened and lacks daylight. Private bathrooms include a hairdryer and toiletries; a few rooms have the bathroom across the corridor. Twin beds can be arranged on request. Some rooms have a period terracotta stove. Storage space can be limited, and some furnishings show age. The third-floor walk-up applies to all rooms.

Wi-Fi is free in all areas. Luggage storage is offered free of charge before check-in and after check-out. Daily housekeeping is included; towel changes are not automatic. Express check-in/out and private check-in are available, but the reception is staffed only in the afternoon. Check-in is digital via a smartphone app and WhatsApp. No airport shuttle service exists. Parking: public parking is available nearby (reservation not needed) with charges; a private partnership parking costs €25-€40/night plus a €1 ZTL permit fee, depending on car size. Meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying are available for a fee. Safety features include CCTV outside, fire extinguishers, and key access. No lift is present.