FLORENCE OLD BRIDGE B&B, Florence

Santa Maria Novella station is a 15-minute walk away. The surrounding Oltrarno neighbourhood is packed with restaurants - Trattoria 4 Leoni, Ristorante Santa Felicita and La Galleria Il Vino dei Guelfi are all within 0.5 km. Boboli Gardens and the Uffizi Gallery can be reached on foot. The area is very walkable for sightseeing, though the historic centre's narrow streets are not car-friendly. Parking garages with a pick-up service are available within a short walk, and there is no airport shuttle; taxis from Florence Airport cost about €30.

Rooms are located in a historic building opposite the partner hotel where reception operates. Some rooms feature a balcony overlooking the inner courtyard or include a hot tub. A small fridge and trouser press are provided in most units. Room sizes vary: some are spacious and well-lit, while others are compact with a window facing an internal shaft - these can be very dark and have limited natural light. Inner-courtyard view is available for some doubles. Air conditioning works well, but soundproofing is limited: road-facing rooms may hear street noise, and corridor noises can enter under the door. Bed sizes are large and comfortable. The bathroom includes a shower and sometimes a bath or whirlpool tub, though some tubs are suitable for one person only. Ironic facilities include a safety deposit box and parquet flooring.

The B&B does not have its own restaurant or kitchen. Breakfast is available for an additional charge of €16 per person, served as a continental, Italian or buffet meal. It includes fresh bread, pastries, hot drinks and cold options. The rooftop setting offers panoramic views over the Duomo and Boboli Gardens and is also open in the evenings for drinks. Several restaurants, including Trattoria 4 Leoni, Ristorante Santa Felicita, and Ditta Artigianale Oltrarno, are within a 3-minute walk for lunch or dinner.

Florence Old Bridge B&B has no swimming pool, spa, gym or sauna. The rooftop terrace of the partner hotel is available for relaxing, breakfast and evening drinks. For leisure, Boboli Gardens, Palazzo Pitti and the Uffizi Gallery are all within 10 minutes on foot. The neighbourhood has many bars, enotecas and restaurants for evening entertainment.