BOB W FLORENCE SANTA CROCE, Florence

The hotel sits along the Arno River on Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, in the historic Santa Croce district. The Uffizi Gallery is just under 1 km away, Ponte Vecchio an 11-minute walk, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore 14 minutes. Piazzale Michelangelo, Accademia Gallery and Pitti Palace are within 2 km. Public buses are nearby, and Florence Airport is 11 km away (about 14 minutes by car). The neighborhood is known for artisan leather workshops, antique shops, local trattorias and a relaxed evening atmosphere around the Basilica of Santa Croce. While the location is very walkable to all main sights, it is set slightly outside the busiest tourist zone, offering quieter nights. Paid street parking and a paid parking lot are available nearby, but no on-site parking exists; advance booking for a space is recommended.

Rooms are available as singles, doubles (one bed) and spacious doubles (two beds), all recently renovated with contemporary design. Each room includes a private bathroom (bath or shower, hairdryer, free toiletries), air conditioning, heating, a work desk, wardrobe, safe, ironing board and flat-screen smart TV with streaming services. A tea/coffee maker and filtered drinking water are provided in the room. The standard rooms are described as clean and functional; some King and Queen rooms face an interior atrium, which can result in less natural light and potential noise or humidity. Those seeking a quieter, brighter stay should request a room with an exterior view. The building is an older, historic structure, and room sizes vary - some are spacious, while bathrooms can be compact. The King Room is noted as very spacious. Daily housekeeping is provided.

Breakfast is a continental and Italian buffet, served in a windowless but well-stocked dining room. The selection includes bread, pastries, eggs, bacon, fruits, juices, coffee, and hot dishes. Breakfast is not included in the room rate but costs a flat EUR 10 per person per day. The property does not have a full restaurant or bar for lunch or dinner, but the surrounding Santa Croce neighborhood is filled with trattorias and bistros - including several within a 5-10 minute walk - offering traditional Florentine cuisine, making it easy to eat out.

Services include private and express check-in/out, a 24/7 front desk accessible both in person and via the Sonder app, and luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures. WiFi is free in all rooms. The hotel has a small outdoor courtyard with garden furniture. Safety features include CCTV, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and safety deposit boxes. Housekeeping is daily. The property is non-smoking throughout and accepts American Express, Visa and MasterCard. There is no on-site parking, but paid parking is available nearby (EUR 20/day, reservation needed). Pets are allowed on request. A filtered drinking water tap is available for all guests to refill bottles.