IL DONDOLO BLU, Florence

Located 2 km from the Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria, the property is also close to Piazzale Michelangelo and Ponte Vecchio. Florence Airport is 9 km away. The area is rated as the top-rated location in Florence for its calm atmosphere just outside the main tourist crowds, while supermarkets and a range of restaurants - including La Cocotte Bistrot, Osteria del Pesce, and Pizzeria La Luna - are all within a 5-minute walk. An ice-skating rink is also in the surroundings.

The accommodation offers double rooms, a single room, and triple rooms - all on the ground floor. Each room features air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with a shower, bidet, and hairdryer (single room). Select rooms additionally offer a patio with direct garden access. The rooms are newly renovated with modern finishes, quiet blackout shades, and a practical work desk. A common kitchenette with a larger fridge is available for guest use, ideal for longer stays. An authentic rocking chair ('dondolo') sits in the garden.

No breakfast service is provided, though the common kitchenette offers a coffee machine and a larger fridge, allowing guests to prepare simple meals. The immediate surroundings include over eight dining options within a 0.5 km radius, such as Trattoria da I'Coco Filippo, Gelateria Ermini, and Caffe Cimabue, providing a range of cuisines and price points.

The property's fenced garden is ideal for relaxing with a book, a morning coffee, or an evening glass of wine. Garden-view rooms offer private patio access. The surrounding quiet neighbourhood is pleasant for walking, and an ice-skating rink is located nearby for seasonal recreation.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The common kitchenette provides a coffee machine and a larger fridge. A luggage storage option is offered for early arrivals or late departures. There is no reception or parking, but the host (Francesca) is available for check-in and provides a smooth process. The property is non-smoking throughout.