OLGA'S HOUSE, Florence

The guest house is directly in front of Piazza della Signoria and overlooks the Mercato del Porcellino outdoor market, placing you steps from the main landmarks including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and the Palazzo Vecchio. The location is in a restricted traffic area, so access by car is limited to residents, but the area is highly walkable: Santa Maria Novella Station is a 15-minute walk, with a bus stop right opposite the square. For drivers, the nearest garages (Garage Duomo, Garage Bargello) are a 5-minute walk and cost from 25 €/day. The neighbourhood is safe and lively, with countless shops, banks, cafes, and restaurants on the doorstep.

Rooms are furnished in a clean, modern style, with some featuring streaming services on the TV and a work desk. The sizes vary: singles and doubles are compact but functional, while triple rooms are more spacious. All rooms have private bathrooms with a shower, and some rooms have views of the street. The building is a historic palazzo, so the third-floor walk-up is steep (approximately 80 stairs), and rooms are not soundproofed; road-facing units can be noisy at night, especially from street activity and nearby bars. A triple room is recommended for families as extra beds cannot be added to double rooms. No rooms have a balcony or kitchen. Windows can be kept open for ventilation, but this increases noise levels. Earplugs are sometimes provided for warmer weather.

While the property has no on-site dining, the surrounding area is dense with eateries. Recommended nearby cafes for breakfast include Cafè Le Logge and Rooster Cafè, both about a 2-minute walk away, offering continental breakfast options. For lunch or dinner, a wide selection of restaurants like I Fratellini, Osteria del Porcellino, and Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura is within 0.5 km. The location is ideal for exploring the city's culinary scene, but guests should plan their first meal as there is no on-site dining service.

The property provides free WiFi in all areas. Services include express check-in/out and private check-in/out. Luggage storage is available for free from 10:40 am, though pick-up after 13:00 incurs a 5 € fee. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, a security alarm, fire extinguishers, and a safety deposit box in each room. Daily housekeeping is provided. There is no on-site staff after the automated check-in, but the host is reachable by message. Linens and towels are included at no extra cost. Accepted payment methods are Visa, Maestro, CartaSi, and MasterCard. The property is non-smoking throughout.