With a stay at La Residenza dell'Orafo, you'll be centrally located in Florence, steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and 4 minutes by foot from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. .This bed & breakfast is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Fortezza da Basso and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fortezza da Basso - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 3 min walk
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Bar Tonarelli - 2 min walk
Caffè Alinari - 1 min walk
Burger King - 3 min walk
Livio - 2 min walk
About this property
La Residenza dell'Orafo
Bed & breakfast in Florence, steps from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
La Residenza dell'Orafo offers 8 accommodations with minibars and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (EUR 30 per night); discounts available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Lift
More
1 building
1 floor
Built in 2009
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free local calls
Mobile key entry
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 2:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Guests are recommended to download the property's WHATSAPP mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per night (3937 ft away)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017B4KZLQNMUU
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House
Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House B&B
Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House B&B Florence
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La Residenza dell'Orafo Guest House
Resinza ll'Orafo Guest House
Residenza Dell'orafo Florence
La Residenza dell'Orafo Florence
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La Residenza dell'Orafo Bed & breakfast
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La Residenza dell'Orafo Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Great staff. Very helpful. Comfortable quiet room!
James
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Katelin, Knoxville
Travelled with family
22 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and friendly. The room was ok for what we needed. There was however mold in the shower, the bed was not comfortable and the “balcony” overlooked a nasty smelly area. It was next to the train station so nice that we didn’t have to go far. If I had not of been with my husband I would not have stayed in this area. It’s very very busy and not a super safe area. My fault I guess for booking in the area.
Before you back ask if the construction noise is completed. The room was too small to open a small suitcase and construction on the building next door starts at 7:30 am. So loud! Not worth the money at all. Stay elsewhere.
Great location near the train station and a short walk to the duomo area. The room was clean and comfortable, with an easy check in.
I would recommend!
Comfortable bed with luxurious linens. 5min walk from the train station and about 15-20mins to the river. The host was very attentive and answered any questions we had during our stay We recommend checking out the Central Market for lunch/dinner which is 5mins away!
The room was clean and nice with a cold AC. We got it because it was near the train station. They allowed us to check in early which was great, since it was cleaned and available. Which doesn’t always happen in other hotels even if they are clean and available.
Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
22 Sept 2025
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Melissa
Travelled with group
15 Sept 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast cafe was terrible we only used it once. Location convent but noisy
We loved everything about our room. Very spacious and super tidy. Very comfortable beds and high quality bed linen and towels. The shower was incredible! The area is well connected and walking distance from the main attractions. Elisa was always available when we needed her. We highly recommend la Residencia Dell'Oraffo.
Location was awesome 5 minute walk from the train station. Dinning options were fantastic and easy walking to all attractions
Staff were very friendly and most helpful.
Would definitely recommend for a few days in Florence.
The receptionist stated an hour longer to meet us and explained the access keys etc. Chiara was very personable and caring and made our stay enjoyable. Any problems encountered were addressed promptly. Help was extended with taxi bookings or bus route guidance. We didn’t pay for breakfast as plenty of cafes, including McDonald, Burger King. A supermarket next door was convenient for buying water, snacks etc.
The only negative was a lack of cupboards, drawers for storing clothes. The B&B location was perfect for short walk to main train station and all the popular sites, restaurants etc. We loved eating at a popular place requiring reservation- ZA-ZA.
Tour meeting points also close by.