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Barbara House

Guest house near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in Florence

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Interior entrance
Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Flat-screen TV
Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Via Faenza 20, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Heart of Florence.A stay at this Historic Centre of Florence guesthouse places you steps from Central Market and a 5-minute walk from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canto Dè Nelli - ‬2 min walk
  • Pompi
  • ‪Le Cappelle Medicee - Light Lunch Wine Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casa del Vino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Cornelius - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barbara House

Guest house near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in Florence
Barbara House offers its guests a front-desk safe. The front desk is open around the clock. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
Barbara House offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Florence guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Barbara House to the airport?

Barbara House is 4.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barbara House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barbara House.

Does Barbara House offer free breakfast?

Barbara House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Barbara House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Barbara House?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Barbara House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

Does Barbara House have a pool?

Barbara House does not have a pool.

Does Barbara House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Barbara House to downtown Florence?

Barbara House is 0.5 mi away from Florence.

Barbara House Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 63 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Seely

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cheap hotel in a good area

You do, unfortunately, get what you pay for. This hotel is managed by an older couple who does not speak English very well at all. It made checking in and checking out very difficult. While the staff is very kind, the property itself is quite awful. The light in the room is a very unflattering fluorescent white. The windows don't close all the way, so mosquitoes did get in and it got quite chilly overnight. The bed is not comfortable and lined with a plastic wrap under the bed sheets, which feels odd. The room smelled of smoke. The towels were given during check in and they were torn up and tattered. The shampoo doubles as soap and was completely watered down. The building itself is not listed at the correct location on Google, so when navigating be extra careful to use the actual address, not by searching "Barbara House" on any map service. And most importantly, at this hotel, you cannot use regular European power converters, which work at many other Italian hotels!!! You MUST have the Italian converter for anything you want to plug in! This hotel is certainly not a five star hotel, no matter what Expedia says (I have no idea how it got that rating, must be an error). I would consider this a one star hotel (do they go lower?) by American standards. The price and location do, however, make this hotel a considerable option for Florence, despite all the criticism given because it is a very cheap stay in a very walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

awesome place

They gave us a 4pm check out and upgraded our room when we asked, Super nice and friendly people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
bed was hard, no television in room

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location.

The old couple was very kind to us and attended to all our needs. Location is amazing.

4/10 Poor

Craig, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Hotel is incredibly difficult to locate, no signage. The room was small, shabby and not like the pictures. We had our own bathroom, however the bathroom and shower were tiny and the shower curtain useless, so the whole bathroom was under water ever time you had a shower. Beware Mosquitos!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down and misrepresented online.

The shared bathroom was dirty and mouldy. We were prepared for basic since the price seemed reasonable for Florence, but there is a line.

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, U.S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not Recommend

Really did not like this hotel. Rundown, dirty, smokey (even though it was a smoke free room, there was smoking in the building.) The woman who owned it seemed sweet in helpful, but spoke little English. Definitely wish I had stayed somewhere else. Hostel would have been better.

4/10 Poor

sandy, london

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well positioned for City centre and station

Very noisy, had room to front of hotel. No double glazing. Hardly any English spoken. Room lacking in facilities, not a bit like photos on website, very tired. Shared both room dirty and mouldy.

6/10 Okay

Liz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location, but not the nicest

Liked the location (very close to Firenze SMN and attractions) but the rooms were a little dated and (shared) bathroom pretty gross. The shower was awful and wouldn't stay hot or cold. Also keep in mind the owners do not speak English at all, which is perfectly fine - although they did not get that we didn't speak Italian, so they just kept yelling the same things at us louder and louder. Kind of amusing, but we managed.

8/10 Good

David, Australia

Perfect location

The location was perfect for seeing the sites and shopping at the markets. The room was a bit noisy at night but this is to be expected if staying in the heart of Florence. The room was spacious; however the shower was more often cold than hot. This problem may only have been related to our room though.

6/10 Okay

Diana, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

the picture in Expedia is not real

the picture in expedia is not real...is not a room like that in the place, I think is only for marketing purposes...but the people in charge, and location, the best!!!! t's not a Bed and Breakfast place...only ROOM...no more...

8/10 Good

Gladys, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay in Florence

We found the hotel very easy. It is near a lot of stores. We had a supermarket and one euro stores too. The lady in charge of the place was very friendly.

8/10 Good

Barbara, Eugene, OR

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Will return

The lady that runs the place is just the sweetest! We had AC which was a huge plus, we also got our own bathroom. I found toiletries from the previous guest so that was questionable but we had a good couple nights there.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Creepy hotel - good location.

Horrible, creepy, disappointing. Avoid at all costs.

6/10 Okay

Sara, Colombia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very good ubication

It was very noisy at night, the location was excellent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Toilet is not very clean

Everything is fine except for the bathroom and door lock. also there were mosquitoes

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The owner is very helpful and nice

It's a hotel with very reasonable price. Good location. The owner can't speak English but understand Eng. No problem in communication. She always tried her best to help us. She was very helpful. We are appreciated. Highly recommended if you are looking for the budget hotel.

2/10 Terrible

Alice, Deutschland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware!

The guest house is run by an old couple. The organisation is a complete chaos, as the owners cannot/do not check their emails. It is horribly dirty. The bed linen were not changed after the previous occupants or not properly washed (full of hair). The ceiling light came of the ceiling. The towels in the bathroom had grey shades. It was the most disgusting place I ever stayed in.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vergogna!

Accoglienza, servizi, pulizia e condizioni della struttura pessime! Proprietari scortesi e poco educati. Bagno in comune sporco all'arrivo e mai pulito per tre giorni. Pubblicizzato come B&B invece è un'affitta camere dove il rapporto qualità prezzo è decisamente inadeguato. Unica nota positiva la posizione centralissima a due passi dalla stazione e dal centro. Sconsigliatissimo!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Non ci siamo

No ragazzi, proprio non ci siamo! Ho pagato 70€ per una notte (2 persone) ma non ci vale per niente. Manca proprio dei requisiti base, mi spiace anche perché è in un'ottima posizione vicinissima al centro di Firenze.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Gaston

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mas que suficiente

Solo suficiente.. Esta correcto para dormir y salir a pasear en el dia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo ed esclusivamente la posizione centrale"ottima"
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
albergo in ottima posizione vicino alla stazione ed atutti i luoghi di maggior interesse. Per il resto il nulla assoluto. Da evitare assolutamente
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

TORU

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

管理ができてない印象

イタリア語しか話さない老夫婦が管理しているようです。カギを3種類渡され、建物入り口と部屋の カギは正しいものだったが宿泊階の入り口のカギが正しくなく一瞬締め出された。管理人呼び出してカギを正しいものに替えてもらった。部屋のエアコンのコントローラーもきちんと作動するものに3回替えてもらわねばならなかった。言葉が通じないのにCity Tax支払いのみスムース。 Wifのパスワードはやたらと長いものが受付に貼り出されているだけでカメラで写して使った。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018