With a stay at La Residenza dell'Orafo, you'll be centrally located in Florence, just a 4-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and 9 minutes by foot from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. .This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piazza della Signoria.
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Fortezza da Basso - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
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
Bar Tonarelli - 2 min walk
Caffè Alinari - 1 min walk
Livio - 2 min walk
Beanstar Coffee - 2 min walk
Gallery Caffè - 3 min walk
About this property
La Residenza dell'Orafo
Bed & breakfast in Florence, 9-minute walk to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
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 transportation
Offsite parking within 1 mile (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
Elevator
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
Property 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
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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 445 reviews
10 - Excellent
277
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 445 reviews
8 - Good
123
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 445 reviews
6 - Okay
33
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 445 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 445 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Melissa
Traveled with group
Sep 15, 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.
Staff was very helpful and kind. Easy check in. The area isn’t the best, considering it’s right next to the train station, but convenient for travel. The room was much smaller in person, and our bed was 2 twins pushed together. Comforter was black so it just always looked dirty. The shower/bathroom was a lot smaller in person and uncomfortable to bathe in. Towels had stains which wasn’t pleasant. Don’t bother with the free breakfast either across the street.
Great location; amenities limited-only one cup provided for our room with two ppl. Room is noisy as it is facing the street, not much difference with the balcony door closed or open.
The location is very convenient.
However, there’s no place to put shampoo in the shower room, so I had to leave it on the floor, which was inconvenient.
The smallest room is a bit too small, so I’d recommend getting a slightly larger one instead.