Francesco & Olga

Novella House

Very good 8.9 / 10

(15 reviews)

Via del Porcellana, 53 - Firenze (FI) - Area: santa maria novella | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT048017B4SZSKCKSW

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Category
Guesthouse

Rooms
9

Breakfast
not included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Near the station
Cheap
Charming property
Shopping area
Near the metro

Description

Novella House is a welcoming structure that is on the ground floor and first floor, with 6 rooms, all with private bathroom, with ceiling frescoes of an eighteenth century building, with elevator. Located a few steps from Piazza Santa Maria Novella and from the homonymous pharmaceutical workshop. In a strategic position, 300m from the train station and the Santa Maria Novella bus, 500mt from the Duomo and Piazza della Repubblica, the structure allows to have very closer all the artistic, cultural and entertainment of the old town. It allows you to reach in a few minutes walk to the most famous monuments and museums: Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, and many others.

Each room has a coffee maker, mini-fridge, kettle and hairdryer.

The Novella House also offers several private apartments in the old town, with a washing machine, ace and iron, hair dryer and kitchen with all the necessary tools that can accommodate from 2 up to 9 people.

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Kitchenette
Air Conditioning
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Fine Design
Charm
Heating

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All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Parking
Internet access
English speaker
Spanish speaker

House features

Historic house
19th century house
Recently restored house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Services of the house

Kitchenette
Garage / parking

Location and surroundings

City centre
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 6
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 6

Size of rooms

Over 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bath tub
Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Historic furniture
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar

Holiday themes - the place

Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

Metropolis - over 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Historic centre
Shopping area

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Fine design
Charm
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

In our house we do not serve breakfast (dell'affittacamere Regulation), but each room is equipped with espresso machine, electric kettle and a mini-fridge. Inside the room you will find a complimentary basket with tea, coffee, biscuits, toast, jam, Nutella, fruit juices, honey etc. to give you a chance to make a little breakfast directly in the room.

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Conditions

Check-in from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out before 11:00 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night

Area Santa Maria Novella

Novella House is located in a strategic position, at 200 meters from the Central Station of Santa Maria Novella, the Duomo and Piazza della Repubblica, from there can easly reach in a few minutes-walk all artistics, culturals and entertainments of historical center town like Palazzo Vecchio, Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Pitti...

The area offers many opportunities for shopping in the immediate vicinity there are prestigious showcases of Gucci, Armani, Bulgari, Cavalli, but also traditional shops, craft shops and markets, there are typical restaurants, pizzerias and pubs.

You can easly reach the Florence's airport A. Vespucci, by baus, where start from station square.

The landlord Novella House is the ideal solution for those wishing to stay days or weeks in Florence to discover art, granting costs, privacy and independence.

Airports

Florence Airport - Peretola 5 Km
Pisa Airport - Galileo Galilei 69 Km

Train Stations

Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station 268 m

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station 268 m
Baptistery 561 m
Cathedral 607 m
Church of Santa Maria del Carmine 684 m
Church of the Holy Spirit 713 m
Porta San Frediano 728 m
Ponte Vecchio 734 m
Municipal Theatre 748 m
Piazza della Signoria 752 m
Palazzo Vecchio 793 m
Florence Fairs and Exhibitions Centre 799 m
Uffizi Gallery 854 m
University - Faculty of Architecture 870 m
Stazione Leopolda 911 m
Pitti Palace 961 m

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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Very good

Overall Rating 8.9 / 10
15 reviews

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What guests say

Reviews consistently highlight the property's excellent location near the train station and city center, making it convenient for sightseeing on foot. Guests appreciate the spacious, well-kept rooms with charming historical features, as well as the friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts. The value for money is generally rated highly. Some guests note that certain furnishings are a bit dated and breakfast is self-managed in the room, but overall the experience is positive and the accommodation is recommended.

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valeria

valeria rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 01/06/2023 to 01/08/2023

maria

Structure in the center of Florence, very comfortable and welcoming, very spacious, ventilated, equipped with a garden and well maintained. The owner is a nice, helpful, and very courteous person. Highly recommended structure.

stayed from 06/11/2022 to 06/12/2022

maria

Property: 6 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

All good, I would like to make a note about the assigned apartment, comfortable, clean, quiet, but not in line with the photos published. It had not been aired out, a bit old. The new bathroom appears renovated, modern, and warm. Perfect management. Available and present.

stayed from 11/19/2021 to 11/21/2021

The answer from the host:
Buongiorno Maria Catullo, la ringraziamo per la recensione e per aver soggiornato da noi. Come vi avevamo anticipato l'appartamento non era lo stesso delle foto pubblicate sul sito di bed&breakfast. it ma era l'appartamento Manere, dove le foto e la descrizione di questo singolo appartamento era pubblicato sul nostro sito novellahouse. it Vi ringraziamo comunque per la segnalazione, cerchiamo sempre di migliorare. Speriamo di potervi ospitare nuovamente in futuro. Un caloroso saluto da tutto lo staff di Novella House.

simona

Great structure. Kind and helpful staff. Perfect location, about 3 minutes from Santa Maria Novella, about 10 minutes from Santa Maria del Fiore. Convenient location near the station. Satisfying experience.

stayed from 09/10/2021 to 09/15/2021

giancarlo

Great facility, clean and comfortable. Very knowledgeable and helpful manager. Great location both for restaurants and visiting the city.

stayed from 08/11/2021 to 08/13/2021

barbara

Property: 6 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8

barbara rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 09/28/2019 to 09/29/2019

alessandra

Structure in an excellent location. Elegant historic residence inside is welcoming and well laid out. Management staff extremely welcoming, kind, and helpful. The kitchen environment neglected in cleanliness and supply for the cleaning itself. Breakfast supply valid only for one day, then you have to go shopping. Unfortunately, the street (although central) is neglected.

stayed from 06/14/2019 to 06/16/2019

marianna

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Very nice and spacious room, beautiful frescoed ceiling. Comfortable and large bed, only negative was the two separate mattresses in the double bed, it felt like sleeping separately.

stayed from 02/16/2019 to 02/18/2019

carlo

carlo rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 02/03/2018 to 02/04/2018

luigi

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

Very central location just steps away from Santa Maria Novella. 5 minutes walk from the station. Well-kept and tidy, large, clean, comfortable room, bathroom with a small window overlooking a courtyard. Frescoed walls and furnishings that evoke past splendors. The managers are very friendly and helpful guys. Upon our request, they recommended a nearby restaurant, frequented by Florentines, where we ate very well. They have an agreement with a garage 300 meters away. It was a very pleasant stay. Breakfast is not served, but in the room, there is a basket with pods, snacks, cookies, nutella, various jams, a fridge with fruit juices and water, and a kettle for tea and a coffee machine for pods!

stayed from 03/01/2017 to 03/02/2017

The answer from the host:
Buonasera Luigi Esposito, vi ringraziamo davvero molto per la splendida recensione. Speriamo di potervi ospitare ancora in futuro. Un caloroso saluto da tutto lo staff di Novella House.

thomas

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

All in all: Excellent! Thanks!

stayed from 05/03/2016 to 05/05/2016

manuela

Very kind and helpful reception. The structure is close to the station and all points of interest. It is a bit old, but this is perfectly consistent with the excellent value for money.

stayed from 12/24/2015 to 12/27/2015

valentina

I just left the property, my boyfriend and I had a great time and were hosted very well. The property is very close to all the places to visit, easily reachable on foot. Great value for money. Cleanliness and courtesy. I hope to come back and that others can take advantage of this B&B.

stayed from 08/26/2015 to 08/28/2015

giovanna

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9

Great location, if you reach Florence by train. Francesco, the owner, is a kind and helpful guy. Breakfast to manage in the room, a kettle for water, an exaggerated moka for coffee, a kitchen with stovetop and microwave, a basket with toast, jam, honey, etc. to prepare your breakfast freely. Spacious room. Perfect stay, highly recommended structure.

stayed from 01/03/2015 to 01/05/2015

costas

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

Our stay was very pleasant, and the location of the property was very central and convenient. Francesco was keen to be of any assistance and aimed to please.

stayed from 05/25/2014 to 05/30/2014