Barbara House

City centre guesthouse, steps from Central Market

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Interior entrance
Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV
Interior entrance
In the heart of Florence, Barbara House welcomes guests with a warm atmosphere. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of self parking, a front-desk safe for your valuables, and luggage storage for your convenience.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Self-parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Via Faenza 20, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 6 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 17 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 6 min walk

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

When you stay at Barbara House, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Historic Centre of Florence and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Also, Central Market and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are within a short 10-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Unità Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 35 per day)

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 35 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Barbara House Florence
Barbara House Guest House
Barbara House Guest House Florence
Barbara House Guest House Guesthouse Florence
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Barbara House Florence
Barbara House Guesthouse
Barbara House Guest House
Barbara House Guesthouse Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Barbara House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Barbara House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Barbara House?

Yes, pets are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Barbara House?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 35 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Barbara House?

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

What's the area around Barbara House like?

Barbara House is in Duomo, a short 3-minute walk from Unità Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

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Barbara House Reviews

Reviews

5.2

5.4/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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!!!
2-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mas que suficiente
Solo suficiente.. Esta correcto para dormir y salir a pasear en el dia
Gaston, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Solo ed esclusivamente la posizione centrale"ottima"
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

albergo in ottima posizione vicino alla stazione ed atutti i luoghi di maggior interesse. Per il resto il nulla assoluto. Da evitare assolutamente
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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。
TORU, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

AWFUL EXPERIENCE
It was a really awful experience in here.The host they can’t speak English.In the beginning I was in the phone and asked about the location.But they said to me no English.And hang me on the phone.I can't believe it.And I called again.They just kept speaking Italian.And hang me on the phone again! It was not good.In the end I finally found the hotel by myself.Because I asked the restaurant staff.When I come inside the room.It was really really really dirty and disgusting.The bed sheet was terrible.I believe they never wash it.Also the bathroom was really dirty.And no elevator.So if you have the big luggage please think about it. And if you don't mind they can't speak English just booking.
Shaoyu, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Seely, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Linda zona
Relacion precio calidad, buena.
Roberto, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Guest house
Guest house in centro a firenze , adatta a giovani se si vuole spendere poco per brevi periodi più
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

POSIZIONE OTTIMA, PERSONALE GENTILE, MA CAMERE ANTIQUATE, SPORCHE E SISTEMI NO A NORMA.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Firenze
Camera normale, ma calda, armadio small. Bagno piccolo sicuramente da sistemare... La proprietaria molto gentile. Per una notte senza nessuna pretesa. Posizione perfetta per raggiungere il centro, la stazione.
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Camera fredda
Camera fredda con termo piccolo, anche dopo averlo fatto presente alla reception la situazione non é cambiata, personale simpatico e disponibile
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

posizione tranquilla, ma la stanza non era riscaldata neanche durante il soggiorno, meno male che a Firenze era una bella giornata calda per il periodo
LAURA, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Ohne Parkplatz obwohl im Internet mit steht.
Zimmer in katastrophalem Zustand: Wände mit Rissen, Badezimmer mit defektem Spiegel, Fenster etc...
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Very substandard the bath towels were extremely worn. Room could have been cleaner
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

awesome place
They gave us a 4pm check out and upgraded our room when we asked, Super nice and friendly people!
dean, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Nunca mais
Sucateado totalmente. O casal briga e grita o dia inteiro. Nunca mais
walter, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Πολύ κεντρικό σημείο
Ο εξοπλισμός ήταν πολύ βασικός. Η τοποθεσία ήταν πολύ κεντρική και καλή και γι'αυτό το λόγο το προτείνω.
Eleni, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Es antiguo y falta mucho por mejorar
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

La habitación era grande y limpia, pero sin heladera, microondas, no tenía nada de eso. Y eran 4 pisos por escalera.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

bed was hard, no television in room