Pros

  • Charming budget bed and breakfast with a poetry theme
  • Central Florence location, within walking distance of most sights and main train station
  • Cozy and clean rooms, some named after famous poets
  • Breakfast voucher includes choice of three nearby cafes
  • Communal kitchens available for making coffee and light snacks
  • Parking available at nearby paid garages
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • No elevator
  • No breakfast or dining area on-site
  • Late night check-in subject to a steep extra fee
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Bottom Line

The family-run Locanda dei Poeti is a small budget bed and breakfast situated in a prime spot in central Florence that's within a 10-minute walk of the train station and the Duomo. Charming verses adorn the walls and the occasional floor tile in this poetry-themed property. The handful of rooms, several of which are named after famous poets, are clean and tastefully appointed, each with a private bathroom. Breakfast is not served on-site, but at a choice of three nearby cafes, and there are kitchens on each floor that guests' are free to use. Travelers seeking budget properties might also want to compare rates with the nearby Hotel Rosso 23 or the Hotel Crocini.

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Locanda dei Poeti

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Homey and bright bed and breakfast with poetry theme

This property is located in an old building, the first two floors of which are occupied by the hotel. It's a typical old Florentine home with a narrow stone stairway and no elevator. The charming interiors are bedecked in poetry verses adorning the walls and even some floor tiles, with lovely words either framed or painted on to the walls of the hallways and along the stairway. Common areas include a small living room with lovely wood furnishings and a computer available for guests' use, as well as thoughtful touches like a collection of DVDs and an acoustic guitar. 

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Location

Located on a typical residential street in central Florence, short walk to many sights

Situated on a relatively quiet residential street in central Florence, the hotel is about a five-minute walk from the Duomo, 10 minutes away from Santa Maria Novella train station, and surrounded by cafes, shops, restaurants, and gelato spots. The hotel's street, Via Guelfa, leads to the San Lorenzo market, a lively area with shops, restaurants and bars. Florence Peretola Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car in no traffic, or in less than 30 minutes by bus. There are many bus stops within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, offering regular service in and around Florence.

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Rooms

Clean and cozy rooms, all individually decorated

There are less than 10 rooms at the Locanda, a few named after famous poets and others characterized by a theme, such as the Oriental room with its Japanese-style bed and the Mediterranean room with its blue decor. They are all spotlessly clean, with simple and pleasant decor that varies from room to room. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a work desk, free Wi-Fi, bottled water, mugs, and wineglasses. Bathrooms are modern and bright, but rather compact, with narrow walk-in showers, heated towel racks, hairdryers, and a small range of toiletries.

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Features

Free Wi-Fi, breakfast vouchers, and communal kitchenettes

The hotel does not serve breakfast on-site, but guests are given vouchers valid for breakfast at a choice of three nearby cafes. There's also a small kitchen on both of the hotel's floors, stocked with bread, pastries, and equipped with a stove, fridge, and coffeemaker. The hotel can arrange discounted parking rates at two nearby paid garages. Owners are helpful with luggage, tours, and restaurant arrangements. Late-night check-ins should be arranged in advance and are subject to an extra fee. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Locanda dei Poeti

Scene

Homey and bright bed and breakfast with poetry theme

This property is located in an old building, the first two floors of which are occupied by the hotel. It's a typical old Florentine home with a narrow stone stairway and no elevator. The charming interiors are bedecked in poetry verses adorning the walls and even some floor tiles, with lovely words either framed or painted on to the walls of the hallways and along the stairway. Common areas include a small living room with lovely wood furnishings and a computer available for guests' use, as well as thoughtful touches like a collection of DVDs and an acoustic guitar. 

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Location

Located on a typical residential street in central Florence, short walk to many sights

Situated on a relatively quiet residential street in central Florence, the hotel is about a five-minute walk from the Duomo, 10 minutes away from Santa Maria Novella train station, and surrounded by cafes, shops, restaurants, and gelato spots. The hotel's street, Via Guelfa, leads to the San Lorenzo market, a lively area with shops, restaurants and bars. Florence Peretola Airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car in no traffic, or in less than 30 minutes by bus. There are many bus stops within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, offering regular service in and around Florence.

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Rooms

Clean and cozy rooms, all individually decorated

There are less than 10 rooms at the Locanda, a few named after famous poets and others characterized by a theme, such as the Oriental room with its Japanese-style bed and the Mediterranean room with its blue decor. They are all spotlessly clean, with simple and pleasant decor that varies from room to room. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a work desk, free Wi-Fi, bottled water, mugs, and wineglasses. Bathrooms are modern and bright, but rather compact, with narrow walk-in showers, heated towel racks, hairdryers, and a small range of toiletries.

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Features

Free Wi-Fi, breakfast vouchers, and communal kitchenettes

The hotel does not serve breakfast on-site, but guests are given vouchers valid for breakfast at a choice of three nearby cafes. There's also a small kitchen on both of the hotel's floors, stocked with bread, pastries, and equipped with a stove, fridge, and coffeemaker. The hotel can arrange discounted parking rates at two nearby paid garages. Owners are helpful with luggage, tours, and restaurant arrangements. Late-night check-ins should be arranged in advance and are subject to an extra fee. There is free Wi-Fi access throughout.

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Amenities

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Swim-Up Bar

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