B&B Antiche Armonie

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about B&B Antiche Armonie? The building itself – it’s tucked into this lovely stretch of Viale Belfiore where you get that authentic Florence residential feel without being stuck way out in the suburbs. I mean, you’re still in Santa Maria Novella, but it’s the quieter side where actual Florentines live, not just tourists dragging suitcases over cobblestones at 7 AM.

The whole place has this genuinely antique feel (hence the name, I guess) – think original terracotta floors and those thick walls that actually keep the summer heat out. The owners clearly put thought into preserving the character without making you feel like you’re sleeping in a museum. My room had these beautiful wooden shutters that opened onto a little balcony, and honestly, having your morning coffee there while listening to the neighborhood wake up was worth the trip alone. The breakfast setup is what you’d hope for from a proper Italian B&B – real espresso, fresh cornetti from a local bakery, and jam that someone’s nonna probably made. None of that sad continental breakfast nonsense.

Location-wise, you’re about a fifteen-minute walk to the Duomo, which sounds far but actually isn’t – especially since you’ll want to wander anyway. There’s a little alimentari right around the corner on Via del Ponte alle Mosse where you can grab supplies, and the 6 bus line runs practically outside your door if you need to get to the train station with luggage. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night. You’re close enough to duck into the centro storico for dinner (try Da Sergio on Piazza San Lorenzo – locals eat there), but you’re not dealing with the crowds of drunk study-abroad students stumbling past your window at 2 AM like you would staying right in the historic center.

The hosts – and this is where smaller places really shine – actually know the city. They’ll tell you which museums to hit on rainy days, or that the markets at Sant’Ambrogio are way better than the touristy San Lorenzo ones. Little stuff like that makes the difference between feeling like you’re visiting Florence versus just checking it off a list. The WiFi works properly (not always a given in these old buildings), and there’s air conditioning that actually functions during those brutal July afternoons. Honestly, for the price point and the 8.5 rating, you’re getting solid value – it’s not luxury, but it’s comfortable and authentic in a way that bigger hotels in the city center just can’t match.

Rooms

• Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Maqbool from Oman (9/10)

  Very nice host very clean with excellent location

• Klevinda from Albania (9/10)

  I love this place. We arrived late, and they gave us the instructions for the check-in, which was very easy and comfortable. The room was very nice, and they cleaned it nicely every day. We also had breakfast included in our booking. They were so nice to store our luggage the day we left.

• Charlene from United States (9/10)

  Bed. Breakfast was delicious

• Sergii from Spain (9/10)

  Nice, comfy, clean.
  Good breakfast!
  Staff excellent

• Vatafu from Romania (9/10)

  Clean room with a pleasant design.

• Vinicio from United States (8/10)

  Nice room with balcony

• Declan from Ireland (9/10)

  The room was cosy and clean, bed was very comfy.

• Sanjay from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The location and the room size with good air conditioning. There is tram service nearby. The breakfast is adequate.

• Mahir from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The location was excellent. Close to the tramway with easy access to the city and the airport. The property itself was nice and clean.

• Nataliya from Netherlands (8/10)

  I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The location was convenient, just a couple of tram stops from the city center, which made getting around easy. The staff were friendly and attentive, always willing to assist. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, ensuring a relaxing stay. I also appreciated the smooth and efficient check-in process. Overall, a great experience, and I would recommend this hotel to others.

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