Bellevue House Affittacamere

Bellevue House Affittacamere Overview

Look, I’ve stayed at my fair share of places in Florence, and Bellevue House Affittacamere is one of those spots that just gets it right. It’s tucked away on Via Della Scala, which honestly might be the perfect street for first-time visitors – you’re literally a three-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella station (I mean, you can practically hear the trains if you listen for them), but you’re also right in the thick of everything that matters.

The thing about this place is that it feels like someone’s elegant home rather than a typical hotel. The owners have this knack for making you feel settled without being overly fussy about it. When I walked into my room, the first thing I noticed was how quiet it was – which is saying something because Via Della Scala can get busy during the day with people hauling luggage to and from the station. The rooms have this warm, lived-in elegance that you don’t often find in four-star places. Actually, the bed was one of those where you sink in just enough without feeling like you’re being swallowed whole, and the linens smelled like proper Italian laundry – you know, that clean, sun-dried scent that somehow never translates anywhere else.

What really sold me on the place was the morning routine. There’s this little breakfast setup that changes slightly each day, and the coffee – well, it’s Florence, so the coffee is obviously good, but they seem to understand that some of us need that first cup before we can even think about navigating the cobblestones outside. The staff has this casual efficiency where they’ll point you toward the best route to the Duomo (avoid Via dei Cerretani in the morning rush, trust me) or mention that the market at San Lorenzo is less chaotic after 2 PM. These are the kinds of details that make a difference when you’re trying to actually enjoy a city instead of just surviving it.

The neighborhood itself is brilliant for getting your bearings. You’ve got the Arno about a ten-minute walk south, and if you head east toward the center, you’ll hit all the major sights without feeling like you’re doing some forced march through tourist hell. There’s this little alimentari around the corner where locals actually shop, and honestly, watching the morning routine there – the animated discussions about prosciutto, the careful selection of tomatoes – it’s better than half the museums in the city.

I should mention that the 9.1 rating isn’t just numbers on a screen. This place works because it doesn’t try too hard. The Wi-Fi actually functions, the shower has proper water pressure, and when you come back after a long day of museum-hopping and gelato-testing, it feels like coming home rather than returning to some sterile hotel room. Plus, the value is solid – in a city where you can easily drop twice as much for half the charm, Bellevue House delivers that sweet spot where comfort meets authenticity without the premium price tag.

Bellevue House Affittacamere Accommodations

Reviews of Bellevue House Affittacamere

• Exceptional – Cyril from India – 11 July 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent location. Very close to the train station. Room is a bit small but extremely clean and functional. Daniele is a fantastic host. We had an amazing time

• Great location, near the Duomo, and other restaurants, shops and museums, in safe environment. – Craig from United States – 1 July 2025 (8/10)

  The location was perfect for walking to major attractions, and tucked away enough, to explore back streets and other shops and restaurants. Also, the hotel was only 5-10 minutes from the main train station. There were several restaurants nearby that offer good food at a value. About two blocks away is an excellent bakery (The Bakery) for breakfast that was recommended. Get there before 9 AM on the weekdays. The owner also gave us the option to leave our bags on a day trip and for dinner after our check out. There is luggage storage store nearby too, if you need.
  
  What could be improved: There were lots of stairs, but did not mind. The elevator is really for 1-2 people with minimal luggage, and slowly makes its way to the third floor.

• Exceptional – Mohtady from Egypt – 19 June 2025 (10/10)

  The location is amazing ❤️ the team was great
  Every thing was amazing

• Great staff and nice facilities. Good value for the money. – Theresa from United States – 8 June 2025 (8/10)

  Alex was top-notch. Thank you!

• Bags of character – Simon from United Kingdom – 20 May 2025 (9/10)

  Good location for what we needed
  
  What could be improved: Shower wasn’t great

• Excellent, comfortable and ideal location. Welcoming hosts. – Jane from Australia – 22 April 2025 (10/10)

  We chose this hotel due to its location, close to SNM Station, and the many excellent reviews, both of which we agree with. Luciano and Susan are fabulous hosts, showing great care of their guests. Our room was large, quiet and well appointed, with a comfortable bed. Air conditioning was available, but we found we needed neither additional heating or cooling. The bathroom was spotless, as was the room itself, which was surprisingly large for such an old building. The shower was hot. We cannot fault this hotel, and would happily return and recommend.
  
  What could be improved: We were happy with everything provided. Perhaps some coffee and a bit of milk, but this doesn’t seem to be a norm we’ve found in Italy so far .

• I would highly recommend! – Monica from Philippines – 30 March 2025 (10/10)

  It was a great choice for our long weekend trip in Florence. The appartment was close to the station making it more convenient for us to visit siena and pisa. I would recommend and definitely come back for my future visit in Florence.
  
  What could be improved: There was only one small elevator that is slow and shared with other establishments, however, we didn't really encounter an issue during our stay.

• Perfect location, recommended – Charito from Spain – 3 March 2025 (10/10)

  Room is clean and huge ,historic style hotel.
  Perfect location to go to all the tourist places
  Lucio and his wife were nice.
  Thanks that we can leave the luggage after checkout.
  Hairdryer is unique.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Nice stay, close to train station and metro stations. – James from United States – 5 February 2025 (9/10)

  Good location, good breakfast.

• Wonderful – Yen from United States – 8 January 2025 (9/10)

  The location is great, and it’s really thoughtful to have all these supplements in our room. The host is also really nice! He prepared a lot of travel suggestions for us. Overall, everything is outstanding and definitely recommend

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