RFC Repubblica Florence Core B&B

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Florence B&Bs, and honestly? Most of them are either tucked away in some impossible-to-find alley or stuck out in the suburbs where you need a GPS just to find a decent coffee. But RFC Repubblica Florence Core – well, the name’s a bit of a mouthful, I’ll give you that – sits right on Piazza della Repubblica. I mean, literally ON it. Third floor, and when you step out in the morning, you’re basically in the heart of everything that matters in Florence.

The thing about this spot is that it’s not trying to be some overly precious boutique place with fake antiques and Instagram-worthy but uncomfortable furniture. It feels… I don’t know, authentic? Like someone actually thought about what travelers need instead of what looks good in photos. The rooms are well-appointed without being fussy, and you know what really got me? The windows. Real shutters that actually block out the light when you need to sleep off that wine from dinner at Il Latini (which, by the way, is like a ten-minute walk through those narrow streets behind the Duomo). The beds are proper comfortable too – not those rock-hard European mattresses that leave you feeling like you wrestled with cobblestones all night.

What really sells this place, though, is the morning routine. You wake up, open those shutters, and there’s the carousel spinning lazily in the piazza below, maybe some street musicians setting up near the old Roman columns. The sound isn’t intrusive – it’s more like the city gently reminding you that Florence is happening right outside your door. And speaking of happening, you’re literally steps from Via del Corso for shopping, but also close enough to dart over to the Oltrarno for that more local vibe when the tourist crowds get overwhelming around 2 PM (which they will, especially in summer). The staff actually knows this rhythm too – they’ll tell you the best times to hit the Uffizi line or when the sunset views from Piazzale Michelangelo are worth the climb. Actually helpful local intel, not just the standard “everything is wonderful” tourist board nonsense. I mean, the 9.2 rating isn’t just because the location is killer – though that definitely doesn’t hurt when you’re stumbling back from a late dinner in Santo Spirito and realize you’re already home.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $241. Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $241. Double Room with Private Bathroom with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $280. Triple Room with Bath with 1 single bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $280. Double Room with 1 single bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $311. Double Room with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• The accomodation made our stay in Florence a fantastic experience. I’d recommend RFC to all. – Lisa from Australia – 27 June 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent stay. The staff were the best and the position was awesome.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Nice hotel in central part Florence – Andrey from Bulgaria – 10 June 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location, friendly staff, coffee machine Nespresso
  
  What could be improved: No Wi-Fi internet during all stay

• Overall a great short stay! – Sonal from United Kingdom – 12 May 2025 (8/10)

  Location is excellent and staff really helpful. The rooms are soundproof which is a huge win for being in such a central location.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom and bedroom were small we stayed in a twin room.

• Exceptional – Nutsa from Georgia – 6 May 2025 (10/10)

  The location is wonderful, I expected it to be even noisier since it's so central, but if you kept the window closed, there were practically no more distractions. The staff is really attentive and extremely guest oriented. Thank you for a great stay!

• The location was excellent and close to major attractions. Breakfast was amazing! – Hellen from United States – 24 April 2025 (10/10)

  Host was very responsive in communicating and made check in very easy. The B & B was walking distance to major attractions, restaurants and shopping.
  
  What could be improved: Water pressure in shower was low.

• Fantastic accommodations and location, walking distance to the great Florence attractions – Thomas from United States – 15 March 2025 (10/10)

  Location was fantastic as were the accommodations and the staff.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Very good – Rhea from India – 26 February 2025 (8/10)

  I thought the location was fabulous. Right down in the square. The restaurants right outside the hotel were wonderful.
  Staff was friendly and helpful and the room and bathroom was extremely spacious and clean.
  Bathroom products were wonderful as well.
  
  What could be improved: The breakfast spread could have been better.
  The building was under construction so was very dusty.
  However, the stay was still overall comfortable and nice.

• Great location, super clean & comfy with exceptional customer service. – Nick from United Kingdom – 26 February 2025 (10/10)

  The whole experience of staying here was exceptional. Communication and support before, during and after was brilliant. The room was modern, sparkling clean and very comfortable.
  Breakfast was lovely too.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Merve from Turkey – 19 January 2025 (10/10)

  It was very clean and felt as comfortable as home. The staff were very warm and friendly, and it was close to everywhere. You must definitely stay here!

• Exceptional – Stephen from Australia – 5 January 2025 (10/10)

  Fantastic breakfast, lovely staff
  
  What could be improved: It’s expensive to get there from the airport

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