TAILOR HOUSE B&B

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about Florence? Everyone expects to stay in some massive Renaissance palazzo, but honestly, the best experiences happen in places like Tailor House B&B – tucked away on Via della Spada, literally a two-minute walk from the Duomo but somehow worlds away from the tourist chaos. I mean, you’re right in Santa Maria Novella, which sounds fancy but is actually just the neighborhood name (locals call it SMN), and it’s perfect because you can stumble back from dinner without navigating those maze-like streets that all look the same after dark.

The B&B itself feels like someone’s stylish aunt decided to open her home to travelers – there’s this warm, lived-in elegance that you don’t get in chain hotels. The rooms have that perfect balance of historic charm and modern comfort, though I’ll be honest, if you’re over six feet tall, watch your head on some of the doorways (classic Florentine building quirks). What really won me over was the breakfast situation – and I’m usually a grab-coffee-and-go person. They actually know how to make proper cappuccino, not that milky tourist stuff, and the spread includes local pastries from a bakery down the street that I kept going back to throughout my stay. The owner clearly cares about the details – fresh flowers, quality linens, and they’ll give you actual recommendations, not just point you toward the obvious sites.

Here’s the thing about the location that guidebooks won’t tell you: Via della Spiga connects to all these little side streets where actual Florentines do their shopping and drinking. You’re a five-minute walk from Sant’Ambrogio market (go early, trust me), and there’s this tiny enoteca around the corner that doesn’t even have a proper sign but serves the best Chianti I had in the city. The train station is close enough that you won’t hate yourself with luggage, but far enough that you won’t hear announcements at 6 AM. Parking is tricky – well, it’s Florence, so parking is always tricky – but they’ll help you figure out the closest garage, and honestly, you won’t need a car anyway. The whole historic center is walkable, and after a day of museum-hopping, you’ll appreciate having a quiet base that feels more like a home than a hotel. That 9.2 rating makes sense when you realize it’s not trying to be everything to everyone – it’s just really, really good at being a comfortable, authentic place to stay in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $211. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Excellent stay and experience – Mila from Indonesia – 29 June 2025 (10/10)

  Very good location to go anywhere in Firenze. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Very recommended!

• Exceptional – Alex from United States – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

  The room is very comfortable and has nice amenities. Our best B&B for the entire Italy trip. Close to the train station and town center.
  
  What could be improved: A bit noisy from the streets outside.

• Superb – Ellen from United States – 2 May 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location and very helpful, friendly host
  
  What could be improved: extra twin bed was a bit stiff but overall a lovely stay

• Nice stay, excellent location – Marijan from Croatia – 11 November 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent location, clean, comfortable and very friendly & accommodating host

• Very good stay and a great helpful host! – Noelia from Albania – 21 October 2024 (10/10)

  Alex, the host is always ready to help and the location is top tier!
  Bed and pillows very comfortable but as I said at the end it comes all to the owner who is very careful and friendly.
  
  What could be improved: When you book it in Booking.com it says it offers the parking space, even when you only filter hotels or B&Bs with parking, but in real life the parking is 6 min away ny walk and you have to pay extra for that. When I first got to know that I was not super happy, but when I saw the location of the B&B it kinda made sense.

• Great location, Alessaandro is a great host – Igor from Panama – 2 October 2024 (10/10)

  Location, room, kitchen and washing machine. I think it is better than a regular hotel.
  
  Highly recommended!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing related to hotel

• Great location, clean and comfortable accommodation with great host – Cristina from Sweden – 29 May 2024 (9/10)

  Great accommodation in a very good location. Clean and comfortable. The host was very friendly and helpful, he provided a list of recommended restaurants that are a must try in Florence. Would 100% stay here again when coming back to Florence.
  
  What could be improved: Since the window was facing the main street, it got quite loud when opening it.

• Fantastic location with totally renovated apartment including washer & dryer – Ray from United States – 27 May 2024 (9/10)

  Huge shower, washer & dryer, fantastic location
  
  What could be improved: Towels were stiff & rough

• Perfect location, beautiful space. – Marie-julie from Germany – 21 May 2024 (10/10)

  Central location a mere 10min-walk from Sta Ma. Novella train station. Beautiful, spacious loft. Very comfy bed, SmartTV (not that you’ll have time to watch while in Florence). A plus was the shared laundry room with washer/dryer and detergent! Delicious breakfast just 2 doors down.
  Our host Alessandro was very welcoming and helpful! Definitely an address to save for our next Florence trip.
  
  What could be improved: Busy street so it can get quite noisy if you leave window open at night, but if it gets too hot there is AC.

• The owner Alex is extremely helpful and responsive! – Chang from United States – 7 May 2024 (9/10)

  Location and cleanliness
  
  What could be improved: Bed is kind of soft for us.

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