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Barbara House

Guest house near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in Florence

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Interior entrance
Flat-screen TV
Double Room, Private Bathroom
Desk, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)
Interior entrance

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Faenza 20, Florence, FI, 50123
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Florence

Heart of Florence.At this Historic Centre of Florence guesthouse, you'll be well placed to visit Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, both within a 5-minute walk. Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Pasticceria Sieni - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Da Nerbone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antica Sosta degli Aldobrandi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ciro & Sons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panino Mondiale - Specialità Lampredotto - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Barbara House

Guest house near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in Florence
Barbara House offers its guests a front-desk safe. The front desk is open around the clock. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
Barbara House offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Florence guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 35 per day)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and JCB International.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Barbara House to the airport?

Barbara House is 4.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barbara House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Barbara House.

Does Barbara House offer free breakfast?

Barbara House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Barbara House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Barbara House?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Barbara House?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for EUR 35 per day.

Does Barbara House have a pool?

Barbara House does not have a pool.

Does Barbara House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Barbara House to downtown Florence?

Barbara House is 0.5 mi away from Florence.

Barbara House Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 63 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vergogna!

Accoglienza, servizi, pulizia e condizioni della struttura pessime! Proprietari scortesi e poco educati. Bagno in comune sporco all'arrivo e mai pulito per tre giorni. Pubblicizzato come B&B invece è un'affitta camere dove il rapporto qualità prezzo è decisamente inadeguato. Unica nota positiva la posizione centralissima a due passi dalla stazione e dal centro. Sconsigliatissimo!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Non ci siamo

No ragazzi, proprio non ci siamo! Ho pagato 70€ per una notte (2 persone) ma non ci vale per niente. Manca proprio dei requisiti base, mi spiace anche perché è in un'ottima posizione vicinissima al centro di Firenze.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
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6/10 Okay

Gaston

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mas que suficiente

Solo suficiente.. Esta correcto para dormir y salir a pasear en el dia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo ed esclusivamente la posizione centrale"ottima"
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
albergo in ottima posizione vicino alla stazione ed atutti i luoghi di maggior interesse. Per il resto il nulla assoluto. Da evitare assolutamente
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
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4/10 Poor

TORU

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

管理ができてない印象

イタリア語しか話さない老夫婦が管理しているようです。カギを3種類渡され、建物入り口と部屋の カギは正しいものだったが宿泊階の入り口のカギが正しくなく一瞬締め出された。管理人呼び出してカギを正しいものに替えてもらった。部屋のエアコンのコントローラーもきちんと作動するものに3回替えてもらわねばならなかった。言葉が通じないのにCity Tax支払いのみスムース。 Wifのパスワードはやたらと長いものが受付に貼り出されているだけでカメラで写して使った。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Shaoyu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

AWFUL EXPERIENCE

It was a really awful experience in here.The host they can’t speak English.In the beginning I was in the phone and asked about the location.But they said to me no English.And hang me on the phone.I can't believe it.And I called again.They just kept speaking Italian.And hang me on the phone again! It was not good.In the end I finally found the hotel by myself.Because I asked the restaurant staff.When I come inside the room.It was really really really dirty and disgusting.The bed sheet was terrible.I believe they never wash it.Also the bathroom was really dirty.And no elevator.So if you have the big luggage please think about it. And if you don't mind they can't speak English just booking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Seely

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cheap hotel in a good area

You do, unfortunately, get what you pay for. This hotel is managed by an older couple who does not speak English very well at all. It made checking in and checking out very difficult. While the staff is very kind, the property itself is quite awful. The light in the room is a very unflattering fluorescent white. The windows don't close all the way, so mosquitoes did get in and it got quite chilly overnight. The bed is not comfortable and lined with a plastic wrap under the bed sheets, which feels odd. The room smelled of smoke. The towels were given during check in and they were torn up and tattered. The shampoo doubles as soap and was completely watered down. The building itself is not listed at the correct location on Google, so when navigating be extra careful to use the actual address, not by searching "Barbara House" on any map service. And most importantly, at this hotel, you cannot use regular European power converters, which work at many other Italian hotels!!! You MUST have the Italian converter for anything you want to plug in! This hotel is certainly not a five star hotel, no matter what Expedia says (I have no idea how it got that rating, must be an error). I would consider this a one star hotel (do they go lower?) by American standards. The price and location do, however, make this hotel a considerable option for Florence, despite all the criticism given because it is a very cheap stay in a very walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
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8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Linda zona

Relacion precio calidad, buena.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guest house

Guest house in centro a firenze , adatta a giovani se si vuole spendere poco per brevi periodi più
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
POSIZIONE OTTIMA, PERSONALE GENTILE, MA CAMERE ANTIQUATE, SPORCHE E SISTEMI NO A NORMA.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Firenze

Camera normale, ma calda, armadio small. Bagno piccolo sicuramente da sistemare... La proprietaria molto gentile. Per una notte senza nessuna pretesa. Posizione perfetta per raggiungere il centro, la stazione.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

Camera fredda

Camera fredda con termo piccolo, anche dopo averlo fatto presente alla reception la situazione non é cambiata, personale simpatico e disponibile
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
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6/10 Okay

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
posizione tranquilla, ma la stanza non era riscaldata neanche durante il soggiorno, meno male che a Firenze era una bella giornata calda per il periodo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ohne Parkplatz obwohl im Internet mit steht.

Zimmer in katastrophalem Zustand: Wände mit Rissen, Badezimmer mit defektem Spiegel, Fenster etc...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very substandard the bath towels were extremely worn. Room could have been cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

awesome place

They gave us a 4pm check out and upgraded our room when we asked, Super nice and friendly people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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4/10 Poor

walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nunca mais

Sucateado totalmente. O casal briga e grita o dia inteiro. Nunca mais
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
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6/10 Okay

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Πολύ κεντρικό σημείο

Ο εξοπλισμός ήταν πολύ βασικός. Η τοποθεσία ήταν πολύ κεντρική και καλή και γι'αυτό το λόγο το προτείνω.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
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6/10 Okay

Jorge André

Es antiguo y falta mucho por mejorar
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
La habitación era grande y limpia, pero sin heladera, microondas, no tenía nada de eso. Y eran 4 pisos por escalera.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
bed was hard, no television in room
Verified review

6/10 Okay

annachiara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La proprietaria è molto simpatica e gentile, ma dovrebbero pulire di più le camere e non limitarsi a fare solo il letto e magari toglieri un po di polvere sui la padri... ma nonostante ciò il soggiorno è stato piacevole e tranquillo
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pas hôtel , chambre avec cuisine possible

Acceuil sympa mais pas de détail Pas d acceuil et responsable difficile à trouver . Domage de ne pas savoir que l on peut utiliser en commun une cuisine ( évite les restos) . Propreté mauvaise et état des lieux bricolé . Mais bien placé au centre de Florence .
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

호스트분들 영어 1도 ㅎ ㅏ ㄴ ㅏ 도 모ㅅ해요

호스트가 노부부인데 체크인할때 제 정보랑 다른 분 정보랑 착각하셔서 돈 더 내라고 난리난리도 아니었음. 지도상에 나와있는 위치랑도 달라서 물어물어갔음. 객실 굉장히 어둡고 열쇠가 정말 잘 안돌아감. 매우 비추.