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About this property

Located on the less touristy side of the Arno River, a 3-minute walk from Piazza di Santo Spirito, Althea Rooms offers free WiFi, and the owners will amaze you with their excellent customer service Rooms here are air conditioned and feature a TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries. Althea Rooms is 5 minutes' walk from Boboli Gardens, the Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio and a short bus ride from the panoramic viewpoint of Piazzale Michelangelo. The owner will greet you on arrival and is happy to offer restaurant recommendations and tips to make sure you get the most out of Florence.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the real heart of Florence, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marketa
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Accommodation is clean and cleaned every day. A great advantage is its location in a quiet neighborhood, just a short walk from the Pitti Palace. The owner is very kind and ready to solve any problem, and can also give tips on places to visit. A...
  • Hoa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent facilities, very convenient location, close to good food. Denis was incredible - l was robbed on my first evening and he was so helpful, driving me around to the police station. He also made sure to check in with me the following days as...
  • Massimo
    Italy Italy
    The room was spacious and cool in the warm weather, with a very good air con. Our fridge was spacious and relatively silent and could store all our necessities and the big water bottle that the hotel graciously provided every 2 days. We also were...
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host was amazing, so great with the communication pre-arrival giving clear instructions on how to access everything. Perfect for a late evening arrival. The room had everything I needed and felt like I was right in the heart of Florence with...
  • Guilherme
    Brazil Brazil
    Great location, in a calm neighborhood, but with many options of food and drink nearby. It is very close to the Boboli Garden. Not "central", but the main attractions are all reachable by foot and it is a nice place to explore the "other side" of...
  • Kate
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location and wonderfully clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again!
  • Victoria
    Australia Australia
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Althea rooms. The location was super convenient, very close to the old town yet in a part of Florence that still felt local and relaxed. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and communication was prompt and...
  • Kurtsikidze
    Georgia Georgia
    The host was very communicative, friendly, and attentive. I received the check-in instructions on time, along with helpful directions on how to easily reach the apartment. The room was clean and well-maintained. We were pleasantly surprised to...
  • Joan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was traditionally Italian in style, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The location was ideal - it was just outside the busy centre so felt authentic, but was a walkable distance to everything we wanted to see and do. We were...
  • Draga
    Serbia Serbia
    It’s good value for money, not very expensive but a walking distance from the important points in town. The owner was very nice and hospitable.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Althea Rooms

Company review score: 9.7Based on 720 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Small guesthouse of 6 rooms in the Oltrarno district, the real Florence. All rooms have ensuite bathroom with a shower.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Althea Rooms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCartaSiUnionPay credit cardATM cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for arrivals after 20:00, the property will send you an e-mail or a text message with the codes to type on the entrance keypads.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Althea Rooms in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 048017AFR1028, IT048017B4ZPX2NUQ7