Shabby Old Town

Bed & breakfast in Florence, walk to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing
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Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing
Reviews
5.0

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Via della Spada 12, Florence, Città Metropolitana di Firenze, 50123
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore8 min walk
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery10 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown4 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)22 min drive

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Room options

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Florence

Shabby Old Town is located in Duomo, a neighborhood in Florence, and is near a metro station. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Historic Center - Downtown. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 4 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Buca Mario - 1 min walk
  • Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - 3 min walk
  • Procacci - 3 min walk
  • L'Osteria di Giovanni - 1 min walk
  • Obicà - 3 min walk

About this property

Shabby Old Town

Bed & breakfast near Historic Center - Downtown
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Ponte Vecchio, Shabby Old Town has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Shabby Old Town feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Soggiorno Oblivium via palazzuolo 1
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby bar, located 50 meters away.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Shabby Old Town Florence
Shabby Old Town Bed & breakfast
Shabby Old Town Bed & breakfast Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Shabby Old Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shabby Old Town?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shabby Old Town?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shabby Old Town?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Shabby Old Town located?

Located in Duomo, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Shabby Old Town Reviews

Reviews

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5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t even check in. I think it’s a scam property.. no one answering the phone and no way to check in. Lost all my money and had to pay for another hotel. We we literally left out in the streets of Florence..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OTTIMA POSIZIONE, vicinanza dalla stazione e dal centro storico e ai servizi, supermercato e ristoranti vicino, appartamento pulito e funzionale allo scopo, personale cortese e disponibile, colazione inclusa in un bar ben fornito nelle immediate vicinanze.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021