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Shabby Old Town

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Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, desk, soundproofing
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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Room amenity
A bathroom with a round mirror, a hairdryer, a sink, and a towel rack with flowers.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Via della Spada 12, 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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, desk, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, desk, soundproofing

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, desk, soundproofing

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Florence

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, Shabby Old Town is adjacent to Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Each of the 3 rooms at this bed & breakfast includes a minibar, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV.
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What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza della Signoria - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria Belle Donne - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Buca Mario - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GIACOSA - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Fiddler's Elbow - Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria e Vinaino Cicalone - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Shabby Old Town

Guests of Shabby Old Town enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, electric kettles, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

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; go to: [Soggiorno Oblivium via palazzuolo 1]
Guests will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby bar, located 50 meters away.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Shabby Old Town?

Shabby Old Town provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Shabby Old Town?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Historic Centre of Florence, just steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and within a short walk of Ponte Vecchio. You'll also find Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Shabby Old Town?

No, there isn't parking at this bed & breakfast.

Does Shabby Old Town feature a casino?

No, Shabby Old Town doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Shabby Old Town?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Shabby Old Town?

Amenities at this bed & breakfast that appeal to couples include a minibar and a rainfall showerhead.

Are there hot tubs at Shabby Old Town?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Shabby Old Town have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Shabby Old Town offers breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Shabby Old Town allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shabby Old Town.

Are there connecting rooms at Shabby Old Town?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Shabby Old Town?

The closest major airport to Shabby Old Town is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), which is 4.4 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Shabby Old Town?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Shabby Old Town.

Shabby Old Town Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

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
Verified

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