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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Florence, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet location close to Santa Spirito Square. Lots of excellent restaurants in bars within walking distance. The owner was very friendly and helpful.
  • Samuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable room, great shower pressure. San Spirito area has lots of excellent food and fewer crowds, but still an easy walk into tourist centre.
  • Hyperion
    Poland Poland
    Feeling of safety. The place is secure, the access is limited to authorised stuff and guests. Apartment is located in a very calm and secure place. Also there is a safe box in the wall allowing to hide some valuables without worrying of losing...
  • Chris
    Belgium Belgium
    Mother and Daugther running the place are fantastic and friendly. Room was clean, hot water, and nice and quiet. Perfect location too. 10/10 in every aspect. Will most certainly come back.
  • Honza
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    It was very clean, the owners are very sweet and are always available to help you with anything. Room is cleaned every day when youre going around florence and always come back to the clean room. Everything is in walking distance.
  • Christine
    Malta Malta
    Althea Rooms are a few meters away from Palazzo Pitti, Ponte Vecchio and 10 mins away from Gli Uffizi. Room was cleaned every day and it has tea and coffee facilities. Denis and his team were very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend ...
  • Eilish
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large room, very clean, convenient location for what I wanted to see, refrigerator was handy, Aircon worked, plenty of space for hanging clothes, in room safe, very good communication with owner.
  • Tanya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - The location is near to Pitti Palace, across the Ponte Vecchio bridge. - The Duomo and Uffizi Gallery are a maximum of 15 minutes' walk away. - Trattoria Boboli, a great dinner spot, is only a 5-minute walk away. - Other dining options are also...
  • Field
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic area of Florence away from the main tourist area. It was great to feel like I was immersed in a traditional Italian neighbourhood. Denis, the host, was fantastic
  • Dana
    France France
    As a solo traveler, this did the job. Tiny room but clean and comfortable. Very good central location.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello, do you have parking? Or are there parking near?

    No, we don't have any parking. but we send our parking suggestions to all the guests
    Answered on 31 October 2022
  • Hello, is it possible to leave our bags before check in and after checking out?

    Yes it is, at the arrival and at the departure
    Answered on 5 September 2021
  • Hello! We are looking for a place where we can have check out at 13h on the 1st of November because we have a meeting until that time. Is it possible ..

    Hello, thanks for asking. The rooms have to be empty by 10am, but we can keep your luggages until 10m if you need. We can't allow you to stay in the r..
    Answered on 30 October 2024
  • Hello please can you confirm you have a twin room available as we are mother and daughter travelling and would like our own beds thank you

    Hello. Yes all our double rooms can be prepared with twin beds. Thanks.
    Answered on 25 May 2024
  • Hallo, what time is check-in / check-out?

    Check in time is from 1pm (13:00hrs) Chck out time is before 10:30am
    Answered on 22 May 2024
  • le petit déjeuner est compris ?

    No, la nostra struttura non è equipaggiata per servire alcun pasto.
    Answered on 15 February 2022
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Managed by Althea Rooms

Company review score: 9.7Based on 695 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

Facilities of Althea Rooms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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 allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCartaSiUnionPay credit cardATM cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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.

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

License number: 048017AFR1028, IT048017B4ZPX2NUQ7

FAQs about Althea Rooms

  • Althea Rooms is 0.7 miles from the centre of Florence. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Althea Rooms is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Althea Rooms offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Althea Rooms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Althea Rooms include:

      • Single
      • Double