🇮🇹 Firenze, Italy
B&B La Piazza
📍 1, Piazza Dalmazia, Firenze, 50141
Your stay — B&B La Piazza
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The Property — B&B La Piazza
This is a simple, family-run 3-star B&B above a piazza-side bar in the Oltrarno district. The lobby is a small sitting area that doubles as the breakfast space, with tiled floors, a communal fridge, and a notice board listing local bus times. It’s cheap, central, and no-frills: suited to budget travellers who want to be near Santo Spirito’s evening buzz and don’t mind some street noise.
Chronicles of Firenze
Founded as a Roman settlement (Florentia) in 59 BC, Firenze became the cradle of the Renaissance under the Medici dynasty in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Duomo, Baptistery, and Palazzo Vecchio were built during this era of intense civic and artistic rivalry. Today the historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, drawing millions for its concentration of art, from Michelangelo’s David to Botticelli’s Primavera. Contemporary Firenze thrives on tourism, high-end fashion, and a fiercely protected food culture built around local ingredients like Chianina beef and extra-virgin olive oil.
Best Time to Visit
Full Firenze guide →Best months
May and September – warm days (20–28°C), low humidity, and fewer crowds than July/August. June can also be good, but late June is when heat and visitor numbers start to climb.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – daytime highs above 35°C are common, and the streets are packed with cruise-ship day-trippers and international students. Hotel prices in the Oltrarno area double or triple; events like the Festa di San Giovanni (24 June) and the summer opera season at the Giardino di Boboli add to demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late October and early November – cooler (10–18°C) but still sunny, with discounted room rates. The main tourist flow drops after the autumn school breaks. The weather is fine for walking, though some outdoor café seating is packed away.
Weather & packing
June in Florence often brings sudden afternoon thunderstorms that clear as fast as they arrive. Pack a small, packable umbrella and one long-sleeved layer for evenings, when temperatures can drop to 18°C after a 35°C day.
Live City Briefing — Firenze
- The Santa Maria Novella tram extension to the airport is now running, reducing taxi demand (Line T2, every 5–7 minutes from the city centre).
- City-wide 'ZTL' (limited traffic zone) restrictions have been tightened: non-resident vehicles entering the centre during peak hours (7:30–10:30 and 16:30–19:30 weekdays) now face an automatic €80 fine by ANPR cameras.
- The Uffizi Gallery has introduced a timed-entry system for all ticket categories; same-day tickets often sell out by 10am, so book online at least 48 hours ahead.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B La Piazza, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top (fourth) floor facing the back courtyard. These are furthest from the piazza traffic and have a quieter position. The lift serves all floors, so no hauling bags up stairs.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing Piazza Dalmazia. Street noise from the piazza (cafes, delivery vans, locals gathering) is strongest here, especially on weekend evenings.
Best views
From a top-floor back room you see over the rooftops of Bellosguardo towards the hills. From the front on the third or fourth floor you get a direct view of the piazza – lively but not panoramic. The hotel has no known landmark view.
Quietest floors
Third and fourth floors are the quietest. The lift covers all levels, so you still get easy access without extra noise from passing foot traffic below.
🔊 Noise notes
Piazza Dalmazia is a busy local square, not a tourist hub. Expect early morning deliveries to the cafe below, vespa scooters pulling up, and people chatting outside the shops. No bar or nightclub directly in the building.
Insider tips
For parking, use the recommended 'Parcheggio Piazza Dalmazia' next door at €18 per night – no need to book, just pay on exit. If you arrive by car, pull up on the piazza briefly to unload luggage, then move the car straight to the car park. Request a top-floor room when booking; the lift works fine so it’s no hassle.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — B&B La Piazza
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Medium speed (~20 Mbps) – okay for email and browsing, not for HD streaming. No login needed
Lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No printed papers; digital newspaper access via tablet in the lounge (no personal-device app) – building has no notable heritage features
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out (after 11:00) costs €25, only if available
Free luggage storage for guests on day of arrival or departure
Step-free ramp from street to entrance; lift fits a standard wheelchair; no grab bars in bathrooms. Best for guests with limited mobility, not for fully wheelchair users
No on-site parking. Public car park 'Parcheggio Piazza Dalmazia' next door costs €18 per night (pay on exit, 24h access). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.50 per person per night (up to 7 nights, children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full pre-payment required at booking; a €50 incidental card hold on check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Santo di Stefano in Pane (624 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista a Careggi (745 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: San Pio X al Sodo (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa delle Suore Montalve (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
San Donato — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Largo Luigi Tonelli — 465 m · ~6 min walk
Museo di Storia Naturale dell'Università di Firenze - Sezione Biomedica — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Teatro Nuovo Sentiero — 465 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 401 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia di continuità — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Carrefour Express — 408 m · ~5 min walk
Firenze Rifredi — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist-heavy spots near the Duomo, which have poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are accepted almost everywhere; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common in shops, cafés, and restaurants, but some smaller markets and taxis prefer cash.
No obligation; round up the bill or leave small change (€1-2) for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect tips, though €1-2 is appreciated for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso at a local bar costs around €1.10; avoid table service (which adds €0.50-1).
A panino or slice of pizza from a rosticceria or alimentari costs about €5-7, often eaten standing or on a bench.
A pasta or pizza main in a trattoria is roughly €10-14; avoid sit-down restaurants with cloth napkins near the main tourist streets.
Look for lampredotto (tripe sandwich) from street carts or small stalls near the Mercato Centrale; also cheap pizza al taglio (by the slice) in bakeries.
Conad, Coop, and Esselunga are common; the Mercato Centrale has a good produce market on the ground floor.
Chain stores like Zara, H&M, and OVS are on Via dei Calzaiuoli; for cheaper basics try the stalls at the San Lorenzo Market.
A single bus/tram ticket costs €1.70 (valid 90 minutes); a day pass is €5; the cheapest way from Florence airport is the tram (€1.70, 20 minutes to Santa Maria Novella station).
Fill your water bottle at the public fontanelle (free drinking water fountains around the city); eat away from the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria (prices drop significantly 3-4 blocks out); book major museums (Uffizi, Accademia) in advance online to avoid queue-jumping tour fees.
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Firenze, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&B La Piazza
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 401 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia di continuità — 309 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Santa Maria Novella Station → Hotel Guelfa (Unità stop)
💡 Buy ticket from machine at station (cash/card); validate before boarding or face €120 fine.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Hotel Guelfa (Guelfa stop)
💡 Less tourist-ridden than walking; check real-time on ATAF app—late afternoon gaps common.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Take bus 23 from outside the airport terminal to 'Lungarno Cellini' stop. Walk 5 minutes over the bridge (Arno) to Via San Niccolò. Buy tickets at the airport tabacchi or with the ATAF app—validate them onboard or face a €60 fine.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Residence San Niccolò
💡 From the station, bus C4 runs direct to 'Piazza Poggi' stop—right at the hotel. Use a 90-minute ticket (valid on all buses/trams) for €1.70. Avoid the C2 which goes around the long way.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Tram T2 runs from the airport to downtown in 20 minutes—alight at 'Alamanni-Stazione' stop. Then switch to bus C4 (same ticket) to Piazza Poggi. Cheapest from the airport but involves a transfer; allow 30 mins total.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Santa Maria Novella Station
💡 Take T1 tram direct to Unità stop (€1.50), then 5-min walk to hotel; avoid bus unless tram's down.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel Guelfa
💡 Pre-book via app for €1 surcharge; queue at official taxi rank outside arrivals.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Pre-book a taxi from the airport for a fixed rate (about €25). The hotel is in the Oltrarno district, on a one-way street near Piazza Poggi—tell the driver 'San Niccolò, Porta San Niccolò' to avoid being dropped at the bottom of the hill.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Riverbank's Hotel
💡 Walk along the Arno riverbank—cross the Ponte alla Carraia bridge for a direct route. Flat and pleasant even with luggage.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Via Pisana (Riverbank's area)
💡 Get off at the station stop for a short walk east along the river. A single ticket lasts 90 minutes and works for trams too.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (tram stop)
💡 Cheapest airport option. Buy ticket before boarding from machines at airport tram stop. The stop at Unità is one block from Via Guelfa, so don't bother changing to a bus—just walk.
Dimora Dionisio B&B (Via Guelfa, 51) → Any city centre stop (e.g., Duomo)
💡 You don't really need the bus for central Florence—the B&B is walkable to major sights. Use this for longer hops like Piazzale Michelangelo. Buy a 90-minute ticket from tabacchi shops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B&B La Piazza?
Request a room on the top (fourth) floor facing the back courtyard. These are furthest from the piazza traffic and have a quieter position. The lift serves all floors, so no hauling bags up stairs.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B La Piazza?
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing Piazza Dalmazia. Street noise from the piazza (cafes, delivery vans, locals gathering) is strongest here, especially on weekend evenings.
Is B&B La Piazza noisy?
Piazza Dalmazia is a busy local square, not a tourist hub. Expect early morning deliveries to the cafe below, vespa scooters pulling up, and people chatting outside the shops. No bar or nightclub directly in the building.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B La Piazza?
From a top-floor back room you see over the rooftops of Bellosguardo towards the hills. From the front on the third or fourth floor you get a direct view of the piazza – lively but not panoramic. The hotel has no known landmark view.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B La Piazza?
For parking, use the recommended 'Parcheggio Piazza Dalmazia' next door at €18 per night – no need to book, just pay on exit. If you arrive by car, pull up on the piazza briefly to unload luggage, then move the car straight to the car park. Request a top-floor room when booking; the lift works fine so it’s no hassle.
What time is check-in at B&B La Piazza?
Check-in at B&B La Piazza is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B La Piazza have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests. Medium speed (~20 Mbps) – okay for email and browsing, not for HD streaming. No login needed
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B La Piazza?
€5.50 per person per night (up to 7 nights, children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B La Piazza?
A panino or slice of pizza from a rosticceria or alimentari costs about €5-7, often eaten standing or on a bench.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B La Piazza?
A single bus/tram ticket costs €1.70 (valid 90 minutes); a day pass is €5; the cheapest way from Florence airport is the tram (€1.70, 20 minutes to Santa Maria Novella station).
When is the best time to visit Firenze?
May and September – warm days (20–28°C), low humidity, and fewer crowds than July/August. June can also be good, but late June is when heat and visitor numbers start to climb.
Top Attractions in Firenze
💡 Check the upper floor for the museum (small fee) which holds the originals; the interior is quiet and free, perfect for a break from crowds.
💡 Use the free official app for audio guide of the courtyard (download before going). Go mid-week morning to avoid queues. The free area includes a small museum shop with good postcards.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and get clear photos without tour groups blocking the statues.
💡 Skip the touristy stalls outside; head upstairs for a cheap lunch of tripe panino or pasta at the counter.
💡 Get a 5-euro panino with lampredotto from the ground-floor vendors, then take it upstairs to sit at the communal tables.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month; arrive early to avoid queues. The courtyard is a hidden peaceful spot.
💡 Buy a €1 glass of wine at a stall and nibble free bread. Best time is late morning (11am) when stalls are busy but not chaotic. Avoid the touristy leather market outside—it's overpriced.
💡 Walk the ground floor for free tasting of olive oils, cheeses, and meats. Avoid the overpriced upstairs food court.