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Novella House

Guest house

Via del Porcellana 53

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
14 mentions

Location

Great hotel with an excellent location

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

We loved the vibe and the beds were comfortable

We booked superior room as treat for last night and so glad we did, it was beaut…

Friendly staff
6 mentions

Alex was very helpful with advice

They left out coffee and breakfast which we appreciated, and the staff were very…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

The room was stunning, comfortable and clean

Clean, spacious, central

Breakfast available
2 mentions

Traditional, high ceilings and well equipped and welcome breakfast treats handy …

Overview

A 5-minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Train Station, Novella House is in central Florence. It boasts Florentine-style accommodation with frescoed ceilings, free Wi-Fi and private parking on site. The Novella is 600 metres from Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and 10 minutes' walk from both the Ponte Vecchio bridge and Piazza della Signoria square. Housed in a 17th-century building, this non-smoking guest house offers rooms and apartments.

Traveller reviews

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Sokol

family_with_children

June 9, 2026

7

Location

S

Sara

couple

June 6, 2026

9

Stunning rooms and excellent location!

Great hotel with an excellent location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Novella House. Everything was within walking distance, including many of Florence’s main attractions, restaurants and shops. The room was stunning, comfortable and clean. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Florence.

O

Oprean

couple

June 3, 2026

10

Charming

The location is great. The windows are new and this gives a good soundproofing. The wall paintings are simply charming. You are really traveling in a classy past.

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Ali

couple

June 2, 2026

7

It is close to station but our room was dark and old.

The location was close to the station and centre of the town. Alex was very helpful with advice.

D

dyedredlaura

solo_traveller

May 31, 2026

10

Lovely base to explore Florence from.

Really gorgeous and super "Florentine". We loved the vibe and the beds were comfortable. They left out coffee and breakfast which we appreciated, and the staff were very flexible about our arrival - arranging after hours access for us. Really great location - super central in Florence and a great base from which to explore this gorgeous city.

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LI-CHUN

extended_group

May 29, 2026

4

Nice location but bad living experience

Location ( near to the station)

C

Chris

couple

May 18, 2026

10

Great location, wonderful staff and very comfortable.

Ideally situated between the railway station and the city centre. It has a pretty basic exterior, but inside was lots of old works charm and comfort.

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Irena

couple

May 6, 2026

8

Overall a nice stay,beautiful rooms old traditional with lots of nice art decoration.truly a romantic firenze style

Location perfect

H

Hazel

couple

May 6, 2026

9

Great stay in a lovely traditional room.

Good location walkable to station /tram for our last night in Florence. Friendly staff, helpful and explained check-in and facilities. Appreciated earlier check in. We booked superior room as treat for last night and so glad we did, it was beautiful. Traditional, high ceilings and well equipped and welcome breakfast treats handy for our early start.

A

Alison

couple

April 26, 2026

8

Excellent staff. Great location.

D

Di

couple

April 26, 2026

10

Fantastic accomodation in the best location

Beautiful roomy accomodation . Fantastic location walking distance to everything!

L

Lolita

couple

April 15, 2026

9

Lovely stay. Very comfortable and good location.

Clean, spacious, central

A

A.Perrin

solo_traveller

April 11, 2026

10

Homely feel for a Hotel break.

Great for a change from hotel rooms. More space, kitchen (oven, gas hob, sandwich toaster, fridge) and washing machine. Lift. Clean.

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Lasha

family_with_children

April 1, 2026

10

we are excited 👍

all was good 👍

E

Eva

family_with_children

March 21, 2026

1

Don't stay here

Not much, the place has a laundry machine

M

Miriam

extended_group

March 17, 2026

10

Beautiful boutique room in Florence city centre

Lovely staff, willing to go the extra mile to help. Gorgeous room and excellent central location.

D

Desislava

family_with_children

March 10, 2026

10

A wonderful vintage stay in Florence that makes you go back in time. The location is nearby the railway station Santa Ma

M

Marigona

extended_group

March 9, 2026

10

Perfect perfect perfect

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Stephen

solo_traveller

March 5, 2026

9

We will recommend staying here and would return if we visit Naples again

Everything was excellent for us. The big bed was the most comfortable we have slept in so far in Italy. At reception, Mario, was so kind, courteous and helpful.

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Lee FK

family_with_children

February 26, 2026

6

Not too far from central station but surrounding area feel not so comfortable. Saw people standing in a gang and just do nothing at the side of the roads. What surprised us was the road renovation right in front of the building entrance. But they did have an impressive ceiling at the living hall. A small size washing machine provided.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Parking

Parking garage, Parking, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Babysitting/child services, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Valet parking, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping

Transport

Public transport tickets

Apartment with Garden View

This apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 55 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Apartment with Shower

This spacious apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 5 guests 65 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
One-Bedroom Apartment

Boasting frescoed ceilings and Florentine-style décors, this non-smoking apartment features free Wi-Fi. It consists of a bedroom, bathroom, and separate kitchen equipped with microwave and electric kettle.

Max 5 guests 65 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Two-Bedroom Apartment

Located in the heart of Florence's historic centre, this spacious air-conditioned apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, frescoed ceilings and 2 living area with a flat-screen TV. The 2 private bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Wi-Fi is free.

Max 9 guests 130 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
Superior Double Room

Boasting a living area, frescoed ceilings and Florentine-style décor, this non-smoking room features free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom.

Max 3 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double or Twin Room

Boasting frescoed ceilings and Florentine-style décor, this non-smoking room features free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Please specify bed preference when booking.

Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Junior Suite with Terrace

This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Boasting a terrace with city views, this suite also features air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 45 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that late check-in from 19:30 until 00:00 costs EUR 30. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. If you are booking a prepaid rate and require an invoice, please include your company details in the Special Requests box when booking.Please inform 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 8:26 AM

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