Il Bargellino

Really nice hotel, great location and very helpful staff

Affordable charm and hospitality, Il Bargellino was the perfect combination for me. As a solo traveler, my room was small, but just what was needed and the shared bathroom never felt shared. I slept well every night with the aid of earplugs (those Vespas make a lot of noise sometimes) and the provided fan- even during the heatwave. I'll stay there again of given the chance to return.

We had a wonderful stay here. Very friendly and helpful staff. The patio was comfortable and inviting and the room was just what we were looking for.

Pros Amazing patio Great hosts Great location Good value Cons No sound proofing you can hear everything that is going on in the house and on the street Constant beeping of door bell from people going in and out during the day I was very excited to stay at this place due to the amazing reviews but this place is not a 5 star accommodation at all. 2-3 at the most. You are basically sharing a house with the owners and other guests. We stayed in one of the cheaper rooms that was on the noisy street side and had to share a bathroom/shower. I wouldn't stay here again unless I was placed on the quieter side of the building. The fridge in the room didn't work, and you couldn't use the blow dryer as the fuse kept blowing. The highlight is definitely the amazing patio where you can hang out and relax.

It was so refreshing to use the Terrace, after a hectic day travelling it was great to relax on. The room was spacious and comfortable. Using the shared toilet down the hallway wasnt a problem. Carmel was so friendly and helpful. I would definately stay again, and recommend to friends.

I stayed here for a couple of nights before going on to do some work in Florence. Friendly owners and very clean room.Great big radiators bashing out plenty of heat this being winter. Ideal location for walking to the 'great sights'and not far from the train station. I would definitely stay here again. No TV in the room but pardon me-you are in Florence- so what are you doing wanting to watch TV. There is a great terrace but being winter I was mostly out and about. Overall very good value for money.

Very personal and friendly owner originally from the US. Therefore there is no English language problem. Close to train station and quiet neighborhood. Great price for Florence hotel. Easy walk to see Michael Angelo David. Not in the main tourist area but all very manageable. Would gladly stay there again.

Carmel was lovely and welcoming. It feels like staying at a friends house. It is only a short walk from the main areas and is close enough to the station to make it easy to walk with bags but far enough away so as not to be like the station. There is a large terrace with chairs and lounges which was lovely to relax in the afternoon when you've walked enough. Grab a bottle of wine and some deli items and take some time to rest your tired feet in the warm sun. I think some rooms don't have internal bathrooms but ours did. Compact but clean. There is a few nice little restaurants just down the road and Carmel is great with suggestions of things to do and where to go. Highly recommended. Good value for money.

We had a brilliant stay at the hotel. Pino was a great host and Carmel was really helpful. It was a home from home. The terrace was a great way to meet other guests. The location was ideal for Santa Maria Novella train station where you can get many trains to the rest of Italy and only a short walk to many attractions. Invest in a room that overlooks the terrace for the best outlook and make sure you visit the indoor market. :D

A stay at the Bargellino is a pleasure. This small family run hotel is a comfortable walking distance from all the major historical sights in Florence as well as being near to the railway station. It is in a quiet street with little or no traffic. In fact the noisiest thing during the day is probably the pet parrot. There is a large terrace available to guests on which they can enjoy an aperitif though this would have to be their own drink as there is no bar. The owners have, however, conveniently provided cork screws. The hotel does not provide food but there is a good selection of restaurants and bars close by and they are on the edge of the tourist area so prices are low and quality high. We would certainly try to stay at the Bargellino should the opportunity arise.