Shabby Old Town

City-center B&B within walking distance of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing
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Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reception
In the heart of Historic Center - Downtown, Shabby Old Town offers a cozy retreat. Start your day with local cuisine breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With express check-in and check-out, your stay is sure to be a seamless one.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (5)

  • Minibar
  • Digital TV service
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Traditional Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Via della Spada 12, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 28 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 8 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 15 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Buca Mario - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Procacci - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L'Osteria di Giovanni - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Obicà - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Shabby Old Town

Shabby Old Town offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Also, Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Unità Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 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
    • This property's breakfast is served at a nearby bar, located 50 meters away.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM

What to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Shabby Old Town offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shabby Old Town does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shabby Old Town?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shabby Old Town?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shabby Old Town.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shabby Old Town?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What's the area around Shabby Old Town like?

Shabby Old Town is in Historic Centre of Florence, a short 4-minute walk from Unità Tram Stop and 2 minutes' walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

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Shabby Old Town Reviews

Reviews

5.0

5.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10

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..
2-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip