Name: Il Ghiro Guest House
Address: Via Faenza, 63, 50123 Florence, Italy, Via Faenza, 63, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $65 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Il Ghiro Guest House

Via Faenza, 63, 50123 Florence, Italy – Excellent location – show map

*9.1* Santa Maria Novella: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*9.1* Medici Riccardi Palace: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*7.7* The Market of San Lorenzo: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

Fortezza da Basso: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.9* Santa Maria Maggiore: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.4* Via Faenza: only 1 minute away! (100 feet by foot)

Santa Maria Novella Train Station: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

Palazzo Dei Congressi: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

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It is super convenient to get there as it is only 5 minutes walking from central train station. The host is very kind and hospitable. Highly recommend!

Sichun, China

The staff (a family) are truly lovely and helpful. They went out of their way to make everything easy for us, including booking a last minute tour. The room was very clean and comfortable and the bathroom (we had a private bath) was one of the best we've had on this trip. Florence is incredible, and Il Ghiro is close to everything. I would definitely stay here again.

Deanna, Canada

This place is a gem! Very small, quiet street - plus the windows were facing the garden. We had fantastic 2 nights there. The host was very welcoming and friendly and gave us a map of Florence and some helpful tips. There is a shared kitchen, so very easy to prepare your own breakfast. Very clean! We shared the bathroom with just 1 other room.

Maria, Estonia

The hotel is conveniently located between the SMN train station (where you can also find a bus transfer to the airport), and the city center (10-15 minutes walk to the Cathedral). The hotel has some nice facilities, like a fridge, a washing machine and a coffee machine. There are also some complimentary treats like tea bags, pretzels and bottled water in the kitchen, along with all the necessary kitchenware. The staff is really helpful: they have no problem with meeting you beyond the normal working hours and letting you leaving your bags after the check-out. The room was tidy. The area is quite calm and there are some nice coffee houses and restaurants around.

Bupin, France

Pretty decent property and close to the station. So anyonr having less than 24hrs at florence this is the olace cheers

Sandeep, India

Great location, great hospitality, would come back.

Denis, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Puala and her husband, the owner, have gave us with warm welcome. Moreover, they advised a perfect walking tour in Firenze and the place is very near in many things such as centrale mercato, railway station and Duomo . If we have a chance to visit Firenze again then I'll pick this place to our accommodation in Firenze.

Pakawat, Thailand

The owner of the guest house was friendly and accommodating. He also gave us guides and books to read about Florence. The rooms were neat and tidy.

Srikanth, Germany

Good location near main railway station(Firenze S.M.N), friendly staff.

Pakanut, Japan

Lovely apartment in a great location! Easy walk from train and close to all major attractions. Room was comfy and clean. Best part about the hotel was the family that runs it. So kind and welcoming and provided us with lots of info for our stay.

Thomas, New Zealand

Stay in the Heart of Florence – Excellent location – show map

Boasting a central spot, and comfortable, spacious rooms, Il Ghiro Guest House is a small hostel offering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, just 650 feet from Santa Maria Train Station.

At Il Ghiro you will be surrounded by major monuments and attractions in the heart of Florence. The Duomo and Accademia Gallery are just 1,650 feet away.

Conveniently located near the San Lorenzo Market, you can buy local foods and supplies and make your own meals in the hostel’s communal kitchen. A free internet hot-spot is available 24 hours-a-day so you can write home or easily research your next destination.

At Il Ghiro you can stop worrying about typical hostel curfews. The friendly owners will provide you with your own key to the building so you can enjoy complete freedom during your stay.

Train information, and museum and tour reservations are also provided.

This is our guests' favorite part of Florence, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Florence! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Double Room with Shared Bathroom 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size: 97 ft² This room is decorated in a simple style and comes with a fan and a shared bathroom. Room Facilities: TV, Air conditioning, Desk, Shared bathroom, Fan, Heating, Shared toilet, Bathtub or shower, Tile/Marble floor, View, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Toilet paper Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 151 ft² This air-conditioned room is decorated in a simple style and comes with a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Desk, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Tile/Marble floor, View, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Toilet paper Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Recently booked! Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room with En Suite Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed or 3 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 172 ft² This larger air-conditioned room is decorated in a simple style and comes with a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Desk, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Tile/Marble floor, View, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Toilet paper Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Via Faenza 0 miles
Santa Maria Novella Train Station 0.2 miles
Cappelle Medicee 0.2 miles
The Market of San Lorenzo 0.2 miles
Santa Maria Novella 0.3 miles
Medici Riccardi Palace 0.3 miles
Santa Maria Maggiore 0.3 miles
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower 0.4 miles
Florence Baptistry 0.4 miles
Belltower by Giotto 0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Peretola Airport 3 miles
Galileo Galilei Airport 42.8 miles
Guglielmo Marconi Airport 52.1 miles

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The Market of San Lorenzo Local producer Market Food in this area includes: Food sampling, Italian, Traditional

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

Free! All children under 6 years stay free of charge for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged EUR 10 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Please note, the front desk closes at 6 pm. If you plan to arrive after this time, please contact the guesthouse in advance to receive an access code for the building and instructions.

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June 28, 2017

Yelena Yamchshikova
Canada
8.3

“very neat place place with steps from city centre and train station.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉our room was faced to the street with strong sewer smell, so we were need to close windows and run air conditioner.
눇I liked that room is very close to the train/ bus station, walking distance to city centre. Owen sent me e-mail with address and detailed 'how to get there' instruction, it was helpful, as it is not easy to find free wifi in Italy to see the map. We were able to leave our luggage in the place for all day after we did check out, which was very convenient and we could enjoy Florence another day without heavy suitcases. Towels, shower gel and soap were provided, but you need to have your shampoo and tooth paste. owner provide us with map and instruction on main attraction location.
June 18, 2017

Sichun
China

1 helpful vote
10

“super good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉There is only one bathroom for five guest rooms. If the hotel is fully booked, the bathroom may be unlikely available.
눇It is super convenient to get there as it is only 5 minutes walking from central train station. The host is very kind and hospitable. Highly recommend!
June 10, 2017

Anonymous
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing!
눇Everything! Ramon (might have his name wrong!) was so helpful. The place is very clean and confirmed. Coffee facilities and fridge. Free toiletries. Lovely room. He upgraded us to a room with a private bathroom free of charge. Pretty quiet considering the central location. Great site conditioning
May 29, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

“Good value for money ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with En Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The property is a little old.
눇The lady is very nice and responsive, and told us a lot about Florence. Good location and quiet place.
May 25, 2017

Deanna
Canada
9.6

“Lovely place, great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room with En Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The only thing I didn't prefer was the fact that you had to climb several flights of stairs to get to the guesthouse. Staff was happy to come and help with luggage, though, so that was great.
눇The staff (a family) are truly lovely and helpful. They went out of their way to make everything easy for us, including booking a last minute tour. The room was very clean and comfortable and the bathroom (we had a private bath) was one of the best we've had on this trip. Florence is incredible, and Il Ghiro is close to everything. I would definitely stay here again.
May 22, 2017

Maria
Estonia

5 helpful votes
10

“Fantastic little hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉3rd floor with no elevator - not a big deal for us though. It was a little hot in the room
눇This place is a gem! Very small, quiet street - plus the windows were facing the garden. We had fantastic 2 nights there. The host was very welcoming and friendly and gave us a map of Florence and some helpful tips. There is a shared kitchen, so very easy to prepare your own breakfast. Very clean! We shared the bathroom with just 1 other room.
May 3, 2017

BuPin
France

7 helpful votes
8.3

“The stay was nice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with En Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉The building is old and has no elevators; therefore, it is a bit problematic to get upstairs (the hotel is situated on the 4th floor), especially with the luggage. Sometimes it was quite cold in the room: the radiator did not work properly all the time. Even in the beginning of May, the nights were not chilly cold (not freezingly cold, but rather uncomfortable). Do not forget, that the sockets in Italy are particular, and you might need an adapter for some of your devices. I am not sure, if it is possible to get one from the staff (we usually went out and came back after the working hours), but there was none in the room. The walls are not really soundproof, so sometimes we heard distant noises (not too irritating, though).
눇The hotel is conveniently located between the SMN train station (where you can also find a bus transfer to the airport), and the city center (10-15 minutes walk to the Cathedral). The hotel has some nice facilities, like a fridge, a washing machine and a coffee machine. There are also some complimentary treats like tea bags, pretzels and bottled water in the kitchen, along with all the necessary kitchenware. The staff is really helpful: they have no problem with meeting you beyond the normal working hours and letting you leaving your bags after the check-out. The room was tidy. The area is quite calm and there are some nice coffee houses and restaurants around.
April 6, 2017

Anonymous
France

1 helpful vote
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Didn't have a window to see the street. Just a little window close to the ceiling to get air in
눇Good clean bed
February 25, 2017

Sandeep
India
8.3

“Decent hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Had to climb 4 floors to reach the reception and you know none of the properties in firenze have elevators so cant complain... Try booking for once which have ground floor one's
눇Pretty decent property and close to the station. So anyonr having less than 24hrs at florence this is the olace cheers
January 9, 2017

Denis
Bosnia and Herzegovina
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눇Great location, great hospitality, would come back.
December 1, 2016

Pakawat
Thailand
Age group: 35 – 44
9.6

“Nice place to stay in Firenze and Value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The accommodation is on 4th floor.
눇Puala and her husband, the owner, have gave us with warm welcome. Moreover, they advised a perfect walking tour in Firenze and the place is very near in many things such as centrale mercato, railway station and Duomo . If we have a chance to visit Firenze again then I'll pick this place to our accommodation in Firenze.
November 30, 2016

Srikanth
Germany
7.5

“Nice and short stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 3 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The only problem was that there was no lift and you had to climb up stairs till the 3rd floor. If you have heavy luggage it will be difficult
눇The owner of the guest house was friendly and accommodating. He also gave us guides and books to read about Florence. The rooms were neat and tidy.
November 14, 2016

Pakanut
Japan
9.6

“Very good location, friendly staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with En Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉No Elevator.
눇Good location near main railway station(Firenze S.M.N), friendly staff.
November 1, 2016

Esel
South Korea

1 helpful vote
8.8

“★★★★☆”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room with En Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I expected a green door like the displayed picture on booking website when I find the house. I think if the site also has a picture shown the building exterior, it could be more helpful to find the place. Also, the house is on the top floor but there is no lift. Lastly, thier shower has not enough hot water. So I should finish shower quickly with 'hot' water. But these were not serious and didn't bother too much our trip, so I'd like to recommend this place and hope can stay again next time.
눇First of all, All staffs were very kind and offered some useful maps. Location was good. It only takes about 10min. to the station, 3min. main street market, 15 min. to the Dome. The room was tidy and nice to see outside through a window. Also I was happy to use a coffee machine freely in the lobby for coffee and tea.
October 23, 2016

Canadian
Canada
6.3

“Fine if you like lots of stairs!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with En-Suite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉We were not warned of the six flights of stairs to access the guest house. We are not young and this was a serious challenge. The bathroom is very narrow.
눇It was conveniently located near the train station.

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