A renovated 13th-century building in the historic centre of Florence, Relais Cavalcanti has views over the Palazzo Vecchio and Mercato del Porcellino. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms. Cavalcanti’s spacious rooms have antique furnishings and all have private bathrooms. Many have views across the city. To reach the elevator, you have to climb 22 steps from the entrance of the building. The Relais Cavalcanti is just a few steps from typical Florentine cafés. Light refreshments of tea and coffee are available throughout the day in a nice communal dining room / kitchen with facilities like microwave and sandwich press. The property offers daily cleaning service, a warm welcome and an easy check-out process as well as luggage storage. The staff can give recommendations on the best places to eat nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Florence, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
3 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Florence
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Olivia
    Australia Australia
    Friendly staff, perfect location and comfortable stay! Loved the tea and coffee facilities, not inside the room but a great selection in the shared space that made it feel more like home! Best place I’ve stayed so far in Italy.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Its location is what drew us to this property. It couldn’t have been more perfect. Clean and everyone that worked there was very friendly. 15 minutes from the train station
  • Kat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was perfect! Staff were very friendly, accommodating and easy to communicate with! They also gave some good recommendations of things to try/ places to eat. Good location and within walking distance of everything we wanted to do - central to most...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Francesca e Anna

Company review score: 9.7Based on 704 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Ours Guest House is a beautiful florentine home located right in the middle of our historical centre, 100 meters far from the Uffizi Gallery, Old Bridge and the Duomo. Our location cannot be beaten! Reception is NOT open 24hours but from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. only. Therefore we kindly ask you to let us know your arrival time at least the day before your check-in to come back to welcome you. You can get here any time from 12.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. but we need to arrange it with you. If you arrive after 9.00 p.m. or if you do not inform us about your arrival time you have to do a SELF CHECK-IN with 2 digital pin code numbers we will provide you by WhatsApp or by email on your arrival date. All our rooms have private ensuite bathroom, 2 double glazed windows, a minifridge, Tv, Air conditioning or heating. We suggest you to get to Florence by train, not by car if you can. We do not offer any parking service. We do not serve breakfast but there are many bars and caffes just outside our palace, offering a continental breakfast. Please note for a group or long stay we might request a 1 night deposit NOT REFUNDABLE as guarantee for the reservation to be charged 1 month before the check-in date. We look forward to meeting you! Anna & Francesca

Languages spoken

English,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Relais Cavalcanti Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian

House rules

Relais Cavalcanti Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:30 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Relais Cavalcanti Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the hotel at least 3 days before your arrival if you intend to arrive after 18:00, as otherwise check-in is not guaranteed.

Check-in after 21:00 is not possible.

Check-out must be carried out by 11 am.

Please note that to reach the elevator, you have to climb 22 steps from the entrance of the building.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Relais Cavalcanti Guest House 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Relais Cavalcanti Guest House

  • The prices at Relais Cavalcanti Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Relais Cavalcanti Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

  • Relais Cavalcanti Guest House is 150 yards from the centre of Florence. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Relais Cavalcanti Guest House is from 12:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Relais Cavalcanti Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Single