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Reviews of Home Boutique Santa Maria Novella

Via Della Scala 67, Santa Maria Novella, 50100 Florence, Italy

#669 of 669 B&Bs and Inns in Florence

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 241 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Great. The staff were lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much. The only thing I could mention are things that always come with staying in an old property, but you expect low ceilings and climbing stairs, so no complaints about that!

    The staff are incredibly knowledgeable about Florence, and eager to help. From check in when Mohamed talked us through all the best sites to visit, some restaurant and trattoria recommendations to Fatima who was fastidious with getting us fed in the morning, even chastising a colleague for not fetching her when we decided to have a light breakfast one of the morning ; this was sweet and showed all the staff were keen to make our stay as good as it could be. We had to change room for our last night (my fault when I made the booking), and they made it an easy process too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, good location. The room was clean and nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Worth the money, don’t opt in for breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was the only thing that we didn’t like. We had just some bread, philadelphia cheese, butter, nutella and some jam. Would go there again, but I would opt out the breakfast.

    Huge space and very good location with friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Very cosy place, worth to go
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner very nice, place very clean, good position 5 minutes from the station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Will be returning because of the excellent location, friendliness of staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Locations was brilliant as we had to leave for the station the next day and it was so close (but in a different street and not noisy). Staff were so friendly and really helpful - pointed out what to see and do according to our tastes. They helped at every turn, a simple but fresh breakfast was included in our room fee and free access to juices, hot drinks and drinking water. Comfy beds, plenty of hot water and a very comfy feel. They go out of their way to be helpful and kind. After checking out time, they let us store our luggage there for as long as we needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Courtyard is really more of the back of a restaurant. You can hear a lot of city noise but to be expected.

    Place was clean and they remade the bed each day. The external bathroom was in a common area which was a little odd but it was clean and it was our own bathroom. Staff was welcoming and friendly and made us espresso each morning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Had a wonderful time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Layout was a bit strange

    It was beautiful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and Comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish there was an electric kettle in the apartment with coffee/tea sachets and creamer provided without having to climb to the 3rd floor kitchen to get just water and hot water

    Great location with Carefour just round the corner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    A pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite dark since it didn't have a window so natural light. On the plus side it was on the first floor.

    The nice and friendly staff and cleanliness. Room was very clean and staff was very helpful. They also offered us breakfast on the house.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very small and the only window was a skylight in the roof, it did at times feels claustrophobic. It was difficult for 2 adults to move around at the same time.

    The accommodation was really close to the train station and other transport links, it was also within easy walking distance to the main attractions. The breakfast was included which was ideal and the choices available were more than enough.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent location and room! The staff is nice.. Just a heads up there is not elevator as any blg in florence.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Italian building, near train station and city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Just one ceiling window, not too big. Pretty dark room. Small bathroom and shower cabin. Thin walls, you could hear noises from the neighbors

    The structure is perfectly located, few min walking from the train station and about 10 min from most points of interest in Florence. It is a nice old traditional building but very well kept through the years. The stairs are easy to climb and for those bringing big suitcases maybe you should wonder yourself if Italy and Florence are destinations for you. Because we stayed 4 nights and booked breakfast as well, we got an upgrade to a bigger room Cristoforo, thanks for that. Be aware all guests have access to breakfast which is 24/7 provided in the common kitchen area (some Italian sweets, coffee, tea, juice, milk). Staff was very friendly, special thanks to Mohamed who welcomed us and gave us good tips for what to visit, where to eat, make shopping. What we initially thought is a disadvantage (breakfast) turned into an advantage. We could have breakfasted any time, serve a coffee whenever we wanted, have a tea in the evening with some sweets because it is available 24/7 in the kitchen. There is somebody at reception everyday from 9am to 7pm. Check-in time is flexible, and we could leave our luggage there few hours after check-out. You can get your room cleaned as well if staying more nights.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    A pleasant stay in Florence.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This unit came with a private toilet but is outside the room. A little inconvenient. Also there should be a bigger sign of the hotel outside as the hotel is just a small one and occupied a unit.

    Location is near the train station and room is clean. Very friendly owner (Antoine)!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lots of stairs. Reception is in the 3rd floor.

    Great location. Only 2 minutes from train station. Can walk to most of tourist spots like Duomo and Uffizi museum. Staffs are very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was good for station and main attractions but there were a lot of young men and a few beggars in immediate vicinity if the station.

    Very helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location, nice host, clean and easy to check in.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff came with great trips to navigate Floence without following everyone else.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    Decent place to stay in Florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is third floor, but no elevator. Building is old.

    The room is large with extra space of sofa next to bed. The room was very quiet looking at the courtyard. The room is old, but the bathroom was remodeled. Staff is very nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money but more suited to more agile guests
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A little disconcerting that room had no window to outside, except small one onto corridor, so no natural light. Had to remember that there was high step in and out of tiny toilet/shower room. Room was described as Executive double room

    Location for the train station and city was good The room was big enough for two nights and we had change of bed linen and towels both days. Good that there was access to kitchen and washing machine and tumble dryer though access was not 24hours a day. Knew in advance no ground floor rooms in this property and that our room on first floor. Reception and kitchen on 3rd floor. Able to leave cases before room ready, reception helpful.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    9.0
    Close to the train station and close to central Florence.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    More storage room and shelves beside the bed to install our cpaps

    Owner / manager was very responsive and cared for us. Although bathroom is small, room was functional and met our needs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of stairs!

    Location was perfect. We stepped out the door and were right where we wanted to be, just a short walk to the Dome and many other sights. Many restaurants close by. Antonio was so helpful, spending time with us to plan a train trip to Cinque Terre and just generally sharing info about Florence with us.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    9.0
    very pleased with both staff members we encountered
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    too many stairs

    staff was very helpful, clean room

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    Value for money. Will stay there again when i go back to Florence. Worth recommending to family and friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As common in Italy, the small shower room. Otherwise, everything is perfect.

    It is so close to the station and easily accesible. Quiet and clean. Staff are nice esp. Antonio the host.

    Stayed in September 2023

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