B&B BONSIGNORI, Florence

B&B Bonsignori sits on Via Maggio in the Oltrarno neighborhood, 200 meters from Pitti Palace and a 5-minute walk from Ponte Vecchio. The property is within 600 meters of Strozzi Palace and 15 minutes on foot from Santa Maria Novella, Piazza della Signoria, and Piazza del Duomo. Guests have direct access to the Santo Spirito square with its market, restaurants, and bars, while remaining away from the heaviest tourist crowds.

Each of the 3 rooms at B&B Bonsignori is individually decorated with antique furniture, terracotta floors, and wooden beam ceilings. The rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, and an ensuite bathroom, with tea and coffee-making facilities provided. The property occupies the second floor of a historic building accessed via steep stairs, which adds to the authentic Florentine character.

Owner Elisabetta meets guests on arrival, provides a printed map, and offers daily recommendations for local dining, gelato, and cultural events such as opera concerts. She lives next door and is available throughout the stay, helping with luggage and storing bags after checkout. Guests repeatedly cite her hospitality as the main reason for choosing the B&B, with many returning on subsequent visits to Florence.

The B&B offers a buffet breakfast each morning featuring Italian cheeses, cold cuts, fresh fruit, homemade cakes, and marmalades, with eggs cooked to order upon request. Special dietary needs such as vegan dishes and oat milk are accommodated by the host. Guests have use of a shared common area with dining space, microwave, fridge, dishes, and utensils for preparing simple meals.

The property offers family rooms that can accommodate up to four guests, including a quadruple room with a view of the street. Babysitting or child care services are available upon request, and the host can provide high chairs or extra bedding. The central location allows families to walk to all major attractions, with a grocery store and restaurants downstairs.

Location: Oltrarno district, 200 m from Pitti Palace, 5 min from Ponte Vecchio

Host: Personal interactions, local recommendations, luggage storage

Rooms: 3 individually decorated units with antique furniture and steep historic stairs

Breakfast: Buffet with homemade cakes, vegan options, and fresh fruit

Family: Quadruple rooms, babysitting, and child-friendly service