B&B SOGGIORNO BATTISTERO, Florence

B&B Soggiorno Battistero occupies the third floor of a 14th-century Gothic building that also houses the Museo del Bigallo. The hotel offers luggage storage, a shuttle service, and car hire for guests arriving by train or plane. An elevator provides access to all floors, a convenience rare in such a historic structure. On-site activities include bike tours and walking tours arranged by the staff. The hotel has a bar, a snack bar, and a shared lounge/TV area. Wine and champagne are available, and special diet menus can be provided upon request. Meeting and banquet facilities, plus fax and photocopying, are offered for business travelers.

Most rooms overlook the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the Baptistery, with some offering direct views from the window. Rooms come with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and heating. Multiple room categories are available, including a Triple Room with Duomo View, a Single Room with Duomo View, and a Standard Double or Twin Room with Duomo View. Family-sized suites are also offered, providing multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. All rooms have private bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Soundproofing is installed to reduce street noise.

The hotel is directly opposite Florence Cathedral and the Baptistery, on Piazza del Duomo. The Uffizi Gallery is 500 meters away, reachable in a 7-minute walk. The Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo's David, is 8 to 10 minutes on foot. Santa Maria Novella train station is a 12-minute walk. Restaurants, shops, and the central market are all within a short walk from the entrance.

Breakfast is served daily in a dedicated breakfast room, offering croissants, fresh juices, eggs, and high-quality coffee. The hotel also has a bar and a snack bar for daytime drinks and light meals. Wine and champagne are available, and special diet menus can be arranged. An honesty bar on the terrace provides self-service drinks and snacks at reasonable prices. The terrace offers views of the Duomo.

The hotel offers family-sized rooms with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, such as the 3-bedroom Executive Suite. A triple room with Duomo View is also available for families. The elevator makes the building accessible for guests with strollers or elderly relatives. Staff can arrange walking tours and bike tours suitable for families. Luggage storage is available before check-in and after checkout. The central location allows families to easily walk to all major attractions.

Location: Opposite Florence Cathedral on Piazza del Duomo

Views: Rooms with direct view of Duomo and Baptistery

Rooms: Family-sized suites and triple Duomo-view rooms

Amenities: Elevator, luggage storage, shuttle service, bike tours

Dining: Breakfast with fresh juices, eggs, and high-quality coffee

Activities: Walking tours and bike tours arranged by staff