Benci House

Luxury guesthouse with restaurant, connected to a rail/subway station, near Ponte Vecchio

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Benci House features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Palazzo Vecchio. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Moyo, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious guest house include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$112
The current price is $137 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Why we love this property

Fusion flavors on offer
This guesthouse features a restaurant serving fusion cuisine and cooked-to-order breakfast. The bar provides a perfect spot to unwind after dining.
Premium comfort awaits
Slip into soft bathrobes after exploring this guesthouse. Premium bedding and blackout drapes promise deep sleep, with minibars for nightcaps.
Tuscan charm in the city
Marvel at the rooftop terrace views of this hotel in the historical district. Its Tuscan architecture adds timeless elegance to the city center location.

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Noce)

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf with a plant.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed (Noce)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Rovere)

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two pillows, and a bed.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Rovere)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cipresso)

A loft bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a wooden bed, and a bench.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Cipresso)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Castagno)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, and a built-in shelf with bottles.

Deluxe Double Room (Castagno)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Via Dei Benci 15, Florence, FI, 50122

What's nearby

  • Uffizi Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 42 min drive
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 20 min walk
  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 24 min walk
  • Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ditta Artigianale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panetteria & Stuzzicheria De Neri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Prosciutteria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Benci House

  • Benci House features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Palazzo Vecchio. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Moyo, which serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious guest house include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 30.00 per day)
    • Onsite valet parking (EUR 35 per day)
    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 45 per day)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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Reviews

Benci House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

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  • Breakfast was wonderful, served with eggs, bacon options, and a self-serve coffee. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Tiny gem close to everything

Gorgeous tiny gem of a hotel - great design, lovely service, delicious breakfast - would absolutely stay again and look forward to returning!
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10/10 Exceptional

Benci House is a beautifully decorated guesthouse in an excellent location, just a few steps from all the main attractions. There is a shared space at the entrance with a lounge area and a coffee machine always available. It doesn’t have a traditional hotel reception; communication with the hosts is done via WhatsApp. For anything you need, you can also reach out to the staff at the café downstairs, where breakfast is served. A tip: if you have paid for breakfast, it is served from 9:00 a.m. as an international breakfast with table service. From 8:00 a.m., a simpler Italian breakfast with cappuccino and croissant is available. Keep this in mind when deciding whether to include breakfast with your stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful stay at this lovely boutique hotel. I loved the quirkiness of the room and coffee on the small roof terrace was very relaxing after long days of sightseeing. Sophia was very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Spent three nights visiting Florence. A lot of attractions and restaurants are within walking distance. Shopping, David,, etc. Enjoyed our day.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Benci! It’s in a prime location and surprisingly quiet, given it’s above a bar. Super clean, cute, and comfortable. If you have a larger checked bag be aware there are steps up to the guest house, but it wasn’t an issue for us. The bar downstairs (Moyo Bar) is also very hospitable and a great spot for an espresso or drink. We had a car and the parking garage Benci recommended was close and easy to find. Would definitely book again and highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay in Florence

Lovely place to stay with great service. We arrived by car, and Sofia prearranged our garage entrance and also called an hour ahead so the car was ready for us. Sofia also helped us make a reservation to a restaurant that was fully booked. The room was beautiful and comfortable and clean. Breakfast at a cafe downstairs was also really good with eggs/bacon options. The location was great, we did not hear the club downstairs, as mentioned by other reviews.
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10/10 Exceptional

There is a lot to love about this guesthouse and any critiques are more FYIs than true cons. As a guest house it isn’t like a traditional hotel but we loved it. Pros - staff was amazing. They used what’s app to communicate with no language barrier and were friendly and helpful. - free breakfast and serve yourself coffee - room was beautiful, the bed was so comfy and as we had an interior room, we didn’t hear any street noise at all. - loved the location near a trendier area away from the main tourist area. But still walkable from Tram 2 (but a bit of a hike!) Cons - second floor so not accessible - room was very small. We stayed two nights and had backpacks but if you are a heavy packer this may not be for you. - bathroom felt a bit dark. If you like brighter lighting to do your make up it may not be for you.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, modern and quirky accommodation in the centre of everything. The host quickly responded to any queries we had.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very modern rooms and great staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was perfect! The only minor thing
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

Beautiful room, looks newly renovated. Great style. I loved the full size shower. Great location close to main museums and amazing restaurants. Will def book again.
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6/10 Good

First of all, very unique and beautiful room. However…. We arrived by car at about 5pm on a Sunday afternoon. It’s situated on a busy street in Florence. It took us 20 minutes with an illegally parked car to look for the place. There is no signage outside, only a small plaque on the front door behind a gate. I called the phone number listed and I could hardly hear the person due to loud background dance music. She instructed me to get my room key at a nearby bar. The bartender finally found my room key but there was no check in process. He couldn’t inform me about nearby parking or the checkin process. After finally parking the car (illegally), and dragging my luggage about a km, I finally got into the front doorway, which was cramped and had to hand carry my luggage up to the first floor. The front door leading to the lobby didn’t close well, leaving concern about security. As mentioned, the room was unique and great. The following morning, we were greeted by a nice cleaning lady but still no sign of any front desk staff. Therefore there was no checkout process either. If you’re looking for a unique room, this is your place, otherwise, look elsewhere. Oh, the shower was cold.
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8/10 Very good

A lot of noise at night from a nearby nightclub
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was absolutely lovely! The rooms are appointed with modern, high end finishes and felt very fancy. The staff was amazing and helpful, and the included breakfast was wonderful. It's super convenient to all the attractions and easy to get in and out. That being said, it is neighbors with a nightclub and the music can be heard in the rooms until late at night. We were able to sleep through it, but some might struggle. Also, the room was fairly small, although lovely. And the bathroom was high end, but very, very dark. Shower was great, but almost impossible to put on makeup!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastica struttura a 2 passi da Santa Croce

Struttura ben curata e con materiali di qualità. Bellissimo ingresso con possibilità di avere caffè e acqua. Self Check in molto semplice. Camera moderna, spaziosa e pulita. Personale molto disponibile. Parking disponibile a 200mt in Corso dei Tintori ma costo elevato (37€ per la notte)
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely trip to Florence

Lovely hotel with a good location - it’s a bit difficult to find!
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8/10 Very good

Die Einrichtung war einzigartig. Schön war, dass es erfrischendes Wasser sowie kostenlos Cappocchino auf Nachfrage gab.
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10/10 Exceptional

Schickes, kleines Hotel

- tolle Ausstattung - super Lage - gemütliche, schicke Zimmer
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8/10 Very good

Very nice :)

Th mini bar in the robbi was good. The room was perfact and clean. I want to go back to the time that i was in this hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Habitación boutique en zona céntrica

Excelente habitación en un pequeño edificio, muy acogedor y trendy. Excelente servicio y atención. Ubicación céntrica, puedes caminar a los puntos importantes fácilmente. Buena comida cerca por igual.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great suites/ needs work on te wifi

Great suites modern,amazing comfortable bed. The only downside was the wifi was very poor.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful boutique in in great location.

Benci House is a small boutique inn with only four rooms. Rooms are very modern with high end furnishings. Maria, the inn manager is very service oriented. The inn has a balcony where you can have cocktails at night (BYOB). The location is also ideal near Santa Croce.
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6/10 Good

Rather serviced apartment than hotel

The accommodation is located at the eastern edge of the city's historic centre. It's a 25 min. walk to the central station and a 10 min. walk to do Dome. There are lots of good restaurants nearby, e.g. in Via Torta, and excellent ice cream shops, e.g. Gelateria dei Neri in Via dei Neri. To reach the apartments from the airport you can take the bus to central station and switch to a mini bus to benci, which may take up to one and a half hours altogether. So we chose to go by taxi which took us 25 minutes. As Benci house is rather a serviced apartment accommodation than a hotel, there is no reception desk. The staff contacted us in advance to set a date for checkin. The room was one of the most stylish and though one of the most comfortable we ever had. It was very clean and very new. The breakfast which was included was served in a bar on the ground floor of the adjacent building. It seemed that it was not well defined what exactly was included in the booked breakfast. For freshly squeezed orange juice you had to be lucky, the contingent of oranges was limited to a few per day and if you didn't pay attention orange juice from the supermarket sneaked in. Black tea was also out of stack after I had the chance to be served the last teabag on day one. Personnel was very nice and helpful whenever asked.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Dejligt ophold i Firenze

Vi havde tre overnatninger og var rigtig tilfredse med opholdet. Stedet var super fedt indrettet og værelserne var store og rummelige. Det lå lige op af en bar, så der var lidt støj om natten, men vi havde ørepropper med og var derfor ikke generet af det. Morgenmaden der er inkluderet var på cafeen nedenfor og var glas juice eller kaffe samt croissant eller sandwich. Ikke det bedste, men fint at det var der.
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2/10 Poor

Disappointed by the service

Booked for 2 nights. Stayed for 1. They moved us the second day to another hotel. They told us that is even better, but was a fraud. I imagine they overbooked (in Italy they do this often). When moved to the other hotel, i called them to ask for another hotel. The answer I got was disappointing: "sorry there is nothing we can do..." They didi not give us the room I had booked, but passed us from 2 other rooms first. I had to fight to get the room I had booked. After they moved us to the other hotel, and their indifference, i got ungry, and all they had to say was that I could not behave! (That was their trick to avoid their responsibilities)