Locanda Orchidea
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Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxPets allowedAll 28 facilities +
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Located in the heart of Florence's historic center, just behind the Duomo, the Locanda Orchidea B&B offers beautifully furnished rooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, TV, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy a rich buffet breakfast every morning, featuring authentic cappuccino and a wide variety of sweet and savory options. Housed on the 1st and 2nd floors of the historic 12th-century Donati Tower, birthplace of Gemma Donati, wife of the renowned poet Dante Alighieri, the Locanda Orchidea is within walking distance of the Uffizi Gallery, Santa Croce Church, and the Teatro della Pergola. It's an ideal starting point for exploring Florence.
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21
Guests praise the central location, spacious clean rooms, and historic charm. Complaints focus on street noise in some rooms, hard beds, minor maintenance issues, and occasional unhelpful staff.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Location9.6
Service8.9
Cleanliness8.9
Rooms8.8
Value8.6
Surroundings8.6
Wi-Fi8.5
Facilities8.5
＋ PraisedExcellent central location · Spacious and clean rooms · Friendly and helpful staff · Historic building character
－ ComplaintsStreet noise in some rooms · Hard beds/uncomfortable pillows · Maintenance issues (e.g., shower) · Rare severe negative experiences
KEYIdeal for those seeking central, spacious stays. Request non-street rooms to avoid noise; bring own pillows if sensitive to firmness.
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Room types · 3
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Triple Room
1 × Twin bed / 1 × Queen bed / 3 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 4
Air-conditioned room with free WiFi, a fan and a private bathroom.
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Double or Twin Room
1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 2 × Twin bed15 ㎡up to 2
Air-conditioned room with free WiFi, a fan and a private bathroom. Please specify bed preference when booking.
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Single Room
1 × Twin bed10 ㎡up to 1
Air-conditioned room with free WiFi, a fan and a private bathroom.
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Facilities · 28
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageSafety deposit boxPets allowedStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during stayShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessThermometers for guests provided by propertyInternet accessFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsTour deskNon-smoking throughout
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DiningSights
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Santa Elisabetta
Creative, Mediterranean Cuisine · ★★ Michelin
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Atto di Vito Mollica
Italian Contemporary, Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
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A few steps from the Duomo, within the Corte degli Imperatori of Palazzo Portinari, the historic former residence of the Salviati family, the restaurant occupies a setting of rare beauty, enriched by sixteenth-century frescoes by Alessandro Allori and the soothing sound of a fountain. An authentic Renaissance salon transformed into a refined dining room. The kitchen distinguishes itself through technical precision and elegance, bringing out the very best of the highest-quality produce in dishes that are creative yet always balanced and never contrived. Emblematic is the lightly seared langoust
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Luca's by Paulo Airaudo
Contemporary, Creative · ★ Michelin
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In the heart of artistic, monumental Florence, elegant spaces unfold on the first floor of Hotel La Gemma, enveloped in soft lighting and refined details. The cuisine is pared-back yet rich in nuance, where quality ingredients meet creativity. Among the most captivating offerings: goat tagliolini with anchovies, Sorrento lemon, and caviar; squab cappelletti; and prized wagyu beef. For a romantic dinner, choose one of the oval tables overlooking the kitchen, where the chef’s gestures become part of the show.
555m
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Borgo San Jacopo
Modern Cuisine, Classic Cuisine · ★ Michelin
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The name of this restaurant in the Hotel Lungarno refers to its location in one of the most charming districts in Florence, namely Oltrarno, just beyond the Ponte Vecchio. Here, lucky diners will get the chance to sit at one of two tables on the balcony for an unforgettable dining experience – although wherever you sit, the superb cuisine created by Claudio Mengoni will linger long in the memory. Showcased on two tasting menus and an à la carte, the meat and fish dishes served here are creative and of the highest quality, with the occasional Tuscan influence.
844m
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Saporium Firenze
Creative, Contemporary · ★ Michelin
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At this restaurant, Ariel Hagen, a young and friendly chef who, despite his name, hails from Florence, divides his time between the open-view kitchen and the tables in the dining room, where he happily explains dishes to guests and shares his enthusiasm for sustainability. His dishes are showcased on tasting menus but can also be chosen individually à la carte style from either menu depending on your preference. Among the desserts, don’t miss the Caterina De' Medici’s rose, a modern version of the traditional Florentine “zuccotto” cake with a beautiful combination of milk and Alkermes liqueur.
864m
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Trattoria Cibrèo - Il Cibrèino
Tuscan, Classic Cuisine
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Zeb
Farm to table, Traditional Cuisine · Bib
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In the San Niccolò district, in the heart of Oltrarno, there is a decidedly unusual restaurant. You won't find yourself occupying the usual kind of seating here, as most guests dine on tall stools at a long counter, rather like in a sushi bar. The atmosphere evokes the Far East but the recipes here are typically Tuscan: simple, well-executed dishes, listed on a blackboard that changes with the seasons and according to the chef's inspiration. The menu ranges from oven-baked courgettes stuffed with meat to pici pasta with ricotta and fresh tomato pesto, from “ribollita” to “peposo”, and stuffed
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