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A sustainable bed and breakfast in Florence and within 1.7 km of Pitti Palace, Villa il Leone has a garden, comfortable soundproof rooms and free WiFi. The property features garden and city views, and is 2.9 km from Strozzi Palace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is also a well-fitted kitchen in some of the units equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and kitchenware. At the bed and breakfast, each unit has bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast offers a continental or Italian breakfast. A minimarket is available at the bed and breakfast. A car rental service is available at Villa il Leone. Santa Maria Novella is 3.1 km from the accommodation, while Piazza del Duomo di Firenze is 6.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 9 km from Villa il Leone.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian

FREE parking!


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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Florence
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  • Tiffany
    Australia Australia
    The location was perfect. We were able to park on the street for free right outside the villa. It was short straight walk down into town and onto the Ponte Vecchio. If you didn't want to walk there was a bus option but the walk was easy.
  • Chester
    Australia Australia
    Nice property . Nice view. Quiet. Nice friendly host Nice breakfast Nice restaurant small walk down the road (giovanni)
  • Lucy
    France France
    This guest house is fantastic. We highly recommend and will be going back
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by B&B Villa il Leone

Company review score: 9.8Based on 946 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

This family-run property is in Florence, a 5-minute bus ride from the historic center and Piazzale Michelangelo.The rooms of B & b Villa il Leone are spacious and bright and air conditioned. They are equipped with private bathroom, refrigerator, LCD TV with satellite channels and free wifi connection.In the morning, a rich breakfast buffet with gluten-free foods, cakes and pies is prepared.The center of Florence can be easily reached with the ATAF lines 36 and 37. Near the hotel it is possible to walk to Palazzo Pitti, the Forte Bel Vedere, and the Boboli garden (25min).Couples really appreciate the location.We speak your language!

Property information

The B&B Villa Il Leone in Florence is an elegant historic residence located on the outskirts of the historic center in the residential district of Oltrarno, known for its historic buildings, such as Palazzo Pitti and the typical shops of artisans, local artists and antique dealers.The Villa is surrounded by a private garden with easy parking, a few steps from the ancient walls of Porta Romana and the Boboli Gardens. Five minutes away by car are Piazzale Michelangelo, Forte Belvedere or Santa Maria di San Gaggio, the Astronomical Observatory of Arcetri and the Certosa del Galluzzo.The B&B Villa Il Leone in Florence is the ideal solution for those seeking peace and tranquility in well-kept and elegant environments and modern services. The three rooms that make up the structure are elegant and functional, each with its own style.

Neighbourhood information

It is just above the arch which enclosed the entire city. Take a taxi from the train station to easily get to your destination, then you can walk down to a lot of the squares and attractions.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Italian,Dutch

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa il Leone
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Car hire
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch

House rules

Villa il Leone takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 16:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of EUR 50 applies for arrivals after 18:00. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please inform Villa il Leone in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.