We're ideally located in a residential section of the San Lorenzo neighborhood, in Florence's historic center, Il Bargellino is a small family-operated hotel located within short walking distance to shopping, dining, major tourist sites, and the main train station "Santa Maria Novella". Just a few yards will take you to the convention centers: Palazzo dei Congressi and Fortezza da Basso. The hotel occupies an eighteenth century building which was originally a single family home. The rooms and hallways are furnished with antique and eclectic pieces. This charming hotel boasts an enormous terrace where guests can relax after a busy day of Sightseeing/shopping -- in the shade or under the Tuscan sun -- savoring a glass of chilled Prosecco or Chianti Classico! Our rooms, relaxed and casual atmosphere, and the fact that your hosts Carmel and Pino live on-site, add up to make the Hotel Il Bargellino an excellent choice to start and finish your day -- whether here for business or pleasure. And we will gladly make your museum reservations for you prior to your arrival. Amenities include: Refrigerator (either in room or in a common room) microwave use, local services information booklet, hairdryer and free WiFi is available throughout the hotel