II Guelfo Bianco – A Favorite for Families in Florence
About the Hotel
Historic Building Accommodations
Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco occupies a 15th-century building with four room types: Executive Rooms (14 sqm with parquet floors), Superior Rooms (16 sqm with antique furniture), Triple Rooms (20 sqm with marble or parquet floors), and Junior Suites (22 sqm with refined furnishings). All rooms include air conditioning, soundproofing, smart TVs, safes, minibars, and bathrooms with showers or bathtubs. The Apartment Suite (100 sqm) features a kitchenette with refrigerator, two bathrooms, and a washing machine.
Farm-to-Table Dining
Il Desco Bistrot serves organic Tuscan cuisine using produce from the hotel's certified organic farm in Reggello. The menu includes gluten-free and vegetarian options, with dishes prepared using extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, and fruits from their property. Guests can purchase organic products including olive oil during their stay. The restaurant offers artisanal wines from local Tuscan producers and craft beers from Valle del Mugello.
Art-Filled Common Spaces
The hotel displays a private collection of contemporary and antique artworks throughout the property. Guests have access to cultural events and temporary art exhibitions organized on-site. The breakfast room features updated lighting and air conditioning systems renovated in 2021.
Central Florence Location
Located at Via Cavour 29, the hotel is 300 meters from the Accademia Gallery (home to Michelangelo's David) and 500 meters from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. It is 1 km from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station and 10 km from Peretola Airport. The property sits within Florence's Limited Traffic Zone; guests must provide license plate numbers to avoid fines. Valet parking is available at a partner garage nearby.
Family-Run Hospitality Services
The family-owned hotel offers concierge services for Florence itineraries and running route advice from manager Antonella. Staff provides license plate registration for ZTL compliance and arranges valet parking. The front desk can organize purchases of organic farm products and provide information about seasonal events including the Florence Marathon and Christmas markets.
Choose from a variety of room types
Availability and pricing for your selected dates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock

