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Overview

The Waldensian Foresteria is located in the heart of the Oltrarno district, in an area convenient to walk to Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and the major tourist attractions of the city. The building that houses it, Palazzo Salviati, a treasure trove of numerous works of art, was built around the mid-1600s and donated to the Waldensian Table at the end of the 19th century. Today, the Foresteria Valdese in Florence offers ideal rooms to accommodate single travelers, families, couples and groups.

The multilingual reception staff is always available for information and suggestions on cultural and artistic itineraries in and around Florence.

The Foresteria Valdese is the perfect place for your low-cost holidays in Florence center, just a stone's throw from Palazzo Pitti and Ponte Vecchio. It is located in the Oltrarno district, near Piazza Santo Spirito and Piazza del Carmine, and offers the opportunity to experience the authentic lifestyle of the city, the cradle of the Renaissance.

Check in: 14:30 (2:30pm) - 18:30 (6:30pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 00:00 (12:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

History

The Foresteria Valdese in Florence offers holidays based on the values of solidarity and responsible tourism in Tuscany, contributing with its profits to supporting activities for minors in difficulty. In fact, since 1922 the building has housed the Gould Institute which, even today, offers services and activities for the reception, training and support of minors in conditions of social hardship.

The Foresteria was therefore born in the late sixties to support the costs of the Institute and is managed by the Waldensian Diaconia, allocating its profits like the other Waldensian Houses, Hotels and Guest Houses, to support the works and projects of the Body its business by enhancing the dimensions of welcoming people, solidarity, environmental sustainability of their work.
This historic building in the center of Florence, where the reality of a stately home is intertwined with that of the Waldensian Church, is the perfect holiday home to stay in Florence, admiring prestigious works of art in a context of social commitment.

Food & beverage

Breakfast service is available. Half board and full board can be requested only by groups.

The buffet breakfast and meals are served in the rooms on the first floor and are set menus.The menus, inspired by the Tuscan regional tradition, are prepared in the kitchens by Hoster Food. Variations available for guests following special diets for health, religious or ethical reasons.

Other facilities

The property has numerous meeting rooms and a monumental hall that can accommodate up to 99 people. It is possible to arrange coffee breaks, aperitifs and refreshments. A free luggage storage service is available to guests - if they arrive before check-in time or who want to enjoy the beauties of Florence after check-out time. All guests can use the free Wi-Fi service in the rooms and common areas.

Reviews

4.3

Based on 11 reviews

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3.8

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Service
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Experience
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This hotel uses all of its income to support the homeless, handicapped, and an orphanage that is next door. It is a very basic, but beautiful place to stay that is blocks away from the Arno river and the heart of old Florence. There is no room service. If you need something you ask. The beds are stiff and the pillows flat, but the sheets are clean and the room is just what it should be... a place to sleep since you are in Florence and there is so much to see. Source - Google
ScottR

The room was basic, functional and clean, particularly the shower room and toilet. The decor was a bit dated. The location was just outside the town centre but easy to find. There was an evening event next door which provided a great feel for Florence after hours. The music was easy to hear but good on the ear so not obtrusive. However we were guided to a good restaurant for an evening meal.
Anon

Our family of four loved the overall atmosphere of the building! We appreciated how it was close to everything but not on top of all the tourism ! Plenty of places to grab a bit to eat or drink. Due to unseen circumstances we had to check in after hours, a very detailed email with video made this process effortless! It fit our budget perfectly!
ShellyC

This is a hotel with a purpose, with the revenues of this hotel, they support a "casa famiglia". If you are not into luxuries, this is a very clean place, in a excellent area and excellent customer service where you can stay and help those in need. Chapel for them. Source - Google
Carla B

Very cool place to stay in! Loved the historical vibe of Firenze that's reflected in the building. perfect location, very close to the center. Friendly & helpful receptionist.. Would love to visit again:) Source - Google
NourhanA

Very cool place to stay in! Loved the historical vibe of Firenze that's reflected in the building. perfect location, very close to the center. Friendly & helpful receptionist.. Would love to visit again:) Source : Google
NourhanA

Wonderful sublime stay . Extremely clean and very quiet - very comfortable. Enjoyed my stay and would recommend highly . All the best eating places are just outside the door . Molto content ! Gracie.
ElaC

Staff were friendly and very helpful. Felt safe and location is great. Room clean and a good size. Only complaint is that the room would get a bit stuffy but highly recommended.
Anon

Good location. I felt very safe. Basic accommodation but clean and tidy.
SusanA

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Facilities & information

Summary

17th-century buildings

No smoking

Child friendly

Bed only (no kitchen facilities)

Historic property

Facilities

Private/enclosed garden

Children's cots

Children's highchairs

Television

Luggage storage

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Sitting room

Hair dryers

Elevator

Telephone

Central heating

Air Conditioning

Recreations

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Pub (walking distance)

Pub (a short drive)

Museums (walking distance)

Museums (a short drive)

Historic houses

Gardens

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Recommended restaurants (a short drive)

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Arrival information & directions

Address: Via dei Serragli 49, Firenze, Toscana/Italia, Florence50124, Italy

Those unable to check-in/check-out in the fixed times must contact the property directly and talk to the reception staff. A few minutes walk you can also reach the major tourist attractions of the city including: the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Strozzi and Piazza della Signoria. The Santa Maria Novella station is well connected and can also be reached on foot in less than 20 minutes. Finally, it is possible to access the structure by car in order to load and unload luggage, agreeing the procedures with the reception. The area has private and public paid parking.From Santa Maria Novella Central Station you can reach the property by foot in 20 minutes.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: you can consult https://www.ataf.net/ or contact the Reception. If you have particularly heavy luggage you can use the taxi service.

FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT: You can take the T2 Vespucci tramway line. Alternatively, you can use the taxi service (it takes 15-20 minutes and costs about 20 Euros) or the shuttle bus that runs every 30 minutes and takes you to the Central Station (the cost is 6 Euros). BY CAR: Leave the motorway at the "Firenze Impruneta" exit and continue in the direction of the center of Florence. You can enter the center, for the sole purpose of unloading your luggage, from Porta Romana on via Romana and via Maggio. At the end of the latter, turn left onto Lungarno Gucciardini, continue to the traffic lights and turn left again into via dei Serragli until you reach n ° 49 (black numbering). If you enter by car, remember to promptly communicate the license plate number to the Reception. The reception clerk will cancel the notification of your entry to the Limited Traffic Zone via the internet. Each entrance has a cost of Euro 3.00, as required by the Municipality of Florence.

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Foresteria Valdese, Florence