Coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe.
Il Ghiro offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations all include kitchens. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Il Ghiro features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.
Il Ghiro is a smoke-free property.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Offsite parking available (EUR 26 per day)
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room kitchen
Laundry facilities
Living room
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 9 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: EUR 26.00 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Il Ghiro
Il Ghiro Florence
Il Ghiro House
Il Ghiro House Florence
Il Ghiro Guesthouse Florence
Il Ghiro Guesthouse
Il Ghiro Hotel Florence
Il Ghiro Florence
Il Ghiro Guesthouse
Il Ghiro Guesthouse Florence
Il Ghiro Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The location is great--close to the train station, and also very close to the big market in Florence. Ten minutes' walk to the Duomo. The guesthouse was very clean, with a convenient kitchen--microwave, fridge, stove, drinkable water, etc. Paula was very kind. The only negative thing about this place is that there's no elevator and it's on the third floor--manageable with carryon luggage, but I can't imagine carrying a full suitcase all the way up (we stored ours in a luggage locker by the train station and just used our carryons).
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
2/10 Terrible
Janice
Oct 8, 2018
Cancelled reservations
Our room was cancelled, but not by us. So it was a terrible experience. We did not stay in Florence but went to Lucca
The hosts are friendly, speak excellent English and go well out of their way to be helpful. They know lots about the area and can provide good advice. They even recommended and booked an excellent tour of the surrounding region for us - not pushy at all but I had looked at many other possibilities but the one they recommended was well suited to what we wanted and at a better price than I had researched. We had backpacks and there was enough room for us to unpack and wash our clothes and sort our stuff. We had to share a bathroom but that was not a problem - I think there are en-suite options available. The place is conveniently located to transport and to the main sights - the market is close as are heaps of good restaurants and bars.We got caught in a train strike (after we had checked out) but the hosts allowed us to come back and leave our bags, offered us help such as making calls on our behalf and use of WiFi and even gave us a key. They went well above what could be expected from a host.
Fantastic location and friendly staff. More like a hostel with private rooms. Shared bathroom wasn't a problem. Given a coffee pod to use in the coffee machine each morning, and free access to washing machine which was great!. Climbing 3 floors of stairs no problem if mildly fit.
Great find and a good rate. Sort of a hostel, but with private rooms only. The owner is really friendly and has lots of information about Firenze. We were able to self check in late at night and then pay the following morning. Door codes were emailed that day. Our room was ok in size, bed was comfortable and everything was clean. Good location near the main train station and north of the major attractions. No breakfast.
A nice cheaper choice, close to the train station and everything of interest. The worst thing is having to carry your bags up several flights of stairs, but the owners son helped us do that and you only have to do it once. The other thing is having everyone share a bathroom, so more hostel than hotel really.
Lovely owners. Shared shower & toilet worked out OK. Only issue that it was located on 4th floor & no lift meant it was a struggle getting large heavy bags to the top floor.
Had a washing machine. Much appreciated
Dr Dale
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
6/10 Okay
Samuel
May 30, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel in Florence
Room was on 5th floor with no elevator. Room and bathroom was clean. Mattress on twin beds were flat with not much cushion. Location of hotel was within walking distance of train station. Staff was very helpful and provided info about places to go and where to find them.
Mohamed and his family made us feel at home. (So corny! But true!) They genuinely want you to have a good experience. They even offered to walk my Mom to somewhere nearby so she wouldn't get lost. Simple, not fancy, but cleanest place I've stayed in Europe. Unbeatable location is right next to a main train station.
We stayed here two nights and found it to be just fine. Short walk from the train station, lots of restaurants close by and within walking distance to the sights. check in was quick and very helpful. Very basic but clean and on a quiet street. It's up four flights of stairs, so not so great for somebody with lots of baggage, we have backpacks so no big deal. I would stay here again.
The staff was very nice and helpful. They really care about their visitors. The room was a little small and no breakfast was provided, but Il Ghiro is located close to a bakery. We could use the fridge to store some food. Overall, we were very happy with this room and we recommend it.
excellent owners. allows you to cook, wash clothes, and explains the neighbourhood to you. near the train station by foot 10mins. there are stairs to climb though.
I chose this hotel because of its convenient location and acceptable price. It provided simple breakfast as well. The hotel is a family owned small business. The owner is very kind and helpful. He ran the hotel in a family style and kept it very clean. Although it was a little bit difficult to communicate because he does not speak English, he is an easy-going old gentle man and made us felt comfortable and safe during our stay.
We loved our stay at Il Ghiro. The owner Mohammad (i think) was so helpful and kind. We had a long chat with him in the morning. There was one free amazing coffee and as much tea as you like. We were also able to wash our clothes there for free which was certainly helpful for us travelers. We were a little skeptical when we first walked in but we didn't need to be. The shared bathroom was clean and nicely decorated and we didn't notice anyone else using it. The only problem is the amount of steps going up to Il Ghiro as there is no lift.
Room was quite tiny but served its purpose. It did not have AC in the rooms with the shared bathrooms, but did have a ceiling fan that helped. small kitchen, not a lot of space in the fridge. Helpful staff checking in and getting a cab ride to the airport.
I was looking for a cheap and simple place that was close to the train station and that would be convenient for exploring Florence on foot for a weekend. It was in a great location. The room was basic and I shared a bathroom but it was comfortable. The staff was very helpful. I had to arrive after the reception desk closed and they were great in communicating with me ahead of time to provide the door code etc. They also allowed me to keep my bags there on the last day while I toured around before getting on my train which was very helpful so I didn't have to lug it all around. They had a kitchenette and laundry available but I didn't utilize it on my quick weekend trip.
This is a guest house, so it is "bare bones". It is clean, well cared for, convenient to both the train station and the center, and a good price. The host, however, was exceptionally helpful in every way, and even hefted our bags not only up the several flights of stairs, but back down again when we checked out. Excellent value for expensive Florence.
Nice place to stay, close to everything and practical with a kitchen and washing machine
Verified traveler
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
May 11, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
II Ghiro Room 1
Although on the 3rd floor, Stefano carried our main suitcase up and down the stairs.
Although basic, location 10 minutes walk from the railway station and for easy access to everything else suited us.
Information from Stefano excellent.