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Villa Malavolta

Experience warm hospitality while discovering downtown's historic charm. Wander through the garden or settle into your favorite book from the library.

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Free daily continental breakfast
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Nestled near Historic Center - Downtown, Villa Malavolta offers a peaceful retreat with continental breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Stroll through the garden or get lost in a good book from the library. With multilingual staff and laundry facilities, guests have praised this charming bed & breakfast for its warm hospitality.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Del Podesta 69, Florence, FI, 50125

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 7 min drive
  • Pitti Palace - 7 min drive
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery - 15 min drive
  • Ponte Vecchio - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 31 min drive
  • Porta al Prato Station - 10 min drive
  • Florence-Le Cure Station - 13 min drive
  • Firenze Cascine Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé Petrarca - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Antica Porta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar d'Angolo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trippaio Albergucci Mario - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Villa Malavolta

At Villa Malavolta, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Historic Centre of Florence and Pitti Palace. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (14 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1472
  • Garden
  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 9 PM and 11 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 30 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards.
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.

Also known as

Villa Malavolta
Villa Malavolta B&B
Villa Malavolta B&B Florence
Villa Malavolta Florence
Villa Malavolta Florence
Villa Malavolta Bed & breakfast
Villa Malavolta Bed & breakfast Florence

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Malavolta offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Villa Malavolta does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Villa Malavolta?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Villa Malavolta?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Malavolta?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Villa Malavolta and nearby?

Villa Malavolta has a garden.

Villa Malavolta Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Cette maison est un musée qui date de 1427 mais très bien conservée
2-night trip

6/10 Good

It's not a hotel, but B&B in old villa house. If you want to have some experience in Italian life in local house, it is a good choice. But it is not a hotel and so sometime you feel inconvenience.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Casa de ensueño en entorno natural y cerca del autobús al centro, diez min. pizzerías cerca buenas y una abadía muy bonita.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicole, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Serenity and Peaceful
Highly recommended. Its family owned villa, its beautiful and trully labour of love. From comfortable room, beautiful view from patio (terrace), gorgeous garden with lots of citrus trees to lovely family. Enjoy the beautiful paintings from the owner. We would love to go back and stay at the same place. Thank you Donatella. Grazie
Gregory, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Riitta, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent villa
Our hosts wee excellent. The villa was classical. The dining area was from the 1500s. Very cool. Walk to bus and pizza!
Bill, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Disappointing
Well this is potentially a really fantastic place to stay. It's a wonderful old building with a long history and it is full of old furniture paintings and books. The owners were very helpul as far as they could with local information etc. However the room and bathroom really need modernising to cater for the needs of the modern international traveller. A nice big bed with new bed linen would make the bedroom stand out and the shower and toilet are really basic and small in nature. Breakfast was limited and again inadequate for modern international standards. We paid 215 EUR for 2 nights which does not reflected the quality of the accommodation by a long way.
peter, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Visit to a historic Florence villa
stay was ok. unusual home/villa run by an older couple who were both helpful and a problem. Security was their concern which made it uncomfortable at times. Doors were locked early and making contact to gain entry was awkward.
Joseph, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

La villa è a pochi chilometri da Firenze e ben collegata da autobus, la fermata è a pochi minuti di strada. la struttura è elegante e conserva un fascino d altri tempi, tranquilla . I proprietari sono persone molto cortesi e disponibili a consigli e suggerimenti. Ottimo il servizio.
CHIARA, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dépaysement total dans cette maison d un autre siècle ! Impression de dormir dans un musée. Bon accueil attentionné. Un peu loin du centre ville de Florence mais au calme dans la verdure .
marie jose, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

10/10 Exceptional

MICHELLE, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

schönes, altes Haus ,
ein Haus wo man sich sofort wohl fühlt , vorausgesetzt man mag die Atmosphäre einer alten Villa, das Zimmer geräumig , die Betten in Ordnung, das Bad leider sehr klein und man bekommt alle Geräusche der Nachbarn mit. Frühstück in einer schönen alten Küche,an einem großen Tisch gemeinsam mit anderen Gästen.Leider ist das Frühstück sehr bescheiden,auf unsere Frage nach Schinken od.Wurst wurde uns mitgeteilt,dass es nicht üblich wäre zum Frühstück so etwas zu essen, ein sehr überschaubares Buffet. Die Dame des Hauses ist jedenfalls sehr bemüht und hilfsbereit wenn es um Fragen über Sehenswürdigkeiten und Ausflüge geht.
Heinz u. Klaus, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely B & B in historic villa.
Villa Malavolta was extraordinary in every way. Lovely, interesting home with art and books everywhere. Gardens were lovely and so enjoyable. Best of all was host, Donatella. She was gracious, interesting and so very helpful in every way! Easy walk to bus stop which took us where we wanted to go. She was helpful with pointing out some sights in Florence not to be missed. Enjoyed our time there and would not hesitate to go back again.
Sharon, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

A peaceful oasis away from the tourist crowds
An extraordinary find in many ways. The hostess (owner) and her husband are lovely people. She speaks perfect English and can provide whatever tourist information and restaurant recommendations one may require as well as helping with bookings as needed. The house itself is in a quiet residential area and lies within a gated private park providing both formal front and informal back gardens (the latter a great place for kids to play). One would be best off arriving during daylight hours as the front gate itself is nondescript. This is an ideal location if you have a vehicle as it is easy to reach from the highway. One does have to be aware that Via del Proconsolo is one way (outbound) in this location so having an up to date Nav system is a plus (access is from Via Senese). This would be a great location to visit Florence from if arriving from outside Tuscany and also provide a home base for day trips to the adjacent countryside (going as far as Siena and San Gimignano would be pretty easy). Parking elsewhere in Florence -and driving into the city is an absolute nightmare so leaving the car here is a fantastic alternative. Although no attractions are within easy walking distance a brief downhill walk takes one to the main road where 3 bus lines provide rapid service into the city proper (10-15 minute ride depending on time of day). Once there it's likely best to pass the day or take a cab back to save time. Rooms and BR are of good size for EU. Wi fi signal best in common area
A, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Old Italian Ambiance
The Villa was built in the 1400s and it's beautiful. It is owned and run by an older couple, the wife speaks English and does most of the administration, but they are both kind, patient, and extremely helpful. We loved them! They made my mother and I feel very welcome. Lovely atmosphere in the breakfast room. The only down side we discovered is that there was no air conditioning, but the large fan provided by the administrator and leaving the windows open at night worked just fine.
Patricia, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Rui, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous B&B in Florence
We stayed here for two days while we were in Florence - two days were just not long enough! The place was gorgeous and the owner was so nice. I had a sore foot and could not wear my boots, so the owner kindly let me borrow a pair of sandals which fit me perfectly! We would like to stay longer next time we visit Florence.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Soggiorno perfetto
Soggiorno perfetto sotto ogni punto di vista. Siamo stati accolti con colore e seguiti con gentilezza dai numerosi consigli della proprietaria su come muoverci meglio in città. La villa è avvolta da un'atmosfera magica. Al suo interno si viene rapiti da un mondo di arte, musica e letteratura.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Bed & Breakfast hotel
Excellent option in Firenze. As a B&B hotel, it had exceeded all expectations: well organised, with a charming garden that makes you feel @ 19th century! The breakfast is delicious, there are amazing restaurants nearby and 3 bus lines that can drop you in the best parts of Firenze in less than 20 minutes. And the hotel's owner gives all support, providing accurate information about Florenve and the whole country! Whenever I came back, that will be my staying choice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Stay at Historic B & B
We stayed in Villa Malavolta for two nights and found it to be an amazing experience. The property is about 10 min from the center of town and about 15 min from SMN train station via buses 11, 36 or 37. The buses run very frequently so we never had to wait more than a few minutes. We did take taxis on the way to the property when returning home late at night. Our room was upstairs overlooking the front of the property but there was a very large balcony off to the side which looks toward the city. A great area for my late night cigar and glass of Chianti. The room was clean and quiet and the bathroom was roomy by EU standards. If you are unsure of where to visit while in Florence, the owner, Donatella, is fountain of knowledge. We just let her know how much time we had available and she gave us a plan. Our son is a chef in the area who had a few days off to visit so we spent more time sampling food than the average tourist. Breakfast was plentiful with a selection of fruits, breads, jams, cake, meats, cheeses and excellent coffee. As mentioned in the other reviews, the meal is served in the oldest room in the house dating from the 15th century. The home is a bit of an art museum itself as the owner is an accomplished artist and sculptor. Her works as well as those of others is displayed throughout the home. WiFi was OK, better if accessed in the common area (library) outside the room, but it worked in the room as well.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Un endroit atypique et magnifique.
La propriétaire charmante et parlant un excellent français vous donne plein de bons conseils sur les visites de Florence qu'elle connaît par coeur. La chambre magnifique à 2 lits individuels est immense et très raffinement décorée donne sur une bibliothèque de toute beauté. La villa dotée d'un beau jardin est située à 25 minutes à pied du centre de Florence qui peut aussi être atteint par le bus dont l'arrête est à 4 minutes à pied. Le soir je vous recommande chaleureusement la charcuterie située à côté de l'arrêt de bus et qui vous propose d'excellents produits qui vous permettent de bien dîner pour 15 euros verre de vin compris. La serveuse (Angela de mémoire) est adorable et parle un petit peu le français. En conclusion la villa Malavolta est absolument parfaite en tous points et vous donne l'illusion de remonter le temps. Merci encore à ses propiétaires..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

a house with history
It is an old house with traditional deco and a lush garden. The kind of place I wanted to experience. It is a bit out of the town, but with few bus lines just a few blocks away or taxi, it is very easy to get around. It is located at a nice neigbhood. The owners and staff are nice and friendly. They recommended me a place to visit and a restaurant to go. Both turned out to be very nice surprise. The breakfast is adequate. The room is big, clean, and the bed is comfortable. The one thing I wish could be different is more natural lights into the room. But as an old house, the window is small.