About Us
Residenza Il Villino, a relaxing oasis in the historic center of Florence, just steps from the Dome. A nineteenth-century residence surrounded by gardens, which belonged to tenor Augusto Brogi. Were you can breathe the atmosphere of a typical Tuscan house, with its classic brick floors and wooden ceilings.
A small B&B, with the services of a hotel and a great attention to guests, were to stay like at home. The ideal base to discover the extraordinary history of Florence and its masterpieces. In the morning, the only sound is birdsong. Breakfast includes cappuccino, homemade cakes and good music. In the afternoon, our flowery courtyard is the perfect place to relax over a glass of wine, or watching pictures and other exclusive materials on the birth of Italian fashion from the Giorgini Archive.
The Florentine spirit is still alive in our area, we are among the magnificent Piazza SS Annunziata, designed by Brunelleschi and the Sant'Ambrogio market. Via della Pergola is a quiet street, away from the tourist flow, famous for its historic theater; often we host actors.
Benvenuto Cellini and Pontormo lived next door. Michelangelo's David is just a few hundred meters, as well as a hidden masterpiece, a magnificent fresco by Perugino. In addition, if you are passionate about mysteries, we can take you on a journey into the secret symbols of the medieval city. Nearby there is also the best ice cream parlor in town (which? Come and find out) as well as restaurants where you can eat on wooden tables, ribollita (Tuscan soup), steak fiorentina, and cantuccini (almond cookies) with vino santo as dessert. Moreover, a famous street where locals go shopping is at walking distance.
Reception is open from 07:30 am to 07:30 pm. Late check-in is possible only with prior arrangement.
The house consists of two floors; there is no lift. Staff carries luggage up and down.
Parking is available. Please inform us you arrive by car; we will send you directions. We need car details to deliver the permission to enter into the restricted traffic zone.
