Casa Rovai Guest House - Florence

Casa Rovai Guest House: 16th-Century Frescoes & Self-Check-in in Florence's Historic Center

Accommodations & Historical Ambiance

Casa Rovai Guest House occupies the first floor of a historical palace that has been in the owner's family since the early 1900s. The 6 rooms are furnished with original 19th and 20th-century pieces, and some historic rooms house Renaissance murals rediscovered in the 1990s. Guests booking a historic room at this B&B Casa Rovai can sleep under painted ceilings adorned with angel frescoes.

Check-in & Guest Services

Casa Rovai Guest House Florence offers a contact-less check-in process using a video walk-through and keypad access to all doors. Staff communicate via WhatsApp and provide a full museum and restaurant reservation service, along with suggestions for wine tasting and day tours in Chianti. Luggage storage is available for late departures, and a self-service machine dispenses both still and sparkling water in the common area.

Location & Neighborhood

This guest house is a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and within 10-20 minutes of the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio. The property sits on a quiet residential street on the outskirts of the historic center, with a farmer's market and a coffee shop serving morning croissants around the corner. A bus stop in front of the building provides access to areas outside the city center.

Breakfast & Common Spaces

Casa Rovai provides a very good breakfast service in a dining room with tables and chairs. The shared lounge/TV area offers complimentary coffee and tea, and the common hall has outdoor furniture for relaxation. Guests note the interior courtyard provides a quiet space to rest midday.

Practical Information & Policies

This hotel is a non-smoking property with elevator access to rooms and key card security. Air conditioning is effective in all rooms, and extra towels or daily housekeeping can be arranged. Guests should note that some rooms have private bathrooms located outside the room in the reception area.

• History: 16th-century frescoes in historic rooms, family-owned since 1900s
• Rooms: 6 units with original 19th and 20th-century furniture
• Check-in: Contact-less process with video walk-through and keypad codes
• Location: 5 min walk to Duomo, 10-20 min to Uffizi Gallery
• Services: Free still/sparkling water, museum reservations, luggage storage

License number: 048017AFR1800,IT048017B42SJKDEC3