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Il Colombaino

Morning coffee in lush gardens followed by a tennis match creates the perfect blend of relaxation and activity at this welcoming retreat

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Located in the heart of Historic Center - Downtown, Il Colombaino offers a peaceful escape with its garden and playground. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before heading to the indoor tennis court. Helpful staff provides amenities like luggage storage, making visitors feel at home.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a radiator.

Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a television.

Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Scandicci is home to Il Colombaino. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with horse riding. Visit our Scandicci travel guide
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50018, FI, Scandicci, Via Franceschi 9

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large central dome and arched windows, surrounded by a well-maintained square with a grassy area and flower beds.
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    16 min drive - 10.0 km
  • A grand, illuminated building with classical architecture, featuring tall columns and statues.
    Uffizi Gallery
    20 min drive - 10.0 km
  • A historic stone bridge over a calm river, with colorful buildings on either side.
    Ponte Vecchio
    20 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Teatro Puccini
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Acciaiolo Castle
    7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Porta al Prato Station
    9 min drive
  • De André (Ciliegi) Tram Stop
    19 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oasi Caffè
    3 min drive
  • I Vecchi Amici
    18 min walk
  • Tutto Bene - The Florence Gate
    4 min drive
  • Osteria del Milione
    8 min drive
  • Bar Pasticceria Gianno
    4 min drive

About this property

Il Colombaino

  • Bed & breakfast near Arno River
  • At Il Colombaino, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
  • Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • An indoor tennis court, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
    • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Il Colombaino include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Frette Italian sheets, sofa beds, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/tub combinations
    • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
    • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Library
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are kindly requested to notify the property in case of late arrival.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048041C20970MUZ8

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Il Colombaino pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Il Colombaino?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Il Colombaino?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Il Colombaino located?

Situated in Scandicci, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Florence Charterhouse, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, and Arno River. Cascine Park and Teatro Comunale Florence are also within 6 mi (10 km). De André (Ciliegi) Tram Stop is 19 minutes by foot and Villa Costanza Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Il Colombaino Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stephen Christopher

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
In my opinion this property is mis-represented. I believe the description has been updated since we stayed maybe, but I can't verify. It is NOT close to anything and Taxis have a hard time finding it and they are expensive. If you have a car and want a country retreat, might be ok. The ad says "Private/Shared Bath"...what it didn't say is your private bath is on the 1st floor and room is on 2nd floor. We never saw any tennis courts or a cafe/restaurant. We didnt know how to adjust the heating or cooling because we sprak English and owner speaks Italian...kind of hard to communicate. It was cold and warm while we were there and neber could figure out the AC. I asked via expedia messaging but he never replied to that question. The ad makes it sound like an amenity full property, but it isn't. Owner is friendly and tries to be helpful, but it just doesn't meet the expectations from the about and listed amenities. If you want a quiet, country retreat with few things close by and have a car, it would be good for you. My biggest issue is give more details because people are booking your property based on incomplete and deceptive information.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so charming! The shower was interesting and you needed extra towels to keep the floor dry, but there were towels. Area was beautiful. A little tricky to find parking and entrance, but easy after the first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Subbaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s home away from home. The host was incredibly helpful and nice. Highly recommend this B &B
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandeang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and an amazing host.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host, wonderful breakfast, wonderful property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staffs, quiet and comfortable place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Nice neighborhood room nice place for children super breakfast was good. The only thing is the owner was standing by us all the time at breakfast it was a bit embarrassing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Nice people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rosana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room is very small for 4 adults. The breakfast is very limited. The area is dark and far from any restaurants and transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away!

If you’re a family, I recommend you stay away from this place. This is bed and breakfast suitable for single person or a couple who are interested in hiking. The host person is generally nice but speaks no English whatsoever and it’s very difficult to communicate with him. The place is difficult to get to and if you have a car is very narrow entry for parking. The bathroom is almost a closet’s room, with the showerhead extending almost over the basin and you will hit your head against the mirror while trying to sit on the toilet (I’m not even that tall). There is no extractor fan hence the smell was spreading into the room. There is a bathroom window which is high up they and if kept open you would be infested by mosquitoes in the summer. The furniture is old and dated. Breakfast provided was laughable with very limited options and you’d rather get sales own from the supermarket. I guess one could say that one positive thing is the Aircondition unit in the room. You will find way better accommodation closer to Florence with better facilities and even cheaper price. I left after one night. Hotels.com, we were very helpful in getting some refund which was initially refused by the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A cozy, home-style accommodation—warm, friendly, and perfectly located in the heart of beautiful Tuscany. Andrea and his wife were incredibly kind and welcoming. I would stay there as many times as needed. Thank you, Andrea, for your hospitality and care. Una sistemazione accogliente, familiare e estremamente amichevole, nel cuore della splendida Toscana. Andrea e sua moglie sono stati gentili e ospitali in ogni momento. Tornerei qui quante volte fosse necessario. Grazie, Andrea, per la tua ospitalità e attenzione.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El propietario es un mentiroso, fue Hotel hace algunos años ,nos dio un cuartito afuera de una casa por la habitacion cuadruple que pagamos , eramos 3 adultos un adolescente de 15 años , le dijimos que queriamos la habitacion tal como la reserva , pero nos dijo que las fotos de expedia son genericas , que no son lo que el ofrece, que ese era el dormitorio como era de noche nos tuvimos que quedar , al dia siguiente me fui a otro hotel, respecto al desayuno es mentira tambien , la propiedad esta cerrada y el te quiere atender en una esquina de la casa
Cheater cuádruple room, lo peor que expedia no me ha resuelto
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VIOLETA PIZA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien la habitación y el servicio excelente el anfitrión Andrea y su esposa muy amables, muy lindo lugar, gracias, seguro volveríamos. Gracias
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I gestori sono molto gentili ed accoglienti, la struttura è fuori dal centro, silenziosa ma comunque molto vicina alla tramvia che porta a Firenze, un ottimo compromesso. Lo consigliamo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Staff & service
B&b a gestione famigliare, persone gentili e ospitali. Comodo per accedere al centro di firenze e con vicino ristoranti di buona qualità senza avere prezzi eccessivi del centro di Firenze. Ottima la tramvia per accedere al centro di Firenze. Nel contorno uliveti da perdere la vista
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Genial hospedaje

Increíblemente bien, el anfitrión lo hace sentir a uno como en casa , totalmente recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

JANY

Lo peor en trato y gestión

Ha sido fatal,primero me han cambiado la reserva de dia sin mi consentimiento y luego me la han cancelado un dia antes sin una explicacion adecuada .El dueño no hablaba español pero tampoco se esforzaba por dar una explicacion ..canceló sin mas por telefono porque yo llamé y luego sin escucharme me colgó directamente
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

NICOLA

Disliked: Staff & service
La mia recensione è unicamente legata al fatto che mi è stata annullata 48h prima dell'arrivo una prenotazione fatta 15 gg prima.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ottima
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bellissimo posto appena fuori Firenze, tram facilmente raggiungibile. Gestori accoglienti e disponibili.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verónica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar hermoso y acogedor para disfrutar la experiencia de la Toscana italiana. El anfitrión es una persona súper amable y cordial. En nuestro recorrido por varios hoteles fue el que más disfrutamos y el que más nos gustó (dos niñas y dos adultos).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Norbert

Das Hotelzimmer war nicht frei und konnte nicht bezogen werden. Das Hotel hat das Zimmer storniert. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Norbert Weber
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recepção com muita atenção e carinho

Otimos anfitriões, atenciosos, cuidadosos nos detalhes, otima localização, cafe da manha preparado com carinho e mimos, quarto muito limpo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bargaoui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon souvenir

Séjour en famille formidable, les propriétaires très accueillant et serviable... Je recommande.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021