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Reviews of Simone's Scala House

Via della Scala 71 Primo piano, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy

#349 of 719 B&Bs and Inns in Florence

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 84 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 27 October 2025

    10
    arrived and received welcomed owner! it is so close most major visiting places and right next to train station. I feel s
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    none! But it is old style building without elevator. I am ok with it. it might not be good for some older people.

    the room is so big with nice balcony. you will look at little yard of the family owns. your view is not block by building, it is open view. it is not fancy but so cozy. it has a shared kitchen and common dining areas.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great location, very close to train, bus station and the tram. And close to all areas of interest and the markets. Simone, my host was very helpful with information.

    Stayed in October 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great lacalization near train station and near the center of Firano.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    convenient location, perfect base for florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    such a great location so close to the train station made it easy to drop bags and continue exploring. very helpful hosts, very quiet courtyard view even though on a busy street. public transport right across the road. laundromat across the road too. great to have kitchen access and a fridge freezer in the middle of july summer! the room was spacious and clean, private bathroom across hall no problem at all.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent location. Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, everything is in close proximity.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    10
    Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floor in the room is a bit cold without shoes or socks on, could add a mat for comfort in winter.

    The location is perfect, 5 minutes to the central station and 15min walk to the major tourist attractions. Everything is clean, also had small welcoming snack.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good!

    Host was a really cool and friendly guy! Strongly recommended!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little bit cold at night (in February). There was one spare blanket but maybe another one would be good.

    Excellent place to stay very close to Firenze Santa Maria Novella, the main railway station. Friendly helpful owner. Big comfortable bedroom. Very quiet. Good clean private bathroom just across the corridor. Shared kitchen with hob, microwave and fridge.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    If you want an excellently priced and superbly located room, THIS IS IT!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival it was not clear which doorbell was to be rung and no telephone help number is displayed.

    Simone made me VERY welcome and thoroughly explained everything about my room and the associated kitchen and lounge area (which was a pleasant and unexpected surprise) He answered all of my questions about the local area and getting around and even had good recommendations for places to eat.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is across the hall.

    The location of the property was ideal. There is a restaurant and pharmacy next door. The train station and a small supermarket are located around the corner. The property is very quiet.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There weren't any carpets in the room, so be sure to take slippers. Also, I had a personal bathroom, but it wasn't in the room. The bathroom was next door through a small hall

    Comfortable stay, was clean. I liked the strawberry jam they gave 😊

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts were very friendly and responsive to my questions, and the lodging itself was spotless, well equipped, and ideally located.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    None

    Nice clean and quiete room, from walking distance of the station.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kettle needs to be changed, its wire is damaged, so it is not safe anymore. But everything else was perfect :)

    The accommodation was pretty close to everything, I just walked around the city. I felt safe as a solo woman traveller, even at night. The host was very kind. I liked that I had a private bathroom.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Friendly host, nice and tidy place in an amazing localization
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The localization was amazing!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was excellent and safe. The location is very convenient, close to the train station. The room is cozy, clean. The hosts are pleasant, hospitable. The bathroom is private, next to the room. Recommend.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Even though it was known in advance, having an external bathroom turned out less convenient then I expected. I'd also appreciate more hooks in the bathroom and a mirror in the room.

    Perfect location. Close to the centre and the train station, but at the same time in a quiet neighbourhood. Has a food store nearby. The room was spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped. Lovely owners.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    All very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    8.0
    No ensuite bathroom means you get a bargain
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The key to my room was VERY tricky. It was really annoying and should be repaired. Literally every time I tried to open my room, I struggled with it.

    This place was perfect for my needs. I needed an inexpensive option, and for the price and the location (very near the station and the center), I thought this place was exceptional. The price is reduced by the fact that you don't have an ensuite bathroom. That is the deal that you accept when you book this place -- you have a room in a large apartment, and the bathroom is directly across the corridor from your room. It was an acceptable trade-off for me. Luckily, the other guests were quiet and in fact I never actually ran into anyone else during my stay. The place was clean, quiet, spacious, conveniently located -- I would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    8.0
    Normal place to stay in Florence
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Because toilet it's not in your room, it's a separate room, door handles are not easy to open/close, sometimes they stuck, that's very inconvenient when you have to leave a room and go to bathroom and when go back (travelling alone). At nights with open balcony doors it's quite noisy, because owners family have an inner yard, noises comes from their sitting till late, dog barking... They are not able to write you a normal official invoice (work trip), that's bad.

    Great location near bus station. Tidy and clean spacious room. Working air conditioner.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    9.0
    Great stay close to city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom not connected to bedroom, I don't mind this. But when getting ready there isn't a mirror in the bedroom so you need to keep leaving the room to go to the bathroom. A mirror in the bedroom and it would have been perfect.

    Great location, walkable into historic centre, also right round corner from Tram for airport and also train station. Simone was very friendly and quick to respond. No breakfast but the snacks in the room are a nice touch. Very peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything is apt and great

    Very close (Walkable) to all prime locations including Train station Simone and his family are very cooperating and I had wonderful stay not once but twice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Super convenient location, it only took 3-4 minutes walking from the SMN train station, and it didn't seem like a "bad" area at all. Check-in was easy and the host was friendly and helpful. The apartment is on the first floor, so only one set of steps. The unit is large overall, and has a living room, dining room, and kitchen for shared use. The bedroom is also quite large, and it has its own air conditioning unit that works well. The room is lockable so you don't have to worry about others staying in the unit. The bed was pretty comfortable and the pillows were especially comfortable. Not noisy at all. The room was clean and also smelled really good. The private bathroom for the room is across the hallway, and there's also a key for it so that no one else uses it. The shower is a good size, and the water pressure was really good.

    Stayed in July 2024

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