Reviews of Simone's Scala House
Via della Scala 71 Primo piano, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy

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Reviewed: 27 October 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewthe 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.
none! But it is old style building without elevator. I am ok with it. it might not be good for some older people.
Reviewed: 22 October 2025 · Stayed in October 2025
Verified reviewGreat 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.
N/A
Reviewed: 15 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat lacalization near train station and near the center of Firano.
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewsuch 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.
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe host is very helpful and carrying. The room is gorgeous, clean and comfortable. My window faced to the beautiful garden and in the morning I was waking up by the beautiful songs of birds. It is a very uniq place: in the centre of the city but quiet and lovely. The location is perfect - it's possible to reach everything by foot. I love that a lot!
Not available.
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location. Clean and comfortable
Nothing
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, everything is in close proximity.
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
The floor in the room is a bit cold without shoes or socks on, could add a mat for comfort in winter.
Reviewed: 14 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewHost was a really cool and friendly guy! Strongly recommended!
Everything was good!
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewExcellent 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.
It was a little bit cold at night (in February). There was one spare blanket but maybe another one would be good.
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSimone 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.
On arrival it was not clear which doorbell was to be rung and no telephone help number is displayed.
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery well located, a few blocks from the train station from the tram stop to the airport. Very comfortable room with private bathroom. Sparkling clean and well maintained. Good heating in winter.
The property was fine, but I was puzzled when I arrived, because I was expecting a big sign on the street, and there is only a small sign by the ring bells. Anyway, the host spotted me when I arrived while I was wondering which button to push.
Reviewed: 22 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
The bathroom is across the hall.
Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewComfortable stay, was clean. I liked the strawberry jam they gave 😊
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
Reviewed: 10 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe hosts were very friendly and responsive to my questions, and the lodging itself was spotless, well equipped, and ideally located.
Reviewed: 2 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 November 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewNice clean and quiete room, from walking distance of the station.
None
Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe 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.
The kettle needs to be changed, its wire is damaged, so it is not safe anymore. But everything else was perfect :)
Reviewed: 30 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe localization was amazing!