Bed& Breakfast Il Gattopardo Firenze

The Gattopardo Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of the historical centre of Florence, between the wonderful Piazza della Signoria and the Dome. The apartment sits in an ancient palazzo, dating back to 1200, which was the birthplace and residence of the writer Vasco Pratolini. The atmosphere recalls medieval Florence, where you will find typical antique décor, precious items of furniture, works of art and beautiful rugs, under a vaulted ceiling with frescoes and wooden beams. The apartment has also been renovated.Stepping out of the main entrance you are only steps away of the most famous and visited sights of the historical centre of the city, with Piazza della Signoria in front of you and the Ponte Vecchio around the corner. Heading north, however, you will come across the house of Dante Alighieri, and within a radius of 100 metres you will find the marvellous Duomo (Florence's main cathedral), the splendid via dei Calzaiuoli and the beautiful piazza Santa Croce.The streets surrounding the bed and breakfast are filled with fabulous boutiques for you to enjoy some great shopping, or to simply admire the enticing windows displaying Italian and international designer wear, top fashion labels, jewellery and craftsmen's workshops, interspersed with plenty of restaurants where you can sample some of the fantastic local Tuscan cuisine.In the evening, when Florence starts to sparkle, you can visit a selection of the numerous pubs with live music, wine bars, trattorie (local eateries) and, of course, music clubs. Staying with us you will experience a splendid apartment in the heart of the historical centre, offering the professionalism of a hotel and the hospitality of an Italian family, at an affordable price. We welcome you!