Residenza Johanna I offers a genuine Florence experience near the Historic Center. This welcoming B&B serves a daily buffet breakfast and has a cozy bar for evening drinks. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi and helpful concierge staff.
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, Residenza Johanna I is near a train station. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria. Florence Botanical Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Visit our Florence travel guide
Bed & breakfast near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Close to Central Market and Piazza del Duomo, Residenza Johanna I provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and meeting rooms
Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff, a TV in reception and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Residenza Johanna I feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
A bar/lounge
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
1 floor
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
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 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 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
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 5 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per day
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 IT048017A1TE7NMTSR
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 the information in the booking confirmation
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours during certain times of the year
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Residenza Johanna I pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Residenza Johanna I?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Residenza Johanna I?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Does Residenza Johanna I provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.
Where is Residenza Johanna I located?
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Florence Botanical Gardens, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Central Market. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 1 mile (2 km). San Marco University Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
Residenza Johanna I Reviews
9.0
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My only thing I would say is no where on the check in instructions does it say to check in across the street. Loved the breakfast. Fast cab service to hotel. Nice people at desk and the lady setting up breakfast was very pleasant.
Great hotel, we had a nice stay. Only advice is that the check-in instructions are a little unique (you must go to the hotel across the street from Residenza Johanna I to complete your check in), and could be made more clear to customers. However, the actual process of check in could not be easier - once you find out where to do so. Great authentic Tuscan property that transports you to a different era, and offers all that one could want from Firenze, including a beautiful park being only moments away.
Room was clean, but the bed was HORRIBLE. Mattress should have been replaced years ago. Loved the location - convenient to attractions and restaurants. Next door to a preschool, so noisy on weekdays.
Jeanie
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Gavin
25 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms don’t quite match the photos - rooms look much older than the photos make them to be. Tiny bathrooms. Great location & excellent and helpful staff
Gavin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Yiniola
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Room was small, no elevator and bed was average.
Good A/C and area, front desk staff was very good
Yiniola
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Julie
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Amenities
First, the pros. This property was very clean and nice, as well as being unique with it being set up like a fancy staff dorm at a prestigious university. It was close to the David and central Florence. Now the cons….the air conditioning did not work in our room, and it was 100 degrees outside and probably 85-90 in the room. We brought it up to the mgr, who came to check. It “appeared” to be on, but never sufficiently cooled the room. I had to sleep without covers and a cooling cloth I brought from the states draped over me to help with how hot I felt all night. It was terrible after a hot day walking around the city. The people next to us were also heard complaining about their A/C to the front desk. They didn’t appear too concerned with no apologies whatsoever. The man who checked us in was nice however, and showed us how the 4 keys worked to get us in our room. (The key to our room was like a key from Harry Potter. That was kind of neat.) Just don’t stay here in the summer, unless they fix their air conditioning, or if you don’t mind not having A/C.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
FERNANDO
19 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gisele was exceptionally helpful
FERNANDO
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kethyanny
26 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todos muito gentis, Ivan super simpático e atencioso nos recepcionou, chegamos antes do check-in e nos liberou o quarto. Café da manhã muito bom. Ótima hospedagem. Boa localização.
Café da manhã muito bom, porém quartos sem nenhum isolamento acustico.
MARIA J L
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Matthew
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Confusing check in as you actually have to check in at the hotel across the street. I didn't see this mentioned anywhere during the booking process.
Windows had no screens and loose shutters, we got eaten alive by mosquitos. At least I hope it was mosquitos.
Otherwise, it was a pretty nice place.
Struttura pulita, elegante, tranquilla anche se molto centrale, con tutte le attrazioni principali raggiungibili a piedi. Staff gentilissimo e sempre disponibile. Consigliatissimo.
Immer einen guter Tipp an der Rezeption bekommen.
Die Residenza liegt in einem Wohnhaus, die nach dem ersten April in Italien nicht mehr geheizt werden dürfen. Damit kommt man zurecht- wenn man aber noch in einen Starkregen gerät, bei dem auch der Hotelschirm nicht mehr hilft- da hat uns die Rezeption binnen Minuten mit einem Elektrischen Heizkörper geholfen. Einfach Klasse 👍
We stayed in the Residence Johanna, rather than Hotel Bonifacio across the road. It was more like a hostel in an apartment with a shared common area and fridge with people coming and going late into the night (including other permanent residences in nearby apartments within the building). Staff were polite and the Italian breakfast (croissants, yoghurt, coffee) was quite good. However the bed was so hard and it was so loud with people going at night it was three nights of very poor sleep. I would not stay again.
Was to go due to Pandemic, they refused to reimburse due to no refund status. Paid for insurance lost over $520.00 never could reach on phone sent several texts and calls also Expedia worked and was useless.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Candy
11 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall good and value for money. A good experience staying in an Italian setting. Breakfast offered is good, not at the premises but in a small hotel just outside the building. Staff is friendly and helpful. Only set back is their staff is there from 8.30am to about 6pm. If you have any queries you must wait till the next day to do it.
Velmi příjemný personál, velmi dobrá lokalita takřka v centru města, 10-15min v pěší vzdálenosti od nejznámějších památek. Pokoje čisté, dostatečně prostorné, vč. malého balkonu. V rezidenci je koutek s občerstvením po celý den, snídaně vydatné. Jediné, ale to je asi všude v Itálii- peřina. Spaní pod prostěradlem a dekou není úplně top.