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erally open 9:00-17:00; let them know your arrival time in advance (Sb-€90, Db-€130, view
rooms-€10 extra, extra bed-€25, discount if you book direct and pay cash, air-con, elevat-
or, free Wi-Fi, Via Roma 6, tel. [phone], fax [phone], www.residenzagiotto.it ,
[e-mail] , Giorgio).
$$ La Residenza del Proconsolo B&B, run by helpful Mariano, has five older-feeling
rooms a minute from the Duomo (three rooms have Duomo views). The place lacks public
spaces, but the rooms are quite large and nice—perfect for eating breakfast, which is served
in your room (Sb-€90, Db-€120, Tb-€140, air-con, free Wi-Fi, Via del Proconsolo 18 black,
tel. [phone], mobile [phone], www.proconsolo.com , [e-mail] ).
East of the Duomo
$$ Residenza il Villino, popular and friendly, aspires to offer a Florentine home away from
home. It has 10 charmingly rustic rooms and a picturesque, peaceful little courtyard. As it's
in a “little villa” (as the name implies) set back from the street, this is a quiet refuge from
the bustle of Florence (small Db-€110, Db-€130, family suite that sleeps up to six—price
upon request, discount with cash and this topic, air-con, free Internet access and Wi-Fi,
just north of Via degli Alfani at Via della Pergola 53, tel. [phone], fax [phone],
www.ilvillino.it , [e-mail] ; Sergio—who looks a bit like Henry Winkler, Elisabetta,
and son Lorenzo).
$$ Panella's Residence, once a convent and today part of owner Graziella's extensive
home, is a classy B&B, with six chic, romantic, and ample rooms, antique furnishings,
and historic architectural touches (Db-€140, bigger superior Db-€165, even bigger deluxe
Db-€180, more if paying by credit card, discounts for 3 or more nights, air-con, free
Wi-Fi, Via della Pergola 42, tel. & fax [phone], mobile [phone],
www.panellaresidence.com , [e-mail] ).
$ B&B Il Bargello is a home away from home, run by friendly and helpful Canadian
expat Gabriella. Hike up three long flights (no elevator) to reach six smart, relaxing rooms.
Gabriella offers a cozy communal living room, kitchen access, and an inviting rooftop ter-
race with close-up views of Florence's towers (Db-€100, ask for Rick Steves rate when you
book direct and pay cash, air-con, free Internet access and Wi-Fi, 20 yards off Via Procon-
solo at Via de' Pandolfini 33 black, tel. [phone], mobile [phone], www.firenze-
bedandbreakfast.it , [e-mail] ) .
$ Hotel Cardinal of Florence is a third-floor walk-up with 17 spartan, tidy, and sun-
splashed rooms overlooking either a silent courtyard (many with views of Brunelleschi's
dome) or quiet street. Relax and enjoy Florence's rooftops from the sun terrace (Sb-€60,
Db-€95, ask for Rick Steves rate, additional discount if you pay cash, air-con, free Wi-
Fi, Borgo Pinti 5, tel. [phone], fax [phone], www.hotelcardinalofflorence.com ,
[e-mail] , Mauro and Ida).