Tourist House Ghiberti

The chic Tourist House Ghiberti offers six simply decorated but luxuriously equipped rooms in central Florence. With extras like a Jacuzzi, sauna and sunny terrace, this B&B is a relatively affordable deal.

The bright guest rooms are large and done up in antique wood furniture. Small techie touches abound, such as fiber-optic lights, mounted flat-screen TVs with DVD players (there's also a DVD library at reception) and bedside headphone jacks and speakers. Each room even has a computer with free Wi-Fi and a connection to the reception’s printer.

Spacious modern bathrooms are covered in large white tiles, with marble tiling in the showers. A few have tubs (ask ahead). Complimentary and luxurious toiletries are made from olive oil, and full sized bottles are available for purchase.

We loved the Tuscan accents, like paintings by local artists and mosaic-and-terracotta floors. The highlight, though, was a vine-covered terrace just off the reception, with its wooden chairs, outdoor couch and, to our delight, a hot tub and sauna.

Breakfast is included with your room.

When you want to get out and explore, the Ghiberti’s central location is a quick walk from the Duomo and not far from Santa Croce.