Overall Ratings & Reviews Hotel Bodoni

The hotel is within walking distance of the main attractions, which is very convenient. However, there are some homeless people near the entrance, which can create a sense of insecurity. The room was clean, but the bathroom didn’t have a proper shower—just a wall-mounted faucet. There were no blackout curtains, and a streetlamp outside kept the room bright all night. It rained during our stay, and water got into the room. Although we reported it, the staff didn’t believe us and only gave us a few rugs to manage the situation. The room had no amenities other than the air conditioning, which was very much appreciated during the heatwave. The breakfast staff was very friendly, though the breakfast itself could be significantly improved.

Average, fine for a night. Access is difficult, location is good, but the street it is in is not particularly nice. Probably wouldn’t stay again and would have preferred to not have been there travelling alone!

Location was close to many attractions. Grocery store located accross street to get snacks and drinks. Room was spacious with high ceilings. Bathroom was on the smaller side. Breakfast was average. Staff was helpful and friendly. Small elevator available otherwise you have to walk four fights of stairs to get to reception desk.

The rooftop patio was a lovely feature, room was clean, breakfast was good, excellent location. A little quirky, office is on 4th floor, but our room was on the 1st floor. Ever time you left the hotel, you had to leave the room key. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

The location of the hotel was great. However, the shower was much smaller than anticipated. Additionally, the room window was left open leading to many mosquitoes. Finally, although breakfast was supposed to end at 10, it was mostly cleaned up with little food left by 9:30. Despite these drawbacks, the location and walkability as well as near by dining options make this a desirable accommodation.

Disappointing Stay – Outdated, Uncomfortable, and Poor Service Hotel Bodoni is well-located within walking distance of Florence’s main sights, but that’s about the only highlight. Reaching the fourth-floor hotel is a hassle due to a tiny, slow elevator that barely fits two people with luggage. Inside, we encountered a pest issue—mosquitoes and flies were present in the room and hallways, with bottles of bug spray left out, raising concerns about cleanliness. The room was dated and poorly maintained. The bathroom had no shower barrier, leading to a soaked floor, low water pressure, and one night with barely any hot water. The toilet also leaked, making it feel unsanitary. Service was fine initially but turned dismissive when we raised concerns. The outdated key system added to the frustration, with unclear instructions and a bulky metal key. While breakfast was decent and the location central, the poor facilities, bugs, and service made for an uncomfortable stay. Look elsewhere unless you’re on a very tight budget.

Average

Very noisy area the hotel bathroom was less than 3ft wide and the toilet you had to sit on an angle. The wardrobe handles were broken Staff were functional and had to ask for the WiFi code Although close to the cathedral over a mile from the train station through narrow streets

Excellent

An older but nice property within walking distance of good restaurants and all the sites and attractions in Florence. Great breakfast. The room was clean and comfortable. While the bathroom was adequate (just!), it was clearly an add-on from the days when there was a shared bathroom down the hall.

Great location, the room was all we needed for the time we had there

Perfect location and great hotel I stayed for seven nights at Hotel Bodoni (Florence) in February 2025. Perfect location, close to everything. The Central train station and the old town were 10-20 minutes to walk. They offer a good continental breakfast! Staffs were very helpful and accommodating.

Clean and convenient. Got the job done for the price.

Céntrico y el desayuno incluido bien rico

Un lugar apropiado por su por su cercanía al centro el desayuno incluido es excelente y la atención de los que hay trabajan de muy buena calidad

The MR helping at breakfast room is simply fantastic... every hotel must have a person like him... he is the best of the hotel

Its practically in the middle of all the action groceriesand restaurantsand museums. My room was clean. they have standard breakfast and a nice solarium upstairs. The office is upstairs. Rooms are in the 1st floor

We had a room with a small bathroom with a shower included over the toilet …. We didn’t use this as it meant all would be wet !!!

Nice simple hotel in heart of the City only a few minutes from main attractions and within easy walk of railway station. Rooms are warm clean and simple and the staff are very helpful. The breakfast is very good too

The door of room is really hard to open and close .No Air conditioner was working. Washroom door was broken and not safe to take shower because windows were too high to close and open.No cleanex paper were in room.