Rfc Repubblica Florence Core B&B

The location was great, However, lots of street and construction noise which was disturbing. Nice clean place, Breakfast wasn't that interesting but nice staff.

Room was very clean and comfortable. Location fantastic. Easy access. Staff very helpful and friendly. Good breakfast.

We couldn't have picked a better place to stay in Florence - a beautifully renovated private home with a fascinating history - clean and well maintained with classy decor and very friendly, helpful staff. Our room overlooked the Piazza Repubblica, which was perfect for people-watching and enjoying the buzz of the city. We loved listening to the musicians in the square every evening, and seeing the lights of the carousel from above. We were walking distance to everything we wanted to see, including the Duomo, Ponte Vechio and many great restaurants, and an easy 10 minute walk to the train station when it was time to leave for our next location. The staff went above and beyond, offering delicious breakfast in the morning and even helping us to confirm travel plans at our next destination. We are so grateful to the staff for making our trip so enjoyable - would happily return to stay any time!

GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. A good night's sleep is essential when you're traveling. Noise from building works on the upper floor of the building and music from the square outside, made it impossible to sleep well. When you make a booking you enter into a type of agreement that you will be provided with a room that is safe, clean, and suitable for occupancy - The RFC Repubblica Florence Core has failed to meet this standard. It is more a bed and breakfast than a hotel. It is a single floor in a building where a number of rooms are rented out - you each get codes to access the front door of building and the entrance door of the ‘B&B’ ….there is a house keeper who arrives in the morning to cook a basic breakfast. The room was spotless and elegantly decorated and the location is superb. However, building works on the upper floor started at 8am and went on all day until 4pm which included drilling, banging and loud hammering. Every night live music from the square outside continued until 1.45 am. It all made it impossible to sleep well. We received no prior notification that there was building works being carried out (the only notification we got was to pay them in full 7 days prior to arriving). We arrived Sunday and after our first night with little sleep we were woken at 8am with building works. I sent an e mail to the Manager and was told by e mail that the live music was only at weekends (which is not true - it happened every night). After night number 2 we were exhausted and despite making our concerns known, very politely and calmly, in person (to what we were told was the daughter of the owner) , by phone (had to leave a message as phone not answered) and by e mail (three e mails sent) - we never even received the courtesy of a reply. You are very much left to your own devices. The location is great but the lack of customer service and so much noise does not make it worthwhile. We had to pay upfront 7 days prior to arriving, with no refund policy after 7 days (a bit bizarre and not the norm). We thought it was better to book directly with the hotel - well that is not the case here. There is no refund policy and they have no noise / complaints-policy either. There was no courtesy shown to us at all - it felt like a right money making racket. Despite ear plugs etc, we tolerated it for 3 out of our 4 nights but we were exhausted and yes we left early. We are still waiting for the courtesy of a reply - but what would they care they got our money in advance. Buyer Beware - go somewhere else.

This b&b has large modern rooms and a full delicious breakfast. The hosts are very welcoming. Most importantly this property is right in the center of it all, just a few blocks from major sights including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery and the Santa Maria Novella train station. We will look for RFC in our next trip to Florence.

Central to most things in Florence. Biggest down side was the noise. Couldn’t sleep at night… You can hear virtually everything outside. The workers at Zara from across the street were drilling at 3 in the morning. Pillows were also very flat.

Location was fantastic and is walking distance to tourist sites ( museums , etc). The Bldg itself wasn’t the nicest but RFC was great ! It would even be better if the windows are sound proof which apparently is being worked on . Definitely value for money and it includes breakfast ! Service by Josie from breakfast was excellent .

Great localisation. Great rooms. Simply perfect for your stay in Florence!

Very comfy.staff were lovely and breakfast was good. Would stay again !