Zen Island, Concrete Zen Room

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Property grounds
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Firenze, Toscana
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    1 min walk
  • Central Market
    3 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    5 min walk
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    28 min drive

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About the area

Florence

With a stay at this hostel, you'll be centrally located in Florence, steps from Historic Centre of Florence and 5 minutes by foot from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. .This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Piazza del Duomo and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gallery of the Academy of Florence.

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Ménagère - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria San Lorenzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antica Pasticceria Sieni - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Canto Dè Nelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Gozzi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Zen Island, Concrete Zen Room

Our Concrete Zen Room is a beautiful, spacious duoble bedroom situated in a characteristic street downtown Florence, in an apartment from the 1700s. You share kitchen/living area, bathroom and courtyard with a single and a double bedroom. Free WiFi in the entire property, sheets and towels, shower gel and shampoo are included and you can add delicious breakfast in bed for 7 euros per person.

The apartment is situated in a historic building from the 1700s and our street begins in San Lorenzo Square. Bathroom, kitchen/living area and private courtyard are shared with one double bedroom and one single bedroom, so you can meet travelers from all over. Cook dinner in our fully equipped kitchen, play some board games in the living area or hang out in the courtyard and enjoy some sun!´
Free WiFi is provided and breakfast can be added for 7 euros.
All sights are walking distance! No public transportation needed.
This room can get quite noisy in the morning, from 7am to 8 am, because the vendors of the market pass by our street, so we can provide earplugs for you!

IMPORTANT
From January 2024, there will be construction works going on in our building, because we are getting a new rooftop, a new facade and a lift. So, there won't be much sunlight coming in from the windows because of the scaffolding and there can be dust and noise in the building. We are sorry for any inconvenience and hope it will be done soon.

You will get keys to the apartment and to your private bedroom. You can use the kitchen, living area and courtyard whenever you want, but we ask your respect for our other guests and our neighbours.

STREET NOISE
Your bedroom faces a characteristic street in the center of Florence. In the early morning, there can be noise of the vendors carrying the market stands, but we can provide earplugs!

We live at about five minutes walking distance, so you can write us a message or call and we can pass by quickly. We are also happy to share a drink with you :)
Bred's dad Alberto offers wine tours to the oldest wine castle in Tuscany, which is one of the most chanting experiences you can sample in the surroundings.

The San Lorenzo area is famous for the leather market and for San Lorenzo church. The Duomo is 3 minutes walking distance and all sights are walking distance, too. The station is 8 minutes by foot, so you don't need public transportation. In your room, you find a guide with our favorite bars, restaurants and things to do in Florence to help you make the most out of your stay.

All monuments, museums, restaurants in the area and bars are walking distance, so no public transportation is needed. The station is only 8 minutes walking and the closest parking is Garage Michelangelo, at a 4 minute walk. Our guests get a discount there.

Your bedroom faces a characteristic street in the center of Florence. In the morning, there can be noise of the vendors carrying the market stands between 7 and 8 am, but we can provide earplugs!
No smoking inside the apartment. Smoking is only allowed in the courtyard.
Please respect the neighbors. No loud noise after 11pm. Please wash your dishes and put everything back to its place if you use the kitchen. Please let us know if you would like to bring a friend over.
Thank you!
Bred and Nadja
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

251723

Zen Island, Concrete Zen Room Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mihir H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The location was amazing and the building was fabuluous, with modern amenities and a beautiful garden. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

adrian t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
It had everything we needed in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Florence
Loved the location! Property- room, bathroom, kitchen and outdoor garden really clean and nice space. The bed was really comfortable. Host gave great restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sarah c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Una piacevole sorpresa ♥️
Ho trascorso un weekend presso questa struttura. L’ho trovata molto comoda per posizione e per accesso. La notte ci possono essere un po’ di rumori ma la camera è molto bella e pulita.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chantal M.

Very far from Zen.
First the building is under construction. They dig the basement by hand which offers a smell of old ground moldy. The works are done nearby, on the side of the room so the noise of construction begins from 7h-7h30 am. Sounds of digging, and shovel hitting concrete. The room faces mini street. In this street, they store metal market displays. So from 6 am, come and go to very noisy metals. And the return of the same rack at 10 pm. Around 30 racks that arrive one after another. The owners are well aware of this problem because they provide earplugs. But I confirm that even with the earplugs the noise is really very aggressive. I thought it was an apartment when I rented, probably I had misread but it is a room with bathroom and shared kitchen. We did not contact the owners on these topics as they were likely aware of the problem since they provide traffic and so pass, see construction. I do not recommend this room at all. The other rooms are maybe better because they are more isolated in the back of the apartment. To be clear. We hear the festivities in the evening because very close to the center of activities what we consider normal even if noisy. The rest, very disturbing and we would not have rented if we had been informed. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haizea U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excepcional
Muy centrico y muy limpio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience
Staying in the Zen room at Strange Uncle B&B was a wonderful experience. The room was clean and nicely decorated. The hosts were friendly and helpful. They offered a wine tour with Alberto who was absolutely delightful! The location was perfect for touring the downtown historical area and cathedral. I will stay again when I go back to Firenze!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024