Although I haven’t checked every link on this forum, I think I have been unable to find what I’m looking for. Are there any old-fashioned B&Bs in Florence and Venice for single or twin travelers, who want to stay in an old fashioned B&B? Not a hotel, not a hostel, but one of the B&Bs that used to be around 40 years ago. If you have any suggestions for that type of accommodation, can you please let me know? Thanking you in advance, I remain, a traveler.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
4573 posts
Perhaps this article defining Italian accommodations might help?
https://www.italylogue.com/accommodation/accommodation-terms-in-italy/amp/
To me, a B&B is a private home offering a spare room and breakfast. Article calls these 'affitecamere' and says are in smaller less touristy places.
If you mean a family run 2 star 'pension' type place, check 'pensione' when googling.
What about considerung a monastary or convent stay? There are several in both cities. Check the website 'monastarystays'
Posted by
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Check out the small hotel in Florence on the Arno. It's the hotel Balesteri.
Posted by
The Heartland USA
8439 posts
Maria's description is what I always considered a "B&B" meant, usually an inexpensive place to stay. However, it seems to have morphed in American to mean any place that provides breakfast with your stay - from a boutique, luxury experience to a regular hotel with a buffet. It wasn't typical for American hotels to include breakfast that long ago, so the term was new to US.