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Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites, Florence

Via Montebello 86, 50123 Florence, Italy. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites blurs the line between boutique hotel and bed-and-breakfast with 10 suites filled with vintage gems that the owner, Veronica Grechi, sourced from her grandfather, a Florentine art-and-antiques dealer.”

Fodors review:

“This jungle-themed boutique is run by the affable Veronica who has transformed her family’s old house into one of the most stylish stays in town. It’s a design-lovers dream that was featured in Architectural Digest (quite an accomplishment with only four rooms) and has a heavy focus on sustainable living, organic eating, and warm and friendly hospitality.”

Lonely Planet review:

“A 15-minute stroll from the duomo brings you to this designer address, an exquisitely curated ‘jungle’ of color and exuberant eye-catching detail arranged around a family collection of vintage objets d’art.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites, Florence. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 11th in Florence

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites is far from your average hotel, instead, it’s an exquisite boutique guest house managed by a genuine family from Florence. The one-of-a-kind decor, modern amenities, and vintage family treasures add to its charm.

This guest house serves as an ideal base for curious adult travelers seeking to experience the true warmth, authenticity, and human touch of the city of Florence in Tuscany.

Velona’s Jungle Luxury Suites presents a boutique guest house experience that offers a taste of refined living and a glimpse into the real and captivating life of the city. Nestled in a building from the early 1900s on the outskirts of the city centre, all major tourist spots are merely a fifteen-minute riverside walk away.

Welcoming you to your new ‘home away from home’, are friendly multilingual hosts equipped with useful tips and services. Each of the four cozy bedrooms boasts a unique design, vintage furniture, wooden flooring, Wi-Fi connectivity and a private bathroom attached.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Picq

13 August 2025

If you want to feel truly cherished in Florence, step into Velona’s Jungle — where every detail, from the inspired desig

Everything

5.0
Mahmoud

13 August 2025

A stay to always remember

Let's start with the excellent communication before our landing from Giulio who was very patient to wait for us after working hours. GiuliA was amazing and very helpful as well both on giving us a nice inputs about the city. As well as preparing our royality amazing delicious breakfast in bed (daily). The theme of the hotel was extra ordinary and unique. Also, it was so sweet of them to celebrate our anniversary with a cake, as well as giving us daily complementary minibar contants (without alcohol as per our rquest) If you wish to have an extreme treatment then you must book with them. Thank you guys for your hospitality and great memories as well as the gift on the way out (Florance made bag)

Well it's not a deal breaker, but the hotel located on a good route of a city bus, but you should be aware how to use it.

5.0
Lizzie

6 August 2025

Great stay in Florence

Lovely place to stay - bit out of the main area but not difficult to walk. Bonus they give you lots of free water bottles and mini bar. Very clean and quiet and our room was massive!

5.0
Nicola

23 July 2025

Perfection

Stunning interior decor, great location. Extremely helpful staff with great recommendations for food. Incredibly relaxing ambience.

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5.0
Michael

21 July 2025

Exceptional

Everything was great! The apartment was cozy, clean, and perfectly located. All the main attractions, restaurants, and everything else were within walking distance. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend i

5.0
Amar

15 July 2025

Would happily stay again 😁

The whole team were amazing 😍, answered all questions, offered advice for places to go/visit. Very kind.. Beautiful decor. Great location, close to the city but not too busy area.

5.0
Michael

8 July 2025

An absolute gem of a place to stay with wonderful service.

The staff were fabulous and very helpful in giving advice on places to go and things to see. They kept the room wonderfully clean.

5.0
Abdlrhman

6 July 2025

Exceptional

The staff, cleanness, location, even bar was free

5.0
Alia

3 July 2025

Clean and comfortable with a great team

The staff was great and helpful. Got an upgrade as well so had a very nice spacious room. The recommendations sent by the hotel for Florence were also a very nice touch

The shampoo and hand soap is very watery

4.5
Jennifer

25 June 2025

Chic surroundings

The design is fantastic. I stayed in the Cousteau suite and easily could live there long term. Giulio is a terrific host.

Very little.

5.0
Joshua

14 June 2025

We think Veronica may be an angel! This was one of the best hotel experiences we’ve ever had.

Exceptional attention to detail to make for a memorable experience. Warm and welcoming hospitality.

5.0
Lee

13 June 2025

Stunning hotel with excellent, warm and passionate service from a gorgeous team.

The hotel is divine - so beautifully styled and the staff warm and knowledgeable and the epitome of good hospitality - we could have stayed in our beautiful room for weeks!

No issues with the stay - only the extreme, unseasonal heat, which was beyond control.

5.0
Masashi

13 June 2025

Great hotel, I will definitely go back to stay again.

The location is perfect. It’s close to everywhere we wanted to visit. The room was clean, hosts were friendly, and breakfast was fantastic!

Nono

5.0
Varun

9 June 2025

Best hotel experience of our trip to Italy!

It’s a beautiful property made with lots of love and attention to detail. Veronica and her team were too kind and helpful throughout our stay. Would highly recommend anyone visiting Florence to stay with them. And bonus for anyone who appreciates good design - they were recently featured on the front page of Architecture Digest!

5.0
Rosina

5 June 2025

Amazing place to stay and highly recommend

Had an amazing experience staying here for our honeymoon. The rooms are impeccable, smell amazing and comfy. The staff are friendly and welcoming and provide a fountain of knowledge and places to try.

Everything was great, it was just a little further out but still in walking distance to everything

5.0
John

2 June 2025

Exceptional

Wonderful place, quirky and unique and I would go again without hesitation. Staff is amazingly helpful

5.0
Brad

30 May 2025

Great hotel

Good location, quiet area, staff is very friendly. The rooms are so unique, we loved our stay here.

We don't have anything bad to say about it.

5.0
Katerina

24 May 2025

Feels like home!

The place is absolutely beautiful! It feels like home! Very comfortable room, great service (breakfast delivered to your room!)- very kind staff. No cons at all!!!

No such thing!

5.0
Raquel

24 May 2025

Such attention to detail, unforgettable!

Amazing decor, comfortable room, lovely staff

5.0
Pieter

19 May 2025

A beautiful place run by fantastic people.

A beautifully curated space with careful attention to every detail. The staff exceptional and helped make our trip to Florence fantastic.If you want to feel like a local, stay here.

Nothing.

5.0
Lilly

11 May 2025

Beautiful boutique hotel

This hotel is beautiful! I love the design of the rooms and throughout. Really helpful staff too. Enjoyed the complimentary drinks on our balcony 👍🏻

It's on the outskirts of the old town so could be a bit more central but it's a lovely walk along the River Arno to get into the historic centre.

5.0
Roisin

10 May 2025

Stunning place to stay with a friendly team

Absolutely stunning! We arrived late and were greeted and taken to the gorgeous reception floor and given a really helpful list of places to go and things to do. We were then taken to our room which was just beautiful. The decorations and furnishings are all amazing, super comfortable bed, stylish bathroom with lovely rainfall shower, complimentary drinks in the minibar… everything was above and beyond.The location was right beside a tram stop but everywhere is walkable and it’s only 5 minutes to a couple of lovely places for breakfast and then another couple minutes and you can walk along the river to the old town and to Ponte Vecchio. We are definitely planning to return.

4.5
Kim

2 May 2025

throughly enjoyable, beautiful decorated and great attention to detail. Staff amazing

the hotel interior was amazing and great attention to detail. My room was also beautiful and a mini bar of drinks (mainly soft drinks) complimentary with a big bottle of water daily and more provided in the hall if needed. The staff were so helpful, could not do enough even before the stay we had quick replies to our emails regarding what to see and where to eat etc. I will recommend this to my friends and be back soon

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5.0
Elena

30 April 2025

Exceptional

Very nice place with fantastic atmosphere. Central location, very friendly staff, comfortable bedding

5.0
Jasjot

22 April 2025

Exceptional

Beautiful style and had everything we needed

5.0
Yanisa

19 April 2025

Beautiful and comfortable stay!

Everything was great but the interiors shall be the first on my compliment bullets. The place is beautiful and feels very homie! Breakfast is also very yummy (especially the croissants)! Federico is also super helpful with all his instructions from getting to the place to parking to recommendations around the city. Parking is only a minute walk away and very convenient. The place is located more on the edge of the city so it offers a more peaceful vibe but nevertheless it is only a short walk to the city center.

We liked everything!

5.0
Tracey

19 April 2025

Wonderful hotel

Beautiful hotel, extremely welcoming, wonderful facilities

It was all wonderful

5.0
Olga

30 March 2025

Exceptional

Staying at Velona’s Luxury Suites was a unique experience. Nicely designed rooms full of character. Elegance and quality all over the place. Spacious room, amazing bathroom, comfortable bed, nice toiletries, tasty organic breakfast served in our room, extremely helpful staff that made you feel special. Tram just outside the door, otherwise 15-20 minutes walk to the historic centre. We stayed in a suite (Durell) with a balcony and we really enjoyed it, we will definitely come back!

Everything was great

5.0
Joanne

29 March 2025

Boujee stay loved it

Such an amazing stay. Staff were so helpful and the hotel is beautiful, the most amazing decor

5.0
Anna

27 March 2025

Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful personnel. Very clean. Nice aesthetics everywhere. Good location. A great choice overall.

4.5
Susan

23 March 2025

Relaxing stay with friendly hosts

Loved the rooms and the lovely staff who couldn’t be more helpful

Nothing not to like!

5.0
Hussein

16 March 2025

honestly you should choose this property its amazing

everything in the property amazing i like everything and if i want back i will choose it again

5.0
Raniah

15 March 2025

I will back to same place

Exceptional Stay in Florence! I had an absolutely amazing experience at this hotel! Everything was beyond expectations—impeccable service, a stunning atmosphere, and an incredibly helpful staff. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed and assisted with everything I needed. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and provided a perfect balance of comfort and elegance. The location was ideal, making it easy to explore the heart of Florence. Every staff member I encountered was kind, professional, and eager to make my stay memorable. I truly appreciate the hospitality and attention to detail. This hotel made my trip unforgettable, and I can’t wait to return! Highly recommended! Thanks Maryline , you’re the best 😍

4.5
David

15 March 2025

Fun place, good value, great service

Very fun & funky rooms, staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful, lots of books about the area lying around, very easy to find, great communication.

It's a little bit offthe beaten track, bit not so much that it would stop me staying again

5.0
Shi

14 March 2025

10/10 highly recommended!;)

Artsy decorations, very helpful and friendly host . Light up my rainy days trip of in Florence

None

5.0
Mary

14 March 2025

Perfect weekend break

Lots of tips from host. Quirky and unique .

4.5
Azat

12 March 2025

Fabulous

Team is really quality and customer oriented

5.0
Idoia

6 February 2025

Exceptional

So happy I chose Velona’s Jungle in Florence—what a stunning place! The decor was absolutely gorgeous and full of character, no surprise it made the cover of AD magazine. The staff was fantastic too—super attentive and proactive. They even noticed an issue with the drain in our room and immediately offered to upgrade us for free, making our three-day stay even better. Plus, the minibar was well-stocked and replenished daily, which was such a thoughtful touch. Highly recommend this place!

5.0
Lisa

1 February 2025

Great location,beautiful hotel,nice people

Very beautiful hotel,welcoming staff

Nothing,absolutely everything was perfect

5.0
Isaak

30 January 2025

Perfection

Absolutly everything, this is five star standing

5.0
Debra

23 January 2025

We loved the comfort, eclectic style and great recommendations from the hosts.

Fantastic place to stay. Style and substance abound. Guilio and Gulio were very helpful. The room was fabulous-beautifully styled, but with quality being as important as style. Great memory foam mattress, vintage furniture, nicely stocked mini-bar and plants growing from the bathroom ceiling! Dog bed provided and no extra charge for bringing the dog. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Nothing!

5.0
Margery

16 January 2025

Charming property and nicely appointed

The property was perfectly appointed and very charming. It was a bit out of the center of town which was a bit difficult for me as I had a knee replacement but otherwise, a lovely stay

Nothing

5.0
Yuka

11 January 2025

All I want to say is thank you for organizing pleasant stay!!!

It’s so nice!!!thank you for everything🫶

Niente

5.0
Christiane

7 January 2025

Exceptional

Sensational eclectic style! Like a 5 star / leading hotel of the world! Just amazing! 🌟✨🌟❤️

5.0
Marek

7 January 2025

Extraordinary hotel for demanding " Euro-trippers "

Tasteful interior design , luxurious feel , comfort , room / bathroom size , discrete city location , hotel crew , hotel vibe

Lack of window white curtains for more privacy at day light .

5.0
Harshita

4 January 2025

Wonderful!

Lovely property, very thoughtfully designed. Julio was incredibly welcoming and gave us some helpful suggestion! Would definitely visit again!

5.0
Suhail

21 November 2024

Perfect. Perfect. Perfect

It exceeded every expectation in terms of value for money. Great staff, perfect location with it being a 15 minutes walk everywhere, parking almost attached to the facility. Would definitely stay again

5.0
Ali

17 November 2024

Exceptional

Everything was fantastic. The tram station is exactly opposite the building and only one stop to the main train station and also to the city center. It is just 15 minutes walking to the city center.

5.0
Jodi

11 November 2024

Beautiful place- wonderful staff and location

Really beautiful property! Elegant rooms, very comfortable and wonderful floor plan. Bathroom was spacious, had everything you need, great lighting and plenty countertop space and storage. Beautifully decorated- very high end. Great location- train and bus stops right outside the building. Walking distance to old town, restaurants and sites. A bonus- they are pet friendly!

A little street noise

5.0
Arrerom

9 November 2024

We love everything here from great hospitality, comfortable bed and pretty interior decorations

The apartment is absolutely gorgeous, bed is comfortable and the staffs are all friendly and really helpful😊 The location is great with walking distance to the city and the tram is just right at the front of the property

Hotel facilities

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Adults only
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry
  • - Ironing service
  • - Daily housekeeping

Food & Drink

  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)

Activities

  • - Canoeing (additional charge)
  • - Hiking (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Horse riding
  • - Beauty Services
  • - Make up services
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Hair cut
  • - Hair styling
  • - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Parking

  • - Parking garage

Transport

  • - Public transport tickets

Miscellaneous

  • - Key access
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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