Florence Hotel Suggestion

We loved the Hotel Balesteri that is on the Arno in a great location. It is a small hotel, but has more than 10 rooms. Rates are very reasonable.

hey mcgrath
check casarabatti.it small apartments with a terrace outside.
cross-pollinate.com has different places and areas to check out, some B&B's, guesthouses, apartments. read very carefully about places and fine print, sharing restrooms or kitchens with others, accept credit cards or cash, if a minimum of days to stay, early checkin or luggage hold.
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Take a look at La Casa del Garbo - we've stayed there twice and loved it. Their website is www.casadelgarbo.it/ and it's located right in front of Palazzo Vecchio. Very comfortable rooms, helpful staff and terrific location. You can book directly on their website.

Hotel Casci - great location, staff and breakfast. Rooms were spacious for Italy

Another recommendation for Hotel Casci -- great location!

Not in Oltrarno, but Hotel il Bargellino is a 10-room hotel with a great terrace and nice owners. I've stayed there multiple times and like it.

We stayed at the Hotel Palazzo Guadagni last fall. It had a lot of character and we were very comfortable. It's probably larger than 10 rooms but the layout keeps it from feeling that way. One caveat - if you are relying on good/fast internet access, you may want to plan ahead (bring a mobile hot spot) or look elsewhere; the thick walls meant the wifi was extremely unreliable. But other than that, we had a lovely experience and would stay there again.

I liked the Hotel Silla, close to the river. Nice terrace, park in front, very good breakfast, nearby dining choices. But you may be sharing it with a Rick Steves tour group. (Worse things could happen.)

Thanks everybody for your suggestions.