Florence Italy

Try Hotel Bretagna. They have their own web site and are also on booking.com. It's on the Arno river near Ponte Trinita and Ponte Vecchio. Walking distance to everything and clean and safe. They have a range of room sizes and prices. Stayed there in 2009 and would stay again if we every get back to Florence.

What's "reasonable"? What that means to me or other posters may different to what you mean. Have you looked at Rick's recommendations in either the Florence or Italy book? There are lots of ideas there, and good descriptions with prices.

We stayed at the Hotel Maxim in Florence in September. It is basic with helpful staff and a great location...quite close to the Duomo.

I loved B&B La Dimora del Centro - nearly perfect in every way and very reasonable (85 euros) when I booked in advance online.

We loved the Residenza della Signoria (http://www.residenzadellasignoria.com). Lovely, spacious, reasonable rooms right between the Duomo and Piazza Signoria. Short walk from the train station and smack in the middle of everything.

We (family with two teens) stayed at the Hotel Maxim this past summer. Very centrally located - you can walk to everything, clean, and helpful staff.

katti house...close to everything...listed in rick's book

Mario's is a block from the train station and is very nice, on a small quiet street near busier streets. There are some decent restaurants within a block. We also had a good experience at Cimabue's, which is beyond Convento San Marco, but it may be a little too far from the center for you.

We are staying in a wonderful B&B It is the Locanda dei Chiompi. It has a large room, breakfast and is central to everything. Only 4 rooms and has 2 locked doors to get into the place. Very secure.

Yes not sure what "reasonable" is in your case - but here is a reputable list of hotels under $150 a night: http://www.florence-journal.com/florence/2009/10/hotels-in-florence-for-under-150.html For an apartment that costs a bit more try: http://palazzouguccioni.com/