I have my Italy trip planned, but am having trouble finding good budget hotels in Florence. In Paris and Rome, I have managed to find Ibis and Mercure that charge me 75-90 dollars per night (which I split with my brother). There are no such places in central Florence. Any recommendationis either hostel or hotel?
Posted by
Land of La
8669 posts
Istituo Gould, Ostello Archi Rossi and Suore Oblate dell' Assunzione are hostels.
Ottaviani, Hotel Merlini and Hotel Dali are all considered budget hotels.
Posted by
Marin, CA
527 posts
try www.tripadvisor.com but go to the bed and breakfast section not hotels. Location is the key!
Posted by
Dallas, TX
5 posts
I just booked 3 nights in Florence's Casa Santo Nome di Gesu. It's a convent in central Florence out of Rick's book, fairly close to the Pitti Palace. Here is their website where you can check out prices/pictures and contact them:
www.fmmfirenze.it
I am paying 70 euros for a double room with shared bath, but they have rooms with private baths also.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32206 posts
RD, I stayed at Hotel Aldobrandini on my last visit to Florence, and would certainly recommend it. It's within easy walking distance to Firenze SMN train station, and in a good location for reaching other important sites.
Good luck and happy travels!
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1127 posts
Try Il Porcellino (http://www.hotelporcellino.com/en_rates.htm). You can often find a better price than what is listed on the website.
Posted by
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
122 posts
Hotel Alba Palace (http://www.hotelalbafirenze.it) seems to have great rates, and if you book early enough they give a discount to the published rates.
Good luck.
Posted by
Knoxville, TN, USA
7209 posts
Residenza Il Villino is a B&B in a good location. Elizabeth and Sergio will treat you like Mom and Dad. They are unbelieveably nice, the B&B is wonderful, breakfast included and it's cheap for Florence. Rick Steves really missed the mark by not including this place in his book.
Posted by
OP
Lawrenceville, GA, USA
79 posts
Thanks everyone,
I managed to book a private room at Hostel Harmony for 40euros per night. I thank everyone for all the help.
Posted by
St Louis
411 posts
We spent a week at Hotel Dali in Florence. GREAT location and the owners Samanta and Marco are delightful. It's about three blocks behind the Duomo which is an excellent location with nearby cafes internet site market and laundromat. Rooms were good size charming and very clean. We paid 65 euro for a double with shared bath.