2 Best Hotels in Florence, Italy

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Florence is equipped with hotels for all budgets; for instance, you can find both budget and luxury hotels in the centro storico (historic center) and along the Arno. Florence has so many famous landmarks that it's not hard to find lodging with a panoramic view. The equivalent of the genteel pensioni of yesteryear can still be found, though they are now officially classified as hotels. Generally small and intimate, they often have a quaint appeal that usually doesn't preclude modern plumbing.

Florence's importance not only as a tourist city but also as a convention center and the site of the Pitti fashion collections guarantees a variety of accommodations. The high demand also means that reservations are a must, except for in winter.

If you find yourself in Florence with no reservations, go to Consorzio ITA (Stazione Centrale, Santa Maria Novella 055/282893). You must go there in person to make a booking.

Borgo Pinti

$ | Borgo Pinti 15, Florence, 50121, Italy

Nuns of the Oblates of the Assumption run this convent holiday house, where some of the simple but spotlessly clean rooms have views of the Duomo's cupola, and others look out onto a garden where you are welcome to relax. Several rooms have three and four beds, making them well-suited for families. You can join Mass every morning at 7:15. A simple continental breakfast is included, and the nuns provide half or full pension for groups of 10 or more. Most nuns don't speak English, but you can book online.

Pros

  • Great location and (mostly) quiet rooms
  • Mass held daily
  • A soothing, somewhat untended garden

Cons

  • Some have observed that there's hall noise
  • Rooms facing the street can be noisy
  • Check out is by 9 am
Borgo Pinti 15, Florence, 50121, Italy
055-2346291
Hotel Details
40 rooms
Free Breakfast

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Nuova Italia

$ | Via Faenza 26, Florence, 50123, Italy

The genial Viti family oversees this property with clean and simple rooms near the train station and well within walking distance of the sights. Air-conditioning and triple-glazed windows ensure quiet nights. Some rooms can accommodate extra beds.

Pros

  • Reasonable rates
  • Close to everything
  • Great for those on a budget

Cons

  • No elevator
  • The neighborhood is highly trafficked
  • Some street noise
Via Faenza 26, Florence, 50123, Italy
055-287508
Hotel Details
Closed Dec. 20–Dec. 27
20 rooms
Free Breakfast

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