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Via Dei Banchi 1, Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Florence, Italy

#310 of 379 hotels in Florence

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 166 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: June 12, 2024

    8.0
    Ok old hotel to stay 1-2 nights. Great Location and has breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are quite old. The beds are very short if you are a standard person and our bathroom was outside the room.

    Great Location. Reasonable breakfast which is good for the price of the hotel.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location, friendly staff. Good value hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only reason for marking it a 9 and not a 10 is purely because we only had 2 plugs that worked in room but one had the fridge & lamp connected to it so if you wanted to both charge phones or use any other electrical appliances you needed to unplug fridge which went quite hot inside very quickly! Also the toilet wasn’t connected to floor so slightest movement on the loo resulted in you getting the fright if your life when the whole toilet raised if the ground at either sides or back! 😳

    The location was perfect!!! 7 min walk from train station and just a few minutes walk to the duomo! the room was clean & quirky, when windows closed there was zero outside noise! Comfortable bed shower decent enough, couple of shower gel/shampoo’s left for us. I’ve seen reviews saying the free breakfast isn’t much but I disagree! We were given 2 pancakes, 2 croissants, 2buns (all hot) choc spreads, jams, cheeses, butters, some packets of Melba toasts, fresh orange juice & a gorgeous cappuccino! Staff were so friendly also. We arrived around 11.30am and was given access to room straight away and we were able to leave our bags on day of departure for a few hours till our onward travel times. All in all would definitely stay again if in Florence!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    9.0
    Excelent place to enjoy a womderful city
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    Entrance to the hotel is obscure but once you're there it is a gem.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Difficult to find initially because of the obscure entrance. The trek up the stairs was tough with luggage.

    Comfortable hotel in a good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was not very nice but what can you do in an old building! and although we knew at booking it was external to our room, we had to walk across the hallway where people were having breakfast to get to it! That said it was cleaned and the staff were very nice.

    Location was brilliant. Very close to the train station and the centre. While not perfect , this hotel is ideal for a budget stay. Really lovely breakfast as well.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and value, bit dated but quite clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately the walls are a little thin and our room was near the breakfast area. Also there were some maintenance work at 5am nearby that woke us up; expect some noise because of the city and bring earplugs in case. The hotel is about 3 floors up with only stairs, so may be tricky to get to if you have a lot of luggage.

    Great location, right in the city and only 8 minutes from the train station. We had a private bathroom that was across the hall, but we also had a sink on our room which was nice so we only needed to use the bathroom for shower and toilet. The room and bathroom were a bit dated but quite clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Nice overstay in Florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom is for sure too small but it is not a huge problem and obviously the house is quite ancient so this is a chance to see how it was earlier.

    The location is superb, the host is very helpful, met us at the hotel, explained everything we needed to know and the stay was fine with a small but good breakfast. The room was very unusual in the style which is very interesting.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lack of soundproofing (although fortunately people were not noisy) Narrow beds

    Perfect location between the station and the cathedral Charming vintage look Friendly staff Breakfast is nothing special but at least it's included

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too many steep steps for a child with additional needs

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    Location location location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So many many stairs but the location and staff made up for that. The decor was a little tired and an acquired taste, walls a bit thin but I would happily stay again.

    Location, location, location. It was perfect. Also around the corner, (up more stairs!), was a self service cafe. 3 courses, drinks for 4 under 50 Euros! It was so easy to get to the station, the Duomo and everywhere else. It fitted all 4 of us and we had a bathroom.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom is not spacious. The breakfast is tasty, but not very varied.

    The hotel is located right in the center of the historic city, a few hundred meters from the main sights. The staff is very nice. Good price/quality ratio.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    8.0
    It was confortable and all the oersonnal very kind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That it doesn't has elevator

    The location very good, near central station and the main atractions

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    With a lot of luggage it was up many steps

    Loved the old world charm . Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a little jewel in the middle of the city. It sets the rinascimental atmosphere eoth these old rooms but at the same time are clean and cozy. The staff is super sweet, the position is great, the price for the value is unbeatable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    7.0
    This stay was great with the perfect location to explore Florence and had very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had two split twin beds and the bathroom was an external bathroom where we had to pass by the breakfast area.

    The staff was very friendly and served breakfast everyday. The location was one of the the best aspects about this hotel because it was so close to the duomo, train station and river. Since this room had an external bathroom, there was a sink in the room that could be used.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We could charge only one phone at the time. There’s not enough plug sockets.

    Staffs were very friendly, big room & just 1 min walking to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore & 5 mins to the train station.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are fun due to the themes- we had rafaello. Location is very good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, 5 minute walk to Piazza del Duomo/Santa Maria Cathedral and the train station. The hotel was clean and friendly and even served us breakfast slightly early on departure day as we had to leave to catch a train! Would stay here again if in Florence.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    7.0
    Love the simple breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no elavator. You have to climb the stairs with your luggage yourself. They do not have staff to help you with luggage. But the reception man was kind to help a little after he saw that I was really struggling with my luggage.

    It is close to train station and everything else is just walking distance.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    9.0
    For price could not pick anywhere better. Perfectly situated in Florence
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing I didn’t like was the Toilet/Shower setup, this is quite normal in Italy to not be great in this field. Water would spill out into the bathroom from shower.

    Could not have asked for a better location. Right in the middle of everything, short walk to all sites. Comfortable bed with great Air Con. Super friendly Staff. Super Simple yet good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2023

    7.0
    Confortable next to Duomo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostal is in a third floor of a building with no lift. That's only relevant if you carry too much luggage. The room's bathroom is so small, you barely have space to move, and not very kids-friendly, definitely needs to be renewed.

    Amazingly located this hostal offers economic cozy rooms with a nice staff. It only takes 2 minutes to reach the Cathedral. The included breakfast is simple but pretty complete. Although the rooms are not very spacious, they are beautiful with a classic Florence style and the beds are big and comfortable. Totally recommend if you want to spend a few days in Florence with an affordable budget.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    quirky setting as described breakfast was great, location suited our travel needs & easy walking access to the sights of Florence

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable stay except for the bad experience whenever taking a bath
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small bathroom and fixed shower

    Location and breakfast

    Stayed in July 2023

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