How to find the right accommodation in Florence

Whether this is your first or twentieth visit to Florence (Firenze), you will soon find yourself in a world of ageless beauty. You'll be enchanted by the culture and history nestled into every corner of this compact city. In order to fully enjoy your time in Florence, choose lodging in the city center so that you can walk to top attractions like the Academy of Fine Arts, (which houses Michelangelo's David), The Campinile (bell tower), the famous Piazza della Signoria, the medieval Palazzo Vecchio (Florence's town hall), the Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of John the Baptist, the Ponte Vecchio (built in 1345), the Giardino di Boboli (an enormous hillside park), some of Europe's best shopping, and more.

Choose accommodations that are a good fit for you and your family or friends!

Hotels: you want to stay in high-quality lodging that offers a wealth of extra services, a hotel may be your best optio

B&B: In Florence there are many bed and breakfasts, some them located in the owner's home. You can sleep in your room, in some cases with a private bathroom and enjoy the breakfast. Bed and breakfasts are often more economical than hotels, and give you more opportunity to converse with owners and other guests.

Florence Hostel: the cheapest solution. If you are not looking for special privacy, go on with a shared room with shared bathroom. You can save quite a lot.

Apartments: There is a Florence apartment that's just right for your budget, needs, and tastes whether you are traveling with your family, with a group, or solo. An apartment offers more available space than you will find in a hotel, bed and breakfast, or hostel, as well as the opportunity to do your own cooking. You'll have the freedom to come and go as you please without constantly encountering owners, staff, and service people. If your family or group includes several people, you can cut expenses by booking only one apartment, rather than several hotel rooms!

When you visit Florence, considered by many to be the last preserved Renaissance city in the world, make sure to choose lodging in the heart of the area you want to explore. Then you can walk on your own schedule to the museums, art galleries, piazzas, parks, cathedrals, churches, and other attractions that you are in Italy to discover. Do your research now, with a travel agency or on the internet, and book the lodging that will truly enhance your experience of Florence!

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