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Florence has been courting tourists for centuries, so lodging options abound. In the last few years, a number of homey B&Bs and boutique hotels have further widened the city's portfolio of accommodations. High season prices may be steep, but attractive moderate and budget options are also available if you know where to look.
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based on 79 reviews
Located right by the Arno in an elegant 18th Century palace, the hotel shares a Renaissance square with... more
based on 61 reviews
Small, friendly, beautifully decorated and reasonably priced, this is the most conveniently located (though... more
based on 45 reviews
Officially classified as a "Residenza d'epoca" (tourist accommodation in a period setting),... more
based on 95 reviews
While you can't expect luxury from a one-star hotel, here you can at least count on a warm welcome and... more
based on 35 reviews
It took seven years to convert the Renaissance-era Palazzo della Gherardesca, its 12-acre private park,... more
based on 375 reviews
Two-star Alessandra is a 27-roomer occupying the second floor of a palace built at the start of the 16th... more
based on 195 reviews
Dating from 1903, this traditional Tuscan hotel was once home to Carrega Bertolini princes. Corridors... more
based on 39 reviews
Located halfway between the Duomo and the Bargello in a 14th-century building, this stylish new guesthouse... more
based on 80 reviews
When it opened in 1999, this 74-roomer made history in Florentine hoteliering: the city had never known... more
based on 213 reviews
Located in the Oltrarno just steps outside the massive San Frediano gate of the old ring of city walls,... more