Hotels just outside Florence, such as Villa Tolomei and Marignolle Relais & Charme provide good facilities for families seeking a peaceful setting in the hills of Tuscany.

The area near the Santa Maria Novella train station is a decent area for budget travellers to stay. Hotels such as the Bijou Hotel offer basic accommodation.

Take romance to another level by staying in a luxury hotel housed within a historic building, such as Palazzo Vecchietti, a stone’s throw from top sights, like the Duomo and the Palazzo Vecchio.

In summer, guests will appreciate a hotel with a pool, like Grand Hotel Minerva and Hotel Kraft, which feature rooftop pools where you can take a dip while enjoying spectacular city vistas.

Visitors coming to Florence on a Monday, when many museums are closed, should consider a hotel near alternative attractions, such as the San Lorenzo Central Market. The Hotel Tornabuoni Beacci hotel is a good option in the area.

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Hotels in Campo di Marte, Gavinana-Galluzzo and Rifredi have the most searches on KAYAK. For more information about Florence's different neighborhoods, check out our Florence's City Guide.

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Florence is home to many universities, which, along with its robust cultural landscape, make the city an ideal place for students and young people to visit. The lively International Student House Florence is a great place for young visitors to find cheap accommodation and make friends with travellers from around the world.

Whether you are searching for hip Italian fashion and designer labels, antiques and collectables, or open-air markets, most of Florence’s best shopping can be found in and around the city centre, as well as along the renowned Ponte Vecchio bridge. Hotel Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio is a highly-rated hotel in this area.

The best way to enjoy a spectacular view of Florence and the Tuscan landscape is by choosing a hotel situated in the hills outside the city, such as the Pensione Bencistà or the exclusive Torre di Bellosguardo. Alternatively, hotels along the Arno River, such as Residenza Vespucci often feature lovely views of the city and riverside.

Guests hoping to keep in shape during their visit to Florence will find several hotels with fitness rooms. Hotel L’Orologio is ranked as one of the city’s best business hotels and offers a fitness area equipped with various exercise machines as well as a Finnish sauna and steam room.

Hotel Perseo is a modern hotel in the heart of the city that offers family rooms with bunk beds, as well as spacious guest rooms with multiple beds, making it a great hotel not only for families, but for friends travelling together as well. Guests will enjoy a daily breakfast buffet with a variety of continental options.