Mc2nicho Posted March 26, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hi! My husband, 19 yo daughter and myself will be spending 3 nights prior to cruise in the Florence area - anyone have any hotel recommendations? We stayed in Rome last time and wanted to explore that area this time, but just not sure where to stay that would be nice and also good for getting around the area to explore. Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted March 26, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I booked an Airbnb for three nights before our October 1; cruise. I booked within walking distance to the train station for ease of travel and not having to take a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted March 27, 2019 #3 Share Posted March 27, 2019 A little over a year ago we stayed at the Grand Hotel Minerva, which is also near the train station and was very convenient and a nice area. It's also next door to Santa Maria Novella. The historic center of Florence is small. We walked everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdt10 Posted March 27, 2019 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2019 We stayed at Hotel Santa Maria Novella across from the church. Close to the train station and central Florence. We were in a suite overlooking the square with an entry room where they set up a bed for our adult son. Worked out great. Florence is fantastic and very easy to walk around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc2nicho Posted March 29, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/26/2019 at 6:00 PM, MCazer said: I booked an Airbnb for three nights before our October 1; cruise. I booked within walking distance to the train station for ease of travel and not having to take a cab. Do you have any info on the Airbnb you booked? That is something I should look into as well instead of only hotels. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted March 29, 2019 #6 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Last time in Florence we stayed at the Mercure - great location. If you search for airbnb, try to get something close to the historic center/train station. https://www.airbnb.com/search Edited March 29, 2019 by dogs4fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted March 29, 2019 #7 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Last time, I stayed at the Westin. Right on the Arno River. Great neighborhood with some really good restaurants. Easy walking to every place you'd want to visit. I felt just fine and safe walking the area at night, even as late as midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prim8keeper Posted March 30, 2019 #8 Share Posted March 30, 2019 We spent three days at the San Firenze Suites & Spa! It was great. It's located in the historic district and was within walking distance of everything you would want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted March 31, 2019 #9 Share Posted March 31, 2019 If arriving by train you have many choices and should pay a lot of attention to location vis-à-vis being in a location that is within walking distance of the main tourist area (surrounding the Duomo). But if driving a car (which is what we are usually doing when in Italy) we prefer the Hotel David....which is a charming small hotel just outside the main tourist area (and ZTL) which has free parking and a daily wine hour. From the David we can stroll along the Arno into the central part of Florence. One might wonder why we love driving in Italy and it is because of the flexibility to go where we want, when we want, without wasting tons of time waiting for tours, public transit, etc. Much of the charm of Italy is found outside major cities. While Florence is a fantastic place, there are so many interesting places nearby....such as San Gimignano, Volterra, the S222 wine read that snakes its way through the beautiful Chianti area, etc. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mom 2 Posted April 1, 2019 #10 Share Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) While our trip to Italy was 8 years ago, the apartment we stayed at in Florence is still available as a rental. It’s location can’t be beat! It is in the heart of the historic district, so close to the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Straw Market and so many restaurants and shops. We walked everywhere. It is on a high floor which means lots of stairs but there is a very small elevator. It’s been a while since we were there and I don’t think this is the website we used but here it is if for nothing else for you to see the location. https://www.booking.com/hotel/it/la-loggia-firenze.html Edited April 1, 2019 by Ski Mom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynncarol Posted April 1, 2019 #11 Share Posted April 1, 2019 We really enjoyed our three nights in Hotel Giglio on Via Cavour in Florence. (It has been a number of years since we were there, but I see it is still getting good reviews). Our room was clean with a spacious bathroom, located in an historic building, and with the most helpful staff. Best of all, some of the main attractions in Florence are less than a 15 min. walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobalink Posted April 2, 2019 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2019 We were very happy with our room at: Hotel accommodations in Florence: Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco https://ilguelfobianco.it/ Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187895-d232975-Reviews-Il_Guelfo_Bianco-Florence_Tuscany.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc2nicho Posted April 4, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted April 4, 2019 On 4/2/2019 at 12:46 AM, bobalink said: We were very happy with our room at: Hotel accommodations in Florence: Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco https://ilguelfobianco.it/ Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187895-d232975-Reviews-Il_Guelfo_Bianco-Florence_Tuscany.html Thank you bobalink! Just looked at the reviews and website earlier today and sent an email to the hotel with a question. Made my reservation tonight. Seems like a great place. Thanks for the recommendation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k39jkr Posted April 4, 2019 #14 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Hotel David was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobalink Posted April 4, 2019 #15 Share Posted April 4, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mc2nicho said: Thank you bobalink! Just looked at the reviews and website earlier today and sent an email to the hotel with a question. Made my reservation tonight. Seems like a great place. Thanks for the recommendation. You're welcome! I think you will be happy there. It's location is very central and everything is in walking distance. it's so easy to do a walking tour in Florence. I recommend getting the (free) Rick Steves Audio Europe App and use your iPhone for "do it yourself" guided tours. My daughter thought it was a terrific way to explore. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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