Il Bargellino

Close to the Academia and the train station. The hotel was beautifully appointed but the best part was the staff who was so helpful in terms of finding the best restaurant, shops and places of interest.

My daughter and I stayed for 2 nights. The owner was very hospitable, as his wife was traveling in the US. He made sure we had everything we needed. The hotel is older in a classic Italian style with high ceilings and marble floors and steps. I enjoyed the upper terrace for relaxing and having wine one evening. The hotel itself was very quiet , but a lot of street noise coming in during the night through our bedroom window. Enjoyed the fact that I could make coffee in the room each morning. We felt very safe there..

We love Pino but were sorry to miss Carmelo who was back in the states. We were close to the market, restaurants, train, and bus. It's a good place to establish a base of operations. We stayed here 7 years ago and ended up in the same room. We shared a toilet and shower, but that was not a problem...specially at the price per night! They now have espresso machines in the rooms and light pastries for breakfast snack.

I stayed for 3 days at Il Bargellino, and I would recommend it to anyone. The location is a short walk from key Florence sites. The owners are very friendly and make wonderful recommendations of how to spend time in the city.

Old but charming, it provides the basics for a short stay in the centre of the city.

Great hosts - you feel like you're visiting family when you come to stay at Il Bargellino. Centrally located close to all the city sights in Florence and near many great eateries, as well as the markets. Although there is no breakfast, there is coffee and snacks in the room, as well as a refrigerator for you to buy items to enjoy on the rooftop terrace.

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The hotel was fantastic, located within easy walking distance (10-15 mins) of most major sights in Florence. I chose this hotel for my first solo trip and first time in Florence and was not disappointed. I stayed in a single room and from previous reviews I was aware it was shared bathrooms so it was a huge bonus when i found that my room had a private shower. The room was much more spacious than I was expecting and the owners were really friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The decor is really nice and gives a unique feel to this lovely hotel. I will definitely choose here next time I'm in Florence! Thankyou for a fantastic stay!

Don't be fooled by the one star rating- it serves perfectly fine for a basic, low cost and safe place to stay in Florence. Close to Santa Maria Novella station which was very convenient with suitcases and bags. Top floor terrace is lovely for afternoon, evening or night drinks and relaxing after wandering around Florence all day. Close to markets, and not far at all from the Duomo and the central sites. Top tip: head down Via Nazionale and find Tutto 99¢- everything is that price including bottles of Peroni and other beers. Save on buying so many out and get them here to enjoy on the aforementioned rooftop!

Everything worked really well. I was in the single room which had a sink and shower, plus fan - which was definitely required. Very friendly couple who run the hotel, gave me some great ideas re where to go in and out of Florence. Lovely terrace if you want to eat in or have a break from museums, etc. Would stay again.