Florence, a modern regional capital of Tuscany, is very rich historical city. This small Italian city is a heart of art masterpieces, like Michelangelo’s David, famous Uffizi Gallery with priceless works by Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael.

Florence is ideal for tourists, as it has world-known museums, where you can walk for hours, delightful palaces, houses, churches and fine parks. Best time to visit Florence is in spring and early autumn, but even other months in Florence can be also amazing. From the city, it’s very convenient to explore other Tuscany cities, as Pisa, Siena and Bologna. 

A budget double room can cost up to €200, a midrange one from €200 to €400 and top-end rooms anything above that price for a suite in one of the city’s premier palaces. Most cheap Florence hotels are located around main train station, Stazione di Santa Maria Novella, Via Nazionale and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.

Unlike most of the cheap Florence hostels, located outside of the main sights, Academy Hostel is surprisingly near Duomo cathedral, in the beginning of the street that leads to the Museum dell'Accademia. Hostel occupies the 1st floor of the former 17th Century palace with new modern interior. Rooms are comfortable, quiet and equipped with air-conditioning and lockers. Internet, Wi-fi, common area with TV, ironing, hair dryers, linens, towels, and housekeeping are free of charge. Newly opened Plus Florence hostel is also right in the Florence city center, within a walking distance to all Florence sights. This place has everything you can imagine for a midrange stay for budget price: a nice swimming pool, cozy cafe and bar. Room types are various, from crowded mixed dorms for 6+ guests and traditional private doubles to ‘girls only’ dorms with ensuite WC and shower.  Atmospheric budget Hotel Bavaria within 15 minutes walk from the center offers cozy rooms with fine decorations; some even have original beamed ceilings or centuries-old frescoes.

For midrange stay, look at stylish 11-room Antica Johlea B&B, hosed in a 19th century palazzo with lovely views of the Duomo from the terrace. Another stylish B&B is alike Johanna and Johlea B&B with attractively decorated rooms split between four historic residences. Those desiring total luxury should ask about the suite apartments. Hotel Bellettini, located near the Duomo and Michelangelo's Cappelle Medicee is a very small and friendly place. Hotel rooms are big and comfortable; some have amazing views. Buffet breakfast and Internet access is included in the price. Another good option will be family-run Hotel Aprile, occupying a former palace and located near main station. Elegantly designed hotel has 31 double/twin rooms with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, mini-bar and bath/shower. 

Luxury Florence hotels start from amazing Hotel Brunelleschi, imaginatively reinvented from 8th century Byzantine tower, offering to join romantic and modern atmosphere in the very heart of the city. 96 rooms have wonderful views and have TV, telephone, mini-bar and private Jacuzzi in suites. Small and elegant deluxe Hotel Regency, occupying beautiful building in the Santa Croce area, is in minutes from the Florence historic centre. Hotel’s 35 guestrooms and suites are beautifully furnished with rich fabrics and antiques with modern comfort. Own gourmet restaurant, Relais le Jardin in a small green garden is a popular place among guests and local gastronomes.