The 7 Best Value Hotels in Florence

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Historic, romantic, home of some of the world’s greatest art museums and some exceptionally beautiful architecture, Florence is a truly unmissable destination. And despite its perennial appeal and popularity, it can actually be quite an affordable one. You can find the hotels on our Guru’s list of the 10 best value hotels in Florence dotted all over the city, from the most beautiful piazzas, to spots right by the Arno, or Duomo-adjacent.

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In summer, when the city is awash with people marvelling at the views, there are still affordable options, but if you’re looking for the very best deals from the best value hotels in Florence, then consider travelling outside peak season. You’re likely to escape the heat, the crowds, and find yourself a very reasonable accommodation bill from the properties our Gurus are recommending as the 10 best value hotels in Florence.

For a classic stay

  • Just one minute from the Duomo, N4U offers a meeting of historic Florence with family friendliness and great value in a great location. This five room B&B has been converted from a thousand year old tower, and the result is a quirky, characterful collection of rooms with beautiful views and lovely original features.
  • Or try the Casa Howard, a chic and intimate B&B in an elegant Florentine palazzo with 13 individually decorated and themed rooms. The owners are a couple of textile designers, and their flair can be seen throughout the property. Doubles start from as little as €99 per night.

For Couples

Hotel Monna LIsa

  • The Hotel Monna Lisa is a romantic Renaissance palace with beautiful period decor, original paintings and sculpture and lovely rooms. There’s also a lovely garden and breakfast courtyard. Suites have private balconies. And the 45 rooms start from around €125 per night.

For families

  • Antica Dimora Firenze is an owner run B&B with just six rooms, right by the Duomo. You get the best of Florence, including four-poster beds, decorative details and antiques, plus breakfast, and all from around €120 per night.

Off Centre

  • Villa Fiesole is a charming, traditional villa in the hills overlooking Florence. There are 32 rooms, all with parquet floors, and creamy, neutral decor, and a restaurant, terraces and a swimming pool. With a room rate which starts from €99 per night.

For Luxury Lovers

Experiencing Florence in luxury doesn’t have to come with a big price tag, and our Gurus have turned up several properties worth a recommendation (many of the properties already mentioned easily fit this category).

  • The Antica Dimora Johlea is a six room boutique hotel with romantic, eclectic decor, which includes canopied four poster beds and vintage treasures. It also has a roof terrace with panoramic views of the city, and the rooms start at less than €140 per night.

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The 7 Best Value Hotels in Florence

Antica Dimora Firenze
Antica Dimora Firenze

Florence (Tuscany)

Charming hospitality welcomes guests to this stylish, owner-run B&B in a prime location near the Duomo. Four poster beds, antiques and decorative detailing is a delight to wake up to. Perfect for families or couples - a home away from home that won't break the bank.

  • Value chic - Perfect location, top service and comfortable rooms. From as little as €87 per night B&B.
  • Local exploring - Just ten minutes from the Duomo and the rest of Florence is easily accessible on foot.
  • Sights nearby - Next door to Renaissance Palazzo Pandolfini and gardens, just 10 mins walk from the Duomo.
  • Local markets
from CA$205 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Casa Howard, Florence
Casa Howard, Florence

Florence

Casa Howard is a unique place to stay in an elegant historical palace in the heart of Florence. Family-friendly base within easy reach of some of the best shops and restaurants. Each room is as unique as the guests. Centrally located and great value. The perfect alternative to a boutique hotel.

  • Romantic Break - With beautiful suites, charming terraces and plenty of sites within walking distance this is the perfect romantic hideaway.
  • Families - Large family rooms are available making this a great choice for those travelling with young children.
  • Cooking classes - The hotel can organise Tuscan cooking classes by an expert chef, with genuine ingredients and traditional recipes.
  • Sights nearby - The hotel is only a 5 minute walk from the beautiful Basilica of Santa Maria Novella.
from CA$295 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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N4U
N4U

Florence (Tuscany)

Centrally located family-friendly B&B in a historic tower over 1,000 years old. Art deco touches with eclectic antiques add character to the rooms. Breakfast is served in-room. This spacious, quirky B&B is great value and offers its own history with some large frescoed rooms.

  • Value chic - Affordable, centrally located, with beautiful city views, original domed brick ceilings, antique paintings and ceiling art.
  • Sights nearby - Just one minute from the Duomo, the sybol of Florence, and under ten minutes from Michelangelo's David.
  • Full of character
  • House party feel
from CA$201 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villa Fiesole
Villa Fiesole

Florence

A lovely traditional villa in the hills overlooking Florence. Traditional rooms with parquet floors, fireplaces, creamy hues, and private balconies. Restaurant, meeting room, terraces and swimming pool. Great value, very romantic.

  • Active Holiday - With cycling, hiking, and mountain biking opportunities abound, this is a great choice for an active break
  • Local exploring - Located on the hill of Fiesole, just five miles from Florence yet surrounded by beautiful countryside
  • Cooking classes - Take a cooking class at the hotel to learn how to make Tuscan dishes
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool heated in September and October
from CA$220 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Monna Lisa
Hotel Monna Lisa

Florence

Utterly romantic Florentine palace. A Renaissance dwelling with the atmosphere of another age. Period decor, sculptures, and original paintings in beautiful rooms and suites with private balconies. Lovely garden and breakfast courtyard. An (art) lovers choice.

  • Traditional - Boasting original artworks, antiques, and sculptures, this converted palace is a nostalgic stay
  • Romantic Break - The opulence of this palace makes it an ideal choice for a romantic escape
  • Sights nearby - Situated in the heart of the city you can reach most major sights on foot
  • Local markets - Visit the San Lorenzo or Pulci markets
from CA$186 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Antica Dimora Johlea
Antica Dimora Johlea

Florence

A neighbourhood guesthouse offering an authentic feel of Florentine life; ancient tiled floors and shuttered windows mix with brightly coloured soft furnishings. Plenty of thoughtful touches - books to borrow, free cakes and hot drinks all day - and with a knock-out roof terrace. Great value too.

  • Value chic - Beautifully adorned rooms with silk fabrics and four poster beds, from just €90 per night B&B.
  • Views - Take your drink or coffee up to the roof terrace and enjoy spectacular city views.
  • Romantic Break - Stunning rooms and unbeatable views.
  • Sights nearby - Florence Botanical Gardens, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, San Lorenzo Church and Ponte Vecchio.
from CA$264 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

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