Academy HostelvsHotel Azzi
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Academy Hostel ranks slightly better than Hotel Azzi - Locanda degli Artisti. Academy Hostel comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 5 sources such as oyster.com, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Academy Hostel
Via Ricasoli 9, 50122 Florence
From $33/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide
"Since opening in 2008, this modern hostel has won awards for its service and excellent facilities."
Frommer's
"If a gated courtyard right in the center appears rather a grand address for a hostel, that is because this is no ordinary student traveler dive." Full review
Let's Go
"Don’t wait another minute to make a reservation at this hostel—with only 30 beds and the best value in the neighborhood, it’s no surprise that Academy doesn’t have many last-minute vacancies." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The 10-room Academy Hostel is a budget property close to the Duomo that's ideal for young travelers looking for a clean, affordable spot for exploring the city." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Wedged between Florence’s two most iconic monuments – David and the Duomo – the Academy Hostel’s location could hardly be better." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This classy 10-room hostel sits on the 1st floor of Baron Ricasoli's 17th-century palazzo." Full review
Hotel Azzi
Via Faenza 56/88r, 50123 Florence
From $44/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"You'll love the open terrace with a view where breakfast is served in warm weather, as well as the small library of art books and guidebooks." Full review
Rough Guide
"This two-star has fifteen bedrooms decorated in a cosily rustic style, with antique furnishings and garden views from most rooms."
Oyster
Budget
"The 18-room Hotel Azzi - Locanda degli Artisti is a cozy, lower-middle-range property set in a former monastery with a charming breakfast room, a terrace, and a small bar in the lobby." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The three-star Hotel Azzi is housed in a former monastery on a quiet street in the city center." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The five-minute walk from the central market and train station only adds to the convenience of this well-kempt hotel." Full review