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Academy HostelvsHotel Regency
Hotel Regency and Academy Hostel are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Regency is the choice of most writers compared to Academy Hostel. Hotel Regency ranks #30 in Florence with endorsements from 8 reviewers including Star Service, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Academy Hostel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Let's Go
Oyster
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
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
OysterBudget
"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 Telegraph8.0
"Wedged between Florence’s two most iconic monuments – David and the Duomo – the Academy Hostel’s location could hardly be better." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This classy 10-room hostel sits on the 1st floor of Baron Ricasoli's 17th-century palazzo." Full review
Hotel Regency
Michelin Guide
Insight Guides Lonely Planet Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Star Service The Telegraph
Fodor's Michelin Guide
Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio, 3, 50121 Florence
From $202/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "This elegant hotel was built to offer accommodation to local political figures. It boasts a tranquil, comfortable atmosphere and has retained much of its traditional charm."
Insight Guides "This 19th-century villa is perfect for those seeking tranquillity, 5-star luxury and an intimately romantic feel."
Lonely Planet "This small, elegant five-star affair is strategically located for those who want to be near the centre of town while remaining free of its congested tangle of streets." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Hotel Regency is a 35-room luxury boutique with an unpretentious, friendly atmosphere." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Regency is an intimate, 35-room boutique hotel with a “home-away-from-home” feel—that is, if you live in a 19th-century townhouse with formal gardens in the heart of Florence." Full review
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Book a suite if you want to ensure more spacious digs; suite 404 has a terrace overlooking the park.
Jetsetter "A 19th-century palazzo in a posh Florence neighborhood, stuffed full of antiques and Renaissance artwork." Full review
Star Service "Along with the contemporary Athenaeum, this hotel is the best haunt on the east side of Florence, with a super staff and a deluxe residential quality." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This immaculate little five-star hotel offers an intimate atmosphere, charming service and reasonable rates, and enjoys a central yet quiet location in north-eastern Florence." Full review
Fodor's "An exclusive member of the Small Luxury Hotels Group, Hotel Regency is a classy boutique inside a 19th Century building and is a work of art inside and out." Full review
Michelin Guide "In terms of luxuries, the standard starts out high and quickly goes to eleven; rooms are spacious, and, crucially, there are just 32 of them, allowing for impressively personal service." Full review
