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Academy HostelvsPalazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Both Academy Hostel and Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo is preferred by most professionals compared to Academy Hostel. Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo comes in at 81 with approval from 7 reviewers including Concierge, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
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
Palazzo Niccolini al Duomo
Concierge
Fodor's Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
Via dei Servi 2, 50122 Florence
From $205/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "Want to do the aristocratic palazzo experience at a mid-range price? This new-but-old centro storico option... is the answer."
Fodor's "A luxurious place that still manages to evoke a cozy, yet highly sophisticated, home." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This intimate, family-run boutique is ideal for those seeking an authentic stay in Florence within easy reach of tourist sights." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Recently renovated and expanded with four new suites, the property was originally built as a mansion in 1532 and has been run as a hotel by the same family since 1879." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In a prime location facing the Duomo, this 16th-century palazzo is run by descendants of the original owners."
Star Service "This is one of the smallest and sweetest of Florence's authentic palace hotels, a regal redoubt with sensational common areas and a limited number of museum-quality accommodations." Full review
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The decor in a few units is downright contemporary, so be sure to advise the reservation staff of your wants when booking.
The Telegraph8.0
"Imagine that an Italian count invited you to stay at his Florence palazzo: that’s Niccolini in a nutshell." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you want a taste of life as a Florentine aristocratic, this comfortable 13-room guesthouse is a good place to start." Full review
Travel + Leisure "You can pretend you’re of aristocratic birth when you stay at Palazzo Niccolini, which dates to the early 1500s...proximity to the Duomo is a big plus here."
