Florence hotel - near Duomo, Uffizi, Palazzo Vecchio and Accademia

Hotel Pensione Ferretti, Florence

This sweet little B&B-style hotel in Florence has a wonderful city centre location in the downtown historic centre (centro storico), only a few minutes' walk from all the main attractions. It's close to the Piazza Santa Maria Novella and Florence's mainline railway station; the commercial centre with the Palazzo dei Congressi and Fortezza da Basso exhibition centre is just a short walk away, while the famous Duomo (cathedral), Giotto's beautiful Baptistry, the Uffizi Gallery and the legendary Ponte Vecchio are all within easy reach. Hotel Pensione Ferretti is housed inside a pretty 17th-century building which has been sensitively modernised and furnished to create a welcoming atmosphere. This hotel is an ideal choice for visitors looking for cosy, budget accommodation with authentic Florentine hospitality. Thick old walls offer effective soundproofing from the cobbled streets below and the service here is friendly and personal, without being intrusive.

There are just 16 rooms here, with a choice of singles, twins, doubles and triple-bedded rooms, some with a shared bathroom and others with private en-suite facilities. All rooms have a direct-dial telephone and a light continental-style breakfast is included in the room rate. There is friendly, helpful 24-hour service on the front desk and Pensione Ferretti has a pleasant lounge/bar where guests may choose from an extensive drinks list. A selection of daily newspapers is available if required, and staff will be only too pleased to help guests organise a suitable itinerary or book an excursion or guided tour either around Florence or into the famous Chianti countryside.

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Double room from €33

 

Score from 60 reviews: 6/10