The 7 best budget hotels in Florence for 2024
What’s not to love about Florence? In one small city, you have the famous Duomo, the renowned Uffizi Gallery Museum, and of course, incredible food. Maybe the crowds can be a little overwhelming at times, but with millions of tourists flocking here, there’s no lack of affordable accommodations in the city.
However, not all cheap hotels are worth checking into. So where should you stay if you’re traveling on a budget? We did the research to find the best budget hotels in Florence, with most rooms well under $150 per night.
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The best budget hotels in Florence
From charming family-run stays with a lending library to old-world rooms boasting 18th-century frescoes, here are our favorite hotels from our Florence guide.
Hotel San Giovanni’s rooms may be light on amenities, but they have plenty of charm. Photo: Booking.com
Hotel San Giovanni
Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $69
The rooms at the Hotel San Giovanni might be a little basic, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better deal, especially when some rooms even offer views of the Duomo. Wi-Fi is accessible in common spaces, and in-room amenities include toiletries and a hair dryer. But again… did we mention the views? Those alone make this one of the best budget hotels in Florence. Read the full review
Bavaria is all about old-world charm.
Bavaria
Neighborhood: Santa Croce
Doubles from $65
What the Bavaria lacks in amenities it makes up for in style. Guests enter the hotel through a courtyard and up a large staircase. Rooms are mini-museums, complete with 18th-century frescoes and intricately painted wooden ceilings, and there is plenty of space to relax after a busy day of sightseeing. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in the gorgeous Renaissance-style common areas, and breakfast is included in the price. Read the full review
You don’t need that many euros to stay a few steps from the Duomo at Hotel Dali.
Hotel Dali
Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $86
The sweet owners of Hotel Dali, Marco and Samantha, ensure that every guest has an unforgettable stay in Florence. Rooms are charming, with local artwork and antiques. Guests also love the lending library, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and free parking (unheard of in Florence!). Read the full review
A stay at Hotel Abaco feels like sleeping in an art museum. Photo: Booking.com
Hotel Abaco
Neighborhood: Santa Maria Novella
Doubles from $89
Hotel Abaco is what we consider a cheapo gem. This family-run hotel is nestled in a 15th-century palazzo in a convenient location near the main train station. It only has seven rooms, so it’s best to reserve your spot well in advance. The early planning is worth it, though. Rooms are intricately decorated, and the nightly rate includes breakfast. Read the full review
We love the simple and cheap rooms at Hotel Giappone. Photo: Booking.com
Hotel Giappone
Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $81
Nestled within a beautiful historic building, the Hotel Giappone is a no-frills home base for serious Cheapos. Rooms are complete with desks, televisions, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms also have tall windows that look down on the popular shopping street below. Read the full review
Pop your head out the window for this view from the Hotel Locanda Orchidea.
Hotel Locanda Orchidea
Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $107
The Hotel Locanda Orchidea is a calming oasis in the center of Florence. This family-run hotel has welcoming rooms with views of either the pedestrian street below or a small, quiet garden. Costs stay low thanks to clean shared bathrooms. While you won’t find televisions in the rooms, there is a TV lounge and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Read the full review
Book a stylish room at Johanna I without breaking the bank Photo: Booking.com
Johanna I B&B
Neighborhood: San Marco
Doubles from $72
In a quiet, residential area only a 10-minute walk to the Duomo, Johanna I B&B offers the best of both worlds when it comes to location. Rooms are uniquely and gorgeously decorated and complete with the comforts of home, including free Wi-Fi, mini fridges, and flat-screen TVs. If you splurge on a mini-suite, bathrooms include tubs and rainfall shower heads. Read the full review
More Florence cheap hotels
Need more hotel recommendations? Check out our guide to Florence for even more options to help you find the best budget hotels in Florence. And if you have a favorite place to stay in Florence, let us know in the comments below!
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By all means, stay near the train station. Especially the food is cheaper, and the proprietors love to boast of this. Sidewalk cafes are great for people watching. Amazing how the ladies of Florence seem to coordinate the colors of their outfits with that of their little scooters. And on a hot Florentine night, you, too, may be lured by a mime into a moonlight charade upon the cobblestones of a nearby square. Walk around mumbling, “I can’t believe I’m doing this.”
My cheapo hotel wasn’t included. This is good. It seemed I wrote my name on countless American Express bills before checking out. Nor was the breakfast memorable. What was cool, though. were the deep bedroom windows which looked out onto a brick building across the alley. Perfect for a tall sunflower. And just outside, on a cobblestone square, I was invited by a mime to participate in a moonlight fantasy. I remember the faces of children whom their parents had brought to witness this ritual. They were very solemn when I got to pass the hat. I kept saying, “I can’t believe I’m doing this.” Later, the mime and I exchanged sweaty hugs. I called him Wunderkind. And he was.