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Hotel Il Bargellino

Via Guelfa, 87, Florence, Italy

Doubles from: $84 to $95

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Reviewed by EuroCheapo.com Editors

The one-star Hotel Il Bargellino feels as comfortable as your favorite aunt and uncle’s house—if they lived in the historic center of Florence! Bostonian expat Carmel is the ultimate host, and her welcoming 10-room hotel is a comfortable property with fantastic rates.

The medium-sized rooms are each decorated with antiques, bright accent walls and eclectic artwork. All rooms have modern amenities, including air conditioning, mini-fridge, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms, some private and others shared, are utilitarian but clean.

An enormous rooftop terrace is (quite literally) the highpoint of the Bargellino. White iron tables and chairs set on a terracotta floor make it a great place for gaping at rooftops and bell towers. In warmer months, the hosts are known to fire up the grill.

Il Bargellino’s location is enviable. It’s a quiet spot, yet less than five minutes from the train station and the bustling San Lorenzo market.

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.

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Essentials

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathroom: Private
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi: Free

Location: Very central

1.1km to city center

San Lorenzo

Just northeast of the train station sits one of Florence's most colorful neighborhoods. San Lorenzo is home to much of the city's foreign-born population, many of whom man the stands at the bustling local market. The area is the cheapest place to shop and snack in the center of the city.

Peruse the stands wisely for real leather bags and accessories, and be on the lookout for fakes. The streets around the market are home to kebab stands and Asian markets galore, as well as cheap clothing and shoe shops. (Read our guide to shopping in the city's markets.)

Choosing a hotel in San Lorenzo is a great option, especially for budget travelers, as cheapo options abound. (Seriously, there are apartment buildings that house independent family-run pensions on each floor!) The quick proximity to Florence's train station make it convenient, and the neighborhood's local flavor makes it more interesting (and less touristy) than more central 'hoods.

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Local Value

Average Rates (provided by the hotel's website) are 8% more expensive than other 1-star hotels within 2 km

Amenities

Hotel

  • City tour
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Hair Dryer – at reception
  • Luggage Storage
  • No Elevator
  • Pet Friendly
  • Reception: Limited Hours
  • Tourist information
  • Wi-Fi Connection
  • Wi-Fi: Free

Room

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm Clock
  • Bathroom: Private
  • Bathroom: Shared
  • Bathtubs Available
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heat
  • Internet Access
  • Iron available
  • Mini fridge
  • TV

Contact

Via Guelfa, 87
San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy

Phone: +39 055 238 2658
Fax: +39 055 212 190

Website: http://www.ilbargellino.com

Email: [email protected]

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