Whether this is your first or twentieth visit to Florence (Firenze), you will soon find yourself in a world of ageless beauty. You’ll be enchanted by the culture and history nestled into every corner of this compact city. In order to fully enjoy your time in Florence, choose lodging in the city center so that you can walk to top attractions like the Academy of Fine Arts, (which houses Michelangelo’s David), The Campinile (bell tower), the famous Piazza della Signoria, the medieval Palazzo Vecchio (Florence’s town hall), the Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery of John the Baptist, the Ponte Vecchio (built in 1345), the Giardino di Boboli (an enormous hillside park), some of Europe’s best shopping, and more.

Then, which kind of accommodation? Let’s see the possibilities..

Florence Hotel: there are many hotels in Florence. It is a good solution especially if you want to stay in a high quality accommodation, with all the additional service you may require. You will have less freedom than other solutions maybe spending a bit more. But if you want just live the city without thinking of nothing else maybe it is ok.

Bed & Breakfasts: In Florence there are many B & B’s, some them located in the owner’s home. Often more economical than hotels, Bed & Breakfast lodging offers more of an opportunity to converse with owners and with other guests. In some cases you can book not only a room but a private bathroom as well.

Florence Hostel: the cheapest solution. If you are not looking for special privacy, go on with a shared room with shared bathroom. You can save quite a lot.

Apartments: Whether you are traveling alone, with your family, or with a group, you can find a Florence apartment that’s just right for your budget, needs, and tastes. If you are with friends or family, you will have more available space to relax in a comfortable living room than you would in a hotel, bed and breakfast, or hostel. You’ll have the freedom to come and go as you please, and can do your own cooking if you wish – and you can save money by booking only one apartment, not several hotel rooms!

In order to make the most of your visit to the last preserved Renaissance city in the world, choose lodging in the heart of the area you want to explore! Then you can enjoy creating your own walking tours – on your own schedule – to the various nearby museums, cathedrals, art galleries, parks, piazzas, and other attractions that are calling to you. Do a bit of research now, online or with a travel agency, and you will be delighted not only with Florence, but with your choice of accommodations!