Realizing where is your "perfect accommodation" in Florence is pretty easy: every choice you can make is ok, since Florence is full of marvellous location and every area shows its personal plus. I'll depict some gorgeous areas, so that you can pick the one appropriate for your taste!
Florence hotels near Duomo
This is the ancient centre of Florence. Piazza del Duomo is the religious heart of Florence (as opposed to the spiritual side represented by Piazza della Signoria). The Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore is almost certainly the most known architectural masterpiece in Florence and was realized by Filippo Brunelleschi. The Bell Tower made by Giotto is dressed in attractive red, white and green marbles.
Benefits - if your looking for museums and monuments and don't care for busy streets and noises, this is simply the best location in Florence.
Florence hotels near SMN central train station
Santa Maria Novella Station (Firenze SMN) is the main train station in Florence, right in the city centre. The complex was designed in the early 1930's to resemble the shape of Fascio Littorio, the symbol of Mussolini's Fascism. Florence station is one of the key works of Italian Rationalism movement: the modern building merges with the classic look given by the pietra forte on the stone facade.
Advantages - this location is easily attainable with every means of transport, and you can always take a train to visit Florence surrounding areas (like Chianti or Maremma).
Accommodation near the Arno river
The Arno river, originating on Mount Falterona in the Apennines, crosses Florence, where it passes historical bridges as the Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence to survive to World War II, now staging the famous artisan goldsmiths workshops. The Arno river flooded this city in historical times, the last occasion being the famous flood of 1966.
Plus - A romantic and quiet location, crossing all the historical centre. Many hotels feature rooms with the most evocative views of the historical centre.
Florence hotels near the hills surrounding Florence (Fiesole)
Fiesole is a little Etruscan town that still preserve some interesting traces of the ancient walls. Other than Etruscan ruins and a gorgeous Roman arena, you can enjoy the most stunning panorama of Florence.
Plus - You can visit some of the most beautiful parks in Florence and breathe the air of city hills, just two steps far from the busy streets of the city centre.
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In case you're searching for a budget lodging you can have a look at Ungherese - 2 star hotel Florence, near the city stadium.
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