expert reviews of cheap hotels in Florence

On a quiet street near the University of Florence, the Antica Dimora is a B&B to swoon over.

As you approach Hotel Bavaria to ring the bell, you'll see the buildings of central Florence and even the Duomo off to your left.

Centrally located between the Ponte Vecchio and Santa Maria Novella, the building that houses the 18-room Bretagna has been converted from a glorious palazzo.

Two sisters and their mother run the nine-room Hotel Cristina in the medieval heart of Florence, Dante's old stomping grounds.

Centrally-located, friendly, and funky Hostel Archi Rossi is put together at an aesthetic level rare in a hostel.

The two-star Hotel Medici has a lot to boast about. Mix in 45 simple, attractive rooms and a well-positioned breakfast room, and you have one great budget hotel.

The stairwell leading up to the one-star Hotel Sampaoli is painted an adorable jade green and lavender, but it's still a hike to the 12 rooms.

Located in the Oltrarno neighborhood on the south side of the Arno River, the Hotel Silla exudes an old-fashioned charm that we fell for immediately.

Montreal has cool where it counts, space where you want it, and a fabulous location. For those looking for value and location, it is an obvious pick.

The Tourist House Ghiberti B&B combines the charm of a small guesthouse, the benefit of modern décor, and the convenience of a great location.