Cheap hotels in Oltrarno, Florence
The glorious Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens make their home in Oltrarno, which literally means "beyond the Arno river." Cross over Ponte Vecchio, and into the only chaotic street in this otherwise tranquil, residential area.
The bars around Piazza Santo Spirito are popular aperitivo places with the Florentines and far more casual than the cafés and bars on the other side of the Arno. (Here's a little guide to how to enjoy a nice aperitivo.)
Sleeping in Oltrarno makes sense if you want something a bit quieter and removed from the very center of the tourist action. Hotel options here are fewer, of course, than on the other side of the river, but the experience might just be calmer and more romantic.
Via De' Renai 5, Oltrarno
EuroCheapo Review: Located in the Oltrarno neighborhood, the Hotel Silla exudes an old-fashioned charm that is worth the splurge.... read review
$104
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Piazza Donati 4 (Via del Corso), Duomo
EuroCheapo Review: Albergo Firenze features a friendly staff, great common spaces, and a stupendous location.... read review
$57
3Antica Dimora Firenze Other
Via San Gallo 72 Nero, San Marco
EuroCheapo Review: On a quiet street near the University of Florence, the Antica Dimora is a B&B to swoon over with good rates and a tasty breakfast.... read review
$109
4B&B Cimatori B&B
Via Dante Alighieri 14, Duomo
EuroCheapo Review: Located in the heart of town just around the corner from the Duomo, Cimatori wins big for quiet convenience and a down-home feel.... read review
$91
5B&B La Dimora Degli Angeli Unrated Hotel
Via Dè Brunelleschi 4/N, Santa Maria Novella
EuroCheapo Review: The bed and breakfast La Dimora degli Angeli is a splurge-worthy spot with luxury touches very near the Duomo.... read review
$116
6Badia Fiorentina Other
Via Dante Alighieri 12, Duomo
Quick Read: The 3-star Badia Fiorentina sports glam rooms at low rates in Florence's historic center.... read review
$100
Borgo degli Albizi 26, Santa Croce
EuroCheapo Review: The one-star Hotel Bavaria offers a taste of Renaissance living for a tiny price.... read review
$45
Via Dante Alighieri 12, Duomo
EuroCheapo Review: Spend a few hours on Dei Mori Bed & Breakfast's sun-swept balcony or in the parlor, and it quickly begins to feel more like a home than a hotel.... read review
$127
9Hostel Archi Rossi Other
Via Faenza 94 R, San Lorenzo
EuroCheapo Review: Centrally-located, friendly, and funky Archi Rossi offers a lovely experience rare for a hostel.... read review
$58
10Hotel Abaco Unrated Hotel
Via Dei Banchi 1, Santa Maria Novella
EuroCheapo Review: Housed in a 15th-century palazzo on a quiet street near Piazza Santa Maria Novella, this family-run hotel is a centrally located gem with cheap rates.... read review
$56
