Albergo Marcella1 star hotelEditor's Pick

Hotel Address

Via Faenza 58
Florence, Italy

Average guest rating

8.0

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Once you've battled your way through the market crowds of busy San Lorenzo, you'll need to gear up for a six-flight jaunt upstairs to the Albergo Marcella (Mary's House), a true budget baby!

While not officially a hostel, the close proximity to the train station, a casual, slightly down-at-heel feel, and low rates make this place far more a backpacker's abode than a romantic pension.

Rooms are a silly hodge-podge of mismatched furniture and bedding, ranging from shabby antiques to less attractive, utilitarian pieces. Think fluorescent tube lights above the beds and artificial marble linoleum floors. We appreciated that rooms without en suite baths were at least equipped with a sink.

Bathrooms are small and a bit rundown, but once again, this is a real-deal budget operation. The staff is kind and they keep the place as sparkling as possible. We appreciate both in a low-cost abode.

Note: The Albergo Marcella operates a midnight curfew.

» Annie Shapero

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.

Average Guest Ratings

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Hotel Address

Via Faenza 58
San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy

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Amenities

Hotel
  1. Breakfast Extra Charge
  2. Cash Only
  3. Curfew
  4. Luggage Storage
  1. No Elevator
  2. Non-Smoking Rooms
  3. Reception: Limited Hours
  4. TV Lounge
Room
  1. Bathroom: Private
  2. Bathroom: Shared
  1. Fan
  2. Heat

About the Albergo Marcella neighborhood

North of the train station, and decidedly the most colorful neighborhood in Florence, San Lorenzo is home to many of the city's foreign 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 look out for fakes. The streets around the market are home to kebab stands and Asian markets galore, as well as cheap clothing and shoe shops. San Lorenzo is also home to Fiaschetteria-Trattoria Mario, the real deal as far as authentic Florentine eating goes, miraculously unruined by fame. There's not one guidebook or magazine that hasn't plastered a logo on the front door.

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