Located on the busy Via Calzaiuoli, a pedestrian thoroughfare leading up from Piazza Signoria to the Duomo, the Hotel Aldini offers 14 cozy rooms that provide a respite from the masses at night, and a great place from which to wake up in the heart of it all by day.
The Aldini is run with care and attention to homey details. Rooms are a comfy hodge-podge of antique-style and modern, basic furniture. Clean, white walls and pastel bedcovers in flowery prints complete the tone. There's plenty of light and plenty of space; happily, the same can be said about the bathrooms, which come tiled in bright colors. The breakfast room and common spaces feel far closer to home than hotel.
Amenities and comforts like air-conditioning and soundproof windows fulfill the two-star standard, which is not always the case in such prime locations. Considering the ultra central location, these guys could charge a whole lot more for a lot less.
» 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.
About the Aldini neighborhood
You can't miss Brunelleschi's magnificent dome atop the rosy marble Cathedral. It's the obvious central meeting point and tourist hub of the city. Here, you're in the vicinity of practically everything: the Uffizi Museums, Palazzo della Signoria, the San Lorenzo Market, and the Accademia. The streets surrounding the Duomo cater to visitors, with generic, all-day dining (for a price), and exclusive shopping. The big guns in Italian fashion are located along Via Tornabuoni (technically closer to Santa Maria Novella), with several others on Via Calzaiuoli, Via del Corso. Borgo Albizi, which starts behind the Duomo is more a boutique street, featuring handmade, original designs in clothing and accessories. Souvenir shops abound, as do street performers, caricature artists, and tourist traps.
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