Basilea3 star hotel3 star hotel3 star hotelEditor's Pick

Hotel Address

Via Guelfa 41
Florence, Italy

Average guest rating

7.4

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Basic, 38-room Hotel Basilea is a comfortable and convenient place to bed down. It's located within walking distance of much of central Florence, from the Santa Maria Novella train station to the San Lorenzo market madness and that infamous Duomo.

The somewhat shabby interior sports the occasional attempt at class: brass detailing, a real antique or two, and black-and-white sketches of old Florence on the walls. Rooms are clean and standard if a bit sparse, and come with convincing pressed wood furniture, brass-knobbed bed frames, fresh blue accents, and parquet or carpeted floors. Bathrooms are a bit of a gamble. Some are spacious and bright, while others are rather closet-like. Terra cotta floors and clean white walls preside.

Tucked into a 14th-century palazzo, with old school shutters and cutesy brick detailing, the hotel offers a pleasant, if not super luxe taste of a lively Florentine neighborhood, at rates that won't make you cringe.

» 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.

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Hotel Address

Via Guelfa 41
San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy

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Amenities

Hotel
  1. Breakfast Included
  2. Café
  3. City tour
  4. Concierge/Booking Services
  5. Credit Cards Accepted
  6. Currency Exchange
  7. Dogs allowed
  8. Elevator
  9. Fax Machine
  10. Groups welcome
  11. Hair Dryer – at reception
  12. Historic building
  13. Internet Station
  14. Laundry Service
  1. Luggage Storage
  2. Non-Smoking Rooms
  3. Parking
  4. Pet Friendly
  5. Reading room
  6. Reception: 24-Hour
  7. Roof garden
  8. Room Service
  9. Safe at reception
  10. Tourist information
  11. TV Lounge
  12. Valet service
  13. Wake-Up Service
Room
  1. AC Available
  2. Air conditioning
  3. Balconies/Terraces Available
  4. Bathroom: Private
  5. Hair Dryer
  6. Heat
  7. Internet Access
  1. Minibar
  2. Safe
  3. Telephone
  4. Toiletries
  5. TV
  6. Writing desk

About the Basilea 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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Basilea, Florence, Italy
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Landmarks near Basilea

Basilica of San Lorenzo0.33 km
Accademia Gallery0.39 km
Duomo0.53 km
Santa Maria Novella0.54 km
Strozzi Palace0.76 km
Piazza della Signoria0.93 km
Ponte Vecchio1.1 km
Uffizi1.12 km
Santa Croce1.27 km
Santo Spirito1.32 km
Pitti Palace1.43 km
Boboli Gardens1.73 km
Piazzale Michelangelo1.89 km

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