Bavaria1 star hotelEditor's Pick

Hotel Address

Borgo degli Albizi, 26
Florence, Italy

Average guest rating

8.2

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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. Enter through a pretty courtyard and hike the two flights of stairs to a true family-run establishment in a 16th-century palazzo. The reception and hallways have wood-paneled ceilings, old scratchy terracotta floors, and creaky antique furniture.

The 17 rooms are relatively large, with bedding in pretty blue brocade and curtains that are endearingly mismatched. The walls are cream-colored and artwork is sparse, but the swirly wrought-iron headboards add some zing. Furniture is a hodge-podge of antiques and antique look-alikes, and some rooms sport enormous original frescos. Amenities are limited to a fan and heat, though free Wi-fi is available. Hotel Bavaria offers rooms with balconies, so ask ahead if you're interested. In proper budget hotel fashion, the cheapest rooms share the bathrooms with other guests.

With a location near the Duomo and a cute family feel, the Hotel Bavaria is a solid Cheapo pick.

Note: The Hotel Bavaria does not have an elevator, and there are lots of stairs.

» 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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8.5 guest rating

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Hotel Address

Borgo degli Albizi, 26
Duomo, Florence, Italy

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Amenities

Hotel
  1. Bar/Lounge
  2. Breakfast Included
  3. City tour
  4. Concierge/Booking Services
  5. Credit Cards Accepted
  6. Dogs allowed
  7. Fax Machine
  8. Groups welcome
  9. Hair Dryer – at reception
  10. Historic building
  11. Luggage Storage
  1. No Elevator
  2. Non-Smoking Rooms
  3. Pet Friendly
  4. Recently renovated
  5. Reception: 24-Hour
  6. Safe at reception
  7. Tourist information
  8. TV Lounge
  9. Wi-Fi Connection
  10. Wi-Fi: Free
Room
  1. Balconies/Terraces Available
  2. Bathroom: Private
  3. Bathroom: Shared
  4. Fan
  5. Heat
  1. Iron
  2. Rooms with view
  3. Safe
  4. Toiletries
  5. Writing desk

About the Bavaria 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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Bavaria, Florence, Italy
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Landmarks near Bavaria

Duomo0.27 km
Piazza della Signoria0.3 km
Santa Croce0.49 km
Uffizi0.51 km
Basilica of San Lorenzo0.55 km
Strozzi Palace0.56 km
Accademia Gallery0.59 km
Ponte Vecchio0.59 km
Santa Maria Novella0.83 km
Santo Spirito0.98 km
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