Bellettini

The two-star Hotel Bellettini is a no-frills budget hotel with a friendly staff, comfortable rooms and a fantastic location minutes from the Duomo and the shops of Via Panzani.

Each of the 27 spacious rooms has high ceilings and large windows. The old-fashioned décor consists of dark wooden antiques and headboards that match the floral bedspreads and curtains. Blue-toned accent walls bring a bit of life, as do contemporary drawings. Air conditioning and satellite television are available in all rooms. Adequate en suite bathrooms have energy-saving lights (which take a moment to power up).

The Bellettini is located on the second floor of a 15th-century palazzo just above a snazzy gym. A tiny reading nook in the stairwell is a welcoming space, with two armchairs and packed bookshelves.

Complimentary breakfast is served in a sunny room with a lovely (and original) turquoise-and-white ceiling. Next door is a small bright bar with a free Internet station in the corner.

Wi-Fi is free in the reception area. Note that the hotel’s old elevator can be finicky.