The two-star Hotel Medici has a lot to boast about. First, there's the jaw-dropping view from the rooftop terrace, and then there's the central location around the corner from Piazza della Repubblica. Mix in 45 simple, attractive rooms and a well-positioned breakfast room, and you have one great budget hotel.
The Medici's rooms all have antique-style furniture, white walls, terracotta floors, and subdued red and yellow color schemes. All rooms come equipped with a fan and a telephone (the Medici has a TV lounge as well). Bathrooms have colorful tiles and whimsical shower curtains. Some rooms have balconies with unbelievable views.
The breakfast room takes up an entire floor of the hotel and is all windows, so you can watch Florence waking up while drinking your morning cappuccino. But the real draw is the rooftop terrace, with views of the major towers and domes, especially the nearby Duomo.
» 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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Via dei Medici, 6
Duomo, Florence, Italy
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About the Hotel Medici 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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