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The stairwell leading up to the one-star Hotel Sampaoli is painted an adorable jade green and lavender, but it's still a hike to the 12 rooms. The huffing and puffing, however, is well worth it for this spunky budget gem located near the San Lorenzo and San Marco neighborhoods.

Sampaoli has a young, hostel-ish feel, with maps and travel guides jamming the shelves, walls in every Crayola color, and cool artwork by friends of the owners. The low rates reflect the hotel's basic offerings: expect to pay €40-75 for a double with shared bathroom facilities.

The rooms are quite spacious and come with funky touches like wrought iron headboards, bright-colored curtains, fabulous floor tiles, and Asian-inspired panel paintings. The rooms are basic amenities such as a fan, though satellite TV and free Wi-Fi are also available. (Ask ahead if you want AC). Some rooms offer balconies as well. The bathrooms, which are either private or shared with other rooms, are a bit dated, but rather large.

Hotel Sampaoli ranks high on the cuteness, location, and budget scale, and we would happily climb those stairs again (preferably with our lightest luggage).

Note: Owners Renato and Ricardo recommend breakfast in the cute Greek café downstairs.

» 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 San Gallo 14
San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy

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