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Pensione Sole's rather shabby entrance on a busy street off of Piazza Santa Maria Novella did not prepare us for the clean and cozy establishment found upstairs.

Hotel owner Anna was clearly eager to show us around a place she tries to keep as homey as possible. In our opinion, she does a very good job. Her cluttered living room, which guests are encouraged to use, even has an exercise bike for working off those Tuscan pasta pig-outs.

The Sole's eight rooms vary in size. All of them are outfitted with an antique-inspired décor, dark wood armoires, brass bed frames, fluffy floral bedding, and clean, white walls. Anna is always around, tidying up and chatting with her guests. Her activity lends a fresh and family feeling to the place. Bathrooms are small and tidy and come with fresh tiling and new appliances.

The pension is a simple, congenial place to come home to - a welcome, peaceful escape from the rather touristy rush below.

Note that Pensione Sole has a 1 a.m. curfew.

» 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 del Sole 8
Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy

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