The one-star Hotel Bavaria offers a little taste of Renaissance living.

This one-star hotel is home to nine modest rooms with charmingly mismatched furniture. It's situated on an ancient palazzo, which served as a private residence for bishops during the 16th century.

It's a hike up to the one-star Hotel Sampaoli's 12 eclectic rooms, but the vibe is friendly—and the rates friendlier.

Nuova Italia, a cozy 20-room hotel on a busy strip of Via Faenza, is a funky little gem with an artsy flair.

Montreal has cool where it counts, space where you want it and a fabulous location. For those looking for value and location, it is an obvious pick.

A top-floor hotel overlooking the Piazza della Repubblica, Pensione Pendini is a recommended and well-priced midrange option.

The Albergo Merlini is a top-floor one-star bright rooms and fab views.

Hotel Accademia is a super-welcoming, 20-room hotel in the heart of busy, multiethnic San Lorenzo.

Arty charm is the name of the game at the Hotel Azzi, a modest hotel near Florence's Duomo.

The Tourist House B&B is a quiet guesthouse situated literally around the corner from the Santa Maria Novella church.

The three-star Hotel Caravaggio is a classy affair with low rates on Piazza Indipendenza.

The one-star Hotel Cristina offers hotel-style rooms—at hostel-style rates—in a convenient location bretween the Uffizi and Duomo.

There is so much to love about the one-star Hotel Orchidea! Its ten basic rooms, in the shadow of the Duomo, look like something out of a dollhouse.

Located on a surprisingly quiet street near the train station, the three-star Hotel Desiree provides family-run hospitality in a beautiful historic building.

The simple and welcoming two-star Hotel Centro has a brilliant location, 16 well-appointed rooms and a homey atmosphere.

The Kursaal Ausonia is a cute, comfy and planet-friendly place to bed down. It boasts modern accents and amenities and extraordinarily enthusiastic staff.