Little Guide to Lodging in Florence

Florence is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and if you are planning to visit there anytime soon, don't delay getting a Florence hotel reservation as early as possible. You should do that before you make any other plans.

Actually, there are a lot of accommodations in Florence, ranging from not-very-expensive in US Dollars to very expensive. A good way to start is checking the Internet and search "central hotel florence" or "charming hotel in florence": you will find a list of some of the best places to lodge in Florence.

However, don't stop there because many agencies offer good prices and all kinds of amenities. You may even find a site that has a sale on hotels in Florence at the time you wish to travel there. If you want to stay in a central hotel in Florence, you might consider the following possibilities:

Hotels in the historical city center. There are many elegant hotels in the heart of Florence. Choosing to spend your vacation in one of them, you will be dazzled by the architectural masterpieces of the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo cathedral, not to mention all the unique shops and restaurants.
Hotels near Santa Maria Novella. Location is always to consider when you travel. So choosing to stay in a hotel or in a short term apartment near the famous Florence central train station is a great idea, specially considering the ease of making day trips around Tuscany.
Hotels near San Marco. Piazza San Marco is the ideal place if you want to lodge a few steps from the historical center of Florence. Near the piazza you can find beautiful botanical gardens that have been lovingly cared for since the 16th century, fabulous galleries and many of the university buildings.
Hotels near Santa Croce. The beautiful symmetry of the Santa Croce's church watches over the large piazza with the Dante Alighieri statue. Are you a shopping addicted? Book a room in Santa Croce: from here you can reach the most famous workshops of Made in Italy leather goods.
Hotels near Palazzo Strozzi. Want to live a great Florentine experience? Hotels near Palazzo Strozzi offer stunning examples of Renaissance architecture, such as the Palazzo Antinori of winemaker fame and Palazzo Rucellai, and churches such as Santa Trinita, side by side with the best shopping in Florence along Via Tuornibuoni.
Hotels near Piazzale Michelangelo. The views from the Piazzale Michelangelo are worthy of any postcard. Choosing to lodge near the Viale you can easily reach the San Miniato church and the Rose Garden, the ideal place to spend a relaxing time while enjoying the beautiful landscape.

Florence hotel booking can be successfully accomplished online. Remember that you will be paying in Euros and you will need to translate the price into American dollars. However, if you do choose to book online, you can charge it to an American credit card and it will automatically translate the amount.

About the Author

Andrea Manetti works as travel agent in Florence, Italy and he's the Florence hotel reservation manager for www.residencehilda.com , a charming hotel residence located in the historical city center.

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