My first visit was 10 years ago (2003) and my third visit was last week (May, 2013) ... and this place is one of my favorite places to stay. The location in Florence (so close to everything in old town Florence) is perfect. The staff are always helpful and friendly, and the other travelers are nice to when you bump... More

The location is excellent -- within easy walking distance of all the major sites. Miranda and Silvana are welcoming and personable. The hotel is clean and comfortable. I was hesitant to stay here because of the shared bathrooms, but it was no problem. Having a wash sink in my room made all the difference. I stayed here in March for... More

We received the warmest welcome possible from Miranda and Sylvana at the Hotel Orchidea. Set in the atmospheric heart of Florence the hotel provides an excellent base for exploring Florence and beyond. With my wife and friends we stayed for a week in February, made all the better by Sylvana and Miranda's advice on cafes and restaurants, all within a... More

I just stayed at Hotel Orchidea and had a lovely stay. Staff was warm and hospital, rooms were cozy and I felt at home--especially when I ran into Miranda and her cute dog Maya. I received much better quality of service than staying at a generic hotel. As a young woman traveling by herself, I felt extremely safe and comfortable... More

This place is pretty darn central. Only a few minutes walk from the Duomo and about a 30 minute walk from the train station. You're on an old street in old Florence. You can walk to pretty much any part of Florence from here. At the end of the street is a pretty happening little piazza with great restaurants and... More

On the positive side : perfect location, lot of charm, great value (50€/night in the center) Howaever, it is worth mentionning that it has a "hostel" feel (shared bathroom), and our room on the street was noisy, which must be a bigger problem in the summer. Anyway, this was perfect for our style of travel, but it may not fit... More

It is like a hostal. In the middle of all the important places to visit. Noisy at nights, but they give you ear plugs and works perfect. It has a very good price. Felt very cozy: i want to go back again!! Ismari

We recently had our second stay at the Orchidea and it was as lovely as the first. This time we had my 78-year-old mum with us and I was unsure how she'd go with the shared bathroom - but everything was so scrupulously clean there wasn't a problem. The rooms have a really authentic and relaxed italian style and the... More

This was our second stay at Locanda Orchidea and if we return to Florence we will stay here again. On both occasions we have found it clean and comfortable and the owner and staff have been really helpful. The location is great - on a small but vibrant street, a stone's throw from the Duomo. On both our stays we... More