Hotel Esperanza, situated on the corner of Via dell'Inferno and Via del Purgatorio (romantic, eh?) deep in the heart of the old town is not easily accessible. Better don't try it by car (we did), not sure, if it's any better by taxi. Later on, however, all the sights are only a short walk away. The hotel is very modestly... More

When arriving in Florence on our honeymoon our original hotel (Hotel Medici) had electrical problems and redirected us to Hotel Esperanza. The man that greeted us was very nice, but I was not impressed with the hotel. It was down a creepy alleyway, and located above a mechanic and garage. It was very noisy in the morning. The carpet in... More

We expected basic rooms for the price in Florence, and that is exactly what we got for about $60/night for a double. The owner was sweet and helpful and the location was excellent. Breakfast was packaged and simple, beds semi-comfortable and some ceiling and walls cracked. There was a lot of noise from the car garage immediately below - with... More

I was looking for somewhere simple at the last minute and hostels were all full. The charming old guy at reception was friendly and helpful. Wifi was excellent. The room was basic and the bed wasn't great but I had no troubles sleeping. Some mosquitos at night because I left the window open. Woke up a bit early due to... More

This hotel was recommended by a local bartender, and it was well worth the price of a beer! As the previous reviewer has noted, the rooms are small and pretty basic, but are imacculately clean and airy (nice high ceilings); mine even had a huge terrace overlooking the terracotta roofs of Florence. It's a family-run place, and the owners are... More

Cheap one star hotel in the heart of the most expensive shopping areas in Florence. Very basic room and bathroom, very clean and decent, though there is no TV. About 15 mins walk to the main station. Owner of the hotel, Claudio, is very friendly and polite.