If you like to see more of the artistic and historical sides of Florence whilst staying away from the crazy parties, choose your accommodation wisely. Located near the Rifredi Station and within walking distance to the city centre, Ciao Hostel is an excellent choice of hostel to relax. Below are some of the reasons why I highly recommend a stay at Ciao Hostel.
The surrounding green atmosphere is rare
There’s a small garden on the ground floor of the hostel, making a wonderful green atmosphere for the accommodation. Though there’s no common lounge for get-together events, the receptionists are kind and will help you with getting out and around. You will experience an alternative way of traveling on a low budget in calm environment, rather than in other backpacker hostels.
You get an excellent view from the top floor
Travelers to Florence often seek the best viewpoints of the city including famous ones such as Michelangelo Piazza or Giotto’s Bell Tower. The dream view of Florence can now be right at your doorstep. The top floor of the Ciao Hostel offers an excellent viewpoint for visitors. From here you can easily reach the main attractions, such as the Florence Cathedral and the Vecchio Bridge, on foot. Enjoy a cup of espresso outside while getting some fresh air on the balcony is a brilliant way to start your day exploring Italy.
There's good privacy inside their rooms
There are 15 rooms in total throughout the hostel’s three floors including double rooms, 3-bed dorms and 4-bed dorms. There are no larger dorms, enabling better privacy and a more relaxing atmosphere for guests. There’s a television, a big size closet, a table and chairs in each room for ultimate convenience. There’s also free Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets to charge your devices. Though there’s no private locker, feel free to ask the receptionist to store your important belongings. A laundry service is available in another building across the street.
The kitchens and other facilities are modern
If you wish to stay out of the hectic and crazy nightlife of Florence but love to have a midnight snack or late supper, enjoy cooking at the 24-hour open kitchen that can be found on each floor. All of the showers are also equipped with modern facilities and there’s even special showers for people traveling with wheelchairs. The whole hostel is probably one of the cleanest that I have been to throughout Europe.
Florence Tour Guide
Sara Pallabazzer
I am a lively well-spoken tour guide and tour leader from Florence, and a person who has the ability to motivate different sets of audience; to communicate effectively and possesses a high degree of energy and enthusiasm.I am able to manage multiple tasks, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. I am proficient in Italian, English and Norwegian and possess a strong love for art and culture and enjoy passing on this passion for our land to my guests in an exciting and educational manner which will leave them not only with a lasting memory of the country that they have visited but also of myself and the company I am working for.Come with me and explore the best Florence has to offer. From world class museums and galleries to famous sites such as Santa Maria del Fiore, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella and the Palazzo Vecchio! I will ensure guests get the most out of their visit. I can show off Florence and Tuscany's hidden treasures such as narrow medieval street, hidden gardens, unique shops, and the quirky details that make a tour memorable while discovering Florence's past, present and future.I am very adaptable and flexible with guests' interests and taking into account any special events or the weather. With me as a private guide, guests will have the time to fully experience Florence - stopping to take the perfect photo or popping into one of the shops, cafes or pubs.I am also an enthusiastic well-spoken language teacher who has the ability to motivate different student ranges and a freelance translator for English and Scandinavian languages! I have a great passion for art and cooking, and consider cooking to be a high art form, so I suggest how to pair food and wine, while also looking for the right setting, as eating should be an all-around experience. I love cooking and make my own pasta, bread and pizza!
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Florence Tour Guide
Joanna
Hello, my name is Joanna. I was born and raised in Poland but then I fell hopelessly in love with Tuscany and have been living in Florence for 20 years. Wisely enough, I decided to turn my passion into work and became a tour guide. Now I can share with you my immense love for the beauty, history and art of these enchanted places. I am particularly passionate about the Middle Ages, history, sculpture, nature and sports. In my spare time, I travel, read, go to concerts, play sports and do a lot of hiking. I work mainly in Florence and Siena but I love going to Lucca, less known Tuscan beauty and Pisa. I can also organize a food tour, a wine tasting or a day trip in Tuscany.
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Florence Tour Guide
Irina Willmer
Florence Tour Guide
Dina
Florence Tour Guide
Francesca Boldrini
Linguist specializing in art history. I am a licensed tour guide with natural communicating skills and a big passion for Tuscany andRinascimento. I speak five languages: Russian at B2 TRKI level, German at B1 level, English, Italian and French at the mother tongue level.I’ve got a great problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure gained thanks to my experience in hospitality. I Believe in thepower of creativity. I offer tourists a unique, memorable experience involving them in what is going on around them. I love leading visitorsthrough sites of historical and cultural interest sharing my passions for history of art, especially the period of Renaissance. Optimistic andopen-minded and meeting diverse people from all over the world, I have got a real genuine interest for Guest satisfaction.
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Book your stay now and enjoy traveling in low season!
Between January and April as well as in September and November are the best times to travel in Florence. A dorm bed price starts from 32 EUR (roughly 35 USD). The room’s price range gets more expensive during peak seasons (summer months and December), with prices even doubling! During low seasons, you would also be able to enjoy the more spiritual atmosphere of this amazing old city without queuing or being surrounded by crowds of tourists. Book directly on their website to enjoy free cancellation or via hostelbookers, booking.com and hostelworld.
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