What is a cheap and central place to stay in Florence?

Question

I am planning a trip to Florence. Can someone tell me some cheap, good and centrally located places like bed n breakfasts to stay at? Also, how do I figure out which bus to take to places within the city and outside?

Answer 1

I have stayed at Soggiorno Prestipino.  An alternative would be to go to Venere.com, search on Florence, list by price, then read some reviews.

Answer 2

well I could not find any cheap accommodation inside Florence and ended up staying in a campground (with cabins and trailers) about a 50mins bus ride from the central/train/bus station area...it ended up being quite good in the end as I met some american girls staying in a trailor for the same time I was ( we met while getting out there) and had some fun times drinking/ playing cards etc in my 3 days there.

I just got a 24hour tourist bus ticket to see some of the "outer" sites but otherwise walked around as its not that big and all the main places are central (or as I said I got this tourist bus).

I did a trip to Pisa and Lucca, but that is easy as you go from the main train station and its easy to find.

I found Florence VERY busy...so busy its hard to walk on the footpaths they are heaving with people (although I was there near Easter)..its nice to get away at times, it is a beautiful city however.

Answer 3

We stayed here.  Walking distance to train station & main sites of Florence.  Owner is very helpful.  We plan to stay here again next time we go.  It is a B&B.

http://www.hotelaldobrandini.it/enindex....

Answer 4

For cheap accommodation in Florence you can check here:

http://www.tuscanweb.com

Florence is small town, centre you can explore by foot.