Academy Hostel

318 out of 322 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Academy Hostel'

Atmosphere

97.6%

Location

96.8%

Facilities

97.6%

Fun

96.0%

Staff

97.6%

Cleanliness

98.4%

Safety

99.2%

Value

96.0%

I think it was the best hostel where I had ever been.

 

** HostelBookers Awards for Excellence 2010 - Ranked top 3 for 'Best Location' in Europe **

Really different from a usual hostel and designed for those those do not like crowded places or accommodations like barracks. This smart hostel is at the most central location in Florence, beside the Duomo, on the 1st floor of the 17th Century palace that was the true residence of Ricasoli family.

In the heart of the town, 30 seconds from the Duomo, you'll find a real hostel and not one of those re adapted apartments that call themselves 'hostels'. Here all things are considered, is also the cheapest because our prices include everything and there are no surprises , as it could happen, to have to pay extra on breakfast, Internet, linen, towels and 'taxes' (even our pictures look exactly like our hostel ! ). The reviews from our guests say everything, so we leave it to our reviews to do all our talking for us.

The only rules we have are: to leave empty the hostel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. so we can clean the hostel; we also ask to not make any noise after 11 p.m. so we can let our guests relax in peace.

On the start of the street that leads to the Museum dell'Accademia (Academy Gallery where Michelangelo's David is housed), Academy hostel is on the first floor of the 17th Century palace that was the true residence of 'Barone' Ricasoli and from here it's possible to reach any interesting venue or tourist location in Florence with a short walk.

ROOMS
Cheap accommodation in Florence shouldn't compromise on comfort. The city is a busy and hectic place so it's important for us at Academy Hostels to do as much as possible to ensure our guests can get a comfortable night sleep. You will find the Academy Hostels amazingly quiet for being located in the center of Florence but at the same time, for the ones who want to enjoy Florence nightlife, you will find restaurants, bars, clubs and the best spots in town within a few minutes walking distance.

The Academy Hostels is a rather small Hostel and can welcome 30 guests. Our well-maintained dormitory rooms with just 2 to 6 beds (no bunk beds) makes a very familiar and friendly environment.

All rooms are air conditioned and have lockers for your valuables. WI-FI connection, free usage of computers in the lobby and all bed linen is provided free of charge. Here you will find a comfortable furniture lobby with a LCD wide screen TV for the ones that want a little relaxation and to meet people from all over the world.

What we Offer & our free Services

* Free Internet, Wi-Fi for our guests traveling with their laptop
* We provide a nice common area for our guests with TV. , big
LCD wide screen - with cable TV, play station
* One locker for each bed in the dormitories
* You can borrow our iron, ironing board, hair dryer and international AC adapters from us
* Security night guard
* Free linens, towels, and housekeeping
* Friendly & knowledgeable multi-lingual staff
* Nice terrace
* Complimentary maps and tourist brochures
* Free luggage storage rooms until 8pm
* Heated and air-conditioned rooms
* Free safe storage for valuables
* Soap and Shampoo dispensers in bathrooms.
* Reading light
* Free pod-cast with information about the highlights of Florence to walk around with our own portable media player or I pods in English and Spanish languages


Other Services
* We provide a self service breakfast with possibility to sit out on our terrace to eat.
* There are always sandwiches, cakes, coffee, tea and other drinks available upon payment.
* Internet station/service available for our guests traveling without l laptop.
* Fax service available at the front desk.
* Laundry facilities with free detergent on premises
* Possibility to get an extra locker
* Possibility to store your luggage even after 8pm
* Parking facilities in a closed garage, near to the hostel. 24h. prices: 30eu. cars, 20eu. motorbikes

Accommodation Information

The Academy Hostel is a rather small place and can welcome 28/30 guests. Our well-maintained dormitory rooms, with just three to six beds and no bunks, create a familiar and friendly environment.

All rooms are air-conditioned and have lockers for your valuables. Wi-Fi connection, usage of computers in the lobby and all bed linen is provided free of charge.

Here you will find a comfortable lobby with an LCD wide screen TV for those who want a little relaxation and to meet people from all over the world.

Free Services:
- Internet, or Wi-Fi for guests traveling with their laptop;
- Breakfast;
- Common area with LCD wide screen cable TV and play station
- Locker for each bed in the dorms;
- Use of iron, ironing board, hair dryer and AC adapters
- Security night guard;
- Free linen, towels, and housekeeping;
- Friendly, knowledgeable and multi-lingual staff;
- Terrace;
- Maps and tourist brochures
- Pod-cast with information about the highlights of Florence, in English and Spanish;
- Luggage storage
- Heat and air-conditioned rooms;
- Safe storage for valuables;
- Soap and shampoo dispensers in bathrooms;
- Reading lights

Other services:

- There are dispensers at cheap prices with water, coffee, tea, drinks, cakes and sandwiches;
- Internet station/service available for our guests traveling without laptops;
- Fax service available in our office;
- Laundry facilities on premises;
- Possibility to get one more locker
- Possibility to store your luggage

Check-in and check-out:

- Check-in is from 2pm, check-out is before 11am.

CONDITIONS & PAYMENTS:
PAYMENT: The outstanding amount is payable to the property directly upon your arrival.

Credit cards are accepted but only over 150.00 euros of accommodation costs.

CANCELLATION: Cancellations must be notified directly to the accommodation provider at least 72 hours prior to arrival; unless otherwise stated above. In the event of a NO SHOW, your card will be charged for the first nights accommodation total.

MODIFICATIONS TO BOOKING:
For any changes to an existing reservation, please contact the accommodation provider directly. Modifications to the booking will not be allowed upon arrival unless it enters the 72 hour period. If any changes will be made there will be a fine, the cost of a day’s accommodation.

Should your credit card expire or your credit card details change prior to arrival, please contact the accommodation provider directly with the amended details.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR CHOOSING ACADEMY HOSTELS!

Location Information

Central Train Station: 800mt
Galleria dell' Accademia: 300mt
Cathedral, Duomo: 120mt
Piazza della Signoria: 800mt
Galleria degli Uffizi:900mt
Supermarket : 200 mts