Advantages: Much to see and keep you occupied in the surrounding area
Disadvantages: Nothing negative about this hotel

In my opinion if one is looking for a good relaxing, excellent value for money accomodation while in Florence then look no further. Situated no more then 100 yards away from the awsome Dome you feel enveloped in history and certainly in the middle of wher ... Read review

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There's not much about the actual hotel here - more on the surrounding amenities. What are the rooms like? What facilities does the hotel have? Restaurant? Gym? WiFi? by Bollinger28

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Advantages: Beautiful cultural centre of the Renaissance
Disadvantages: The heat in July!

Florence is the centre of Renaissance culture, a stunning city with plenty of personality in the heart of Tuscany. With its wealth of history and culture combined with stunning art galleries, churches, museums and Baroque architecture, Florence is a city ... Read review

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Florence (Italy)
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My Florence experience
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FLORENCE - Magic, in a Roundabout Way
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Advantages: Complimentary towels and sheets, roof balcony, reasonable prices
Disadvantages: Rooms very hot at night

--About Plus Hostels— Plus hostels are a chain of hostels in various cities including Berlin, Rome and Florence amongst others. They advertise as a luxury chain of hostels and offer different varieties of room including dormitories and privates. --Pers ... Read review

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Well summarised, but I think it would be useful to include the room-rate. by torr

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Advantages: Michelangeo's sculptures in the place they were intended to be
Disadvantages: Poor access for disabled.

In my opinion, the Medici Chapels are the most interesting part of the monumental complex of San Lorenzo. The complex consists of the church of San Lorenzo, the basilica, the old sacristy, the library and the museum of the Medici Chapels. San Lorenzo w ... Read review

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I know it well, I've visited Florence several times. by MALU

Really lovely review with great pics too of this tourist attraction xXx by Deesrev

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Advantages: Magnificent Facade. Wonderful frescos inside the dome.
Disadvantages: Queues! Stark interior

The Cathedral or Duomo with its distinctive Renaissance Dome dominates the skyscape of Florence. Set in the Piazza del Duomo, it is the heart of Florence and the cathedral complex which includes the cathedral, the baptistery, museum and 28 storey high bel ... Read review

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This sounds like a great place to see. Thanks for the pre-booking tip! by JeeanA

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The Duomo
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IL DUOMO - IN FLORENCE.
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Absolutely breath-taking
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Advantages: Quieter and cooler than many other attractions in Florence
Disadvantages: No photographs allowed

After a number days of hot and crowded sightseeing days in Florence, the Bargello Museum proved to be a welcome and peaceful cool haven. The Bargello has been a museum since 1865 with a superb collection of sculptures gathered mainly fr ... Read review

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Great review. by malihat

Excellent review and beautiful photos. by garymarsh86

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Advantages: Friendly, welcoming staff. Quiet location but close enough to attractions to walk.
Disadvantages: No tea / coffee making facility in bedrooms

Choice of Hotel and history So out of all the possible Hotels available in Florence, why did we choose the Orto de Medici? I researched hotels reviews on the internet (including those on Ciao), I asked for friends personal recommendation ... Read review

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What a fantastic sounding hotel! It really is a bonus to have nice, helpful staff that aren't in your face all the time. I think if I was going to stay here I would see if I could get it at a reduction through one of the late booking websites. The breakfast choices sound just up my street too - I love the choice! by JeeanA

Cool review. The double booking sucks, but giving you free wine and a voucher sounds like a nice gesture to make amends. by Dentolux

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Advantages: It's in Florence.
Disadvantages: Poor hotel, bad management, crap amenities, nothing worked. Mosquitoes.

The Romagna Hotel – Florence, Italy Having not written a negative review before, I find myself almost reluctant to do it. However, I really feel that people need to know about how bad this hotel is and if I save someone some money and aggravation ... Read review

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I.O.U.1.E.R. by RICHADA

Dreadful! Good job that you enjoyed Florence then. R. by RICHADA

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Advantages: Good Food
Disadvantages: Fear of pickpockets

My first trip to Italy, flew from East Midlands airport to Pisa then caught a coach to Florence, which is In beautiful Tuscany. This is a brilliant town for food and art lovers, locals eat late and have a lively nightlife. For pizza there are lots ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao. Just about Helpful for a first review, in my opinion, though there must be much more you could say about Florence than that. by torr

Welcome! by kevin121

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Bella Firenze!
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My Florence experience
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FLORENCE - Magic, in a Roundabout Way
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Advantages: Great location
Disadvantages: A bit dated

On August 2009, my husband and I went to Florence with 2 other friends. We flew with Lufthansa from Frankfurt to Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport, and it took us about an hour to get there. The air ticket was about £80 per person which is quite reasonabl ... Read review

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fab by Jake_Speed

Nicely reviewed by catsholiday

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Advantages: Nice location, plenty of facilities
Disadvantages: Expensive, unfriendly, very uncomfortable for camping in a tent

Camping Panoramico Fiesole is over priced and over-regulated. More expensive than the average youth hostel is abroad, the ground is so hard it is impossible to even break the surface with a tent peg. The ground is also very stony and therefore deeply unco ... Read review

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Good first review. by denella

thanks for info....bye by MonyMax

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Advantages: Must-go Italian city
Disadvantages: No

...to Italy, I stayed in Florence for one and a half day. Let me share with you my fantastic experience of Florence. Florence is the cultural capital in the medieval time, and the key player in the Renaissance movement. A small city it s ... Read review

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I have a life long desire to visit Italy....Thanks. J. by headcase44

Nice review, never been to Italy tho lol by Rampant_Ross

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Bella Firenze!
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Florence (Italy)
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FLORENCE - Magic, in a Roundabout Way
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Advantages: Nice
Disadvantages: No

There are two main museums in Florence that are worth visiting. In my last trip to Florence, I've chosen the Accademia. The reason behind this decision is because of the Statue of David by Michelangelo. The gallery is perhaps best-known for Michelange ... Read review

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Having been here myself on several occasions, there is loads more information you could provide about this excellent museum, especially to give advice about best times to get a decent view of "David" etc. Happy to re-rate if more info added. by Maestrolover

Good review that is interesting and should be extended. Let me know if you edit and I will back rate. Thanks. J. by headcase44

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Advantages: The world famous Duomo -must go
Disadvantages: No

...place in Florence is the Duomo which seats right in the centre of the city. It forms the city's skyline and it's also the symbol of the city. . The legendary duomo is famous for its dome: Brunelleschi's Renaissance masterpiece, completed in ... Read review

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Good review....Thanks. j. by headcase44

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Saint Mary of the Flower
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IL DUOMO - IN FLORENCE.
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Absolutely breath-taking
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Advantages: Clean, reasonably priced
Disadvantages: Bus ride to central Florence

Right off the motorway this hotel is easy to find and convient if you are travelling around. It is not in the centre of Florence but they do provide a free shuttle bus for the journey which takes between 10 and 15 mins depending on trafic. The hotel i ... Read review