Hotel AzzivsAcademy Hostel
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Academy Hostel ranks slightly better than Hotel Azzi - Locanda degli Artisti. Academy Hostel comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 5 sources such as oyster.com, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Hotel Azzi
 Frommer's
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
 EuroCheapo
 Lonely Planet
Via Faenza 56/88r, 50123 Florence
From $44/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Multilingual
 
 "You'll love the open terrace with a view where breakfast is served in warm weather, as well as the small library of art books and guidebooks." Full review
 "This two-star has fifteen bedrooms decorated in a cosily rustic style, with antique furnishings and garden views from most rooms." 
Budget
 "The 18-room Hotel Azzi - Locanda degli Artisti is a cozy, lower-middle-range property set in a former monastery with a charming breakfast room, a terrace, and a small bar in the lobby." Full review
 Editor's Pick
 "The three-star Hotel Azzi is housed in a former monastery on a quiet street in the city center." Full review
 Top Choice
 "The five-minute walk from the central market and train station only adds to the convenience of this well-kempt hotel." Full review
Academy Hostel
 Rough Guide
 Frommer's
 Let's Go
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
 Lonely Planet
Via Ricasoli 9, 50122 Florence
From $33/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Multilingual
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "Since opening in 2008, this modern hostel has won awards for its service and excellent facilities." 
 "If a gated courtyard right in the center appears rather a grand address for a hostel, that is because this is no ordinary student traveler dive." Full review
 "Don’t wait another minute to make a reservation at this hostel—with only 30 beds and the best value in the neighborhood, it’s no surprise that Academy doesn’t have many last-minute vacancies." Full review
Budget
 "The 10-room Academy Hostel is a budget property close to the Duomo that's ideal for young travelers looking for a clean, affordable spot for exploring the city." Full review
8.0
 "Wedged between Florence’s two most iconic monuments – David and the Duomo – the Academy Hostel’s location could hardly be better." Full review
Top choice
 "This classy 10-room hostel sits on the 1st floor of Baron Ricasoli's 17th-century palazzo." Full review