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Hotel Hermitage vs Academy Hostel
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Hotel Hermitage is the choice of most professionals compared to Academy Hostel. Hotel Hermitage has a TripExpert Score of 79 with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Fodor's, Oyster and Rough Guide.
Hotel Hermitage
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Vicolo Marzio 1, Piazza del Pesce, 50122 Florence
From $72 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This ever-popular hotel is located right at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio. The rooms are of moderate size. ... Their famous roof terrace is covered in bright flowers."
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Fodor's
"All rooms here are decorated with lively wallpaper, and some have views of Palazzo Vecchio and others of the Arno."
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Star Service
"The rates here would be shocking if not for the hotel's effusive staff and fetching rooftop terrace."
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Rough Guide
"Pre-booking is recommended year-round to secure one of the 28 rooms in this three-star hotel right next to the Ponte Vecchio."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 28-room, three-pearl Hotel Hermitage is a traditionally styled property right by Ponte Vecchio and a 15-minute walk from the train station."
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Academy Hostel
Rough Guide
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Let's Go
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Via Ricasoli 9, 50122 Florence
From $33 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide
"Since opening in 2008, this modern hostel has won awards for its service and excellent facilities."
Frommer's
"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."
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Let's Go
"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."
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Oyster
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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Wedged between Florence’s two most iconic monuments – David and the Duomo – the Academy Hostel’s location could hardly be better."
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