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J & J Historic House Hotel vs Academy Hostel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Academy Hostel ranks marginally higher than J & J Historic House Hotel. Academy Hostel comes in at 79 with approval from 5 publications including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Frommer's.
J & J Historic House Hotel
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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Via di Mezzo, 20, 50121 Florence
From $276 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This former convent turned boutique hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the city's main attractions. ... Most guest rooms have a disappointingly stark appearance."
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DK Eyewitness
"A 16th-century convent is now this superb hotel. The large rooms, some of which are on two levels, are all decorated differently."
Star Service
"In a relatively quiet residential neighborhood, around the corner from the superior Monna Lisa, with its elegant and whimsical interiors, this property moves in a more contemporaneous direction."
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The off-track location provides guests with glimpses of day-to-day Florentine life that many tourists never see, but make sure to pack mosquito repellent.
Rough Guide
"Some rooms are vast split-level affairs, but all have charm and are furnished with modern fittings and a few antiques."
Fodor's
"On a quiet street within walking distance of the sights sits this unusual hotel, a converted 16th-century convent."
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Academy Hostel
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Frommer's
Let's Go
Oyster
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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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