Academy HostelvsSoprarno Suites
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Academy Hostel ranks marginally higher than Soprarno Suites. Academy Hostel ranks #42 in Florence with accolades from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Let's Go.
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
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." Full review
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." Full review
OysterBudget
"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
The Telegraph8.0
"Wedged between Florence’s two most iconic monuments – David and the Duomo – the Academy Hostel’s location could hardly be better." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This classy 10-room hostel sits on the 1st floor of Baron Ricasoli's 17th-century palazzo." Full review
Soprarno Suites
Tablet
Wallpaper
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
Via Maggio, 35, 50125 Florence, Italy
From $128/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Tablet19.5
"The eclectic, bohemian, vintage-inspired style that’s currently all the rage in the United States is also, you’ll find, all the rage in Europe — and in Italy, where the word “vintage”..." Full review
Wallpaper "Successfully straddling the line between luxe and classic, Soprarno Suites is a welcome addition to an often monotonous Florentine hotel scene." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 11-room boutique gem is hidden away in a handsome, 16th-century palazzo surrounded by antique stores and art galleries in Florence's boho-chic Oltrarno neighborhood." Full review
Jetsetter "Contemporary 10-suite urban crash pad decked out with quirky artwork and designer furniture close to the Ponte Vecchio." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A stylish, shabby-chic guesthouse in Florence’s ‘Left Bank’ Oltrarno district, popular with fans of vintage design, modern beatniks and families with teens." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Deftly decorated with a confident medley of vintage finds, handcrafted furniture and Vermeer-inspired mirrors, boutique B&B Soprarno Suites is as stylish as Florence palazzo boltholes get." Full review
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Lofty ceilings, frescoed details and enormous beds may tempt guests to spend whole afternoons happily lounging here, but avoiding the city’s Tuscan charms is a challenge: outside, artisan-loved Oltrarno beckons with a bevy of piazzas, palazzos and perfectly formed eateries.
Afar Magazine "A stylish-yet-homely ‘Residenza d’Epoca’ housed in a 16th-century palazzo in Florence’s boho-chic Oltrarno neighbourhood...one of the nicest small hotels in Florence. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Oltrarno's boho, artisanal vibe makes it Florence's hottest neighborhood, and these super-stylish suites fit right into the hipster landscape." Full review
Fodor's "Funky, eclectic, and cool, Soprarno Suites is a rusticly-chic bed & breakfast with an ideal location." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A brilliant addition to the hotel scene, this boutique address squirrelled away in an Oltrarno courtyard creates an intimate home-from-home vibe while making it very clear each guest is special." Full review
