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Academy Hostel vs Villa Cora
Both Villa Cora and Academy Hostel are recommended by professionals. On balance, Villa Cora is preferred by most reviewers compared to Academy Hostel. Villa Cora comes in at #18 in Florence with praise from 8 reviews like The Telegraph, Star Service and Oyster.
Academy Hostel
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Let's Go
Oyster
The Telegraph
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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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Villa Cora
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
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Viale Niccolo Machiavelli 18, 50125 Florence
From $468 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Elegant late-19C villa surrounded by century-old gardens."
Afar Magazine
"Since its construction in 1870 by architect Pietro Comparini Villa Cora has been known as the most beautiful residence in Florence."
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Star Service
"Built in 1860, it is a stunning example of neoclassical architecture and design, with exceptional restored mid-19th-century murals and frescoes. "
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Travel + Leisure
"A former house of Napoleon III’s widow, Empress Eugénie, now a boutique hotel that overlooks the city center."
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Condé Nast Traveler
95.2
"Old-world opulence is ingrained in this restored nineteenth-century mansion overlooking the Boboli Gardens."
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