However, not all cheap hotels are worth checking into. So where should you stay if you’re traveling on a budget? We did the research to find the best budget hotels in Florence, with most rooms well under $150 per night.

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The best budget hotels in Florence

From charming family-run stays with a lending library to old-world rooms boasting 18th-century frescoes, here are our favorite hotels from our Florence guide.

Hotel San Giovanni’s rooms may be light on amenities, but they have plenty of charm. Photo: Booking.com

Hotel San Giovanni

Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $69

The rooms at the Hotel San Giovanni might be a little basic, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better deal, especially when some rooms even offer views of the Duomo. Wi-Fi is accessible in common spaces, and in-room amenities include toiletries and a hair dryer. But again… did we mention the views? Those alone make this one of the best budget hotels in Florence. Read the full review

Bavaria is all about old-world charm.

Bavaria

Neighborhood: Santa Croce
Doubles from $65

What the Bavaria lacks in amenities it makes up for in style. Guests enter the hotel through a courtyard and up a large staircase. Rooms are mini-museums, complete with 18th-century frescoes and intricately painted wooden ceilings, and there is plenty of space to relax after a busy day of sightseeing. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in the gorgeous Renaissance-style common areas, and breakfast is included in the price. Read the full review

You don’t need that many euros to stay a few steps from the Duomo at Hotel Dali.

Hotel Dali

Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $86

The sweet owners of Hotel Dali, Marco and Samantha, ensure that every guest has an unforgettable stay in Florence. Rooms are charming, with local artwork and antiques. Guests also love the lending library, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and free parking (unheard of in Florence!). Read the full review

A stay at Hotel Abaco feels like sleeping in an art museum. Photo: Booking.com

Hotel Abaco

Neighborhood: Santa Maria Novella
Doubles from $89

Hotel Abaco is what we consider a cheapo gem. This family-run hotel is nestled in a 15th-century palazzo in a convenient location near the main train station. It only has seven rooms, so it’s best to reserve your spot well in advance. The early planning is worth it, though. Rooms are intricately decorated, and the nightly rate includes breakfast. Read the full review

We love the simple and cheap rooms at Hotel Giappone. Photo: Booking.com

Hotel Giappone

Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $81

Nestled within a beautiful historic building, the Hotel Giappone is a no-frills home base for serious Cheapos. Rooms are complete with desks, televisions, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms also have tall windows that look down on the popular shopping street below. Read the full review

Pop your head out the window for this view from the Hotel Locanda Orchidea.

Hotel Locanda Orchidea

Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $107

The Hotel Locanda Orchidea is a calming oasis in the center of Florence. This family-run hotel has welcoming rooms with views of either the pedestrian street below or a small, quiet garden. Costs stay low thanks to clean shared bathrooms. While you won’t find televisions in the rooms, there is a TV lounge and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Read the full review

Book a stylish room at Johanna I without breaking the bank Photo: Booking.com

Johanna I B&B

Neighborhood: San Marco
Doubles from $72

In a quiet, residential area only a 10-minute walk to the Duomo, Johanna I B&B offers the best of both worlds when it comes to location. Rooms are uniquely and gorgeously decorated and complete with the comforts of home, including free Wi-Fi, mini fridges, and flat-screen TVs. If you splurge on a mini-suite, bathrooms include tubs and rainfall shower heads. Read the full review

More Florence cheap hotels

Need more hotel recommendations? Check out our guide to Florence for even more options to help you find the best budget hotels in Florence. And if you have a favorite place to stay in Florence, let us know in the comments below!

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That being said, those budget hotels can fill up quickly with others looking to enjoy all that Florence has to offer.

To keep you in-the-know of some of the hidden gems dotted along these ancient streets, we’ve combed through thousands of hotels and recently added some of our favorite cheap hotels in Florence to our guide.

Related: 10 travel tips to help you save in Florence

Newly added hotels in our Florence guide

Here are a few excellent budget hotel options that are new to our guide.

Dante Alighieri

Neighborhood: Duomo
Rooms from $78

Located in the center of Florence just 800 feet from the Cathedral, Dante Alighieri B&B offers peaceful rooms at rates that can’t be beat.

Rooms here are styled minimally, but the historic building lends some charm in the form of frescoed ceilings. Although the decor is basic, amenities are aplenty with air conditioning, an elevator and free Wi-Fi all available.

The nightly rate includes breakfast.

Book a cheapo stay in the heart of Florence at Dante Alighieri.

Badia Fiorentina

Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $88

The 3-star Badia Fiorentina offers attractive, budget-friendly rooms just a short stroll from the Cathedral.

Rooms are dressed in white from top to bottom, and the tufted headboards and chandeliers bring a touch of glamour to these cheapo guestrooms. You’ll also find flat-screen TVs, kettles, mini-fridges, toasters, free Wi-Fi and more. Ask ahead for a room with views of the city. For an even cheaper stay, opt for a shared bathroom.

A fresh breakfast, included in the nightly rate, is served every morning.

Find your home-away-from-home at Badia Fiorentina.

Hotel Por Santa Maria

Neighborhood: Duomo
Doubles from $95

The quaint, 1-star Hotel Por Santa Maria is conveniently located near the Uffizi Gallery and the Cathedral and is in an ideal spot for easily exploring Florence.

Rooms are unembellished and feature predictable floral bedspreads, wood furnishings and a framed art print here and there. The hotel stays quiet thanks to a lack of televisions, but there are still plenty of creature comforts, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and kettles. You can save even more on the nightly rate by choosing a room with a shared bathroom.

While you won’t find breakfast here, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants in the area.

Stay in the center of Florence at Hotel Por Santa Maria.

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We’re big fans of sleeping in central locations in almost every city we visit, as it cuts way down on wasted time spent on getting to and from the city center. Sleeping central means being able to dart back to your hotel room as needed throughout the day.

Forget something? No problem. Want to change or take a shower before dinner? Easy. A little too much vino at dinner? The walk home isn’t far…

Charming Florence hotels near Duomo

Here are four great sleeps in Florence, some within a one-minute walk of the Duomo (you read that right!) and all offering rooms for under €100 during most of the year. We searched both low- and high-season rates for each property.

Seriously, we’re not making this up. A view onto the Duomo from the Soggiorno Battistero.

Soggiorno Battistero

Piazza San Giovanni 1
Rates from: €99 (double)

The biggest splurge on our list, this charming B&B offers six sophisticated rooms literally across the street from the Duomo. Seriously, you can pay a little extra for rooms where you can look at the dome from your bed. All are equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Rates run a lot higher in the high season, so come in winter or fall for the best deals. Breakfast included. Read our review.

The million-dollar view from a cheapo room at the Medici. Photo: EuroCheapo

Hotel Medici

Via de’ Medici 6
Rates from: €80 (double)

And now for something really cheap. The two-star Hotel Medici, located around the corner from the Duomo, is hands-down one of the best deals in central Florence. While rooms in this six-floor hotel are pretty simple and don’t have air conditioning or TV, many offer jaw-dropping views of the Duomo and surrounding streets. And did we mention those rates? Read our review.

San Giovanni offers clean rooms with charming old-world furnishings.

Hotel San Giovanni

Via de’ Cerretani 2
Rates from: €54 (double shared bathroom), €70 (double private external bathroom)

The one-star Giovanni is a budget gem, offering remarkably affordable rooms just steps from the Duomo. Housed in a 16th-century palazzo that once served as a residence for bishops, the San Giovanni offers history, to boot. Free Wi-Fi. Read our review.

The Dali charms with its vintage and antique furnishing. Photo: EuroCheapo

Hotel Dali

Via Dell Oriuolo, 17
Rates from: €40 – 90 (doubles, contact hotel for exact rates)

The friendly Samanta and Marco run this charming 10-room albergo, located just down the Via Dell Oriuolo from the Duomo’s back door. The Dali’s been a EuroCheapo favorite for more than a decade — its fun mix of vintage and antique furnishings won us over immediately. Free Wi-Fi, coffee/tea, and — get this! — parking. Read our review.

Looking for more options?

For many more reviews of recommended budget hotels in Florence, check out our Florence guide — including these 17 hotels near the Duomo and our top 10 favorite budget hotels in Florence.

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You can find plenty of hotels with rooms for around $100, but if you’re a true Cheapo like us, you’re looking to go even lower. We checked around and found five hotels in Florence offering rooms for under $100 with a few even hovering as low as $50 per night.

But we’re not just focused on price, because we all know that sometimes you get what you pay for. At EuroCheapo, we take care to choose hotels that we would have no qualms about staying in ourselves. All of the hotels we picked from this list have earned high marks from recent guests and they all offer excellent locations not far from Florence’s main attractions.

A super cheap room with a view at Hotel Giappone.

Hotel Giappone

Doubles from $44

Conveniently situated between the Duomo and main train station, the one-star Hotel Giappone is all about value. Be prepared to walk up to this four-story hotel nestled in a historic building. Colorful rooms with sturdy furniture offer views of the surrounding rooftops. We found $67 double rooms with a private bathroom and $44 rooms if you don’t mind sharing a bathroom down the hall. There are only eight rooms, so make sure to book early, especially in the high season.
Read the full review.

The classy courtyard at Hotel Bavaria.

Hotel Bavaria

Doubles from $53

Enjoy a slice of the Rennaisance at this fabulous one-star hotel. You would think that sleeping with 18th-century frescoes and intricately painted wooden ceilings in your room would break the bank. However, Hotel Bavaria offers double rooms for only $73 with a private bathroom and just $53 for a room with shared facilities.

Read the full review.

Canopy beds add a touch of luxury to this cozy B&B.

Johanna B&B

Doubles from $76

This beautiful bed and breakfast is proof that you don’t need to spend a fortune to splurge for a memorable hotel experience in Florence. Johanna B&B is filled with lovely touches like canopy beds, antique armoires, and 1950’s-style mini-fridges in every room. Even the neighborhood is chic — in a ritzy area just north of San Lorenzo. The price for this near-luxury experience? We found $76 double rooms when searching two months in advance.

Read the full review.

A flat-screen TV and terra cotta floors are just a few of the nice features at Tourist House Ghiberti.

Tourist House Ghiberti

Doubles from $77

With paintings by local artists on the walls and antique wood furniture dotting the rooms, Tourist House Ghiberti is one of the more stylish stays in our Florence guide. You would think it would be hard to find a room under $100, however, if you book in advance, you can find non-refundable rates for only $77. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning and each room comes with a computer and free Wi-Fi. Throw in a Jacuzzi, sauna, and sunny terrace, and you’ll be living the good life at a good price at this chic hotel.

Read the full review.

More Florence hotels

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