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Safe and comfortable accommodations for solo women travellers in Florence
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Choosing Florence as your travel destination is just the start; ensuring you find safe, women-friendly accommodation is crucial for solo travellers. We’ve gathered recommendations from women on where to stay in Florence, catering to a range of budgets and preferences.
This is just a sampling of some of the recommendations to be discovered in our Women’s Travel Directory, a free service we host to help you plan your travels. Our “Places to Stay” section features hundreds of places to stay recommended for women, by women, and is searchable by city, country, type of accommodation and budget. We invite you to look for locally owned and women-owned places to stay when you travel.
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Women-friendly places to stay in Florence, Italy
Prices are approximate and listed in CAD.
Source: Expedia
Borgo Pinti House
San Marco
Julie says “I stayed at this lovely guest house in Florence in the summer. Very reasonably priced and with different room configurations. Walking distance to the Duomo. Provides a light breakfast but there are lots of restaurants in the area if you want a bigger meal. Run by nuns- was a former monastery.”
Cost: $100+ per night
Dante States Apartments
San Giovanni
Peri says “Really great apartment, and amazing location in the middle of the city.” Dante States Apartments provides accommodation within 500 metres of the centre of Florence. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio. The nearest airport is Florence Airport, 12 km from the property.
Cost: $200+ per night
Source: Expedia
Casa Santo Nome di Gesu
San Frediano
Corrine says “Beautiful palazzo from Quattrocento in the historic city centre. Owned by missionary sisters. Private rooms and bathrooms. Lovely gardens.” Set in a 15th-century building in Florence’s San Frediano district, Casa per Ferie Santo Nome di Gesù offers simple rooms a few steps from Brancacci Chapel. Featuring high ceilings and original frescoes, Casa Santo Nome di Gesù is a 10-minute walk from Palazzo Pitti and Ponte Vecchio.
Cost: $150+ per night
House with garden and unique view of the Duomo
La Lastra
Sue says “I have stayed twice at this incredible apartment in the hills of Florence. It’s a 10-minute beautiful walk to catch the bus into Florence. The bus ride is about 10 minutes and you get off at Piazza San Marcos, next door to The Accademia Gallery.”
Cost: $150+ per night
Source: Expedia
The Market Urban Hotel
Santa Maria Novella
Kitty says “I highly recommend The Market Urban Hotel. I liked the location – easy distance from the train station Mercato Centrale and the Centro Storico. A great little coffee place right next door. Definitely a few steps above “clean and comfortable” but at a very reasonable price. The staff was very accommodating – they made my reservations for Sostanza and Cinghale Bianco for me – we communicated via email.”
Cost: $100+ per night
Source: Expedia
Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1
Santa Maria Novella
Rosita says “I stayed at the Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1 with a friend and loved it!” Set in one of Florence’s most exclusive streets ‘Via Tornabuoni’ you will find a truly enchanting historical mansion. Just steps away from the famous Santa Trinita bridge, Antica Torre Tornabuoni is perfectly placed for those guests wishing to immerse themselves in the rich and vibrant Florentine culture.
Cost: $200+ per night
Borgia di Firenze
Santa Maria Novella
Bridgett says “The location is excellent! It’s quiet, clean and simply charming!” Located in the centre of Florence, Borgia di Firenze is a recently renovated accommodation, which provides allergy-free rooms. The property has city and quiet street views and is 700 metres from Pitti Palace. The bed and breakfast features family rooms.
Cost: $250+ per night
Source: Expedia
Dimora Salviati
Campo di Marte
Maureen says “Loved the apartment. It was very spacious with a beautiful terrace overlooking the city and the hills of tuscany.” Set within 3.3 km of San Marco Church in Florence and 3.6 km of Accademia Gallery, Dimora Salviati offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Florence. The property has city and inner courtyard views, and is 3.7 km from Piazza del Duomo di Firenze.
Cost: $150+ per night
Armonie di Villa Incontri B&B
Careggi
Anna says “Remarkable experience of staying in a private estate while being in a city. Exquisite property, rich breakfast, a gracious and attentive host.” Boasting a garden and views of garden, Armonie di Villa Incontri B&B is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Florence, 4 km from Fortezza da Basso – Convention Center.
Cost: $150+ per night
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