About Academy Hostel
Really different from a usual hostel and designed for those that don't like crowded places or accommodations like barracks. This discreet, smart new hostel is at the most central location in Florence, beside the Duomo on the start of the street that leads to the Museum dell'Accademia (Academy Gallery where Michelangelo's David is housed). The hostel is on the first floor of the 17th Century palace that was the true residence of 'barone' Ricasoli and from here it's possible to reach any interesting venue or tourist location in Florence with a short walk.
Rooms
Cheap accommodation in Florence shouldn't compromise on comfort. The city is a busy and hectic place so it's important for us at Academy Hostels to do as much as possible to ensure our guests can get a comfortable night sleep. You will find the Academy Hostels amazingly quiet for being located in the center of Florence but at the same time, for the ones who want to enjoy Florence nightlife, you will find restaurants,bars, clubs and the best spots in town within a few minutes walking distance.
The Academy Hostels is a rather small Hostel and can welcome 24 guests. Our well-maintained dormitory rooms with just 3 to 6 beds (no bunk beds) makes a very familiar and friendly environment.
All rooms are air conditioned and have lockers for your valuables. WiFi connection, free usage of computers in the lobby and all bed linen is provided free of charge.
Here you will find a comfortable furniture lobby with a LCD wide screen TV for the ones that want a little relaxation and to meet people from all over the world.
Offerings
Free Services
* Free Internet, Wi-Fi for our guests travelling with their laptop
* We provide a nice common area for our guests with TV. , big LCD wide screen – with cable TV
* One locker for each bed in the dormitories
* You can borrow iron, iron board, hair dryer and AC adapters from us
*Security night guard
*Free linens, towels, and housekeeping
*Friendly & knowledgeable multi-lingual staff
*Nice terrace
*Complimentary maps and tourist brochures
*Free luggage storage rooms until 8pm
*Heat and air-conditioned rooms
*Free safe storage for valuables from 8am to 8pm
*Soap and Shampoo dispensers in bathrooms.
*Reading light
*Free podcast with information about the highlights of Florence to walk around with your own portable media player for all palms or media in english and spanish languages
Other Services
* We provide a self service breakfast with possibility to sit out on our terrace to eat.
* There is always sandwiches, cakes, coffee, tea and other drinks available upon payment.
* Internet station/service available for our guests travelling without laptop.
* Fax service available in our office.
* Pre-paid phone cards on sale at front desk
* Laundry facilities on premises
* There's a public telephone for guest use in the lounge (Phone card is available for long distance calls)
* Possibility to get one more locker upon payment.
* Possibility to store your luggage even after 8pm upon payment.
* Parking facilities in a closed garage, near to the hostel. 24h. prices: 30eu. cars, 20eu. motorbikes