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Emerald Fields Reviews

Via Guelfa, 59, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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85%Overall Rating

From 134 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 90%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 86%Cleanliness

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83%

They were overbooked so we got upgraded to a private room in their other location for no extra charge, which was amazing! We never saw anyone else there but that suited us just fine. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, I loved them. Overall, a very good experience.


93%

great hostel, friendly staff and nice & clean rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

When checking in, we were advised that we'd be in a different building but it would be nicer and that we could choose our own room. I was a little worried at first, but Daniel helped with my suitcase and off we went 5 min up the road. We chose room 5, as it was on the opposite side to the markets. The place wad lovely, spacious and clean! The staff were fantastic, friendly and helpful. The coffee and toast was perfect in the morning. Fantastic value for money.. Thank you for an excellent stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • lina321
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Great set-up to meet other guests.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Everything was great! It was good value, nice and clean, the lockers were spacious, the people were nice, and breakfast in the morning was a nice plus.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Everything was pretty clean and the staff was friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

I really enjoyed staying at Emerald Fields. Everyone was very nice and friendly, and I especially loved the fact that the computers were free to use, and that there was wifi. However, I didn't like the fact that men and women shared both bathrooms - I would've been more comfortable with one male bathroom and one female bathroom. And also the fact that you can only pay in cash, credit cards aren't accepted. But overall, it was really nice!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

The location of the hostel is close to the train station and most of the attractions. Really thanks for the staff reminding us the rail strikes or we will miss the flight in Pisa.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Mixed Group 18-24


77%

poor lightning as with most hostels. cant read at night. everything else good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Panama
  • Female 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


70%

Took me a while to find, and there's cleanup at noon, so I couldn't check in on arival. They were nice enough to store my lugguge before check-in though. Free breakfast, nothing fancy though it was great being taken care by the amazing Loomi. She did make me feel right at home though I hardly speak a word of Italian and Loomi speaks no English.... The common room was not cozy. Not enough showers and they were a bit moldy. sewrage stech at sometimes. Overall, a descent and clean hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

The manager was super nice, sat us down with a map and told us what was up in Florence. Good stuff bro, high five. All the rooms were super clean and lockers in your room make for easy luggage disposal. Awesome location 2 minute walk from the station, and Florence is quite small so everything you need to see is within walking distance. Common room was a plus, and breakfast in the morning was killing it with coffee and toast.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • All Male Group 18-24
  • (13 reviews)


77%

Good, clean hostel at a convenient distance from the centre. I've stayed here a couple of times now and I have nothing to complain about. The bathrooms and rooms are clean, there is hot water, and more character than any huge "party hostel" might have.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

I have no complains, the staff are very friendly, the breakfast was excellent, good location near to the train station, good bedrooms and good shower... I had to stay one night again in florence and didnt thought twice, went straight way there and would do it again for sure!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


80%

Could have a proper stove for cooking, but actually you can use their microwave to make pasta... Security is superb - even with our keys it takes us some time to open the front gate. =] Very near to the main train station, which is good as you won't want to walk along Florence's narrow, tourist-packed streets with your stuffs. A nice lady toast your bread & make your capuccino for your breakfast - an extra plus!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


83%

Really is a great location .Shuttle bus from airport to train station, 10 min. walk dragging my luggage to hostel,then easy stroll to all the main attractions.A little hard to find,especially at night, but follow directions then call and they will come out into the street to collect you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (3 reviews)


47%

When I booked this hostel I saw one location the i looked up in google maps. it was fairly close to everything. However when we got the the place they told us that since we had booked a private room we needed to go to Emirates Palace which was not close enough from the Center, considering that in the city center there's no public transportation we ended up walking a lot to get from the hotel to the main attractions. The bathrooms were poorly cleaned. the included breakfast was just coffee.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Dominican Republic
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Everything about this hostel was amazing. They were so accommodating and friendly. Best hostel I've been to ever.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Everything was very nice except the market setting up at 7am and also some construction gong on above us that woke us up very early each morning.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

I would definitely stay again. It's a 5 minute walk from the main train station and the staff go out of their way to help you out. Breakfast in the morning was basic but nicely presented. Very clean. Overall great stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


77%

Hostel staff was very friendly. The location is close to the train station, great if your catching a early/late bus or train. The hostel has a lot of personality but the bathrooms smelled. My room had no locker. Overall good hostel, but not the best in Florence (I stayed in 3 total and this was my least favorite).


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