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Emerald Palace Reviews

Via Agnolo Poliziano 8, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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86%

The reception is very kind!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Good hostel right by the trainstation. Safe neighborhood and breakfast is good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

when we arrived there, they call us to go to another hostel, which is 7 minutes' walk away. The other hostel is good.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 31 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (13 reviews)


76%

Emerald Palace was one of the best hostel experiences I have had in a long time. It is located in a quiet but still central area, staff is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. There is a small Italian-style breakfast (toast, jam, coffee / tea), a fridge, free wireless internet, and lockers. My room (4 bed) was spatious, clean, and overall very comfortable. The price was also very reasonable. In sum, a definite recommendation.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


76%

the location is not so good actually, but the building is such interesting:D.everything is good,the kitchen,the environment,the elevator ..but ..the staff....the old lady is so fierce to us, she was shouting to us always. another staff told us to choose bed as we want,but the old lady finds theres some mistakes there,so she shouting to us in the morning..thats so annoying to us..and the bad experience there

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


76%

The place was great, they have lockers with keys, free breakfast and the lock out keeps away the noisy people. I'd definitely go back. The lady who's there in the morning and afternoon is very nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Nice hostel. A bit of a hıke from the center, but not too bad. Helpful staff member on receptıon. Excellent free wıfı.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 21 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (15 reviews)


96%

This is maybe the best hostel that I stayed in Italy. Although its small have the good and bad things, but after being in big hostels , i know for sure now that the smallest hostels are the best. The behavior of the staff are amazing , specially the woman of the morning that have patience and explain the best things to do in the city and show in the map, make you coffee and see in the interest bus and train hours for you. Its comfortable the toilets are clean and the location its very good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Israel
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


83%

Good service and good place

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


83%

The staff was amazing, really friendly and they were always disposed to help you, also everything was very clean, although they dont offer free breakfast on the website, they give coffee, tea and bread for free. I didnt like that bedrooms dont have key, so everyone can go in your room, no lockers in rooms but lockers in common area which were big enough for valuables, but not for a backpack, a little far from the city center, about a 20 minute walk but you can go walking. I would reccomended it

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Colombia
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Everything was just fine. The staff was very helpful and the overall hostel quality was good. It totally worth the money. Thanks for the nice stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Romania
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


96%

it was the best stay in the hostel!!! the atmosphere is great. the staff is great! nice to meet people around. it's just like a family!!! greatest experience ever!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


40%

nice hotel but staff sucks!i was with my computer at midnight and came a man and told me that i must go sleep coz he wanted to clean the hall!that sucks!and the others person of staff are not polite..emerald palace is not a good place to go..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Had a lovely time. Very cosy, and the staff were all fantastic. The cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in. Thanks guys!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (12 reviews)


96%

Really enjoyed staying here - Luca(lucca) was really sweet when giving me a map and info. on Florence. Walking distance to the all the landmarks and aways but close to the bus station. Top picks for Florence. Met some really sweet people here too....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


83%

Really helpful staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (9 reviews)


90%

The staff at this hostel are incredible (although the night guy always seemed a little grumpy). It is not an ideal place to stay if you are interested in staying in at night and having a good time, but if you're in Firenze, you should definitely go out for that anyways! Extremely clean, close enough to the center that walking isn't an issue, and just an overall pleasant place to stay. I would definitely stay again if I hadn't made friends with people moving to Firenze while staying there :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


90%

I love this place, both the city and the hostel! The room is very clean and the staff is really helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


63%

Was a fairly good hostel, but the lock out from 11am to 2pm sucks. Don't go there if you plan to be hung over the next day.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

I stayed there for more than one week. I would definitely recommand it! Nice people (especially Dona, the woman working there during the morning...she will make you your italian coffee every morning) Clean, save area, kitchen available, good atmosphere!! See u there next time!


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