About Academy Hostel
In the heart of the town, 30 seconds from the Duomo, you'll find a real hostel and not one of those readapted apartments that call themselves 'hostels'. Here all things are considered, is also the cheapest because our prices include everything and there are no surprises, as it could happen, to have to pay extra on breakfast, internet, linen, towels and 'taxes'. The reviews from our guests say everything, so we don't have much more to talk about. The only rules we have are: to leave empty the hostel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. so we can clean the hostel; we also ask to not make any noise after 11 p.m. so we can let our guests relax in peace.
On the start of the street that leads to the Museum dell'Accademia (Academy Gallery where Michelangelo's David is housed), Academy 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 30 guests. Our well-maintained dormitory rooms with just 2 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, play station
* 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.
* Laundry facilities on premises
* Possibility to get one more locker
* Possibility to store your luggage even after 8pm
* Parking facilities in a closed garage, near to the hostel. 24h. prices: 30eu. cars, 20eu. motorbikes
From the central station of Santa Maria Novella, exit right and continue down Via Panzani (the Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia will be on your left). Continue along Via Panzani, in the direction of the cathedral, il Duomo. After a bit, the street will curve to the left and will change names to Via de'Cerretani. Continue on Cerretani and you will see the Duomo on your right after a moment. After 200mt you will find the street Via Ricasoli on your left. We are at number 9, just beside the Sports store.
If your backpack is too heavy or your spirits are low then you can take, from the square outside the railway station of Santa Maria Novella, the bus number 14 or 23 ( both lines run every 5 minutes form 08,00 AM to 20,00 PM ). In case you prefer a Taxi, you will find the taxis stationed outside the railway station.
From Florence Airport:
There is a bus every half hour that leaves from Florence airport to Florence station. They start to go at 6am and the last one 11:30pm.
Taxis are stationed in front of the Arrivals terminal or can be called by radio taxi (Phone +39.055.4242/4390/4499/4798). Taxi journey time from the airport to Florence city center is about 15-20 minutes. Journey cost is calculated by the taxi meter (average cost is 20/25 Euro).
For more information visit http://www.aeroporto.firenze.it
In case you are to arrive by car please contact us by phone or email, indicating from where you will come and we will help you with good indications.