Plus Florence

Plus Florence is listed as a hostel, but it exceeded BY FAR my concept of what a hostel is. It had 2 indoor common areas plus 1 outdoor; A bar; Indoor and outdoor pools; Coin-operated laundry facilities; A gym; A 2-tier terrace, and onsite breakfast options. Some floors also had vending machines with beverages and snacks. The facilities were safe. Parking is also offered at an extra fee, but limited in space, so book ahead. None of these I know about ahead of booking. =P We managed to book a private room for 2 (2 single beds, but we were able to just join them together) with a private bathroom. The room is small but very adequate for a short stay such as ours (2 nights). The shower was very nice, with adequate hot water and good pressure.

Great location, clean rooms and friendly staff. Good stay, we didn’t have any issues at all. The aircon worked perfectly and there was no noise despite the amount of people that stay at the hostel at all times.

I was a bit scared when I saw the outside of the hostel, because it looked old and most of all HUGE. But it turned out better than I expected: my dorm (5 beds) was nice and clean, with plugs for each beds and a bathroom for the room. My bed was quite comfortable (except for the sheets which were super thin and hard but eh). The hostel has a pool (which I didn't use) and two terraces, downstairs there is a nice bar with a cool happy hour and events every nights. The location is very close to Santa Maria Novella Station, and great to explore Florence by foot.

Great place with very central location, very clean and quiet. Good facilities. The hotel/hostel location couldn't be better - a short 8-10 minutes walk from Mercato Centrale and many sights, but just outside the most touristy zone so fewer crowds and quiet. Hotel staff was helpful, nice breakfast buffet and the dorm was comfortable and spacious. Very good value for money.

Location is the main reason for choosing it. I recommend the breakfast too, pretty good choice for the price.