Youth Hostels in Florence

Anytime of year is great to visit Florence, Italy. Yes, even winter--it might be a bit nippy, but there are museums you will want to retreat too and less people and cheaper prices. In Florence you will take in the amazing art not only from the museums but also in all the surrounding architecture. You will be able to sample Tuscan food and enjoy picnics in the well kept parks around the center of Florence. Your accommodation can be cheap if you stay just a bit outside of the center. Many cheap hotels and youth hostels are west of the train station. Instead of staying in a cheap hotel or youth hostel you might consider a bed and breakfast or maybe consider a convent experience. These are also cheap alternatives but in convents be prepared to keep curfews. You can come into Florence by train or bus from nearby airports such as Pisa. Though, give yourself some time to look around whichever city you land in. Pisa is only an hour away and buses go into Florence regularly; you might be able to spend the afternoon eating gelato and seeing the leaning tower or make this a day trip another day. Florence is a city abounding in beauty that even though it might be chilly, you are sure to enjoy. The general rule for budget travelers is that hostels in Florence are filled up so quickly you need to have a reservation in advance. Florence hostels will offer you a nice range of simple and cheap accommodation. From a bed in a dorm to double and single private rooms sharing the bathroom and many hostels even have a few rooms with en-suite shower.