Ricasoli, 9
Stairs B
First Floor
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
50122
DirectionsDIRECTIONS
From the central station of Santa Maria Novella, exit left where you will see a Pharmacy and continue down the left side of that street which is called Via Panzani it will lead you to a square called piazza dell' Unità d'Italia in the center of it is a big obelisk. Continue along Via Panzani, in the direction of the Giant marble cathedral, il Duomo. After a bit, the street will curve to the left and will change names to Via de'Cerretani.
Keep walking on Cerretani and you will see the majestic Duomo on your right after a moment, as soon as you reach the corner of the baptistery almost parallel to the doors of the cathedral you will see a big sport store called UNIVERSAL SPORTS turn left and you will find the street Via Ricasoli.
Walk for another 20 meters. We are at number #9 The Huge Wooden door to your left, just beside the sport store. To the right of the big wooden door you will find a bronze plate with our name on it if you find the door open, walk towards the end of the courtyard and take the stairs on the far end left we are on the first floor.
P.s. You will find the big door close on SAT. & SUN ring the buzzer and walk to the end of courtyard, take the stairs on the far end left we are on the first floor.
TRANSPORTATION:
TAXI: You will find the taxis stationed outside the railway station. It will cost around 10 euros to get to the hostel.
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 Euro).
FROM THE 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.
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.
CAR/ MOTORCYCLE - PARKING I FLORENCE: click here for the closest parking to the hostel :
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Please when you come into the hostel give us your plate number and the time
of your entry into the city. This information is crucial because we have to declare your entry to the motorization of Florence.
Remember that Florence is one of Italy's most heaviest fined cities. Don't park inside white lines because those are for residence owners, and for private business. If your going to park inside any lines make sure its in the blue space and that you pay the parking fee and display the payment and time on the dash board of your car.
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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. We encourage our clients who are looking for a good time to wonder the streets with your new found friends and not make the hostel a bar, if we wanted a bar in the hostel we would have put one up
CANCELLATION: Cancellations must be notified directly to the accommodation provider at least 72 hours prior to arrival; unless otherwise stated above. If a cancellation is requested, your card will be charged for the first nights accomodation. In the event of a NO SHOW, your card will be charged for the first nights accommodation total.
PAYMENT : The outstanding amount is payable to the property directly upon your arrival.
Credit cards are accepted but only over 150.00 € of accommodation costs.
MODIFICATIONS TO BOOKING:
For any changes to an existing reservation, please contact the accommodation provider directly. Modifications to the booking will not be allowed upon arrival unless it enters the 72 hour period. If any changes will be made there will be a fine , the cost of a days accommodation.
MINIMUM 2 NIGHTS POLICY : Please be informed that the hostel has a minimum two nights policy. Cancelations on the first night will not be allowed as a modification to your booking.
Expiration of credit card : Should your credit card expire or your credit card details change prior to arrival, please contact the accommodation provider directly with the amended details.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR CHOOSING ACADEMY HOSTELS !
What we Offer & our free Services
* Free Internet, Wi-Fi for our guests traveling 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 our iron, ironing board, hair dryer
and international AC adapters.
* Security night guard
* Free linens, towels, and housekeeping
* Friendly & knowledgeable local multi-lingual staff
* Nice terrace
* Complimentary maps and tourist brochures
* Free luggage storage rooms until 8pm
* Heated and air-conditioned rooms
* Free safe storage for valuables
* Soap and Shampoo dispensers in bathrooms.
* Reading light
* Free pod-cast with information about the highlights of
Florence to walk around with your
own portable media player or I pods 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 traveling without l
laptop.
* Fax service available at the front desk.
* Laundry facilities with free detergent on premises
* Possibility to get an extra 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
