Arriving in Florence for your SRISA study abroad experience a little early? Planning a visit to see your student? Finding the right place to stay is an important part of settling in comfortably or visiting for a short stay. Florence offers a wide range of accommodations, from welcoming hotels and family-friendly villas to budget-conscious hostels ideal for independent travelers. This guide is was put together to help SRISA students and their families navigate the best options in and around the city, with a focus on convenience, comfort, and easy access to campus and Florence’s historic center.
Hotels in Florence
Hotel Orto De’Medici
Via San Gallo 30 – 50129 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 483427
Walking Distance: >1 min
Hotel Benvenuti
Via Cavour 112 – 50129 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 581154
Walking Distance: 8 min
Hotel Cellai
Via 27 Aprile 14, 52/R – 50129 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 489291
Walking Distance: 1 min
Bonifacio Lupi
Via Bonifacio Lupi 21 – 50129 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 462-7133
Walking Distance: 6 min
Hotel Cerretani Firenze – MGallery by Sofitel
Via de’Cerretani 68 – 50123 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 238-1301
Walking Distance: 10 min
Hostels in Florence
Ostello Santa Monaca
Via Santa Monaca 6 – 50123 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 268338
Walking Distance from SRISA Studio Campus: 22 min
Ostello Archi Rossi
Via Faenza 94/R – 50123 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 290804
Walking Distance from SRISA Studio Campus: 10 min
Ostello Gallo d’Oro
Via Cavour 104 – 50129 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 552-2964
Walking Distance from SRISA Studio Campus: 8 min
Student Hotel/Long Stay
The Student Hub:
Villas in Tuscany
Cimatori Bed and Breakfast
Via Dante Alighieri 14 – 50122 Firenze
Tel: +39 055 265-500
Pensione Bencista
Via Benedetto da Maiano 4 – 50014 Fiesole
Tel: +39 055 59163
Villa Baccano
Via dei Bosconi 4 – 50014 Fiesole
Tel: +39 055 59341
Le Cannelle
Via Antonio Gramsci 52-54 – 50014 Fiesole
Villa Coltifredi
Via Molamezza – 50026 San Casciano, Val di Pesa
Villa Rucellai
Via del Canneto 16 – 59100 Prato
Tel: +39 057 446-0392
Villa Il Fedino
Via Borromeo 7 – 50025 San Casciano, Val di Pesa
Tel: +39 055 535-7650
Fattoria di Mercatale
Piazza Vittorio Veneto 67 – 50026 San Casciano, Val di Pesa
Tel: +39 055 821027
Ask Prof. Matilde Zampi
A well-chosen place to stay can make your time in Florence smoother and more enjoyable and we have given you some excellent options to match your needs. We recommend booking early—especially during peak travel seasons—to ensure the best availability. As always, you can reach out to info@srisa.org if you have any questions or need more accommodation choices.