Hotels in Florence are fabulously diverse. From the very expensive Hotel Savoy and Four Seasons Firenze to the economical Hotel Alba and Plus Hostel Florence. You can't go wrong in staying a bit outside the center as well. There are plenty of nice hotels that can accommodate to every type of traveler.
If you are a backpacker, hotels might not be your forte, check out Plus Hostel Florence which is located right near the SMN train station. It makes it very convenient to travel comfortably from your hostel to the station and to your hostel to the city center. Some of the more high class hotels that are listed as 5 stars are considered a 4 star in the States. Thus getting a better deal and also great hospitality as well. Many of the famous hotels along the Arno have housed many famous stars as well as been backdrops for movies as well. Hotel degli Orafi was where the cast and crew filmed A Room with a View starring Helen Bonham Carter and Maggie Smith.
Any of these hotels are easily accessible to the main attractions of the city. Nothing is out of reach. Being a small, walkable city, there will be no reason to grab a taxi to reach your hotel. A nice slow walk after dinner will be a great end of your evening while you gaze out of your fabulous hotel window. Whether you're looking for a romantic vibe, or want a place to mix and mingle with other travelers, Florence will have something for you. The city is rich with history, so whatever you choose, you are almost guaranteed to be close to something worth discovering.
Piazza della Repubblica 7
An historic hotel recently renovated with modern feel...
Via Ghibellina, 174r
Palazzo Borghese is located right in the middle of the city...
Via Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, 15
A hostel full of life with tons of benefits for backpackers and students...
Piazza San Firenze, 29
A palazzo that stands in Piazza San Firenze where the historical courthouse still is in use...
Via Tornabuoni 1
Historic Tower on the most expensive street Via Tornabuoni...
Lungaro Archibusieri,4
An ancient Florentine palazzo of the Brini-Batacchi family dating back to the 13th century...
Via de' Medici 6
Between Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli
A centrally located hotel with amazing views of the Duomo from the wrap around terrace...
Via delle Oche 11
Off Via Calzaiuoli around the corner from the Duomo
A comfortable hotel that doesn't have all the glam but is centrally located...
Via della Scala, 22
A gorgeous hotel located within walking distance of the train station...
Borgo Pinti 99
Fully immersed into the way the wealthy enjoy each day...
Piazza Indipendenza 23
Situated in a quiet, leafy square...
Via 27 Aprile 3
A hop, skip and jump away from Galleria dell'Accademia...
Via Faenza, 94
A hostel with a lot of activities for free...
Via San Gallo, 14
Close to the center where you don't have to travel far by foot...
Via Ricasoli, 9
A small, modest hostel that is top rated in Florence...
Via dei Servi, 40
3 minutes from the famous Duomo with new modern flats...
Via Pacinotti, 11
A residence where you can come and go as you please, 24 hours a day...
Lungarno Acciaiuoli, 4
A studio/suite that allows you to live the dream in Florence...