A bohemian hotel near the station

The Hotel Albergo Azzi, an inexpensive hotel in Florence, Italy

Albergo Azzi

The Azzi has the Boho atmosphere of a hostel but without the grungy backpacker/slacker feel. It's run by a pair of artist/musicians who love to share info on their beloved city over breakfast at the big family-style table, and are keen to strum the guitar on the narrow terrace in the evenings.

Rooms are simple but bright, many with wood plank floors and a dash o' faux 18th-century styling to the furnishings. All in all, it's a pretty homey joint, and there are shared rooms available for hostel-oriented cheapskates. Actually, it's but one of several cheap hotels that fill this building in a hotel-choked street between the train station and the center of town, so if you strike out here, chances are pretty good of finding a room elsehwere in the building.

Via Faenza 56, between San Lorenzo and the train station

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