When you book this place, you have to bear in mind that this is not a luxury hotel! This is a budget hotel (almost like a hostel) that is less than 1 minute walk from the most famous attraction in Florence - the Duomo. The price was great for its convenient location. We stayed here for 2 nights in one... more

Imagine staying in the Bishop's large bedroom made into two rooms with a view out the window of Doumo, just across the road. Look up at the fresco on the ceiling that was painted when it was built 600 years ago at the same time as Doumo. Hilton it ain't but it is just a few blocks from the rail... more

This hotel is not as described. There is NO AIR CONDITIONING. The staff at front desk is very RUDE. I was told to "go to [--]" after they OVERBOOKED. more

Our camera was stolen from our room or the desk when we checked out, we are not sure, but the hotel owner is not helpful and very rude about the whole thing. It's not clean. The bathrooms are disgusting and about the equivalent of a subway. I felt dirty the whole time I was there. The beds are uncomfortable and... more

I stayed in this hotel for a long weekend at the beginning of May 2009 with 2 friends. We are all in our early 20s. We loved the hotel. Absolutely ideal location, right next to the Duomo, with amazing views from the huge bedroom window. The bedroom was very large and had two singles and a double bed, although we... more

Excellent location just next to Florence's famous cathedral!!! Beautiful rooms, nicely decorated, very clean and spacious. We didn't have our own bathroom but there were 5 in the corridor so there was always one unoccupied. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this accommodation and come back any time. more

My boyfriend and I booked a double room with private bathroom at Hotel San Giovanni for 4 nights. Good points first, location location location. Practically step out the door and you're at the Florence Dome plus just 5 minutes walk from the central train station. Everything is easily accessible by foot from here. I booked this hotel even after reading... more

We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. While we were staying at the dependance, the main hotel building is right next to the duomo. Our room was a cheerful pink and although the loo was a bit small, it was very clean. The breakfast was lovely and is served in your room, if you want. The staff... more

The San Giovanni was a great find in Florence. It was right in the center of everything, yet very reasonably priced. As mentioned in other reviews, this is a no frills hotel. No tv, no bathroom in the rooms. There was a small lift...for 2 people or for 1 person with luggage. The hotel was very secure. During the day,... more