Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Travel Tip:
Avoid staying in the area around the train station.
It's not particularly safe at night, especially if you are a solo or fe-
male traveler.
Travel Tip:
Bigchainhotelsaremostlylocatedquiteadistance
from the city center. So keep this in mind if you prefer staying in a
more recognizable named hotel.
Camping sites and hostels are always an option for the more budget conscious traveler.
Check out the Camping Michelangelo camp site as well as Hostel Archi Rossi and Ciao
Hostel Florence if that's the type of accommodation you prefer during your stay. There are
also a number of great bed and breakfast locations throughout Florence as well. Some even
have marvelous views like the B&B Duomo View Florence that, of course, boasts a lovely
view of the most popular tourist destination in Florence. If you plan to go the hotel route,
it's important to do your research. There a vast number of them throughout Florence ran-
ging from inexpensive to high-end.
More Helpful Travel Tips:
Florence tends to be a relatively safe city, but all cities
have their problems with thieves, pickpockets, and purse
snatchers. In Florence they tend to be around the major
tourist attractions so be sure to keep your valuables safe and
take as little as possible with you while sightseeing.
If you have shopping in mind while visiting Florence,
head for the market stall and not the pricey boutiques.
Don't forget to indulge in some delicious gelato!
