A&O HOSTEL FIRENZE CAMPO DI MARTE, Florence

Firenze Campo di Marte station is right across the road, with regional trains to Santa Maria Novella station taking 5-6 minutes (€1.60 single, as of 2025). This makes the city centre fast and cheap to reach without needing a car. Several bus stops are also nearby. The walk to the Accademia Gallery is about 2 km, and to Piazza della Signoria 3 km - a 20-30 minute stroll through a safe, well-lit residential area. Florence airport is 10 km away. Local amenities include a Pam supermarket right next door, a Lidl a 15-minute walk away, and multiple bars, cafés, and restaurants within 0.5 km. The area feels safe after dark.

Rooms are compact but functional, with a modern finish, flat-screen TV, and hypoallergenic bedding. All have a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The dormitory option offers 6 beds with sturdy bunks, a built-in shelf, USB and standard sockets, and an under-bed locker (bring your own lock). Upper floors are reachable by lift. Family rooms come with 3 beds, and twin/quadruple/triple variants are available. The private bathrooms are split into two compartments - one with shower and sink, the other with toilet and sink - for better usability. Some rooms are very small, with limited suitcase space, and rooms facing corridors can be noisy due to school groups. Road-facing rooms are quieter. The property is older but recently renovated, so interiors feel fresh and well-maintained.

Breakfast in the ground-floor dining area includes bread, pastries, cereals, jam, butter, fruit, juice, cheese, ham, boiled eggs, and a pancake machine. It is served as a continental buffet, with limited hot options. The on-site bar offers espresso and alcoholic drinks at fair prices, and there is a lounge area where you can sit. Kitchen facilities are available for guests who prefer self-catering. Several bars, cafés, and restaurants - including Antico Caffe, Il Masaccio, and Undici Leoni - are within a 5-10 minute walk, and a Pam supermarket is right next door for groceries.

The property has a pleasant outdoor terrace with seating, ideal for relaxing in the late afternoon. Billiards is available for an additional charge, and free karaoke sessions run in the evenings, which can create a lively atmosphere. An indoor children's play area and strollers are available for families. Nearby, there is an ice-skating rink in the surroundings. The shared lounge/TV area offers a space to socialise or work, with comfortable seating.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The 24-hour reception desk provides express check-in/out, luggage storage (free, bring your own lock), and a safety deposit box for valuables. Laundry is available at €8.50 per wash-and-dry cycle (the dryer is less effective). The shared kitchen is equipped with an induction hob, microwave, and fridge, but is small for the hostel's size and can be crowded; guests must clean up after themselves. The lift reaches all floors, and wheelchair-accessible rooms and accessible parking are available. A shared lounge/TV area provides additional seating. The property is entirely non-smoking, with key card access and CCTV in common areas. Pets are allowed with possible extra charges.