“Perfect location, walking distance to restaurants/town and central Tuscany”

We had a family reunion based at this lovely bed and breakfast. It was perfect. It had a private pool in the back which we all enjoyed. Francesco, the head of the villa, was available when we checked in to get us sorted. The staff are not there at all times, but they allow guests to utilize th… more

We had a family reunion based at this lovely bed and breakfast. It was perfect. It had a private pool in the back which we all enjoyed. Francesco, the head of the villa, was available when we checked in to get us sorted. The staff are not there at all times, but they allow guests to utilize the kitchen and all appliances which worked out perfectly for us as we tended to enjoy appetizers and cocktails on the terrace before heading into town. The town was a short walk from the villa, about 5 minutes. There were plenty of restaurants and shops. They even had a music festival one of the weekend nights which we enjoyed. I had no issues with the wifi, it worked perfectly. Great stay, only about a half hour from Siena so a great base for Tuscany as well.

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“yes and no”

If you want to be in the center of everything, you will be at Cristina. However that also brings noise all night long -- something I have never experienced in another city -- people screaming and singing and doing all they can to be loud until dawn. I booked a double shared bath. When I arr… more

If you want to be in the center of everything, you will be at Cristina. However that also brings noise all night long -- something I have never experienced in another city -- people screaming and singing and doing all they can to be loud until dawn. I booked a double shared bath. When I arrived they informed me double shared baths were in their property across the street. OK, not far. But on the 3rd floor. These annex rooms are in a converted apartment -- it has 3-4 double rooms. The kitchen was nice to have. However, unlike other rooms in places like this, the Cristina annex was really bare bones. No hangers in the room. Not even a hook to hang the towel from. The bed was fine. It was very clean, and the maids were great. Clean linens daily. I liked all the staff. It was good for the price, but it would be better if people knew they were staying across the street, and it would be great if they added towel racks and hangers in the rooms. The only thing they can do about the noise would be to replace the windows, and I assume that isn't going to happen for this price. Also, I think it would be very very hot in the summer to be on the 3rd floor of this building -- they need to provide fans for summer (perhaps they do). Breakfast was served in the main "hotel"/hostel, so you had to cross the street. It is a breakfast of cereals, yogurt, packaged rolls and nutella/jams. Juice, coffee, tea. All said, I had a great time in Florence and Cristina was fine, but I won't stay there again. I didn't sleep well because of the noise, which is nothing against the hotel itself.

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“If being at the center of it all your priority”

First of all, there is two Establishment named Cristina in Florence, this one: Hotel Cristina in the center of the old town, about 15 minutes away from the train station, and a second one, very similar in looks, called: Cristina House, located about 15 minutes in the opposite direction from the tra… more

First of all, there is two Establishment named Cristina in Florence, this one: Hotel Cristina in the center of the old town, about 15 minutes away from the train station, and a second one, very similar in looks, called: Cristina House, located about 15 minutes in the opposite direction from the train station (on a less touristy, less busy street but probably as loud at night with traffic). You can walk to both from the train station... Hotel Cristina's main interest is that it is in the center of everything you want to see in Florence if you are only here for a few days. Now that I have been here for 2 and a half days I would recommend staying on the other side of the Arno river. Hotel Cristina is run by a bunch of early 20s that don't seem to care too much about who comes and goes. They usually peek their heads from the little room they hang out in watching tv to see who's there. The place seems like it could have been great, 10 years ago, with a different owner and a little care. The rooms are large but weirdly decorated. The bathrooms are basic but clean. The biggest set back is the noise at night. I didn't sleep much the first night and the second one was just a little better. Since it is so easy to walk around the city from anywhere near the center, I would recommend to people to pick place a bit further away, you might get a view, some quiet sleep, nice service and a cozy place to come home at night.

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