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Reviews of The Smallest Hostel of Florence

Via Della Stufa 1, San Lorenzo, 50123 Florence, Italy

#308 of 696 B&Bs and inns in Florence

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    9.0
    Great location, well designed accommodation. 5star
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location and room is so comfortable for the family. Also, owner is so helpful too. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The apartment is in the historic centre in an old charming building. The bed is comfortable. There was a coffee machine and coffee capsules, tea, and cakes in the room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    9.0
    Very classical and cultural accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It is in the form of a Hostel. Although the bathroom and kitchen are dedicated, they are not so convenient outside the room. When you lie down on the second bed, you will feel that there is a crossbar in the middle, which is not very comfortable.

    This is a great option if you want to include accommodation as part of a cultural trip, there are even murals on the ceiling. The location is great and the communication with the owner is very smooth.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    10
    Too short but everything we needed and more!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    It is more than just a hotel, it is creative, arty, quirky and full of lots of special touches. Every possible need for travellers is considered and more eg books, treats, kitchen items, storage, beautiful spaces. If ever in Florence we would stay here again. We will tell others. The parking arrangements were also exceptional.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    10
    Excellent location and communication.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location is excellent, and the use of door codes made everything simple and meant I could leave my luggage in the apartment on the final day after checking out. Communication was very good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    just a tip for who might consider booking it: if you are tall and/or of heavy built, the shower will feel a little small :)

    really nicely and creatively decorated interiors amazing position right in the centre easy communication with the host

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    10
    Well worth staying!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was amazing, safe rooms and great air-conditioning.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2024

    10
    Time of magic….
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was just perfect!!!

    Everything!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    9.0
    Quality hostel in a good location, would recommend to others
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Somewhat difficult to get into and the instructions on how to enter weren’t the clearest

    Beautiful room that was very close to many good spots for food or shopping and transit. The theme was very pretty and the kitchen and main area were nice

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Super good location, but more care needed for bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rest room was not clean... The toilet was not properly cleaned and the handle of shower was stick with soap...

    Location was super good!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous apartment. Fabulous hosts. Fabulous time in Florence.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little dark in the common areas.

    Its quirkiness and location, close to many tourist attractions. Less than 10 minutes to the station. Bred and Nadja great hosts who were very responsive to any issue.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Note that toilet is not attached to room and requires navigating up and down 2 small flight of steps (no railing) which might be tough for those who need to go in the night. Main bed was comfy but sofa bed was not. It was also way colder in the room compared to outside for some reason even though the air-conditioning was not on. As per other reviews, you can hear the market vendors setting up at about 6.45am but it was ok for us since we were already awake due to jet lag.

    Location was great and near all key attractions and the market. We could go back to rest easily when we were tired. We could also leave our luggage before and after check in. Provision of kitchen facility was good too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I love the location and how easy it was to communicate with the owner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too noisy outside at night and early morning

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2023

    9.0
    A comfortable stay in a wonderful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The noise in the street is an issue. There is also no washing machine nor any view, contrary to the listing.

    We had a wonderful stay at the Smallest Hostel in Florence. The location is incredible, with a 10m walk to the San Lorenzo square and a 250m walk to the Duomo. Also, there are only 2 rooms in the hostel, with private bathrooms but a shared kitchen and living area, so privacy is good.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2022

    8.0
    Very centrally located family room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed for kids was not made when we arrived. They did send someone later, but then we had already made it ourselves. The phone number on booking was not correct so when we had a problem finding the front door, the unmade bed, nobody was available to help. I found a second phone number in their welcome book, and that number was working. The airconditioning unit was pretty noisy so we had to turn it on and off to be able to sleep (heatwave). From 6am crazy amount of noise in the street below from market vendors getting their stuff from a garage or warehouse a little further down the street. This went on from 6-8 am ... off and on. The owners can't help this, but if you are a light sleeper, or need your sleep, or just hate loud annoying noises to wake up to, then don't book here... It really is a very loud noise. if you don't care about the noise, and just love a central location, this is the place to be!

    Spacious room right in the center of Florence. Very good location, easy to go back to the room during the day and have a quick rest or shower (there was a heatwave) Easy access through keypads, we didn't see the owners. Even kitchen available.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2022

    10
    We had an amazing stay. Great location, very clean and private bathroom which was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was a bit uncomfortable, but since it was really clean it was okay. There were also a lot of sounds right outside the window. I now understand why we got free airplugs.

    The rooms were really clean, the kitchen and living room were nice. The bedroom had a good size. The location was amazing, it was in the centre of everything

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2022

    8.0
    Great location in the centre of Florence.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Noisy street in the morning but hey, you are in the centre of the city!

    Amazing location in the centre of Florence! The smallest hostel in Florence could even be the smallest hostel in the world as we didn't see anyone during our stay and felt like we had the all place to ourself! Great communication from the host before and during our trip.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    best location in Florence, I guess

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2024

    7.0
    Good located
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The extra bed was of very poor quality, had backaches during my while stay. For the price I think they could provide a better bed.

    The location is good, very closed to the center and there are few supermarkets near.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a bit of maintenance. Light bulbs were out of order, common areas need more light. Uncomfortable sleeping couch, and terribly noisy air condition.

    Very cool and special place, one of a kind! Nice staff. Central location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    2.0
    Great location offseted by a very poor customer service and disastrous bed quality
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had the worst experience I’ve ever had in hotels around the world. My bed was not a bed but an old couch that had been converted into a bed. According to the property owner, it was in good condition before I arrived. However, when I arrived, it was completely destroyed and impossible to sleep on. It seemed like people had jumped on it, and some parts of the mattress were sunken, leaving the metal poles that supported its structure in direct contact with my back. Consequently, I contacted the property owner. She said it was not possible to get a new bed because it was Sunday. She agreed to add a mattress on top of the couch to remediate the situation, but it was still very uncomfortable. I ended up sleeping on the floor, which caused a massive back pain that prevented me from enjoying the city. After I left the property, I complained again and asked for a discount, but the property owner was not very cooperative. Only after a month of messages through the platform’s customer service did she return about a fifth of the money I paid for the room.

    The location was really good and the apartment was nice, luminous and very clean. My sister and her husband, who shared the room with me, had a way better experience because they slept on a proper bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2022

    5.0
    It was passable, but I would go for a different place next time. Surprised the place has >9 score.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It is indeed a very noisy location, with carts going along the street to the Central Market in early morning and late evening in addition to continuous noise from a nearby piazza. Windows are not good enough to block it. The sink in the bathroom was almost completely clogged, though the place has high score for cleanses. I paid 130 Euro per night + city tax and I think what I got is not a good value for that amount although I understand that Florence is quite an expensive place but basic things like silence and proper plumbing maintenance should be well addressed for such price tag.

    The place is conveniently located not far from the main train station and main Florence tourist attractions including the Central Market.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in November 2024

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