91%Il Ghiro Guesthouse

it was a bad selection the smell wasth a unstandable and it felt dirty...do not be tricked the internet connaction means a computer with a virus.. so i suggest you stay a way from there not worth it being cheap!

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by crazitivity3558 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

2

Wonderful stay! Nice big room, only a few minutes walk to the Duomo and Mercato Centrale, great Internet access... we have only good things to say about Il Ghiro. But best of all was the hospitality and helpfulness of Francesco, who stood out as a wealth of information even in a trip full of... more Wonderful stay! Nice big room, only a few minutes walk to the Duomo and Mercato Centrale, great Internet access... we have only good things to say about Il Ghiro. But best of all was the hospitality and helpfulness of Francesco, who stood out as a wealth of information even in a trip full of wonderfully helpful hosts. Would stay again!close

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by audreymaloney6662 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

3

What else can we say... excellent!

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by Joel-Feros – posted on Jun 21, 2008

21

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and spacious and location is awesome (walking distance only a two blocks to train station and also main sites). Definately going to stay here again.

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by patrickfernandez2361 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

10

Very good guest house, perfectly situated. The owner was very friendly and helpfull. I can recommend it warmly! Thanks a lot for a excellent stay in Firenze.

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by dominiquebengtsson2849 – posted on May 4, 2008

1

A very good location. Five minutes walking from the trainstation. A cosy nabourhood and most tourist sites within 10 minutes walking. Every shop you need nearby. Many good restaurants also nearby. A nice view over a cloisteryard. Everything works: the shower, the heating, the computer and so on.... more A very good location. Five minutes walking from the trainstation. A cosy nabourhood and most tourist sites within 10 minutes walking. Every shop you need nearby. Many good restaurants also nearby. A nice view over a cloisteryard. Everything works: the shower, the heating, the computer and so on. A very helpfull staff. The linen is like in a hotel, Bed made up every day. Excellent.close

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by piedabbeljoe – posted on Mar 2, 2008

1

A great location and an extremely friendly and warm staff. A great simple place to stay in Florence!!!

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by lizzy8988 – posted on Feb 18, 2008

3

Loved it here. Has its own kitchen and internet that is free to use. The staff is extraordinarily helpful and pleasant and multilingual, far better than those at other hostels I have been at. For the price I would recommend this place to anyone and would be glad to stay there again.

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by mja2677059 – posted on Jan 8, 2008

1

our stay at il ghiro was a real pleasure,bedrooms are clean and very comfortable in this hostel you feel like at home with friends, the owner is very sympatic and always here if you need some advices

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by helenequ – posted on Mar 10, 2007

3

Great place, great location and a very helpful staff

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by jfranci – posted on Jan 18, 2007

4

LOVED IT! it was right near the central market and close to the train station. the staff, especially Massi, at il ghiro was awesome -- really chill and happy to offer suggestions. i loved the music they played. theres a kitchen, free internet, dvds to watch in your room.. everything is just very... more LOVED IT! it was right near the central market and close to the train station. the staff, especially Massi, at il ghiro was awesome -- really chill and happy to offer suggestions. i loved the music they played. theres a kitchen, free internet, dvds to watch in your room.. everything is just very comfortable and clean. one of the best hostels i've stayed at!close

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by achoi – posted on Jan 13, 2007

3

This guesthouse is three blocks from the train station so, while we found the location to be very convenient (we walked EVERYWHERE in Florence), the neighbourhood right around the train station is a bit dodgy.

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by monnamcd – posted on Dec 29, 2006

9

Great location, nice and clean room with a TV which I thought was great. The staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. The five flights of stairs you have to walk up are a bit of a pain if you are carrying heavy luggage but overall it was good value for money.

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by MarjPate – posted on Nov 3, 2006

3

definitely great location. Would be even greater, if check-in would be possible after 8 p.m.!

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by dietmar4560 – posted on Nov 1, 2006

4

Best hostel i've stayed in. The staff was so friendly and accomodating.....really went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable and happy. The rooms ere large and beautiful.

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by dmd300 – posted on Oct 26, 2006

2

Fantastic place, even better location. Owner goes beyond the call of duty to make you feel at home, he actually gave me his European adaptor to recharge my camera battery.

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by ryanjohn – posted on Oct 18, 2006

2

I enjoyed our stay at Il Ghiro. The staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and secure. Location near the train station was great. Internet access was very helpful. I would definitely stay there again.

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by lawler3120 – posted on Oct 10, 2006

2

Very Good. Staff very nice, good price and very clean.You only have to up stairs 3 floors.

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by ferbac – posted on Oct 6, 2006

7

The owners are very nice and they help us a lot. They recommend us two restaurants that were unforgettable! Clean place, very very near of the mean monuments.

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by jovera – posted on Sep 3, 2006

3

The staff was VERY kind, considerate, and helpful with regard to attractions and directions. The kitchen was very convenient. However, in our room there was NO A/C and it got quite hot at night.

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by lsawi – posted on Aug 29, 2006

13

A great place to stay in Florence. The staff is friendly, helpful, just excellent, and the air conditioning in the rooms works (very useful when it is 35C every day!). Good central location, easy walking to the Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Academia. Nice size rooms for two, with... more A great place to stay in Florence. The staff is friendly, helpful, just excellent, and the air conditioning in the rooms works (very useful when it is 35C every day!). Good central location, easy walking to the Duomo, Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Academia. Nice size rooms for two, with shower/toilet. Bar on the corner of Via Faenza and Via Nazionale is a good place to get breakfast (sweets or paninni).close

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by lrzodm – posted on Jul 22, 2006

4

This is a really clean, pleasant, well run and peaceful hostel. The managers are very helpful, and kind. Very highly recommended.

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by caroline2083 – posted on Jun 29, 2006

1

Definitely an experience by itself!

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by tilman4690 – posted on Jun 19, 2006

2

Il Ghiro is a very nice place. Not many amenities, and the bathroom is shared, but it is very clean and quiet. Also, the location is perfect for checking out the main areas of the city and is close to the train station. Very pleasant stay.

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by jmd317 – posted on Jun 4, 2006

4

A great place to stay although there was no hot water for a shower.

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by wfm – posted on Jun 3, 2006

3

the hostel has an excellent location. Very clean.

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by Suxan8153 – posted on May 6, 2006

1

Could not be nicer, would suggest to anyone staying in Florence!

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by npbra – posted on Apr 21, 2006

5

Very friendly staff, very clean, no doubt if I came back to Florence this will be where I'm staying. Recommended.

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by ignoramuss – posted on Apr 19, 2006

2

The kitchen is a huge plus, since it has silverware, plates, pots and pans, and even some condiments (such as olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, coffee, some tea...). The staff is very, very friendly and helpful, and there are guidebooks on Italy and DVDs of various types to entertain you if you... more The kitchen is a huge plus, since it has silverware, plates, pots and pans, and even some condiments (such as olive oil, salt, pepper, parsley, coffee, some tea...). The staff is very, very friendly and helpful, and there are guidebooks on Italy and DVDs of various types to entertain you if you get bored! The room was also very nice, and the kitchen and common room made for a nice gathering spot for the guests. The free 24-hour computer with internet access was a huge plus, too! Il Ghiro seems somewhat more catered towards a tranquil crowd (while we were there it was mostly older people and families), so I wouldn't necessarily expect to find a bunch of partygoers with whom to head out for the night, but if you want someplace nice, comfortable, clean, friendly, and peaceful, definitely stay here!!!close

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by cbear1563 – posted on Apr 18, 2006

3

il ghiro is simply wonderful. Extremely close to the train station and only 10 mins walk from the Duomo and other attractions. The owners are cool! You'd have your own TV with DVD player in your room and FREE INTERNET!!! The owners, Massi and Frede are very helpful and happy to answer any enquiry... more il ghiro is simply wonderful. Extremely close to the train station and only 10 mins walk from the Duomo and other attractions. The owners are cool! You'd have your own TV with DVD player in your room and FREE INTERNET!!! The owners, Massi and Frede are very helpful and happy to answer any enquiry or even help you plan your travel around Tuscany. I'd definitely go back there for my next visit to Tuscany. One can't say he hasn been to Tuscany or Florence without staying in il ghiro!! Also, a nice restaurant located in the same street as il ghiro. They're simply wonderful!!close

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by franklin204 – posted on Apr 13, 2006

5

Frederico was very helpful and welcoming! The DVD player is multiregional!!! It was great to be able to use a kitchen! Be sure to check out the nearby markets...tons of good buys on pretty much anything!

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by soccer9360 – posted on Apr 5, 2006

5

So peaceful. Just what I needed. Best if you are with friends or already have some acquaintances in town, but I suppose there is some potential to socialize in busier months. 3 minutes to the train station. The common room has free internet and kitchen is well-stocked with the basics. Every room... more So peaceful. Just what I needed. Best if you are with friends or already have some acquaintances in town, but I suppose there is some potential to socialize in busier months. 3 minutes to the train station. The common room has free internet and kitchen is well-stocked with the basics. Every room has a TV/DVD player. And there are about 20 movies to watch. The showers and bathrooms are great. They make your bed everyday too. In fact, the staff is amazing and flexible. Overall awesome. Best of the 3 hostels I stayed at in Florence.close

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by zgmos – posted on Mar 30, 2006

18

Location is perfect. 10 minutes away from everything. The staff are really nice and so helpful. Only one bathroom, but the rooms are really nice.

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by Hails6098 – posted on Mar 1, 2006

1

Very nice hostel, staff are really friendly. Well located near the train station and all the highligths in Florence.

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by hadid – posted on Jan 30, 2006

6

Good hostel in a great location...no breakfast or wireless though. Also it is on the third floor with no elevator so beware if you have a lot of luggage...

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by sweetbirdofp – posted on Jan 16, 2006

9

Il Ghiro is an excellent guesthouse and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Florence. Frederico and Massi are the friendliest people you'll ever meet and their genuenity will make you feel at home right away. I couldn't have had a better stay. I even stayed an extra night and was sorry to go.

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by Kmioco – posted on Dec 28, 2005

3

This is a phenomenal hostel for somebody who wants a quiet, clean place. It seems to attract a cool group of people, too, but keep in mind that the place is SMALL and the total amount of guests each night are around maybe 10. There is no place to hang out, but there is a kitchen and it is close... more This is a phenomenal hostel for somebody who wants a quiet, clean place. It seems to attract a cool group of people, too, but keep in mind that the place is SMALL and the total amount of guests each night are around maybe 10. There is no place to hang out, but there is a kitchen and it is close to everything you could want to see in Florence, as well as the train station. Would return here without a doubt!close

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by brookelyn – posted on Dec 10, 2005

9

i'm really enjoying to stay in this lovely house.

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by papel5581 – posted on Nov 1, 2005

3

This was a good deal. The staff were friendly, helpful and the location was excellent, within walking distance for all the city centre sights and shops. (Except a regular supermarket!)

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by Steveho – posted on Nov 1, 2005

1

staff extremely helpful and friendly. Great place to stay .... will stay here gain when in Florence

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by Grace3141 – posted on Oct 11, 2005

2