81%Plus Norcenni Girasole Club

I will stay here again whenever I visit Firenze next.

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by ashishvb5186 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

3

This campsite isn't in Florence its about 30 KM, if you dont have a car you shouldn't go. but its a very good campsite with a great view. If you want to relax, for me, is one of the bests

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by nunoro1311 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

4

There weren't blankets when we arrived the room,and two hours later, the blankets reached to us.

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by jzhnkg1805 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

4

A really relaxing stay, everything you need on your door step. All the staff are really friendly. The location is not that good but you can call a taxi from reception and they do a provided coach and train service daily. I would highly recomend to familys and groups of people.

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by karlie-jade7478 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

2

This was my favourite place that I stayed at. It reminded me of the resort in the 'Dirty Dancing' movie. The pools were awesome and overlooked the Tuscan Hills, good restaurants, excellent options for tours (wineries, day trips to Florence). I wish I had longer to spend at this place. The rooms... more This was my favourite place that I stayed at. It reminded me of the resort in the 'Dirty Dancing' movie. The pools were awesome and overlooked the Tuscan Hills, good restaurants, excellent options for tours (wineries, day trips to Florence). I wish I had longer to spend at this place. The rooms were very small, but didn't spend a lot of time in them, so it didn't really matter. The only thing that was bad was that the blankets were very scratchy.close

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by katiephillips1235935 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

11

nice place but far away from the city

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by ana-kovachevska4603 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

4

really enjoyed my stay here, its well out of the way of florence but perfect for a place to chill out and with spectacular views and great facilities

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by sillyrabbit8480 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

9

The hours for the shuttle service are restrictive, you can't visit Florence too much without penalizing yourself by paying a cab. However, if you're looking to relax in Tuscany, I could not recommend a better place!

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by lrive0512252 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

2

very good overall value. restaurant food was excellent in the italian near the icecream parlour and we were expecially impressed with the effort the restaurant owner, max, went to to make each guests visit special and memorable.

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by tanzerfiona7155 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

Great location, lots of activities, restaurants serve good food at good prices. Central enough to drive to hill towns and explore Tuscany.

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by airheart1431 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

3

Broken heater in the mobile cabin. The staff could not repair the problem, instead they give us a discout:-)

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by matjazslapsak8733 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

3

Refused to let us move rooms when too noisy.Its a holiday camp. DO NOT go here if you want to visit Florence each day, you need to get up at 7.30 without fail to get the bus, and also get the bus back at 7 in the evening.isnt in Florence, its 20+ miles away. pay a few euros more and go in the... more Refused to let us move rooms when too noisy.Its a holiday camp. DO NOT go here if you want to visit Florence each day, you need to get up at 7.30 without fail to get the bus, and also get the bus back at 7 in the evening.isnt in Florence, its 20+ miles away. pay a few euros more and go in the city center. You wont have to pay 10euro a day to get into Florence and backclose

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by katijess8066 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

1

Definitely not for backpackers. The transportation possibilities are horrible and most of the staff were completely useless for info. If you want a nice, relaxing vacay in Tuscany, then it's fantastic...as long as you don't want to go anywhere.

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by bajeebers8107 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

14

Best place from our visit in Italy! Wonderful atmosphere. Clean. Fun. Helpful. GREAT!

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by aporturi6901 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

3

loved it here its like a resort with 4 restaurants a bar and you have a gym, spa, and three swimming pools to choose from! they also do horse riding, mini golf tennis etc!!! it is far from the centre though so if you are wanting to go into florence every day then dont stay here! they do have a... more loved it here its like a resort with 4 restaurants a bar and you have a gym, spa, and three swimming pools to choose from! they also do horse riding, mini golf tennis etc!!! it is far from the centre though so if you are wanting to go into florence every day then dont stay here! they do have a shuttle which runs to the train station but it only runs twice a day 8.30am and 18.40pm to and from the train station which takes you into florence! the train takes anything from 30mins to almost an hour depending what one you get! on our last night i noticed bugs in my bed however i think it was jus because my bed had been beside an open window all day however my boyfriend is covered in bites so there might have been bed bugs! wouldnt put me off going back, i might jus take a sleeping bag next time!!!close

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by claudio-swinton298 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

10

best hostel in the world

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by francescals10756 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

2

this is very much a family camp. my two friends and I had a good time but we were pretty out of place. also, don't stay here if you want to do more than a day trip to florence because florence is a bit of a treck to get to.

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by lauraayer2828 – posted on Jun 28, 2008

3

Not in Florence at all. It says trains only take 20min but it takes an hour. Bus only goes to and from train station 2 times a day and they charge an insane amount of money for a 5min ride. staff was mean and not helpful at all except the one info guy. If you want to actually see florence...

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by bryansolarski4734 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

11

The staff was friendly, but there were big language barriers. Seems to be directed towards German travellers. Chip card for payment throughout campsite is a good idea. Restaurants and Market were excellent. As well as the swimming pools and spa. Clean and comfy. Bad directions to Horse Ranch.... more The staff was friendly, but there were big language barriers. Seems to be directed towards German travellers. Chip card for payment throughout campsite is a good idea. Restaurants and Market were excellent. As well as the swimming pools and spa. Clean and comfy. Bad directions to Horse Ranch. Need more signs. Didnt understand why we paid more for a smaller room on the 4th night.close

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by jroemer5320 – posted on Jun 11, 2008

14

Great. We booked a 3 bed the first night and then a twin the next 2 nights because hostelworld said they were full. But when we got there they just gave us a cabin. with 4 beds. it was awesome. And the shuttle bus came and picked us up from the train station. But we stayed an extra night and we... more Great. We booked a 3 bed the first night and then a twin the next 2 nights because hostelworld said they were full. But when we got there they just gave us a cabin. with 4 beds. it was awesome. And the shuttle bus came and picked us up from the train station. But we stayed an extra night and we had to change rooms to a small 3 bed trailer, which was more expensive. Dont know why.close

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by jroemer5320 – posted on Jun 11, 2008

14

Nice and quiet place. Not very suited for party-people. Nice restaurants and a lovely location. We plan to come back.

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by jas-beij9714 – posted on Jun 6, 2008

1

it was not what we expected but we had a great time there. it is basically a family resort. you live in little huts that lock up. we froze the first night but we asked for blankets and they gave us more blankets. it is about 30 minutes out of florence. you have to take a train to the city, and... more it was not what we expected but we had a great time there. it is basically a family resort. you live in little huts that lock up. we froze the first night but we asked for blankets and they gave us more blankets. it is about 30 minutes out of florence. you have to take a train to the city, and then the shuttle bus picks you up. the shuttle bus only comes onece a day, so that causes some time restraints. would definitely stay there again.close

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by caiterynn – posted on Jun 4, 2008

6

This place is awesome! If you want to spend a lot of time in Florence, don't stay here. It is pretty far away, although totally feasable to do day trips to Florence and other places. It is a great place - like a resort - with great restaurants and great facilities. And it is set in the hills...

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by chrisjulia – posted on May 20, 2008

9

Location is a bit out of the way, and we would have liked to have stayed at the hostel for half the day and play mini golf and relax, but they only had one shuttle bus at 8.30am. So we always had to catch it.

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by adampanizza1026 – posted on May 15, 2008

4

This place was really amazing for the price! Ok, its not right in the centre so it's a bit annoying if you are planning on staying while you are visiting florence but if you are able to stick to the timetable of the bus its amazing!

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by gabriel-gonzalez2003059 – posted on May 14, 2008

2

This campground is beautiful, with full four star facilities. That being said, it is FAR from florence, and costs about 9 euros round trip to get in and out, as well as at least an hour. The camp shuttle is only twice a day, so make sure you plan accordingly.

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by srlamb – posted on May 11, 2008

3

freezing at night

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by majasagadin8334 – posted on May 5, 2008

1

i didnt like it that you have to pay for the bus to the train station, i think that will have to be a service of the hostal.

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by Duniapi – posted on Apr 20, 2008

5

The cabins were absolutely FREEZING. Even after getting spare blankets and wearing thermals and a jumper to bed it was REALLY cold at night - in late March. It's also quite a way from the train station so u have to either catch their bus (there's only one a day to the station that left too early... more The cabins were absolutely FREEZING. Even after getting spare blankets and wearing thermals and a jumper to bed it was REALLY cold at night - in late March. It's also quite a way from the train station so u have to either catch their bus (there's only one a day to the station that left too early for us) or catch a taxi for around €10. If u had a car the location would be good and it has great facilities, no cooking facilities tho.close

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by lhamilton – posted on Apr 18, 2008

13

We loved Francesco and his wine taseting!

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by laurelehensley3920 – posted on Apr 8, 2008

1

The location was great, but if you are going to be staying in the cabins that are the cheapest, it is very cold, we went during the time of late march, and it was so cold. It was bad. But the overall place is great. I think is would be great for people who have campers.

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by evadiva727053 – posted on Mar 31, 2008

1

The camping was amazing, it is actualy very big, not expensive but very fancy, the restaurants were very nice, not expensive and good. The spa and swiming pool is also very good and clean. It is about an hour away to florence. We loved the place, very quiet, good atmosphere to relax. Will... more The camping was amazing, it is actualy very big, not expensive but very fancy, the restaurants were very nice, not expensive and good. The spa and swiming pool is also very good and clean. It is about an hour away to florence. We loved the place, very quiet, good atmosphere to relax. Will definitly come back with a car to visit Toscane. enjoyclose

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by henrifuu8517 – posted on Apr 20, 2007

1

We were not told of the shuttle bus and had to walk uphill for over an hour with our heavy luggage and were poorly welcomed when we arrived. Sheets were not provided until requested from the frontdesk. If you plan to spend a good amount of time in Florence, don't pick this place, it'll take you... more We were not told of the shuttle bus and had to walk uphill for over an hour with our heavy luggage and were poorly welcomed when we arrived. Sheets were not provided until requested from the frontdesk. If you plan to spend a good amount of time in Florence, don't pick this place, it'll take you an hour each way, plus the last train to get there leaves Florence before dinner time around 6 p.m. There were nice amenities there once you get there, so it's a nice place to go to as a resort place, but definitely not if your plans are to travel and explore Florence and its surrounding area.close

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by Chocolatey – posted on Apr 18, 2007

7

This place is like a vacation from your vacation. The location is very poor if you want to see Florence and make sure you have their phone number, because the only way to get to them is via their shuttle.

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by paulie6740 – posted on Apr 13, 2007

4

Located a short train ride to Florence in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. The views were spectacular

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by lmickelson – posted on Apr 13, 2007

13

A wonderful place to stay - the best food I have had!!!

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by nicoladu – posted on Apr 11, 2007

3

Nice place, way to far from Florence though. You have to take a bus that's only offered once a day (once there and once back) at 8:30am and 6:40pm, and then need to take a train for 20 minutes to actually get to the city. Also, the cabins were very cold at night, even with the heat on. Staying... more Nice place, way to far from Florence though. You have to take a bus that's only offered once a day (once there and once back) at 8:30am and 6:40pm, and then need to take a train for 20 minutes to actually get to the city. Also, the cabins were very cold at night, even with the heat on. Staying here was definitely an adventure, but if I ever go to Florence, I definitely will not stay here.close

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by mcribar11252 – posted on Apr 10, 2007

2

This was my favorite place, it was beautiful, resteraunts nearby in the village, transportation and trips conviently planned for affordable prices.

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by jcox8969 – posted on Apr 10, 2007

4

This hostel is NOT in Florence - it's a 3.30 Euro, 22 minute train ride outside, then up a hill, so it doesn't make since to walk to from the train station, so you have to pay for their shuttle (1.75 one way) which leaves and returns once a day (twice high season) or else pay for a taxi. The... more This hostel is NOT in Florence - it's a 3.30 Euro, 22 minute train ride outside, then up a hill, so it doesn't make since to walk to from the train station, so you have to pay for their shuttle (1.75 one way) which leaves and returns once a day (twice high season) or else pay for a taxi. The little trailer things are small but really nice and clean, with hot water, but were cold. There is a heater, but it's in the ceiling and has no fan, so it made almost no difference.close

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by ifmor – posted on Apr 3, 2007

3

Great place for a cheaper option to staying in the city centre in florence, very comfortable and clean, and great facilities...restaurants, supermarket, swimming pool, gym and so on. One of the best places ive stayed at for its price, only bad thing was the cabins are very sqaushy

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by Crick4035 – posted on Dec 8, 2006

42