84%Alekin Hostel

Great location, you could go to palazzo vechio faster than going to your bathroom. The nice lady told us all we needed to know about florence and what to visit. The only spot is that after 2 nights, things were beginning to be dirty. For everything else, nice place to stay.

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by wendellax6294 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

2

Great location very helpfull staff and Veronica is a good manager ,I racommend this hostel, the room is spacios and clean

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by hildarucigai1589 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

3

actually just an apartment. right in the heart of town! the woman who runs the hostel is so friendly and helpful! great hostel.

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by cwalke238000 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

1

Alekin is a very clean and peaceful place! Although there's no kitchen, we really enjoyed it. Lady who's name is Veronica was very pleasant and helpful. The room wasn't decorative, but clean and spacious. And we're in the middle of the Florence! Just a few minutes from Uffizi's and Palazzo Vecchio!

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by perlanegra4172 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

1

Great location, right in the heart of Florence! Minutes from many great sights. Manager was extremely friendly and helpful in all aspects. Took us about 30 minutes to figure out the Florence street numbering system and find the hostel, so ask first before looking :)

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by jamesmcphail9291 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

4

veronika is the best host, she cares a lot for her guest thank you veronika

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by karolmajsner2151 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

6

It`s a great place if you looove mosquitoes.

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by markbriskin9351 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

2

Veronique you are soooo beautiful. Veronique was a wonderful hostess, going above and beyond with her great accommodations for sites and food. Over all the Alekin was perfect, it was in the heart of Florence where you could walk only 5 minutes to the Duomo and 10 minutes to Accademia. There... more Veronique you are soooo beautiful. Veronique was a wonderful hostess, going above and beyond with her great accommodations for sites and food. Over all the Alekin was perfect, it was in the heart of Florence where you could walk only 5 minutes to the Duomo and 10 minutes to Accademia. There was no comparison , the homey atmosphere and beautiful site from the window made the trip.close

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by ebot-00 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

12

The hostel was in a great spot in town and close to everything. The room was pretty small and appeared to be in the middle of renovation with a doorway boarded up and wires hanging out. The bathroom was clean but could do with a new lick of paint. I have stayed in hostels in Florence on a... more The hostel was in a great spot in town and close to everything. The room was pretty small and appeared to be in the middle of renovation with a doorway boarded up and wires hanging out. The bathroom was clean but could do with a new lick of paint. I have stayed in hostels in Florence on a couple of occassions and Alekin Hostel is not one that I will be re-visting on my next trip.close

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by abbiechristie46097 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

the staff are are very helpful hear and willing to find you things to do if you need it, the room was clean with nice beds in a great area easy to find and get around. Glenn

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by Glennjay – posted on Sep 18, 2008

3

Staff is very helpful. Location is superb. My freinds and I have a good memory there.

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by giftfy991171 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

1

The place is very beautiful and near all the best places of the city. Thanks a lot for this good week-end!

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by rdhall – posted on Aug 1, 2008

1

The staff was fantastic but the building needs serious renovations

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by snowboard1915468 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

3

It is absolutely a poor and awful hostel. The hostel address is duplicated (the street name it located is the same as another street nearby.) It is so difficult to find it, but the hostel didn't mention about that and no direction given. Even I phoned to the telephone number provided within its... more It is absolutely a poor and awful hostel. The hostel address is duplicated (the street name it located is the same as another street nearby.) It is so difficult to find it, but the hostel didn't mention about that and no direction given. Even I phoned to the telephone number provided within its office time , no one answered!! Many mosquitos inside the room! As it locates so near to the tourist site, food there are very expensive.close

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by TsangWaiNa – posted on Jul 5, 2008

3

exelant stay, helpfull staff and the owner a so friendly and acomodating lady. book here in a perfect location I recommand this place very much

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by karolmajsner2151 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

6

Bravo! Very close to most of the hotspots, the hostel owner is very very very very nice!

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by jeninicats3622 – posted on Jun 22, 2008

5

She was a really nice lady. Helped us out by giving us a map and showing us the cheap places to eat. It was just rooms and two bathrooms...so no social area, but the people we met were cool. It is in downtown Florence, so it is really close to all the sites. However it is a 10-15 minute walk from... more She was a really nice lady. Helped us out by giving us a map and showing us the cheap places to eat. It was just rooms and two bathrooms...so no social area, but the people we met were cool. It is in downtown Florence, so it is really close to all the sites. However it is a 10-15 minute walk from the train station - - if you have a lot of luggage just taxi it to the hostel then walk around from there.close

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by agomez0084480 – posted on Jun 13, 2008

2

Very friendly, nice, accommodating, no complaints about Alekin. Easily the best hostel I've stayed at.

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by dchamp2710315884 – posted on Jun 11, 2008

1

I liked very much my stay, such a incredible nice staff, clean all perfect Veronika is the best host you can have

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by karolmajsner2151 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

6

The private room was really boring! It was clean, it seemed so at least but this hostel has no character beside the great location.

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by minja2862 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

3

Hostel in a fourth floor with... NO ELEVATOR INSTALLED YET!!!!! (this really annoyed us because elevator is mentioned as a facilitie!) Very well located hostel. Fridge, kitchenette and small table in room. Great if you want to save money by cooking your own meals.

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by santee – posted on May 18, 2008

7

Owners were very friendly and gave free wi-fi access and lots of info. Location is superb! Towels are to rent, not included. The lift is under construction, so you have to climb 4 storeys. You cannot drive to the hostel without permission from the police, because it is a limited traffic zone.... more Owners were very friendly and gave free wi-fi access and lots of info. Location is superb! Towels are to rent, not included. The lift is under construction, so you have to climb 4 storeys. You cannot drive to the hostel without permission from the police, because it is a limited traffic zone. Contact the hostel before you try to drive there.close

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by vandenberg – posted on May 6, 2008

6

very nice staff helpfull, the location is perfect, all hostel is very clean

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by karolmajsner2151 – posted on Apr 29, 2008

6

The location was great...close to everything. The staff excellent. Will defenetly stay here again.

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by reyeschochi785502 – posted on Apr 28, 2008

4

you are in the heart of the city in the most beautiful and charming part and building of the town. Clean rooms and bathroom, I would saty there again

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by cjroeper7099 – posted on Apr 21, 2008

1

staff very helpfull , rhe bthrooms always clined, location in the heart of Florence, close to everything. I recomend it .

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by karolmajsner2151 – posted on Apr 15, 2008

6

Excelant location , very near to everything , and all museum and shoping area, bathrooms very clean, staff veyi nice .

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by hildarucigai1589 – posted on Apr 15, 2008

3

Not credit card accepted

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by anacom9067 – posted on Apr 14, 2008

1

this was a great place to stay, the staff helped you figured out the best places to go, eat and see during you trip. they actually cared about you and you trip. its in a great location easy to get to all the main parts of florence.

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by theresawalrath6175 – posted on Mar 26, 2008

5

EXELLANT stay at alekin hostel, we enjoyed a lot this place. The staff is so nice and helpfull, right in the middle of everything, 2 min walking distance from the uffizzi gallery. The rooms are big clean and the bathrooms also very good

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by galante1234 – posted on Mar 16, 2008

1

apart the fact that it is very clean, and the staff so helpfull and friendly, flexibale and accomodating, it is on the top floor so a lot of stairs to climbe but very soon a elevator will be finish. So that won't be anymore a problem, and becouse the location is very central it so for... more apart the fact that it is very clean, and the staff so helpfull and friendly, flexibale and accomodating, it is on the top floor so a lot of stairs to climbe but very soon a elevator will be finish. So that won't be anymore a problem, and becouse the location is very central it so for visiting is perfect but when you are inside ther is a lot of noise from the street, the good thing is that the windows when shot keep a lot of the noise out so you can rest and only 2 rooms are on the side of the road the other they have windows to the in-court so is very quite. there is no a common room but anyway you still can meet a lot of people and enjoy your stay. All in all I would reccommend....!!!close

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by pierremisaki5528 – posted on Mar 5, 2008

2

this hostel is owned by a family and the lady who works there will give you all the information and help you will need during your stay. You feel as you are staying there like in a family atmosphere. The room is basic but clean, clean shits good blankets, bathrooms ther are 2 also very clean,... more this hostel is owned by a family and the lady who works there will give you all the information and help you will need during your stay. You feel as you are staying there like in a family atmosphere. The room is basic but clean, clean shits good blankets, bathrooms ther are 2 also very clean, cleaned twice a day, location is awsome too. JUST BOOK HERE :))))))close

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by karolmajsner2151 – posted on Mar 3, 2008

6

so clean...!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by pierremisaki5528 – posted on Feb 28, 2008

2

El problema del hostal es que es un noveno piso con escalera (no ascensor), pero su ubicacion es exelente. La limpieza de la pieza perfecta, pero la del bano no es muy buena.

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by danielabarra – posted on Feb 19, 2008

1

Hotel Aleken was difficult to find from the train station because the numbering system for the businesses were not in order. Once we found the place, we had to walk back toward the train station to another location to a hostel called "Leonardo." It was a better location and was a nice... more Hotel Aleken was difficult to find from the train station because the numbering system for the businesses were not in order. Once we found the place, we had to walk back toward the train station to another location to a hostel called "Leonardo." It was a better location and was a nice place, close to the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo, and other great sights. We had requested a double with shared bathroom but got a private bath instead. It was comfortable and the bathroom was enough and it had hot water. The guy that checked us in was incredibly helpful! He circled places on the map of where to go, what to see, where to eat, and what bars we should go to. This was the best place we stayed in during our time in Italy and would definitely stay there again!close

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by beth024694 – posted on Feb 1, 2008

5

Great location right in the historic center. A lot of stairs to climb but we didnt mind. Having a stove, fridge and sink in the room was very nice.Everything was good except the beds were uncomfortable and they do not keep the bathrooms clean. Someone got sick in one of the two bathrooms the day... more Great location right in the historic center. A lot of stairs to climb but we didnt mind. Having a stove, fridge and sink in the room was very nice.Everything was good except the beds were uncomfortable and they do not keep the bathrooms clean. Someone got sick in one of the two bathrooms the day we got there and it was never cleaned up until we checked out.close

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by roosa68d – posted on Jan 16, 2008

5

Great location. Simple room, thin walls, but cheap.

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by robheav – posted on Jan 11, 2008

7

Horrible. True, the location is quite night (close to the Uffizi, Duomo, etc) but then again, Florence is tiny so anywhere is a good location. No one mentioned the SEVEN FLIGHTS OF STIRS that where necessary to reach the hostel on the top floor, nor that the owner was a smelly creep. After our... more Horrible. True, the location is quite night (close to the Uffizi, Duomo, etc) but then again, Florence is tiny so anywhere is a good location. No one mentioned the SEVEN FLIGHTS OF STIRS that where necessary to reach the hostel on the top floor, nor that the owner was a smelly creep. After our first night, a large group of Asian tourists stayed down the hall and all of the toilet paper was used and the toilets became clogged. Naturally, the toilet paper was never replaced and the toilets never unclogged. The distustingness of the bathrooms themselves warrant a look elsewhere. Would not recommend.close

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by dorson905337 – posted on Dec 30, 2007

1

Not what I expected, It was a great deal for the money as everything in Venice is so expensive, and it includes breakfast. They were very pleasant and offered us everything we needed and more. Keep in mind this is more of a bed and breakfast than a hostel. Thanks so much for a great stay!

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by evanmlowry5967 – posted on Dec 28, 2007

6

very nice and clean. helpful guy at the reception. real "home" and cosy feeling in the very heart of florence. everything is within walking distance which is great for a weekend in the city. the only downside was that our "one bed" room for two was 2 single beds of different... more very nice and clean. helpful guy at the reception. real "home" and cosy feeling in the very heart of florence. everything is within walking distance which is great for a weekend in the city. the only downside was that our "one bed" room for two was 2 single beds of different heights put together and we, as a couple, didnt find it very comfortable! but we would defenitely recommend it!!close

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by Pinila – posted on Dec 21, 2007

2