84%Emerald Fields

This hostel is the most racy place in the whole world. I was there for one night and the receptionist asked me to leave. The reason he gave was that a white man who stayed there before me did not like me. If you are a brown or black man, stay away. I had to threaten that I will complain to the...

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by rajeevnairb1866 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

5

This hostel is what you make it! We had lots of fun and the staff were awsome! The building is a 15 min walk from pretty much everything so pretty good location! The only downfall was that they only had a micro-wave for cooking food but we made due!! :D

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by s-cathrine6596 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

5

Great little place, close to everything. Only thing it is lacking is a stove. Very helpful staff.

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by ppasquale44 – posted on Nov 21, 2008

6

Phillipe and George are both some of the nicest people ever....huge kitchen/ common room, roof patio, everything was awesome.

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by iheartthai3092 – posted on Nov 21, 2008

3

Very good hostel, I felt like I was at home!

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by breakingfa – posted on Nov 17, 2008

3

My buddy and I were moved to another hostel when we arrived. Staff was very nice and friendly, free use of kitchen and computer with internet which was helpful. Definitely stay there again.

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by aemartin6590 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

this hostel was within walking distance of everything. it was set up to let you meet other travellers, and was nice and clean. the kitchen was only a microwave and a fridge, and everyone seemed to have access to a balcony through our room (im not sure if they still let people through when we had... more this hostel was within walking distance of everything. it was set up to let you meet other travellers, and was nice and clean. the kitchen was only a microwave and a fridge, and everyone seemed to have access to a balcony through our room (im not sure if they still let people through when we had the door locked) but everything else about the hostel was good.close

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by nicki-lou1563 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

8

This hostel is very Home-y, only like 12 people where I stayed in Emerald palace, so everyone gets along very well, however the rooms dont lock and the kitchen is a little ungeared.

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by jjwhatley9570 – posted on Nov 15, 2008

4

The owner and all the staff were very helpful and accommodating. Thanks again!

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by jsears0233315 – posted on Nov 15, 2008

1

Nice days visiting Florence. The hostel was very clean, very peacefull, with free internet (very important to backpackers that want to plan the trip!). The only "bad" thing was the cold!

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by Lcaseiro – posted on Nov 13, 2008

1

really nice!!Thanks for everything!

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by olivier2281 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

Antonio and Vincenzo are very good at running things and are all-round good guys

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by jioppolo344 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

The security was not wonderful and the staff had some problems communicating with me regarding payment methods and check in. It also smelled of mildew. However, the location was great and you couldn't beat the price.

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by liendenil5895 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

There was cleaning every day, which was great. However, both days our room was cleaned, the door was left open. The first day the door was wide open and the second day the door was unlocked when we arrived back. This presented some concerns as to the safety of our personal belongings that were... more There was cleaning every day, which was great. However, both days our room was cleaned, the door was left open. The first day the door was wide open and the second day the door was unlocked when we arrived back. This presented some concerns as to the safety of our personal belongings that were left in the room that we had taken care to lock.close

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by lizardzs4405 – posted on Nov 9, 2008

1

Muy buen hostel, todo perfecto, gran lugar para ir!

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by franbonomi2379 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

16

good hostel, however, dont count on being able to use the internet. there was only one laptop for everyone and staff locked it away during the night when reception was closed.

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by 31marc – posted on Nov 6, 2008

19

Good location and friendly people. Standard rooms. Beware if you get upstairs dorm-no shower, you have to kneal in a bath with a hand held hose because the roof is only about 3 feet high above the bath. Drain blocks easily!

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by brent-naughton5884 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

7

Emerald fields is a great place to meet people and have a great time. Filipe and george are such nice guys willing to help out and always have a good time. it is in a great location and has a really homey feel too it. i would recommend it to other backpackers

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by paul2116 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

2

Mexican power~ lol Staffs were all legend.

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by taehostyle1609 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

12

awesome!!

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by brendanmanning4654 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

1

This place was full of sweet people and a very good vibe. Fillipo's a sweetheart. I'd go back.

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by ponderabra4836 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

2

we were moved to a gorgeous modern apartment in san marco square with only 3 bedrooms. it was great! good kitchen, laundry, clean. you just don't get bfast or internet unfortunately but well worth it! try to get a room at the san marco location if you can. they are all dbl bed private rooms.

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by lee-anne – posted on Nov 2, 2008

9

The room is located a bit nearer to the train station than the main apartment. When we first reached the place, we were shocked to see that it is still very new and shiny. Definitely a nice place to stay. Despite a review earlier raising doubts about the security of the place, we find it very...

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by vseehua4751 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

4

Bizarre. We booked this room at Emerald Fields and they sent us 4 blocks away to Hotel Tina, which is not Emerald Fields at all. The place was okay. The room smelled a bit and, despite being a "hotel", didn't have an in-room bathroom. No staff there in the morning, and they didn't have... more Bizarre. We booked this room at Emerald Fields and they sent us 4 blocks away to Hotel Tina, which is not Emerald Fields at all. The place was okay. The room smelled a bit and, despite being a "hotel", didn't have an in-room bathroom. No staff there in the morning, and they didn't have change for us when we had to pay! Not really a great experience.close

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by Flipflo – posted on Nov 2, 2008

3

They switched us to a pension owned by them and we ended up with bed bugs. Awful.

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by kellybylica6917 – posted on Nov 1, 2008

6

Staff was very helpful with us specıally Felipe. Thanks very much!

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by cwainm – posted on Nov 1, 2008

2

Loved this hostel! Filipe is the best, made my stay so much fun!! Next time I am in Florence, will definitely stay here!

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by jorichards-17622 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

9

beware: if you book a private room, you will not stay at emerald fields. we walked all the way there and found out that our hostel was actually 10 minutes closer to the station (but we got a ride to the place). there wasn't really anyone on duty for the private rooms, and since there are only 4... more beware: if you book a private room, you will not stay at emerald fields. we walked all the way there and found out that our hostel was actually 10 minutes closer to the station (but we got a ride to the place). there wasn't really anyone on duty for the private rooms, and since there are only 4 rooms there weren't many people around. it was really nice for privacy but not great for socializing--it seems like the dorm part was much more fun. it was €5 for laundry (fine) and €2 per bag for secure lockup--the first place i've ever seen to pay for that service. the guy there just told us to leave it in the hall and wasn't interested in taking our money and securing it somewhere. we were a little disappointed.close

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by stanshadow – posted on Oct 31, 2008

8

it was a nice accessory for awesome weekend in Florence..thanx :)

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by pancha7030 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

1

We stayed at two locations with Emerald Fields, both were very convenient to the sites we wanted to see. Emerald is without doubt the best hostel we have stayed in. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Thank you so much Vincenzo.

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by janmcnamara5781 – posted on Oct 29, 2008

1

the atmosphere is warm and happy, and the staffs are kind and friendly. I really like the balcony on the roof.

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by lylia7992 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

4

I have liked this hostel very much. I met very nice people from everywhere. The staff is friendly and always willing to help you. I would come back to this hostel, without any doubt.

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by sergiocheca9497 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

Great place to stay! Very close to all the main attractions, about 10 min from the hostel to the centre. Staff is amazing, Felipe is like an enciclopedia so drill him about everything!! :)

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by korana-v7243 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

1

The hostel was my first in Italy - and it was the best. I stayed for four nights. The staff was very nice and helpful, bathroom and showers good. If there is still the offer for the "Best of Toscany in one day tour" - consider taking it. Its very nice.

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by hanskrueger4021 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

1

We had so much fun at this place! The atmosphere was wonderful and the staff could not have been better! Felipe, the desk worker was so much fun and did anything he could to help you. Plus he was hilarious. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to meet fun people and stay in a great...

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by jpeters00548 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

1

I didn't like this place. The guy that checked us in told us nothing. Didn't even offer a map. The key to the room was almost identýcal to the one for the bathroom - skeleton but wýth no grooves - easýest lock to pick ýn the world. And it's more like 20 minutes from the train station...

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by charlottenesbitt2644 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

28

when I arrived at this hostel, the send me accross the road at Emerald Palace because they said my bed was there. But at Emerald Palace they said me that there is no bed for me. They find me a hotel but not cheap enough and also I could not trust them if the hotel had space for me. So I leaved.

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by liakos14 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

4

Everything is OK, but there is no kitchen stove for cooking.

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by linh-10161916 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

12

This was a very very good hostel. The location was perfect and the staff was nice and helpful. However we think that it is unfair that you have to pay 2 EURs per day if you want to use the luggage room.

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by zoltanpersek1128 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

2

I had been transferred to other hotel, the location was quite good, close to the train station and I was lucky to meet great room mates !

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by sonata2560 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

2