76%Ester Hotel Florence  

it was near the train station, wic was very confortable!! The place is nice, its not the best but its oky for the price we payed! The bathroom wasnt very confortable, but it was inside the room, so it was better for us than going to the hall bathroom! i recommend it but not for a very long stay!

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by lauer2786 – posted on Jan 22, 2008

3

Considering the price to stay in the hostel and the services you get it is very ok

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by info8478 – posted on Dec 12, 2007

1

we stayed here for only a night and it was fine, but not excellent. very lackluster, BASIC. if all you need is a bed and are on a VERY TIGHT budget then i would recommend, otherwise keep looking.

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by servinlo – posted on Apr 24, 2007

3

Very simple hotel in great location. Not much to it but if you need a bed it is worthwhile.

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by michaell396 – posted on Jan 24, 2007

4

This is a great location and the price is great, especially for twin room, shared bathroom. BUT, the toilet in one of only two bathrooms in the hotel would not flush. GROSS. You also shower on the same floor you walk on in the bathroom, which is okay, except it does not fully drain, so you are... more This is a great location and the price is great, especially for twin room, shared bathroom. BUT, the toilet in one of only two bathrooms in the hotel would not flush. GROSS. You also shower on the same floor you walk on in the bathroom, which is okay, except it does not fully drain, so you are left with a wet floor. The cleaning staff was good, but the toilet needed to be fixed. Also, they advertise free internet but the computer is garbage and when you write emails, nothing shows up. You cannot access many websites from this computerclose

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by rjpen – posted on Jan 22, 2007

1

Nice people, with a good view of the city. It isn't the cutest but it works well when you don't want to spend a lot.

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by copilco – posted on Jan 7, 2007

16

Overall, a good place to stay - mostly because it is within easy walking distance of the major sites and has a good strong shower (but in a small room). It can be noisy at night as there is little insulation against the loud banging of doors and noise of TVs. You are a bit at the mercy of you... more Overall, a good place to stay - mostly because it is within easy walking distance of the major sites and has a good strong shower (but in a small room). It can be noisy at night as there is little insulation against the loud banging of doors and noise of TVs. You are a bit at the mercy of you nieghbors in that regard. I would stay there again, a good deal for the cost.close

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by edwilhelm – posted on Dec 26, 2006

4

While not terrible, I was a bit dissapointed in the Ester. It was very run-down and shabby. The location is great and staff poilte enough- but not overly friendly. It was fine as a place to sleep and shower(although the all in one shower/washroom made that an interesting experience, when... more While not terrible, I was a bit dissapointed in the Ester. It was very run-down and shabby. The location is great and staff poilte enough- but not overly friendly. It was fine as a place to sleep and shower(although the all in one shower/washroom made that an interesting experience, when traveling in a group with men and women-think not being able to keep clothes dry in the washroom, so you can change after your shower)Not terrible, but less than I expected.close

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by Crl301 – posted on Dec 1, 2006

3

Very good place to spend the night, not to meet people. I liked.

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by ughini – posted on Nov 13, 2006

18

I enjoyed the Hotel. The staff was very helpful and nice. The price was very good, and the location was awesome. I would say that the only thing bad about the place is that its not exactly new, or at least needs a little makeover--but this was only the case for my room. Everything worked... more I enjoyed the Hotel. The staff was very helpful and nice. The price was very good, and the location was awesome. I would say that the only thing bad about the place is that its not exactly new, or at least needs a little makeover--but this was only the case for my room. Everything worked though, and it had a lot of character, so I highly recommend it for someone interested in a central place, with good prices. I had a killer view of the Duomo and the rest of Florence. I'd stay there again, for sure.close

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by gonca4312 – posted on Nov 4, 2006

7

Location is excellent within walking distance from pretty much all site seeing and train station. Staff are friendly and more than willing to help you out. There is free internet in the hotel which is a bonus. They have a vending machine with CHEAP water- which is very helpful if you are... more Location is excellent within walking distance from pretty much all site seeing and train station. Staff are friendly and more than willing to help you out. There is free internet in the hotel which is a bonus. They have a vending machine with CHEAP water- which is very helpful if you are travelling from a country where your dollar is worse than the EURO. The room is average- decent for budget travellers. It did smell a bit though....but you don't notice it as much because you are hardly ever in the room.close

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by Premi9533 – posted on Aug 13, 2006

4

The staff was very helpful and very nice. The room wasnt spectacular but the view was amazing and made it worth it. I would stay here again.

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by robocyc – posted on Aug 5, 2006

20

you can not beat the location...they shut off the free internet (one computer) at 10. the machines are out too...so if you are really hot at night you cant go get a cup of water or anything...kind of sucks. but viktor is nice.

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by greggi3439 – posted on Aug 2, 2006

7

this was a nice budget hotel...it was cheap and housed three of us. they even let us keep the same room for the next night when we had only two people in the room...and we got the price reduction...so thats cool. this hotel could not be any closer to the trainstation. find mcdonalds and go... more this was a nice budget hotel...it was cheap and housed three of us. they even let us keep the same room for the next night when we had only two people in the room...and we got the price reduction...so thats cool. this hotel could not be any closer to the trainstation. find mcdonalds and go right past mcdonals and its on your left about 100m. the hotel is a little 'bates motel'ish (psycho...the movie)...but it turned out to be just what we wanted. a nice fan in the room but no ac. no pool. it was great.close

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by greggi3439 – posted on Aug 1, 2006

7

The free internet is the first I have encountered on any of my travels. Thanks!

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by mendymara – posted on Jul 15, 2006

3

This hotel was HORRIBLE. For what you get, the price was ridiculous. The room we paid 60 euro a night for was as big as a closet and DISGUSTING. The walls had slime (bodily fluids- possibly blood and snot) on them, there were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, the sheets smelled badly and the... more This hotel was HORRIBLE. For what you get, the price was ridiculous. The room we paid 60 euro a night for was as big as a closet and DISGUSTING. The walls had slime (bodily fluids- possibly blood and snot) on them, there were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, the sheets smelled badly and the radiator was dripping. The bathroom flooded the entire hallway everytime someone took a shower because there was NO shower curtain. Also, the cold water was not cold.close

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by Dutchman – posted on Jul 13, 2006

3

the worst hotel in the world

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by PGomezh – posted on Jul 1, 2006

3

I really appreciate that the staff would introduce sights of the city & how to go once you arrive. Also there's free internet access at the time of my stay. Although the bath is shared, it's really clean. Highly recommend.

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by elisa5648 – posted on Jun 23, 2006

3

really old building ...pity that no lavabos in the rooms excellent view to the city from 5th floor

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by dragosmina – posted on Jun 17, 2006

8

Great staff make up for the fact that the hotel itself is tired and in need of repair. The free internet is a bonus.

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by Kennbg – posted on Jun 14, 2006

11

The staff here are just so friendly! It was a really nice room! We liked it so much here we came back and stayed agian. Definitly recomend this place to anyone!

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by peterirel – posted on May 30, 2006

17

greathostel with a really friendly staff. great views and a great location.

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by chicenpa – posted on May 28, 2006

4

very convenient location! the building has many hotels, this is only ONE of them!

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by victor4246 – posted on Apr 12, 2006

3

Right by the train station and within walking distance of the duomo and shopping streets. Our room had a balcony which was very nice.

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by epaho – posted on Mar 19, 2006

4

It is really located very near to the train station and thus near to everything. Oh yes, it has a elevator!

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by Jlkhow – posted on Feb 21, 2006

5

A GREAT place to stay right near the train station and attractions. Free internet was a nice addition. The staff was also very nice and VERY HOTT and young!

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by BentleyTravelFreak – posted on Jan 13, 2006

8

good view

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by ajmcni – posted on Nov 10, 2005

14

Great location, but the hotel was the smallest step up from staying in a hostel.

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by Cevan1500 – posted on Aug 27, 2005

1

The view from the balcony is awesome! This place is very close to the station, well within walking distance from florence. The staff are helpful and the place is clean. I would definitely come again.

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by rachel5326 – posted on Aug 22, 2005

6

Hotel Ester is a nice cheap option and I had a wonderful stay there. I had a single and it was very cozy, quiet, and relaxing. The hotel is located a hop, skip, and a jump from the Santa Maria Novella train station and is very central to all the Florentine sights. The staff was VERY friendly... more Hotel Ester is a nice cheap option and I had a wonderful stay there. I had a single and it was very cozy, quiet, and relaxing. The hotel is located a hop, skip, and a jump from the Santa Maria Novella train station and is very central to all the Florentine sights. The staff was VERY friendly and helpful in all matters. I highly recommend Ester!close

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by eto201 – posted on May 28, 2005

1

Amazing view and great staff!

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by jquan – posted on Apr 11, 2005

2

The place was filthy, the mattresses hard the blankets were torn and no internet. Conned the desk clerk into using their computer. Had a computer and said it was broken with no intention of fixing it!!!

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by jjean9917 – posted on Apr 11, 2005

7

We were disappointed to find the internet was unavailable as promised by the hostelworld webpage.

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by meghanmc – posted on Apr 3, 2005

3