"I loved how close the location was to the city's main attractions."
Fiona from United States
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"The rooms were comfortable, and the bathroom/kitchen facilities were good."
Joanna from Switzerland
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"The location is amazing. Right next to a grocery story, close to Santo Spirito and restaurants."
Sarah from United Kingdom
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"Florence is a great city with a lot to see the hostel emplacement is very good close to a lot of activity."
Steven from France
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"Great cafeteria/common living place. Bathrooms/Showers were clean."
Louis-alexandre from Canada
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Budget hostel in Florence's Santo Spirito district with live opera performances next door
Accommodation & Rooms
Hostel Santa Monaca offers a range of dormitory rooms, including a bed in an 18-bed mixed dormitory room, with each bed assigned a locker. Rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a fridge, and portable air conditioning is available in some units. The hostel has 118 beds across multiple floors, accessed by stairs only, with no elevator.
On-Site Facilities
The hostel provides a shared kitchen and a terrace for guest use, along with a minimarket on site. Vending machines offer snacks and drinks, and laundry service is available for a fee of 7 euros. Free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out is offered, and bicycle rental and walking tours can be arranged.
Business & Practical Services
Meeting and banquet facilities are available, as is fax and photocopying service. The hostel offers packed lunches for guests on the go, and a concierge service provides tips for getting around the area. Daily housekeeping and laundry service are included, and heating is provided throughout the property.
Safety & Security
Hostel Santa Monaca has 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside the property. Fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and security alarms are installed, and a safety deposit box is available at reception. The hostel closes between 3 AM and 6 AM daily, with lockers for each bed and a key provided for the dorm room door.
Location & Surroundings
The hostel is set in the Santo Spirito district, 1 km from Santa Maria Novella and Strozzi Palace, and 1.3 km from Pitti Palace. Florence Airport is 8 km away, and the property is within walking distance of the city's main attractions. Next door, a live opera plays nightly from around 9:15 PM to 10:15 PM, audible in some rooms.
Highlights
Rooms: 18-bed mixed dormitory, lockers, fridge, portable AC