"The kitchen is well equipped and there's even a proper barista-style coffee machine."
Daria from Serbia
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"Kitchen facilities are very helpful and travelers' needs are well thought."
Shimako from Japan
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"There is kitchen and free food."
Jiawei from Netherlands
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"Free food to cook meals, like pasta, eggs, milk, juice, and proper coffee machine."
Xing from Hong Kong
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Budget-friendly hostel with free meals and female-only building in Florence
Amenities
My Friends offers a shared kitchen stocked with free pasta, tomato sauce, eggs, yogurt, milk, juice, bread, croissants, jam, cereal, tea, and coffee. The hostel also supplies free shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel in the bathrooms. An outdoor terrace is available for guests to relax and eat meals.
Rooms
The female dormitory rooms are located in a separate building with three bedrooms, a kitchen, and two bathrooms. Each bed is a single (no bunks) with a private light, outlet, and a large locker that can hold a suitcase. Daily bed making and fresh towel changes are provided by staff.
Location
The hostel sits 450 meters from Santa Maria Novella Train Station and 650 meters from Florence's Duomo Cathedral. Piazza della Signoria is 1 kilometer away, reachable on foot in about 15 minutes. Florence Airport is a 15-minute drive from the property.
Dining
The shared kitchen provides free breakfast items available 24 hours, including bread, croissants, jam, cereal, milk, juice, and an espresso machine. Guests can also cook free pasta with tomato sauce, eggs, and other ingredients for dinner. The kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, a fridge, and a toaster.
Additional Services
Baggage storage is offered before check-in and after check-out, allowing guests to explore the city unencumbered. The hostel provides a printed map and sightseeing advice from staff upon arrival. Locks are available for purchase to secure the lockers in each room.
Highlights
Location: 450 m from train station, 650 m from Duomo
Rooms: Female-only building with single beds & large lockers
Free food: Pasta, eggs, croissants, espresso, and more
Dining: 24/7 stocked kitchen with free breakfast and dinner options