The New Hostel Florence is located in Florence, Italy, and is an easy walk to the Fortezza da Basso. It is in the heart of the ancient city and is part of the Santa Maria Novella neighborhood. That means you are steps from sites like the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, the Piazza del Duomo, and the Palazzo Vecchio. You can walk to the Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery in 30 minutes or less.
Though a hostel, it features a long list of amenities that include a charming rooftop terrace offering unimpeded views of the historic skyline, a library, and gardens. There is a 24-hour front desk service, a concierge desk, and a laundry room. There are also outdoor barbecue and picnic areas, and a luggage hold. There are also meeting and co-working rooms available.
The six rooms in the New Hostel Florence are all shared dorms or rooms, with options for four or eight beds with a private bath, or a mixed dorm of four with shared bath. There is a women-only dorm for four with a private bath and two double rooms; one is ensuite, and one is shared. They all have free Wi-Fi, balconies, desks, and lockers.
There are some dining options in the hotel, but they are of the self-catering variety. The area is full of excellent eateries that include Ostello Tasso, PLUS Florence, Osteria All’antico Vinai, and La Buchetta Food and Wine, among many others.
Your visit to the New Hostel Florence means you are across from the railway station and can easily reach such destinations as the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the Ponte Vecchio, and the Porta al Prato Station. Florence Peretola Airport is only 10 minutes away.