eminio villani's small hotel on the 4th floor of via del oche, 11 in florence is a fantastic place to stay. the views from some rooms are of the duomo unobstructed(!!) and others have great views of the towers and spires leading to the arno river. i have stayed at hotel villani with students many times and it never disappoints... More

Really liked this hotel. The owner was so nice, and yes, the cappuccino is wonderful! The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view from the terrace is breathtaking!

We stayed at the Villani for 5 nights, and it's the perfect place to stay in Florence: a charming and pleasantly small, family-run hotel almost a stone’s throw from the Duomo. In fact, if you manage to get a room with the stunning view of the Duomo and the Campanile, you can leave your alarm clock at home, as the... More

Our favorite things about Hotel Villani were the walking distance from the S. M. N. train station, the location (next to the Duomo), the view, the service (Erminio), and the comfortable room. Best cappucino in the morning from Erminio. He even helped us make reservations for the Uffizi as we had forgotten. We only stayed here two nights, but we... More

My husband and I stayed here last winter. Florence is one of my favorite cities and this little hotel came highly recommended by friends who frequent Florence. This hotel although "no-frills" is amazing because it is located literally steps from the Duomo and a ton of bars, restaurants and shops. The location is so ideal we will never stay anywhere... More

Amazing views, best terrace in the city, free wifi, SUPER close to Duomo, shops, and restaurants (and nightlife if you're into that :) ). The staff is AWESOME, Erminio is the best cappucino maker in Florence, and he's super helpful if you just ask! On the fourth floor, with an elevator (which is AMAZING for Italy), and right across the... More

best hotel experience of my life. the staff was so helpful, personable, and friendly. the views are absolutely incredible and the location is perfect for doing anything in florence (right by the duomo). make sure to ask ermanio (the owner) for a cappuccino in the morning, they are delicious! drinking a bottle of wine on the terrace is also a... More

GREAT VALUE with a GREAT view, location and EXTREMELY helpful owner. Not fancy, but in Florence your never in your hotel anyways. The roof deck is AWESOME!!!!

A budget hotel that is walking distance from the train station, and strategically located a block from the Duomo, with many restaurants and shops in the surrounding area. We were given a room facing another building even though the hotel did not seem to be even half full; clean though, including the bathroom. Room had basic furnishings which looked dated.... More