Camping Michelangelo
You cannot beat this hostel anywhere in Europe. Up on a hill in a former villa owned by royalty in Italy. It's off Ponte Vecchio and you can walk to Florence and the Uffizzi Museum in less than fifteen minutes away. It's a steal for under 10 Euros a night. the Medicis wish they had this view of Florence and the Arno.
Camping Michelangelo
80 50100 Firenze (FI)
011 (+39) 055 6811977
camping.it/english/toscana/michelangelo
Ostello Archi Rossi
The Archi Rossi Hostel must be mentioned although it's halfway down the hill from Candeli and almost in Florence, Candeli's twin city. It has a stunning open air terrace and free WiFi where you can relax your nights away looking down at Florence for 21 Euros a night.
Achi Rossi Hostel
Via Faenza, 94r - 50123 Firenze
011 (+39) 055 290804
hostelarchirossi.com
Luna Rossa
It would be a disservice to leave out the Luna Rossa Hotel as a place to stay when traveling to Candeli Florence. Marco, the owner of Luna Rossa might as well be the mayor of Tuscany. He's able to get reservations anywhere and knows everything a tourist should do to know the heart of Tuscany. And for just over 30 Euros for a private room, this is hostel prices for ultimate luxury.
Luna Rossa
Via Verdi Giuseppe, 47
50122 Firenze (FI), Italy
011 (+39) 055 2479435
europeanhostels.com/hostels/italy/florence/Luna-Rossa
Article Written By Susanna Lo
Susanna Lo is an established writer, director and producer who won awards in The Berlin and Montreal film festivals. She is a member of PEN and WGA. Her parents worked for the airline and hotel industries and she's been traveling since infancy. Lo has lived in Europe, Asia, South America and North America and speaks five languages. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication.