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This small and, in its own special way, exclusive 3 star hotel is located as centrally as anything possible can be in Florence, with all of the major sights equidistantly close by. With 45 rooms maintained in a defiantly classical style, this small and traditional hotel really offers a taste of true Florence.

The Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence is one of the finest options in the city for a great family or group holiday on a finite budget. One of the largest hotels in Italy with over 330 rooms, this fully facilitated complex is guaranteed to be able to offer you value for money all year round. Located near the river banks on the southern part of the city centre, not far from Ponte Vecchio.

Located just a few minutes from Florence International Airport (Amerigo Vespucci) - about 5 miles from the city centre of Florence, the 3 star Hotel Franchi (pronounced 'Frankie') is the ideal respite for those on the move. With a modern aesthetic and youthful, efficient staff, this cheap and cheerful hotel has wi-fi and a bar - what more could you ask for?

Attractive and warming 3 star hotel, the Ariele is one of many quaint Florence hotels that offer decent rates and decent value for money, with a location in a quiet area easy walking distance from the town centre. A hotel bar, meeting room and lounge area make this modest (40 rooms) former stately home a welcoming accommodation package.

3 star Hotel Columbus is an elegant upgrade from a B&B or hostel, located on the outskirts of the city on the River Arno and more befitting of it's grand and splendorous surroundings. Offering cosy and simple rooms, all well maintained and with private bathrooms, air conditioning and international TV channels, the Columbus offers comfortable low budget accommodation.

3 star Florentine hotel on the main street linking the Duomo with Florence's other most famous cathedral, Santa Maria Novella. The Hotel Martelli was once owned by the Medici family and its large and majestic rooms still portray the grandeur of the period, with large, vaulted ceilings and some original frescoes to complement the antique furniture

With the Duomo standing just 20 metres away, (rooms with a view subject to availability) the 3 star Hotel Palazzo Ruspoli occupies more than one historical building and a unique mish-mash of tastes and styles, from the classic black and white photos of Elvis in the reception to the floral patterned upholstery in some of the spacious yet economical rooms.

In days gone by, when the post was delivered by donkey, this building was a postal house and stable serving the old republic. To be fair, the postal system in Italy has not improved much since then, but having got rid of the arable aromas this 3 star Florence Hotel near the River Arno offers a traditional Florentine welcome not far from the centre.

Occupying not one but two stately Florentine palazzos just outside of the city centre near the Fortezza da Basso Exhibition and Business Centre, the Hotel Castri sits in its own private 1000m² garden and also offers great deals for long stay clients looking for self catering. Ideal for business events too, the Castri is out of the mainstream of Florence hotels.

The Hotel Palazzo Vecchio is a newly renovated 3 star accommodation that opened in summer 2007 with new but professional and experienced management. Located near Piazza Santa Maria Novella, this hotel is just a short walk away from many of Florence's famous sights, and the Palazzo Vecchio offers 25 spacious and comfortable guestrooms for those seeking a relaxing stay.

The Hotel Rapallo, located just north west of the historical city centre (about a 15 minute stroll) is a charming period 3 star hotel restored to emulate the stunning beauty of renaissance Florence. 27 elegant rooms and suites and a great atmosphere of refined beauty complement the standard 3 star services, making for a memorable stay in this medium range Florence accommodation.

As locations go, they don’t come much more special than having your accommodation inside a 12th century tower looking down onto Ponte Vecchio. Yet the Viva Hotel Pitti Palace is not exclusively for the jet set – this unique accommodation is a 3 star hotel, with modern trimmings and a large and efficient team of staff as well as a restaurant, bar and meeting rooms.