When we arrived by taxi from the train station we learned that actually we weren't at that location, we were going to stay in the overflow "Emerald Fields" location of this hostel. We didn't mind too much because it was closer to the city center, and the woman walked us there, and apologized (apparently she'd sent an email a day... More

Would recommend this place for any backpacker. Yes it was small but small made the service much more personal. Staff were friendly. Location was a walk to all the attractions but quite close to the museam with the real David in it and within walkin distance of the train station. Best hostel I have stayed in. More

We found this hostel to be a fair walk from the centre. Staff were friendly when they were arrive as they often duck out for coffee. Our room was clean, beds old and bit saggy and on a noisy street. Basic breakfast included. We didn't mind this hostel but would pick somewhere closer into city. Enjoy Florence, its beautiful but... More

My friend and I decided to visit Italy during our semester in Paris' spring break, and Florence was our first stop. I was a little nervous about being in my first hostel, but Emerald Palace was extremely comfortable. There's an elevator, the staff is very friendly and helpful and lock-out hours are at a very plausible time. Our room was... More

We booked a stay at the Emerald Palace in June 2008. We were pleasantly surprised to find we would be staying in a quaint apartment about 2 blocks from the Duomo, instead of the hostel, which was an approx. 5 min car ride away. The location of the hostel wouldn't have been bad, but of course we were happy to... More

Very small place (only 3- 4 rooms all on the same floor) but everything very clean and well kept (rooms and bathrooms), super kind, friendly and helpful staff, nice atmosphere in the evening in the kitchen. Although it's not exactly in downtown Florence, the main sites to visit are still reachable by foot. Although you cannot cook on the stove,... More