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Reviews of The Smallest Hostel of Florence

Via Della Stufa 1, San Lorenzo, 50123 Florence, Italy

#290 of 719 B&Bs and Inns in Florence

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 36 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and very responsive, friendly staff :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs could be tricky with heavy luggage, but we had no issues.

    Perfect spot if you’re traveling by train, just a short walk from the station and about 5 minutes from the Duomo. Ideal for exploring the city on foot!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Darkness in living room

    The location is fantastic — right in the heart of Florence, just minutes from the Duomo, Mercato Centrale, and major sights. Perfect for exploring the city on foot!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    Beautiful apartment in the heart of Florence!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was spacious and the common area very well equipped and comfortable. The apartment is located in walking distance to all main attractions and easily reachable with a short walk from the T2 tram line (to and from the airport) Our hosts communicated and responded excellently and swiftly and gave us perfect tips as well as instructions for a smooth check in and check out.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    8.0
    Extremely well located and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very little security on the building. The doors did not automatically shut so several guests left it open after they left. We raised this issue to the staff.

    Very well located, in central Florence. Bed was very comfortable, the staff was very friendly by message, but they were not physically here.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    9.0
    Great location, well designed accommodation. 5star
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location and room is so comfortable for the family. Also, owner is so helpful too. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment is in the historic centre in an old charming building. The bed is comfortable. There was a coffee machine and coffee capsules, tea, and cakes in the room.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    9.0
    Very classical and cultural accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It is in the form of a Hostel. Although the bathroom and kitchen are dedicated, they are not so convenient outside the room. When you lie down on the second bed, you will feel that there is a crossbar in the middle, which is not very comfortable.

    This is a great option if you want to include accommodation as part of a cultural trip, there are even murals on the ceiling. The location is great and the communication with the owner is very smooth.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    10
    Excellent location and communication.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location is excellent, and the use of door codes made everything simple and meant I could leave my luggage in the apartment on the final day after checking out. Communication was very good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    just a tip for who might consider booking it: if you are tall and/or of heavy built, the shower will feel a little small :)

    really nicely and creatively decorated interiors amazing position right in the centre easy communication with the host

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    Well worth staying!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was amazing, safe rooms and great air-conditioning.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    10
    Time of magic….
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was just perfect!!!

    Everything!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    9.0
    Quality hostel in a good location, would recommend to others
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Somewhat difficult to get into and the instructions on how to enter weren’t the clearest

    Beautiful room that was very close to many good spots for food or shopping and transit. The theme was very pretty and the kitchen and main area were nice

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    A wonderful place with a great vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much, the shower temperature fluctuates a little, but that’s about it.

    It is a nice place that has a home like feeling. It is well stocked with everything you need, and the kitchen is well supplied, and kept clean. I had the Moonshine Room, which was spacious and well decorated with moon themed furniture and art. There is a large share living room space with piano and couches, including an upstairs loft area. The kitchen is also shared, but since there is only one other room in this hostel, you pretty much have everything to yourself most of the time. The self check in with security codes, and good instructions made getting there and checking in easy. I really liked this place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Super good location, but more care needed for bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rest room was not clean... The toilet was not properly cleaned and the handle of shower was stick with soap...

    Location was super good!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous apartment. Fabulous hosts. Fabulous time in Florence.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dark in the common areas.

    Its quirkiness and location, close to many tourist attractions. Less than 10 minutes to the station. Bred and Nadja great hosts who were very responsive to any issue.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Note that toilet is not attached to room and requires navigating up and down 2 small flight of steps (no railing) which might be tough for those who need to go in the night. Main bed was comfy but sofa bed was not. It was also way colder in the room compared to outside for some reason even though the air-conditioning was not on. As per other reviews, you can hear the market vendors setting up at about 6.45am but it was ok for us since we were already awake due to jet lag.

    Location was great and near all key attractions and the market. We could go back to rest easily when we were tired. We could also leave our luggage before and after check in. Provision of kitchen facility was good too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love the location and how easy it was to communicate with the owner.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too noisy outside at night and early morning

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    9.0
    A comfortable stay in a wonderful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The noise in the street is an issue. There is also no washing machine nor any view, contrary to the listing.

    We had a wonderful stay at the Smallest Hostel in Florence. The location is incredible, with a 10m walk to the San Lorenzo square and a 250m walk to the Duomo. Also, there are only 2 rooms in the hostel, with private bathrooms but a shared kitchen and living area, so privacy is good.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioning doesn’t work.

    Perfect location 2 blocks away train station and 1 block to Santa María de Fiore.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2024

    7.0
    Good located
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The extra bed was of very poor quality, had backaches during my while stay. For the price I think they could provide a better bed.

    The location is good, very closed to the center and there are few supermarkets near.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a bit of maintenance. Light bulbs were out of order, common areas need more light. Uncomfortable sleeping couch, and terribly noisy air condition.

    Very cool and special place, one of a kind! Nice staff. Central location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    2.0
    Great location offseted by a very poor customer service and disastrous bed quality
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had the worst experience I’ve ever had in hotels around the world. My bed was not a bed but an old couch that had been converted into a bed. According to the property owner, it was in good condition before I arrived. However, when I arrived, it was completely destroyed and impossible to sleep on. It seemed like people had jumped on it, and some parts of the mattress were sunken, leaving the metal poles that supported its structure in direct contact with my back. Consequently, I contacted the property owner. She said it was not possible to get a new bed because it was Sunday. She agreed to add a mattress on top of the couch to remediate the situation, but it was still very uncomfortable. I ended up sleeping on the floor, which caused a massive back pain that prevented me from enjoying the city. After I left the property, I complained again and asked for a discount, but the property owner was not very cooperative. Only after a month of messages through the platform’s customer service did she return about a fifth of the money I paid for the room.

    The location was really good and the apartment was nice, luminous and very clean. My sister and her husband, who shared the room with me, had a way better experience because they slept on a proper bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

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