This is the first post in a Best Of Firenze series. Stay tuned for dining, nightlife and day trip recommendations.

Florence is without a doubt one of the world’s favorite cities.  From the renaissance art and the Tuscan views, to the world class food and the quaint, walkable city centre, the city Florence is enjoyable for a day, a week, a year, or a lifetime.  But, where to stay?  Here’s our top 5 recommendations, with something for all budgets.

Hotel Fiorentina(*): A great location, clean rooms, and a friendly staff make this old Gonzaga haunt an easy place to call home for a couple of days.

Hotel Medici(**): recently remodeled, you can not beat the views of the duomo and baptistry from their rooftop terrace.

VRBO: A vacation rental can be a great way to go. Stay close to the San Lorenzo market, and buy groceries to cook your own feast in your own vacation kitchen.

Grand Hotel Minerva(****): Located right on Piazza Santa Maria Novella you can stumble to lunch at La Spada or run to the train station to catch your train out of town. 

Hotel Savoy(*****): This place is straight class.  You’ll want to pull up in a Ferrari or something fancy as they might not park your Fiat Punto.