Florence Travel Forum

Hi,
Can i have some info regarding best and cheapest way of transport from Pisa airport to JANE HOTEL in Florence.
Thank you in advance

Hi

These are the hotels we picked to stay in Florence...trying to decided between one of them...we are travelling with 2 kids..trying to stay close to the monuments/train station. Welcome any suggestions and comments...thanks.

Hotel Pagnini
Hotel Corona
Hotel Aurora
Hotel Kursaal Ausonia

Is the Leather School, located at Piazza S. Croce 16 in Florence, Italy, still in operation - if so, does it have an e-mail address or a website? Your prompt response would be appreciated!

Croak1

Hi,
I wonder if anyone stayed at BlingBling Hostel ? The location looks gr8 (close to Duomo), photos look nice and I'll be probably staying there in August... Any comments on that ?
Their website is: www.hostelfirenze.com
Best regards,
Piter

Hi
Any help from locals or recent visitors about CURRENT closings or obstructed sights would be welcome. For example..the Medici Chapel--is it being worked on?
Thanks
Doug

Does anyone know on cinemas that run movies in English in Florence?

Does anyone know of a reasonable priced company for shipping luggage to Florence.

Hi,

My wife and me are looking forward to our Tuscany journey in June/July. One of the sightseeing spots we need to go is the Uffizi Museum. From earlier trips to Florence we know that there are long queues at the ticket counter.
I wonder if it is a good idea to stand up real early and be the first at the ticket counter? Or is buying tickets online the safest way?

As we stay near Siena, we come to Florence by car - do you have an advice where it is best to park the car outside of the city and take the train / bus?

Thank you very much in advance,

Mario

Could I take a taxi from Florence airport to Forte dei Marmi? How much would it cost?

I am checking this website providing apartments for rent in Florence for my next trip there soon:
http://www.waytostay.com/Florence-apartments-en-229.html

Do you know it? experiences with them? opinions???

thanks!

Andrea

Hi to everyone in the Florence forum,

We will be visiting Florence next week, and I wondered what the temperature is like in the evning, in order to know what clothes to pack.

If it is anything like here in the UK, even if it has been a sunny day, the evening's from about 8pm onwards usually become very cool and it is necessary to wear a jacket.

Is this the case in Florence?

Thanks

Katie

HI
I have read the train schedules and it looks like a quick day trip from Firenze to Lucca is certainly do-able. Pisa also? How long might the trip take to either or both places? Any advice on what to do to make it easier? What sights to visit?
Thanks
Doug

Hello, and a big thank you to everyone who replied to my previous posting on internet usage at Florence station, these answers were very helpful.

Another quick question; where is the 'centre' of Florence - what I mean is, which is the central square where at night the main restaurant's would be situated and where you could sit outside to eat a meal. I want to book a hotel that is close to the 'centre' but am not sure where this is.

Thanks again, Lucy

Hello

Please does anyone know if it is possible to use the internet at Florence train/bus station.

If so, where is this and how much?

Thanks

Lucy

Hi,

Do you recommend on taking organized tour to San Gimignano and Siena (like http://www.toursinitaly.net/tours/tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=7608) from Florence, or traveling there alone using train or bus?

Thanks,
Adam

Any tips on travelling when crusing for travelling from Port at Citiveccia to Florence and Port of Naples to Sorrento?

Hi,

I am coming for 3-4 days to Florence in the interval 28th June-2nd of July 2009. Do you maybe have an extra bed or a room in your apartment that I could rent? I know that it is not regular question, but the hotels are expensive regarding single rooms.

If you are interested, room exchage is also possible. My room in Amsterdam will be availabe until 2nd of July.

Best regards from Amsterdam,
Anna

Hi all i am going to be in Florence at the end of June 09 and am looking for a quality hotel for around £100 per night in central location.

many thanks
Jeff....

Which do you think is easier from the Pisa Airport to Florence, the bus or the train?

Any help in finding the departure location of either from Pisa would be appreciated as well. I'll be arriving about 15:00 at the Pisa airport and would like to get to Florence as easily/efficiently as possible.

Thanks in advance for the help and advice. (Florence... see you soon!)

Michael

Hello to everyone in the Florence forum

Please could anyone recommend a decent hotel in Florence (that is fairly close to the train station), as there are just so many to choose from.

I am looking to spend around E90 per night which will hopefully include a large breakfast (ie, some hot food - eggs, bacon, sausages etc as well as the usual croissants, pastries, cereals etc, as we tend to fill up at breakfast and skip lunch so it is quite an important criteria).

Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

Sarah

I have a question regarding the itinerary i have planned for florence

Sunday in Florence- if weather holds up - planning to do the tuscany bike ride per tripadvisor recommendations.. www.tuscany-biketours.com
Spend the evening in Florence

Monday - Day trip to Siena/San Gimignano. Is this possible? The days are long these days so was wondering if this is possible or too much for one day.

Tuesday - Lucca

Wednesday - Pisa in the morning and then fly out late evening.

Does this sound reasonable? I thought I base myself in Florence, so that I don't have to carry luggage around every day.

thanks

FLORANSA
Hi,
I will be in Florance on the 3rd week of May for 2 days. I will probably stay in a hotel in Montecatini Terme.
I would like to visit Siena,Pisa, Montepulciano - Val d’Orcia, San Gimignano and Lucca but need your advices.Is there any other places worth spending time?And how can I visit all above in two days?Can anyone help me to make a good plan including transportation ?

Thanks a lot.

Hi VT'ers,

I'm arriving at Florence airport 21:00. What's the best/swiftest options for getting to the city centre, without breaking the bank balance.

Hi,

i will be moving to Florence in June for sch. i wonder if i travel alone to Florence, with my luggages,

1. should i go by plane directly from Asia, stopover somewhere in Europe and fly Ryanair to Florence

or

fly to Rome and take the train to Florence. I am worrying about carrying the luggages on my own.

2. what is the free luggage weight limit of Ryan Air and how much per extra kilo does it charge?

it's my 1st time to Europe and I'll be spending some time there.

thxxx sooo much for any tips.

It appears that we will be in Florence during the Calcio Fiorentino event (?) in June. It is listed on Rick Steves' Festival listings for Italy in 2009 as a costumed soccer game and fireworks. This link is given www.globeit.it/caf but since it is all in Italian and I don't see any options for an English translation, I was wondering if anyone can tell me more about this event. We would love to attend a soccer game while we are there, even if it is a costumed one I suppose! Can anyone tell me more about it (or give me the basics from the website I suppose?)?? Would it be worth checking out? We'll be in Florence for 2-3 days including the date of this event (the 24th).

Thanks for any help - I really appreciate everyone's input on these boards!

Does anyone know if you can park your car at Piazzale Michelangelo and catch a bus down to sightsee in Florence? I know there are underground parking lots but we will have a 10 passenger van and not sure if it will fit. Really would appreciate any info anyone has!

Hi,
İn May I will be in Italy with a tour but I would like to free out of the group.We will stay in Montecatini.How can I go from Montecatini to Firenze or from Firenze to Pisa with the lowest cost in shortest time?.Because I have to turn bact to Montecatini in the same day.
And also I want to go to Verona in the other day.Which is best,going from Venice or from Rome to Siena?
Thank you all.With my best wishes.

During my stay in Florence for 3 nights, I would like to visit Siena and S. Gimignano. Could I do it by myself on public transport in one day or should I join the tour for one day excursion ? How could I do by myself on bus or train to Siena and San Gimignano and back to Florence ?

My mind is boggled by the fantastic offerings of the city and region. How best can I spend such limited time? My inclination is to focus on Galleria Dell/Accademia and/or the Uffizi Gallery. Are there tours available that meet the time restrictions and if so are they reccomended?
Thanks any help you can provide!

Is it possible to get, using public transport, from Florence to Pisa (in order to see the leaning tower), and from there to travel direct to Pisa airport?

I will be travelling on a Thursday in June and I need to be at Pisa airport for around 3pm. Travelling from Florence that morning would time and transport connections allow me to do this?

Thanks

Kate