| The former, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture | | | | period. In general, Florence youth hostels do not |
| of Italy, is a three-day artisan fair with open-air | | | | provide cool and trendy atmosphere as Florence can |
| workshops where it is possible to look at the strong | | | | rather offer old style hostels, kind of student |
| and fascinating artisan's works and discover their | | | | residences, or pilgrim residence as it was in old ages. |
| technical and artistic skills; the latter is The Fabbrica | | | | You can have a try at the hostel Veneto right behind |
| Europa Festival which aims to encourage the | | | | the Dome, or the Soggiorno Prestipino Hostel |
| circulation of ideas and works exchange through new | | | | Residence just close to main train station, or the |
| relationships between European and African people | | | | Armonia Hostel. |
| culture trough arts. For the summer months, among | | | | Remember Florence can be extremely hot and humid |
| other events, we would like to highlight the Popular | | | | in summer and probably a very good option would be |
| Dance Festival. This annual event is organized by the | | | | booking a caravan, a roulette or a big tent in a leafy, |
| Florence Dance Center with the aim to create an | | | | green Camping, on the hills. Try the Michelangelo that |
| open space for every kind of dance performance. | | | | offer very good rates, swimming pool and pick up |
| During the event many international companies will be | | | | services. |
| performing. This year the program counts on the | | | | If you wish to experience a traditional Florence |
| presence of the New York City Ballet, the Flamenco | | | | hospitality you should go for a B&B, or family run |
| Lunares and the Florence Dance Company, among | | | | guest houses ( pensioni or affittacamere in Italian) that |
| others. | | | | are all around Florence. In the city centre Bandb (or |
| Who loves dance will be able to enjoy dance shows in | | | | bed and breakfast) usually have a superb view, and |
| the Florence's charming open air venues such as | | | | nice interiors. You can try the Abatjour B&B close |
| Boboli Garden, Piazzale Michelangelo and Forte | | | | to the train station, Soggiorno Primavera, the central BB |
| Belvedere. The hot dates are from 29 June to 1 | | | | Cinque Sensi, Althea rooms B&B, hotel Castri |
| August. | | | | which is set in a Renascent villa with a green park, |
| If you are visiting Florence on those days, make sure | | | | hotel Palazzuolo, hotel Guelfa, il Ghiro guest house, |
| to book in advance as it is very high season, especially | | | | Cimarosa Armony BB, a Casa di Dante BB, bb tourist |
| if you are on a budget and looking for cheap | | | | house, a Montebello BB. The prices are very good for |
| accommodation. You can consider a cheap | | | | the quality and the services they offer. Usually a |
| accommodation in youth hostels, backpackers hostels | | | | double room costs around 60-70 euros per night. |
| or international students houses ( hostels as well) that | | | | So, get organized and be ready for a hot summer in |
| will cost you around 25 euros per person for that | | | | Tuscany. |