The Alba is a gem! It's a short walk from the train station, although ongoing construction made it a bit longer. The lobby is pleasant, the dining room (breakfast included) is lovely, and the rooms are spacious by Italian standards: comfortable, clean and well-appointed. The desk clerks speak reasonably good English and are pleasant and helpful if you have questions.... more

The Alba Palace represents good value for money in a city (and country) where hotels tend to be over priced and of lesser quality. The location was great (minutes from the train station and all the major sights), the rooms were clean, a bit dated (except the televisions where were new and offered many channels), but the bathroom was a... more

My wife and I stayed here during a three day visit to Florence. Location is good with only a short walk to all the main attractions yet near enough to the railway station. The room was clean and although basic, it had everything we needed at a very affordable price. We booked direct and found this was cheapest. The room... more

I stayed at the Alba Hotel for 4 nights. It's a excellent hotel, really convenient from the station or the bus from Pisa airport which also stops at the station.( Make sure that you leave the station at the right as you look at the departure board). The walk to the the main attractions is only about 15 minutes, longer... more

single travelers beware rooms are so very small but it seems comfortable at first but ask for a room not facing the street or you will no gett much sleep. Its not a great bargain if you dont even have space for your suitcase. staff did not care and or helpful in any way breafkast average terrible coffee and moved... more

Just returned from a trip to Florence. Hotel is clean, good location and was a cool haven in the heat. Staff very friendly, excellent venue if arriving by train. We found the location quiet and our room was overlooking the main street. I agree with other reviewers there are plenty of good value places to eat in the immediate area. more

We stayed for 4 nights in Alba. It's in a great location, walking distance from the main train station (turn right and head for the Santa Maria Novella church) and also to the Duomo etc. Rather than trudging around all day looking for decent reasonable restaurants, turn right at the hotel entrance and make your choice from any in the... more

We stayed at the Hotel Alba recently for two nights and found the hotel to be excellent. The location, a 2 minute walk from the train station, is excellent (even though it is a little bit of a walk from the main attractions - but in Florence, everything is close). The staff at the front desk were very helpful and... more

We found this hotel online and it looked ok and seemed quite central. When we got there it surpassed our expectations. The hotel is really central near the main train station and is within easy walking distance of all the attractions in the centre of Florence. Our room was quiet with a view over the central courtyard. The breakfast provided... more