City choice: Florence: Hotel Le Cascine

More art treasures than any other Italian city Beautiful riverbank setting in the heart of the Tuscan countryside Home of the Renaissance: Michelangelo's David, Botticelli's Primavera Chic cafe's exclusive boutiques, bustling markets

About Florence
No city in the world characterises the Renaissance like Florence. Indeed, you’ll find more art treasures here than in any other Italian city: Michelangelo’s David, Botticello’s Primavera, the Uffizi and Bargello galleries to name just a few. Enjoying a picturesque riverside setting on the banks of the Arno, Florence has elegant piazzas filled with chic turn-of-the-century cafes, long paved boulevards lined with exclusive boutiques and colourful bustling markets.

Hotel le Cascine

The 3-star Hotel le Cascine is conveniently situated near to the railway station and San Lorenzo market, and is just 5 minutes’ walk from the cathedral. With just 20 air-conditioned rooms, it has an intimate feel, and all rooms have hairdryer, satellite TV, safe and minibar.