Hostel Santa Monaca

Florence · Italy

Hostel Santa Monaca

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19% SHIT
High confidence 762 reviews
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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (31)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Fax Service Internet Café Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Wi-Fi Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Linen Included Air Conditioning Reading Light Hair Dryers Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Common Room Social Balcony Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Hot Showers Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $34 / night
Privates $126 / night

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Worst reviews

Italy FEMALE May 1, 2026 2.0/10

La posizione è ottima ma la camerata puzzava così come i bagni.

Translated to English

The location is great but the camera stink as well as the bathroom.

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Mexico MALE 31-40 Dec 31, 2025 2.0/10

Es un hostal con instalaciones bastante viejas y medio desatendidas, las camas no son nada cómodas por ser viejas y por el tipo de literas que utilizan a pesar de obviamente ser un cuarto compartido con mucha gente no tienes absolutamente nada de privacidad mientras duermes. En general los cuartos y los Baños no estaban tan limpios, las instalaciones por ser viejas ya no funcionan tan bien, adicionalmente me toco mucha gente que parecía que vivía ahí en lugar de estar viajando.

Translated to English

It's a hostel with quite old and half-destroyed facilities, the beds are not at all comfortable because of their old age and the kind of bunk beds they use despite obviously being a shared room with a lot of people you have absolutely no privacy while you sleep. in general the rooms and the Bathrooms were not so clean, the facilities because they are old no longer work so well, additionally I touch a lot of people who seemed to live there instead of traveling.

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USA MALE 25-30 Oct 18, 2025 2.0/10

This hostel was poor value for money. The furnishings were very simple and uncomfortable, the bed was hard, and they did not provide anything other than a few sheets. (for the price, they should be providing towels at least). The curfew and overall atmosphere feels unwelcoming. I would not recommend this hostel.

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Mexico FEMALE 18-24 Oct 14, 2025 2.0/10

Me sentí muy insegura con mi amiga durante mi estancia, el precio no es acorde a lo que pagas.

Translated to English

I felt very insecure with my friend during my stay, the price is not in line with what you pay.

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Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Oct 13, 2025 2.0/10

Overall poor. The rooms were very dusty and dirty, the drains made the whole room smell bad and the flush system did not work. I think it’s an overpriced hostel for what it is.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Sep 20, 2025 2.0/10

Sehr schlechtes Preis Leistungsverhältnis, 10er Dorm laut eng und schlecht ausgestattet. Unbequeme Betten und laute Umgebung. Ich habe sehr schlecht geschlafen und würde nicht nochmal herkommen.

Translated to English

Very poor price-performance ratio, 10 bedroom is cramped and poorly equipped. uncomfortable beds and noisy environment. i slept very poorly and would not come back again.

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Norway MALE 18-24 Sep 19, 2025 2.0/10

I wouldn’t recommend this hostel if you want a decent night of sleep. First I just want to say that the staff is very welcoming, friendly and passionate! The towel rental is also cheap and convenient. The location is nice. The beds are not good. I felt like I was laying on a rock. Additionally they are very sensitive if either the person in the top bunk or bottom bunk moves. The worst part must be the aircondition. It was insanely loud in addition to not work properly. I was extremely hot too.

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Aug 11, 2025 2.0/10

Not sure why they’ve listed air conditions as a feature! That’s sort of just a lie - not an air conditioning unit in sight at this joint. I don’t think I’ve ever sweat so much in my life. Probably would’ve go a somewhere else if I’d known.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Aug 10, 2025 2.0/10

This hostel wasn't worth the money we paid. We were promised air conditioning, however it didn't work, so our dorm was a lot hotter than it was outside (it was 37 degrees outside) and there was no way to open any windows in the dorm. We were also told that we couldn't drink water from the taps in the bathroom, however the kitchen was closed overnight, so whilst it was really hot in the middle of the night there was nowhere to get more water, and we couldn't leave to get more due to the curfew.

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USA MALE 18-24 May 27, 2025 2.0/10

Probably the sketchiest hostel I’ve been in with a very rude staff.

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 May 10, 2026 Atm 60%

Nice safe hostel, rooms were spacious and staff were nice. Only issues were the kitchen didnt have much cooking space and no oven just stove and microwave. But fine if you go out to eat.

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Mexico MALE 31-40 May 9, 2026 Atm 80%

alll good, i like that is a nice old place very clean and amazing location in florence

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Germany MALE 25-30 May 3, 2026 Atm 60%

Die Luftqualität im großen Dorm war eine Katastrophe, direkt am Fenster aber erträglich. Positiv: große Schließfächer Bad wird täglich gereinigt Ausreichend Platz im Kühlschrank Negativ: eigenes Schloss erforderlich Keine Verriegelung an einigen Toiletten

Translated to English

The air quality in the large Dorm was a disaster, directly at the Window but unbearable. Positive: large Locker Bathroom is cleaned daily Ausreichend Platz im Kühlschrank Negative: own Lock required Keine Verriegelung an einige Toilets

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Italy ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 May 2, 2026 Atm 60%

Lo staff molto gentile e disponibile. La posizione è ottima per girare tutta Firenze a piedi ed è molto tranquilla. Si arriva con 15 minuti di camminata dalla stazione centrale. Il supermercato è affianco all’ostello. Non si sentono rumori provenienti dall’esterno.

Translated to English

The staff is very friendly and helpful. the location is great for walking around Florence and it is very quiet. you can reach it with a 15 minute walk from the central station. the supermarket is next to the hostel. no noise coming from outside.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 May 2, 2026 Atm 40%

Les lits sont propres mais il n’y a pas de couverture, seulement des draps. L’emplacement était très bien et le personnel gentil.

Translated to English

The beds are clean but there is no blanket, only sheets.The location was very good and the staff was kind.

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Canada ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 May 1, 2026 Atm 60%

V good hostel, small kitchen but clean and spacious. A lot of beds in the rooms but the location is really good. Staff are nice and helpful.

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Italy FEMALE May 1, 2026 Atm 40%

La posizione è ottima ma la camerata puzzava così come i bagni.

Translated to English

The location is great but the camera stink as well as the bathroom.

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Italy MALE 25-30 Apr 27, 2026 Atm 40%

Ostello senza infamia ne lode. Trovo però grave che, pur avendo segnalato che, nel mio armadietto, non funzionava il chiavistello, non sia stato fatto nulla per risolvere.

Translated to English

I find it serious, however, that, although I reported that, in my closet, the key fob was not working, nothing was done to solve it.

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Italy MALE Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Second time I've stayed here. Great both times. I'm a "socio" of the community football club CS Lebowski, which plays in La Trave. Went to the match, and stayed overnight before my trip back to Napoli (and then home to the US). If you are in Firenze during the football season, I highly recommend attending a match (usually Sundays). Only 5 euros. The pregame meal, which usually starts at 1pm (13:00) is a great place to socialize. It's a mix of picnic/carnival. It's a great day out.

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India FEMALE 18-24 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 60%

Was a little worried after reading the google reviews but the place was actually decent and got the job done. It was very central and made access to other places very easy, the staff was lovely. The rooms were okay - nothing extraordinary but got the job done. They even let us keep our luggage for free in the luggage room.

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New Zealand MALE 25-30 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 40%

This is a petty complaint but don't hire a towel here!!! They give you a tablecloth and call it a towel. If you are only staying one night you might as well just use one of your bedsheets to shower in the morning, it's the same. I've stayed in dozens of hostels and I've never seen this before. If their 'towels' are so bad, they should at least include them with the linens and not charge extra for them! Gives a really bad impression of the hostel as penny-pinching. l'ostello ha braccia corte!

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Argentina MALE Mar 21, 2026 Atm 60%

Antiguo convento, sin lujos, con buena atención y tranquilidad

Translated to English

Old convent, without luxuries, with good attention and tranquility

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Brazil FEMALE 25-30 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 20%

The reception staff were very nice and really helpful. However, the experience was difficult because the website mentioned lockers, but there was no way to lock them. The worst part was that men entered the women’s bathroom while we were using it, which made all the girls in the group feel unsafe

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Brazil MALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Gostei muito do atendimento, fui super bem recebido. O local é super limpo, organizado e fica bem no centro. Vale a pena conhecer.

Translated to English

I really liked the service, I was super well received. the place is super clean, organized and is very in the center. it is worth knowing.

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Mexico MALE 31-40 Dec 31, 2025 Atm 40%

Es un hostal con instalaciones bastante viejas y medio desatendidas, las camas no son nada cómodas por ser viejas y por el tipo de literas que utilizan a pesar de obviamente ser un cuarto compartido con mucha gente no tienes absolutamente nada de privacidad mientras duermes. En general los cuartos y los Baños no estaban tan limpios, las instalaciones por ser viejas ya no funcionan tan bien, adicionalmente me toco mucha gente que parecía que vivía ahí en lugar de estar viajando.

Translated to English

It's a hostel with quite old and half-destroyed facilities, the beds are not at all comfortable because of their old age and the kind of bunk beds they use despite obviously being a shared room with a lot of people you have absolutely no privacy while you sleep. in general the rooms and the Bathrooms were not so clean, the facilities because they are old no longer work so well, additionally I touch a lot of people who seemed to live there instead of traveling.

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Brazil MALE 31-40 Dec 29, 2025 Atm 80%

Razoável pelo preço

Translated to English

Reasonable for the price

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Brazil FEMALE 18-24 Dec 23, 2025 Atm 20%

Não é um Hostel, isso é uma pensão! Tem gente morando ai! Homens estranhos, se você for mulher, vai se sentir uma presa! Dividi o quarto com uma mulher completamente maluca! Que dizia estar sendo perseguida por gente perigosa! Nao tive uma unica noite boa de sono pois estava com MEDO! SEM FALAR QUE roubaram minha comida TRÊS VEZES. Os banheiros FEDEM e a cozinha é suja. Nao recomendaria JAMAIS.

Translated to English

It's not a hostel, it's a boarding house! There are people living there! Strange men, if you're a woman, you'll feel like a prisoner! Sharing a room with a completely crazy woman! Who claims to be being stalked by dangerous people! I didn't have a single good night's sleep because I was scared! NOT TO SAY THAT they stole my food THREE TIMES. The bathrooms are FUD and the kitchen is dirty. I would NEVER recommend it.

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Argentina FEMALE 25-30 Nov 23, 2025 Atm 60%

la mujer de recepción excelente, la habitación compartida de mujer horrible realmente, no tiene casi iluminación parece que estas encerrada en una carcel, casi no hay ventilación, lo recomiendo de paso, no para quedarse muchas noches

Translated to English

the receptionist woman is excellent, the shared room of woman is really horrible, it has almost no lighting it looks like you are locked in a prison, there is almost no ventilation, I recommend it by the way, not to stay many nights

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USA MALE 25-30 Nov 20, 2025 Atm 80%

Great location in a quiet area with great food a short walk to the center and the train station. The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very helpful. Bathroom was a little dirty but otherwise very good!

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Argentina FEMALE 18-24 Nov 13, 2025 Atm 20%

Cuando llegamos, antes de hacer el check in, escuchamos a los recepcionistas hablar acerca de una situación de robo entre huéspedes. No empezamos bien. El hostel está bien ubicado, con buenos servicios (gran cocina y equipada, buenos baños y limpios) pero funciona como pensión (gente que vive en él). No tiene atmosfera de viaje/vacaciones.

Translated to English

When we arrive, before we check in, we hear the receptionists talking about a burglary situation among guests. we didn't start well. the hostel is well located, with good services (large and equipped kitchen, good and clean bathrooms) but functions as a guesthouse (people who live in it). it doesn't have a travel/vacation atmosphere.