International Student House Florence is not only one of the closest hostels from the Santa Maria Novella central train station -where by foot you can reach us in around 2 minutes- but also it lies within the heart and historical center of Florence. In addition, not only is it easy to reach, but also the International Student House Florence is exciting and familiar. On the 1st floor in an authentic historical building, the place is safe, clean and fosters an overwhelmingly enthusiastic environment with its young hip staff. Additionally, its great location enables its guests to travel with great ease to not only its historical sites, but to the young and crazy night life that Florence has to offer. The staff will be more than happy to point out the historical locations by providing a map and give you discounts for the surrounding discoteches and pub crawls. In addition the staff is capable of speaking not only italian, but spanish and english as well. Free use of kitchen!
	ROOMS: All rooms are very nice and upon request we can supply you with tv's, internet and rooms with private bathrooms. A key is issued for each room as well.
	LOCATED NEAR: A 2 minute walk takes you to the historic trading centre of San Lorenzo, 3 minutes take you to the David of Michelangelo and another 2 take you to the 'florence trademark', the Duomo cathedral. Another 3 minutes and you arrive to the Uffizi Gallery and on the romantic Ponte Vecchio. If you wish to eat at a restaurant, have a drink at one of the many pub's close by or even spend a night clubbing, our receptionist will be more than happy to point them out to you on our complimentary map. Florence is a good place for meet many other travelers coming from all over the world.
	DIRECTION(how to arrive to the hostel)PLEASE NOTE THAT IN FLORENCE THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF NUMBER SYSTEMS, black and red. We are the BLACK number system- 67. From train station 'Santa Maria Novella'. If you arrive by train to Santa Maria Novella, you take the immediate left exit(where the pharmacy is located). Cross the street towards McDonalds, and make a right on the street were the it is located walking a distance of around 20 meters, turn left and go straight on Via Largo Alinari. Finally, make a the second left on the street called via Faenza, we are 50 meters far away on the left at number 67. From the airport: If you arrive by airplane, A shuttle bus marked 'navetta' to the train station, Santa Maria Novella' leaves every 20 minutes.