Whether you stay at the Hotel Medici and focus your time in Florence, or are doing a whirlwind tour of Italy, please have a look at the links below which will help you to best plan your trip and to get the most out of your time. You will find information on travel, tours and local events in Florence as well as a selection of 2 star hotel accommodation in other Italian cities.

• Official site for museum information and booking tickets.
• An excellent one day tour of Tuscany.
• City and museum tours and cooking classes etc.
• The local English speaking newspaper.
• Cheap car hire company if you wish to explore further afield.
• Useful information if arriving by plane.
• Hot information on what to see and do in Florence.
• Find out train times and prices to other cities.
• Look at travel reports on Florence.

Recommended hotels in the rest of Italy

• B&B Domus Betti Rome : www.domusbettirome.com
  Comfortable budget 2 star on the doorstep of the Vatican.
• Hotel Stromboli Rome : www.hotelstrombolirome.com
  Competitive prices right in the centre of Rome.
• Hotel Camorosini Venice : www.hotelcamorosinivenice.com
  Venetian style 2 star accommodation right by the Grand Canal.
• Hotel Sempione Milan : www.hotelsempionemilan.com
  Top quality family run 3 star in the centre.
• Hotel Sorella Luna Siracusa: www.hotelsorellalunasiracusa.com
  Greatly positioned hotel with views over Etna

Accommodation Portals

Click on the links below to find a selection of hotels in the area you wish to visit.

• www.Romehotelsdirect.com
• www.Venicehotelsdirect.com
• www.Milanhotelsdirect.com
• www.Sicilyhotelsdirect.com
• www.Amalfihotelsdirect.com