YellowSquare Florence

Emma Countryman

2 months ago

My friend and I stayed in all-female room and it couldn’t have gone better! These are the things that were particularly appreciated & useful to us: 1) Safe and secure! You needed your room card to access several doors and hallways to get to your room. There were always staff around and they were super welcoming, friendly and approachable. The rooms had standing lockers for each bed to lock your bags in (we had 40L hiking packs that fit, but other girls in our room weren’t able to fit their hard suitcases in them) 2) Rooftop pool & patio! This is what really won us over in booking here. The pool was really cold (it was April) but rooftop was gorgeous; good views, chairs, loungers and tables, and showers right inside the door. 3) Proximity to downtown! Train stop right down the street, only a few stops away from downtown streets, and many trees, shops and stores all around. 4) Super clean! They had cleaners come in every morning to clean the bathroom in our room. They also provided hand soap, shampoo, body wash and toilet paper. 5) Laundry machines in the basement! It was SO convenient having in the same building, it was a few euros per load but they were quite large and also included detergent 6) Large communal kitchen! Stocked with plates, cups, mugs, utensils and cleaning supplies (also large fridges & shelf space) 7)FREE pasta every night! You just need to make sure you get in line on time to ensure you get some as they’d run out quickly. 8) Wonderful roommates! This was probably more by chance but we were roomed with other women who were our age or older (25+). They were all super clean, tidy, respectful, quiet, and we all went to sleep before midnight. We were a bit worried apon arrival since the hostel seemed to have a large, younger, party-crowd with events every night. We all got along wonderfully and made some genuine & lovely friendships and connections. 9) Comfy beds and air conditioning! Compared to other hostels, we had great sleeps, the beds were comfy

Vivec

month ago

I had never been to a hostel like this before my trip. I was coming to Florence to see my friend, who at the last minute said she couldn't accomodate me. So I did some digging and stumbled upon YellowSquare online and, despite my aversion to hostels, decided to stay here. I'd been to hostels in the past, but never by myself, so I was a little skeptical as to how my experience here would play out and a bit anxious about whether I'd enjoy it. Thankfully, I couldn't have been more wrong. My first day at YellowSquare was the ultimate first impressions. Me and my dorm mate instantly connected and decided we'd do some socialising for the night (even if I was running on no sleep). Then, low and behold, before you know it we've got like a group of 11 people all from different places in the world (the diversity of people at YellowSquare was so refreshing) ready and raring to hit up Florence together and get to know eachother while were bar hopping. This happened every night I was there and the experience of meeting so many unique & diverse people across all ages here was the utmost highlight of my entire trip. I'd never experienced anything like this in other hostels I've been to. Every other hostel I've been to has been relatively lively, but YellowSquare went above and beyond with all of the facilities they offer, the cool events nights like karaoke, board games nights, workshops etc. There was something interesting going on everynight and it facilitated so much great interconnectivity been people there. It really was a pleasure to get to know the cool staff and they would happily mingle with the people staying as well which was lovely. All in all this is the best place to stay in Florence by far, especially if you wanna have fun with total strangers and establish friendships that expand beyond just the trip itself. You can make mates for life here, which is so cool!

Chiraz Ben chaabane

4 months ago

The hostel's location is perfect. It's right in front of the tram and a few stations away from the center. The staff were helpful & very quick to explain everything to me. The rooms were very clean, as well as the bathrooms. Everyone is super friendly and makes you feel welcome. Would definitely recommend!!!

Case Italiane

month ago

We only spent one night during Firenze Rocks Festival and it was a great place. We had a double private room - spacious and clean with enough comfort. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The cafe does very reasonably priced and good breakfasts - we also had a cold beer in the evening after the gig The garden is very welcoming and shady on a hot day. The rooftop pool is an added perk! The hostel is really modern and offers loads of activities so shame we only spent one night!

Brenna M

4 weeks ago

Wow! This is the second hostel I’ve stayed at and it was wonderful. The staff was so kind and allowed me to check in early for free. The rooms remind me more of a capsule hotel since the beds get fully closed off. The bathrooms were very clean. One standout thing was that you could ask for ice for your water bottles at the reception, which was wonderful as an American tourist. My one issue is the location is not very central. It’s two stops by Tram to the train station/city center, about 10 minutes. I did recommend this hostel to others!!!!!

Casper Ab

month ago

I stayed here for three nights and had a great experience. The hostel has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the staff were always friendly, helpful, and positive. Everything was clean and well organized, and there were plenty of activities and opportunities to meet other travelers, so it was never boring. The hostel attracts a young and social crowd, which made it easy to connect with people from different countries. What I appreciated most was the genuine hospitality and positive energy of the place. I felt comfortable from the moment I arrived. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would happily recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Florence.