Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-23.
Worth booking if you want a central Florence base at the lowest price of our three picks and can accept an 8.4 score and possibly narrow beds. Skip it if you need breakfast, room size or cancellation terms confirmed first, because we could not confirm them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is a 3-star hotel on Via Nazionale 24 that works best for travellers who plan to be out most of the day. If you are in Florence to see the Duomo, the Uffizi and David, and you want to spend your money on the city rather than the room, the numbers make sense. Families are a fit too. The property lists family rooms, though we do not have room sizes or layouts.
Skip it if the bed matters a lot to you. Some guests found the beds small or narrow. Also skip it if you want a hotel with a strong review record against its competitors. Its 8.4 score sits joint 11th of the 15 properties we compared.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the Florence historic center. Walking estimates in our data are straight-line figures, so real routes may take a little longer. David (Michelangelo) is 0.5 km away, about 6 minutes on foot. Florence Cathedral is 0.7 km, about 9 minutes. The Uffizi is 1.1 km, about 14 minutes.
All three are well under 30 minutes, so you can do the main sights on foot. Guests rate the location 9.3, which is the strongest number in this hotel's profile. Our data has no details on stations or transport links, so check your own arrival route before you book.
What guests say
The score is 8.4 out of 10 from roughly 1,260 guest reviews. Guests praise two things: the location, with easy walking to the Duomo, museums and central market, and cleanliness. They describe tidy, well-maintained spaces with daily housekeeping.
The one dislike in our data is the beds. They are generally described as comfortable, but some guests found them small or narrow. If you are tall or sharing a double, look at the bed size on the booking page.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
These are reference prices for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults in one room. They are not live quotes. Our data gives €75 per night as the reference price in our comparison, and a second figure of €102 per night. We cannot tell from the data why they differ, so plan for €75 to €102 and check the final total.
Even at €102, this is the cheapest of our three Florence picks. Hotel Orcagna (Best Value, 2 stars, score 9.1) is €168 per night. Golden Tower Hotel & Spa (Luxury, 5 stars, score 9.4) is €426. The sample median was €206.65 per night, and €75 is 64% below that.
Listed facilities are free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 15 eligible properties in Florence. This one is our Budget pick because it had the lowest eligible reference price once we had set aside the upscale choice. It did not win on review score. It won on price, a location score of 9.3 and consistent praise for cleanliness.
The tradeoff is clear. Orcagna scores higher for €66 to €93 more per night, depending on which of the two reference prices for this hotel is right.
Before you book
Several things have not been assessed: room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms. Check each one on the booking page for your dates.
Confirm the nightly price and the total with taxes and fees, since our data shows two figures. If you are travelling with children, ask about the family room setup for your group size.
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Is Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia in a good location in Florence?
Yes, on the data we have. It is in the historic center, and guests rate the location 9.3. David is about 6 minutes on foot, the Cathedral about 9 and the Uffizi about 14, all straight-line estimates.
How much does Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia cost?
Our reference price is €75 per night for 10 to 12 November 2026, for 2 adults, with a second figure of €102 also in our data. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check the booking page for the final total.
Does Hotel Kursaal & Ausonia include breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check the room rate on the booking page to see whether it is included and what it costs.
Is this hotel good for families?
The property lists family rooms and air conditioning. We do not have room sizes, so confirm the layout for your group. Some guests found the beds small or narrow.
What do guests dislike about the hotel?
The main complaint in our data is the beds. They are generally comfortable, but some guests found them small or narrow.