Hotel Desiree in Florence

This unassuming hotel in a limestone building is 1.3 km from the 13th-century Florence Cathedral, 2.3 km from the Uffizi art museum and 4 km from the statue of David by Michelangelo.The understated rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus scenic views.There's a free continental breakfast buffet in the dining room, plus a cafe/bar.