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Ostello del Bigallo - Bigallo Hostel

Bagno a Ripoli, Via del Bigallo e Apparita 14 - Florence, Italy
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Lindsay, USA - Oct 25, 2019
96%
Bigallo is the absolute best!! It gets you out of the busyness of florence and into the peaceful Tuscan hills. The culture of the place is fun and welcoming and be sure to participate in the pasta dinner every night! I have been recommending Bigallo to every traveler I meet headed to Italy!
The owner's reply
Thanks a lot for this nice review; makes us Happy!

Maybe come back again, we will be there. Best greetings from the whole Bigallo Staff

anonymous, Germany - Oct 07, 2019
100%
Best place in town which means Florence and surroundings!
The owner's reply
Many thanks for having been at our Hostel! Ready to welcome you again. best greetings from the Bigallo Staff
Douglas, USA - Sep 29, 2019
72%
A perfect stay ruined by BED BUGS. I stayed in two separate dorm rooms and was attacked all three nights, most severely on last night in larger dorm (20 to 25 bites).

Food was great, the show was fantastic and otherwise great facility.

The owner's reply
Hello Douglas, really sorry your great stay was ruined. Indeed we had some problems, as travellers often bring them in hostels through backpacks and clothes. We have done disinfection after this unfortunate period and now all our rooms are safe again. Hope we can welcome you again at the Bigallo Hostel. Best greeting
Emily, USA - Sep 15, 2019
100%
This hostel was awesome! We really enjoyed our stay and were pleasantly surprised with an evening event with music and artists. The food is delicious and not expensive, the views of Florence and the nature are breathtaking and it's an extremely relaxing place to be. The bus ride from Florence went quick and the 20 minute or so walk to the hostel from the bus stop was uphill but not impossible. We can't wait to spend more time here in the future!
The owner's reply
Hello! Happy to read you and your comments! Thanks a lot and maybe another time to come back.. we'll be here. Best greetings from the Bigallo Staff.
andrew, Canada - May 26, 2019
100%
A great experience, we had a car so access and parking was excellent. It looked like it was a bit of a walk up hill from bus stop. Lots of pasta and wine for dinner. Breakfast was good with options available. Nice cat! Unique experience that we all enjoyed.
The owner's reply
Thanks for having enjoyed this unique experience. Best greetings from the whole Bigallo Staff!
Zlatko, Slovenia - May 10, 2019
92%
Clean, quiet, very nice place on great location (no luxury but I prefere simple comfort). You need to walk down the hill for about 15 minutes to the bus station which is enjoyable and of course up to the hill when you are going back which is not so enjoyable but is good for your healt ;)

Free parking space just next to the building.

Hot milk,tea, coffee, butter, bread, jam and very delicious cake for breakfast.

Stayed for three nights and was very satisfied.

The owner's reply
Dear Zlatko, indeed getting down is a real pleasure but getting uphill is a way of keeping you in health :)

Many thanks and happy to read you were satisfied. Best greetings from all of us. Bigallo Staff

Nea, Sweden - Apr 27, 2019
98%
Amazing place, Fernando and silverster takes care of all the guests, cool and friendly and also spend time with you, they are there for you to have the best experience. Thank you for my stay, it was wonderful. I stayed in the 24 bed dorm. And it didnt not feel like a 24 bed. As you still had your own space as it was a 2 bed cubical. I was very happy with my stay
The owner's reply
Happy to read you had a best experience with us at the Bigallo Hostel!!

We send you our best greetings and why not, maybe come back. Bigallo Staff

Beth, USA - Oct 20, 2018
100%
It’s in a beautiful place in the Tuscan countryside but once you figure out the bus (24B) it doesn’t take more than an hour to walk to the bus stop and get to Florence. However it’s not a good choice if you stay in Florence in the evening because it’s quite dangerous to walk up the road to the hostel from the last bus stop in the dark because the road is narrow with stone walls on both sides. It’s quiet there but I had trouble sleeping because there were mosquitoes in the room.
The owner's reply
Hope to see you again this season. Many thanks of having been our guest. Now there is a new bus nr 23 that brings you directly in the center of Florence. Of course need always the uphill or downhill walk from the bus stop of approx 1.200 m

Greetings from all of us Bigallo Staff

Lizzie, Netherlands - Aug 31, 2018
98%
My favourite hostel! I really love it here, this was my second time I stayed at Bigallo. Perfect location to relax, pick fruit in the garden, enjoy the view and go hiking. In the evening you can join the pasta night (really recommend it!).
The owner's reply
Hello! So we just wait for you to come again a 3rd time! Thanks a lot and we all send you our best greetings. Bigallo Staff
anonymous, Mexico - Jun 30, 2017
96%
It is a great place to stay, pasta night is a must!!
The owner's reply
Hello Julio! Thanks a lot for having been our guest and it is nice to read you find the Hostel a great place to stay!

Best greetings from all of us - Bigallo Staff

Pecsi, Romania - Apr 27, 2017
100%
It's the most amazing place in Florence! It's worth visiting! You should not skip it if you are in the area. The place can also be just visited, you don't need to sleep there. The staff was also extremely helpful, they offered us directions on how to get to Florence.
The owner's reply
Hello!! It was a real pleasure to have you all at our Hostel and it makes us happy to read you find it an amazing place. Many thanks and so just come back! Best greetings from the whole Bigallo Staff
anonymous, Australia - May 25, 2015
86%
Amazing place with lots of history.

Loved my stay and will recommend, but certainly doesn't feel like a hostel. Great experience tho, loved my stay!

The owner's reply
It is a pleasure to read your comment! It is indeed a different Hostel being set in an antique monastery full of History!

Come again! Best greetings Bigallo Staff!

john, Australia - Jul 03, 2014
100%
Francesco a brilliant help and advertisement for Bigallo. Views unbeatable, food perfect, beer great,very clean &excellent value for money. Highly recommend as a bucket list for anyone travelling.
The owner's reply
Happy to read that you liked our Hostel and also our Pasta Time. Best greetings - Francesco, Tommaso and all of us working at the Bigallo Hostel