Welcome to the Hotel Castri Florence Useful Links page. Here you’ll find links to all sorts of sites that we hope will inspire you when planning your trip to Florence – the renaissance capital of the world. This magnificent city has inspired some of the greatest minds in history, we hope it does the same for you!

We’ve also included some suggestions for accommodation in Rome, Venice and Milan should you be planning a tour of Italy, though to go to their sites you’ll have to cut and paste the addresses into your web browser – sorry for the inconvenience!

• http://english.firenze.net/ - Florence Portal Site for visitors.
• http://maps.google.com/ - Google Maps – Route planner to almost anywhere in the world, also featuring satellite photos.
• http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/europe/italy/ - Lonely Planet, world travel authority’s low down on the land of pizza, pasta, football and opera.
• www.easyjet.com – Low cost flights throughout Europe.
• http://www.ataf.net/Default.aspx?LN=en-US – Florence public transport.
• http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index2.html - Italian Trains, timetables and information.
• http://www.weekendafirenze.com/bigphp/mus.php?skin=fi&mus=uffizi - Uffizi Gallery, bookings and information.
• http://wikitravel.org/en/Florence - History of Florence and a wealth of other information from the free internet encyclopaedia.
• http://www.catpress.com/postcard/ - E-postcards from Florence.
• http://www.acffiorentina.it/en/ - Fiorentina Football Club – Official website in English.

Partner Hotels in Rome

• www.hotelfiumerome.com – Charming 3 star Hotel on the edge of the city centre of Rome offering great rates and a comfortable stay to travellers on a medium budget.
• www.hotelpincio.com – Family run 3 star near the Spanish Steps, named after one of the eternal city’s most encapsulating cityscape views, to be found nearby next to Villa Borghese.
• www.hotelmontrealrome.com – Modestly priced 3 star hotel by Santa Maria Maggiore, ideal for shopaholics. Also close to the Colosseum and Roma Forum.
• www.residenzabellirome.com – Cheap and cheerful Trastevere Guest House in the trendy bar and restaurant-filled district of Rome’s historical Centre.

Partner Hotels in Venice

• www.hotelmontecarlovenice.com – 3 star hotel right off St Mark’s Square, completely renovated in 2005 and occupying a 17th century former convent.
• www.hotelcanalettovenice.com – Family run 3 star hotel in the St Mark’s district – the epicentre of the magnificent unique floating city.
• www.hotellisbonavenice.com – 3 star offering sublime and relaxing 18th century surroundings in the heart of Venice’s old town.
• www.pensionesegusovenice.com - 2 star right by the Galleria dell’Accademia occupying a gorgeous 16th century historical building.

Partner Hotels in Milan

• www.hotelcristallomilan.com – 3 star hotel in the heart of Milan’s business zone with over 100 modern and comfortable rooms.
• www.hotelsempionemilan.com – Charming 3 star in the heart of Milan’s historical centre just 50m from Piazza della Repubblica. Occupies an 18th century building.
• www.hoteldemidoffmilan.com – Business class 3 star hotel right in the city centre just off Corso Buenos Aires.
• www.regency-milano.com – Hotels Regency and Auriga – large city centre 4 star accommodations ideal for families or large groups as well as business conferences.