Casa Rabatti is run by a Florentine woman, Marcella, who you just want to hug all the time. She lives there I believe and keeps up the rooms and bathrooms herself. She speaks a little English, but will go on talking to you in Italian also. Funny thing is you start to understand what she is saying, and then you can't remember what language you are supposed to speak.

We paid 75 euros each night and had a triple room. I booked it over email: casarabatti@inwind.it. I think she charges about 25 euros per bed in most situations.

It was about a 10-15 minute walk from the train station and about a 5 minute walk to the central market. The room was huge with a sofa and table. We invited Marcella in for a glass of wine. There was a clean bathroom down the hall with a shower and toilet.

This was a great place to leave our bags, feel safe, and come in whenever we wanted to sleep. We would see Marcella in the morning and she was very pleasant and always smiling. More details in Rick Steves guidebook, but the email is all you need.

Would stay there again definitely. No hotel type hassels - just a few rooms in this sweet lady's home. Quick response over email also.