Eat OUT! There are SO many excellent restaurants in Florence.Traveling in September 2024 and can not decide on if I should stay in hotels and eat all my meals out or rent a apartment and cook some meals myself.
Great....so I will stay in apartment/villa due to I will be in Florence for 8/10 days. Bologna would most likely be B&B or Hotel because I am only there 2 or 3 nights and Rome I might look at both, just to get a feel of the cost difference.How many days are you staying? As a base, I like the extra added space generally offered by an apartment and the possibility of being able to cook a meal in if I got tired of eating out, which could be the case if you're traveling for longer than a week overall. But as Uomo Grasso has pointed out, there are so many excellent restaurants in Florence, as well as cafes with pastries, that even a week stay could offer different places to eat at for every single meal.
I'd likely choose to eat out most of the time myself, so stay at an apartment and eat out!
The main difference would essentially be: do you want the convenience of the breakfast being offered by the hotel or would prefer to head out and find a spot for breakfast as well? There are several cafes that are organized to also offer savory options, included omelets, bagels, pancakes and whatnot as well as just grab a coffee and a pastry, depends on what you prefer to start your day with. If neither applies, you could also stop at a grocery store and get some basics and have breakfast at your apartment. I think this is where the main difference would be.
I have had experiences with hotels and Airbnb, and each has its perks. If you like the convenience of having everything taken care of, hotels are plentiful. Daily housekeeping, facilities, and the ability to dine out without worrying about cooking are pluses. On the other hand, renting an apartment through AirBnB gives you a homey feel and the flexibility to cook some of your own meals, saving money and allowing for a more personalized experience. This September, I’m planning a trip to Branson, Missouri, and I’m staying at a hotel resort where I’ve stayed before and really enjoyed it. The service and facilities made my stay comfortable and relaxing. For more information, you might want to check out westgate resorts is the name of the resort.Traveling in September 2024 and can not decide on if I should stay in hotels and eat all my meals out or rent a apartment and cook some meals myself.