There is no such magnificent city in Tuscany than Florence. It was the birth place of renaissance period in Italy. Florentines takes pride in bringing the classic back to its zenith. Taking credit of the Medici Family, Florence became a major city in the renaissance period with numerous works of arts and different architectures. One can view its magnificent panoramic view of its skyline with numerous classical architectures dating back from the 16th Century. Traveling the Arno River will take the tourist to different sites like the Ponte Vecchio. Reminiscing the days of Machiavelli when the Florentines are still independent from other Italian state, one can always visit the Piazza de la Republica which still dates back from the later Medieval Age. With these ancient sites, UNESCO declared Florence as a World Heritage Site. Likewise visiting Italy would not be complete if Florence is not included in every tourist's itinerary.

Florentines take pride in its tourism. Millions of tourists are flocking in the area during the early spring up to the late summer to experience the great Mediterranean climate. A tourists' usual concern during this season is a place stay. Lots of tourist, even outnumbering the local residents, will jam almost in all the inns and hotels. While this might be a problem for a tourist, a number of local residents are offering what is called as the "Bed and Breakfast" Inn.

Bed and Breakfast Inn is an old-fashioned tourists' stay. Dating back in the old times when number of travelers going only by foot, some houses offered a bedroom and at the same time a breakfast meal while travelers have their momentary stop to rest for the night. Until now, Bed and Breakfast Inn has been popular. It is even a source of income for a number of Florentines especially during peak seasons when commercial hotels are fully-Booked. Visitors always feel at home with the innkeepers who will treat them as their family guest

The good thing in staying in a Bed and Breakfast Inn is its proximity to the tourist's spots in the area. A weary visitor can always find the nearest inn. However, considering the proximity of the area to this spots, one has to consider the price it may offer. Expensive rates usually occur most especially during the peak season. It is most advisable not to stay in these inns during this season. A farther site might cater the same quality of hospitality, but at an affordable price.

For the first time visitors, the following are the guides in choosing Bed and Breakfast inn to make your tour in this magnificent city of Florence a memory of a lifetime:

1. Customize your choice of Inn according to your taste. There are lots of Bed and Breakfast Inns to choose from. One might find a modern type inn furnished with cable television and air conditioned rooms. At the same time, there are inns which are antique and historical in nature. If visiting in a historical site like Florence, one would always love to relive its glorious past. However, for people who are just mere site-seers, a wide variety of inn are there to choose from. Be sure in making the inn of your choice, you would be comfortable sleeping in that place to make your stay memorable.

2. Always ask the Breakfast menu. Bed and Breakfast Inns only cater breakfast for their guest. Likewise, it is best to know which menu does the inn serving. It is also good to ask if you can choose your own menu. In doing this, you will always have a good morning in Florence ahead of you.

3. Check if Baths and Comfort Rooms and are private. The next most important thing for a stay is the checking of comfort rooms and baths. While baths and comfort rooms are almost private in all the inns, there are still others which let guests share a common baths and comfort rooms. As guest, you will always find it uncomfortable to share the comfort room of another person. However, if you are only a transient tourist and would not mind using comfort rooms, this might not be a problem for you.

4. Keep posted on the house rules and regulations. Each inn has its own house rules and regulations. These includes smoking area, allowable adult and children in a room, visitor regulations, and most especially, bringing of post. It is a responsibility for the guests to know the house rules and regulations of every inn they will be staying. Otherwise, they might be paying for some additional fine or worst case of all, being expelled from the inn for gross abuse of its own rules and regulations.

5. Reservations are always a priority. Tourists who reserved before their stay will always be given the priority than the "walk-ins". Due to the limited availability of the rooms, it is wise to reserve beforehand so that you, as a tourist, will be forewarned of high occupancy rate. It is always a must to know the check-in / check out time. In this way, you can always plan for your trip and plot your itineraries in Florence beforehand.

With the nice and reminiscing view of the glorious past of Florence and at the same time the warmth welcome of Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers, surely you will always have nice and memorable moments in Florence.