U.S. Consulate Florence

One of the best deals we had on the trip was staying for three nights at the Consulate. The Consulate has a couple TDY suites in the back of the building with a separate entrance. FSOs can rent the place when it's not being used for official visitors. For 20 Euros a night (about $25), we got a great room, complete with a little sitting room. It would have gone for $400 in town for sure.