Insights BETA

Duomo/Center

Most convenient for reaching main sites and shops, but crowded and noisy.


Santo Spirito & San Frediano (Oltrarno)

Calmer atmosphere, excellent restaurants and more green space.


Santa Croce & Sant'Ambrogio

Great restaurant options, pedestrian streets and local living in Sant'Ambrogio.


San Niccolò & Piazzale Michelangelo

Further away, but nice views in the hills and nightlife near the river.


Piazza San Marco & Santissima Annunziata

Best budget options, quieter and more of a walk to main sites.


Santa Maria Novella

Best location if you need to catch a train; otherwise, can be less charming.


San Lorenzo


Florence Cathedral (Duomo)

Iconic cathedral known for its massive dome engineered by Brunelleschi.


Uffizi Gallery

Renowned art museum housing masterpieces by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and others.


Ponte Vecchio

Historic bridge famous for its shops built along it.


Palazzo Vecchio

Medieval town hall with a museum and tower offering city views.


Galleria dell'Accademia

Museum home to Michelangelo's statue of David.


Boboli Gardens

Historic park featuring sculptures and formal gardens.


Basilica of Santa Croce

Gothic church housing tombs of notable Italians like Michelangelo and Galileo.


Pitti Palace

Vast Renaissance palace housing important art collections.


Piazzale Michelangelo

Square offering panoramic views of Florence.


Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Dominican church known for its striking facade and frescoes.


San Lorenzo Market

Lively market famous for leather goods and local foods.


FLR

Peretola Airport