Florence

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Arcetri showing a city and landscape views
Arcetri which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge
Arcetri which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Ponte Vecchio showing boating and a river or creek
Arcetri which includes heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Florence

Arcetri showing a bridge and a river or creek

Historic Centre of Florence

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Historic Centre of Florence. Top attractions like Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Via de' Calzaiuoli are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Historic Centre of Florence
Duomo featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Duomo

5/5(2,214 area reviews)

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Via de' Calzaiuoli are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Duomo. Travelers also love the fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.

Duomo
Santa Maria Novella which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Santa Maria Novella

4.5/5(1,057 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Porta al Prato - Leopolda Tram Stop or Fratelli Rosselli Tram Stop to see more of Porta al Prato.

Santa Maria Novella
Uffizi Gallery which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli are top sights worth seeing.

San Giovanni
Piazza Santa Croce showing a city and street scenes

Santa Croce

4.5/5(211 area reviews)

Travelers come to Santa Croce for its interesting museums, and you can see top attractions like Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Santa Croce while you're in town.

Santa Croce
Arcetri which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge

Oltrarno

4.5/5(529 area reviews)

South of the River Arno, this quarter boasts part of Florence's historic center, featuring notable sites like Santo Spirito di Firenze, Palazzo Pitti, Belvedere, and Piazzale Michelangelo.

Oltrarno
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25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

4 out of 5
Piazza Di San Paolino 1 Florence FI
The price is $207 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$207 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (950 reviews)
Everything is also well done with this hotel group - clean, nice amenities, friendly staff. Perfect location to all of the sights.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino
IQ Hotel Firenze

IQ Hotel Firenze

4 out of 5
Via Camillo Cavour, 88 Florence FI
The price is $121 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$121 total
per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,099 reviews)
The rooms were clean, and the staff was quite friendly. They also provided us with a complementary welcome drink as well as complimentary mini bar inside the room, which was appreciated. Overall the stay was quite excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

IQ Hotel Firenze
Solo Experience Hotel

Solo Experience Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Del Canto Dei Nelli 2 Florence FI
The price is $94 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$94 total
per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (990 reviews)
Staff, clean and comfort, location, breakfast

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Solo Experience Hotel
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Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’epoca

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’epoca

Lungarno Corsini 2 Florence FI
Stay at this residence in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (723 reviews)
Breakfast was really nice and fresh juices are available self serving. Great selection of cheeses.. wonderful ‘lobby’. Out in the open. Great service by Salah the hub boy and Cosimoto the front desk attendant. Only bad thing was the smell of the room. But in their credit, they tried to disinfect ...

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’epoca
Il Rivalta - Place of Charme

Il Rivalta - Place of Charme

4 out of 5
Lungarno Corsini 2 Florence FI
Stay at this apartment in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (446 reviews)
5 night stay in Florence, arrived a couple of hours ahead of check-in time but were lucky enough the room was ready for us. Amazing room with a huge shower and jacuzzi in the bathroom. River view bedroom with comfortable bed and memory foam pillows. The staff were extremely friendly and always smiling. ...

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Il Rivalta - Place of Charme
Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione

Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione

Via Magenta 6 Florence FI
Stay at this apartment in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Ponte Vecchio and Pitti Palace are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
New hotel

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione
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Popular places to visit

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

Relax before or after a long trip in this renovated piazza just a few minutes from Florence’s main train station.

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery

Art lovers will be in their element in this famous museum, home to the most extensive and important collection of masterpieces in the world.

Uffizi Gallery
Ponte Vecchio which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Ponte Vecchio

Take a trip over Florence’s iconic bridge, spared by the Nazis for its beauty and home to jewelers for more than four centuries.

Ponte Vecchio
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring a city, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

The “Saint Mary of the Flower” cathedral and its towering dome have come to symbolize Florence.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Piazza del Duomo which includes night scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Piazza del Duomo

Giotto’s Bell Tower, the resplendent Baptistery, as well as the cathedral and its dome draw the crowds to this square in the heart of the city.

Piazza del Duomo
Arcetri which includes a city and landscape views

Pitti Palace

This former royal residence now showcases the extensive collections of the Medici family, with seven galleries containing some of the finest artworks in Florence.

Pitti Palace

Things to do

Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour

$27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence: Timed Entrance Ticket to Michelangelo’s David

Florence: Timed Entry to Michelangelo's David + Audio App

$28
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Florence: Timed Entry to Michelangelo's David + Audio App
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti

Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti

$76
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti
Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo

Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia

$33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia
E-bike Adventure To Fiesole From Florence With Olive Oil Tasting

E-bike Adventure To Fiesole From Florence With Olive Oil Tasting

$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
E-bike Adventure To Fiesole From Florence With Olive Oil Tasting
Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence

$36
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence
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Reviews of Florence

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
2841
5 - Excellent 77%
4 - Good
729
4 - Good 20%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Shelley

Love Florence and will go back to visit again!

5/5 - Excellent

MarkW

We loved Florence. We really liked the central market top floor that sells food from morning until midnight and the market downstairs are great to walk around. Love love the lampredotto at this market.

5/5 - Excellent

IgorInna

Prey for Italy and Florence to overcome this terrible crises!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Florence was a wonderful city to visit. Very walkable and the locals are very helpful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A fairy tails and magical city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Art overdose

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