Oltrarno Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic bridge over a calm river at twilight, reflecting the surrounding buildings.
A cityscape with a prominent dome and tower, surrounded by greenery and mountains.
A scenic overlook with people enjoying outdoor dining, overlooking a historic cityscape with prominent domed buildings and a river.
A pathway through a park with trees and a view of a cityscape in the background.
Two classical statues overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Oltrarno attractions

A historic building with a central fountain, surrounded by a formal garden and a large pond.

Pitti Palace

9.2/5 (6,118 reviews)
Once home to royalty, this decadent palace now plays host to some of Florence's most important museums and showcases the vast collections of the Medici family.
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Activities

Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket

Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket

NZ$69
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

NZ$176
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour

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

NZ$39
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo

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

NZ$69
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Florence Half Day Tour with Michelangelo’s David, Accademia & Uffizi Option
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine

NZ$218
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
The Best of Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour

The Best of Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery

NZ$134
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Best of Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
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Our pick of the best Oltrarno Hotel Deals

Hotel Horto Convento

Hotel Horto Convento

4 out of 5
Viale Ariosto, 13 Florence FI
The price is NZ$329 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$329
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (679 reviews)
"Just great place to stay. Quiet and relaxed, friendly staff. Close to everything with short walks 30-30 mins max to most places. Area it’s in is nice as well. All good"

Reviewed on 24 June 2026

Hotel Horto Convento
Art Hotel Villa Agape

Art Hotel Villa Agape

4 out of 5
Via Torre del Gallo 8/10 Florence FI
The price is NZ$575 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$575
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and the staff was very friendly. My room was not as clean as expected."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Art Hotel Villa Agape
B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio

B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio

4 out of 5
Borgo S.Jacopo, 3/r Florence FI
The price is NZ$339 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$339
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent location, great hotel"

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio

Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio

4 out of 5
Via Guicciardini 13 Florence FI
The price is NZ$306 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$306
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel in an amazing location with large spacious rooms and easy access to many key areas of Florence. Staff very very helpful and communicative. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio
La Torre Del Cestello

La Torre Del Cestello

Via Borgo San Frediano, 8 Florence FI
The price is NZ$251 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$251
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this residence in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery ...
9/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews)
"The room was clean, beautiful, and spacious! Great air conditioning and we kindly got upgraded to a bigger room since we were staying for several days. Location was great and central to everything! Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

La Torre Del Cestello
Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection

Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection

5 out of 5
Borgo San Jacopo 14 Florence FI
The price is NZ$1,586 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$1,586
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (624 reviews)
"Very pretty hotel, unbeatable location and very kind staff."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection
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Our guide on where to stay in Oltrarno

Find the best Oltrarno areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with buildings on the right bank.

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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A historic building with intricate architectural details, including a dome and ornate facades.

Duomo

Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A historic bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by yellow buildings and a crowd of people.

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are top sights worth seeing.

A historic church with intricate architecture and a large open plaza with people.

Santa Maria Novella

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.

An ornate building with intricate architectural details and a clear blue sky in the background.

Santa Croce

Santa Croce is known for its interesting museums, and you can plan a trip to Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Santa Croce while you're in town.

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