Oltrarno Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Oltrarno
Stay near popular Oltrarno attractions
Activities
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Accademia timed-entry Ticket with Instant Delivery & Priority Access
The Best of Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
Our pick of the best Oltrarno Hotel Deals
Hotel Horto Convento
"We were"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Art Hotel Villa Agape
"Very clean rooms, professional staff and the breakfast was extraordinary. We didn’t have time to spent time in the bar, but I am sure it would’ve been great as well. Very friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
"Great location. A restful place in a bustling area. Staff is responsive and view from breakfast area is terrific."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio
"Room was great, super clean and roomy. Staff awesome and the rooftop bar with view of the city made the stay all the more memorable!"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
La Torre Del Cestello
"The hotel was a great value and in a great location. I think you should double check if it's a B&B before you travel."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection
"This is the place to stay while you are in Florence Italy. Located right next to the famous Pontevecchio bridge. The staff accommodate you with whatever you need from transportation to suggestions for restaurants. There are so many choices for breakfast, kept us full most of the day."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Oltrarno
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 Piazza della Signoria are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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 Piazza del Duomo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Signoria and Uffizi Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
