Florence Travel Guide

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Arcetri showing a city and landscape views
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

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Arcetri showing a bridge and a river or creek

Historic Centre of Florence

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are a few top attractions in Historic Centre of Florence. Hop around the city on the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.

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

Duomo

4.5/5(143 area reviews)

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 di Santa Maria Novella while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Duomo
Ponte Vecchio showing a bridge and a river or creek

San Giovanni

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

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

Santa Maria Novella

4.5/5(108 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
Piazza Santa Croce showing a city and street scenes

Santa Croce

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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.

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

Oltrarno

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Oltrarno is a destination visitors seek out for its fascinating museums, picturesque gardens and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Pitti Palace or Pitti Vintage while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Oltrarno
IQ Hotel Firenze

IQ Hotel Firenze

4 out of 5
Via Camillo Cavour, 88 Florence FI
The price is NZ$210 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$210
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,181 reviews)
We had a really lovely stay here, the staff were very welcoming and attentive and did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable. The spa facilities were lovely and the free food and drink in the room was an unexpected bonus. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

IQ Hotel Firenze
c-hotels Ambasciatori

c-hotels Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni 3 Florence FI
The price is NZ$249 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$249
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
It was amazing and clean and really really perfect

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

c-hotels Ambasciatori
Hotel Machiavelli Palace

Hotel Machiavelli Palace

3 out of 5
Via Nazionale 10 Florence FI
The price is NZ$190 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$190
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)
The location was perfect, close to train station and local restaurants. The rooms were large and lovely, very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Machiavelli Palace
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (473 reviews)
Fantastic original very tall ceiling Tiny bathroom- bid storage built out at one end of room. For hotel storage probably. No body cream. Breakfast scrambled eggs were runny Having said that its a beautiful hotel great staff and great location Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’epoca

Lungarno Corsini 2 Florence FI
Stay at this luxury residence in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (746 reviews)
Hotel is housed in a grand, fabulous old palazzo, fully updated with modern conveniences.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Palazzo Alfieri Residenza d’epoca
Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione

Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione

Via Magenta 6 Florence FI
Stay at this luxury apartment in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Exceptional stay. Well thought out space. Everything you need to unwind comfortably. Shout out to Laura who was so kind and helped me get in to the Uffizi gallery. A must see.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Florence

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Verified traveller

We had a wonderful time in Florence. So beautiful, rich in history and culture. Lots to see and do. Highly recommend doing a free walking tour.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city exceeded our expectations

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Close to every thing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Recommend going on the Hop on Hop off bus that goes out to the hill town of Fiesole. Also a great way to get to Michelangelo lookout. We only had a day and a half - would have loved more time to explore in more detail.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We were 'stuck' in Florence for an extra 2 weeks after our return flights to Beijing were cancelled to the Corona virus. What an amazing and beautiful city to be stuck in. Lucky us!

5/5 - Excellent

Nadia

florence is fantastic in every way. beautiful city, fascinating to explore with so much history and culture and incredible food!

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