Title: Historic Centre of Florence Travel Guide: Best of Historic Centre of Florence, Florence Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Historic Centre of Florence](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Centre-Of-Florence-Florence-Hotels.0-n6141938-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Florence](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Florence.d1222.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Florence](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Florence.d1222.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Historic Centre of Florence Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Historic-Centre-Of-Florence.d6141938.Car-Hire-Guide)[Historic Centre of Florence Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Historic-Centre-Of-Florence.d6141938.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Historic Centre of Florence Travel Guide ## Florence ![Arcetri showing a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075434/96ba5e7b-ca43-4d9f-9921-bde07164fcbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Piazzale Michelangelo showing landscape views, a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508356/5065bc0f-51d4-4e4a-a357-371caea68914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arcetri featuring a bridge, a river or creek and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075434/6f185d8b-0512-418e-8838-74fb0bb81d5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arcetri featuring a statue or sculpture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508356/b0db8b6a-f5b8-4a48-be13-4b5d38ad2641.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arcetri featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141938/08bc7345-3555-4135-b9c5-f0d6f10890bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Historic Centre of Florence Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Florence travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Florence.dx1222) #### Lose yourself in the Renaissance charm of Florence’s old town, where masterpieces by Brunelleschi and Giotto line up alongside cafés, gelato shops and trattorias. Decorated with Renaissance and Florentine Gothic landmarks, the UNESCO-protected Historic Centre of Florence is one of the world’s most charming old quarters. It’s where great masters left their mark on the city that gave birth to the Renaissance era in the 14th century. Explore their work at the galleries, museums and monumental buildings when you visit the Historic Centre. Discover boutiques, markets and time-honored cafés while wandering atmospheric streets. Piazza del Duomo is the heart of the area and the site of some of the city’s finest gothic structures. Among them are the ornate marble Baptistery of St. John, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto’s Campanile. Relish the panoramic views from Brunelleschi’s cathedral dome and the campanile. Sculptures by Donatello and Michelangelo amaze visitors at the Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore. Stroll north to the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the city’s first Renaissance building and former residence of the noble Medici family. The tombs of the Medici sit in nearby San Lorenzo Church. See Michelangelo’s *David* at the Accademia Gallery and frescoes by Fra Angelico at the Museum of San Marcos. Browse ingenious inventions at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum. Head to the riverfront, where the Uffizi Gallery boasts Botticelli’s *Birth of Venus* and *Primavera* among its exhibition of masterpieces. Adjacent to here, the Galileo Museum introduces visitors to astronomy and science via over 1,000 instruments. Don’t miss the fortified Palazzo Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Croce, the final resting place of Galileo and Michelangelo. Tucked beneath the impressive cityscape are boutiques, high-end clothing stores and jewelers that showcase Italian passion for fashion. Snack on typical Tuscan fare such as almond gelato, lampredotto (tripe sandwich) and prosciutto ham. Florence’s Historic Centre is the perfect place to tour on foot. Cross the emblematic Ponte Vecchio to the left bank of the River Arno and browse the artisan stores of the Oltrarno neighbourhood. Appreciate the old quarter in all its Renaissance glory from Fort Belvedere and Piazzale Michelangelo. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Piazza di Santa Maria Novella which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167447/7f4e9e58-353d-4a42-8920-7d465f5e16de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piazza di Santa Maria Novella After visiting Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Di-Santa-Maria-Novella-Historic-Centre-of-Florence.d6167447.Attraction) ![Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501046/58cc313e-b63c-4e3e-825f-1235037a9d48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore The “Saint Mary of the Flower” cathedral and its towering dome have come to symbolize Florence. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-Santa-Maria-Del-Fiore-Historic-Centre-of-Florence.d501046.Attraction) ![Ponte Vecchio which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075434/67189072-9377-4114-81b7-8ffaa6705976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponte-Vecchio-Historic-Centre-of-Florence.d6075434.Attraction) ![Uffizi Gallery in Florence in Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075462/638682df-5d23-4089-83af-be7850616ae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Uffizi-Gallery-Historic-Centre-of-Florence.d6075462.Attraction) ![Arcetri which includes a city and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501032/753e6a03-eaab-4358-81a7-f2923c4ab7ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pitti-Palace-Historic-Centre-of-Florence.d501032.Attraction) ![Piazza del Duomo which includes a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508338/afd0d3ff-161f-4203-9580-7a3e1e60578d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Del-Duomo-Historic-Centre-of-Florence.d508338.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/507532/cbdef260-9919-420e-a482-1d2f9b3d6ccc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour £19 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-florence-duomo-priority-access-express-guided-tour.a507532.activity-details) ![wine experience in Tuscany](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1137622/a43240a0-4cee-43cc-9dbe-3a4549fe4820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside £78 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-wine-tasting-experience-in-the-tuscan-countryside.a1137622.activity-details) ![Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti & Lunch with Wine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/329818/151bf7bf-958a-43e4-8bc4-b332a2585668.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti & Lunch with Wine £69 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/florence-san-gimignano.a329818.activity-details) ![Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/177530/67736287-bdb2-4b4e-a2f9-65e0ac592e0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Florence Half Day Tour with Michelangelo’s David, Accademia & Uffizi Option £24 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/florence-half-day-tour-with-michelangelos-david.a177530.activity-details) ![Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/558114/ee5005a3-7dc7-4d52-b37b-cb457ae399b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence £34 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pisa-and-piazza-dei-miracoli-half-day-tour-from-florence.a558114.activity-details) ![Uffizi Gallery Small-Group Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/177545/64032470-3160-4cb3-af48-28fcc0e58d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Uffizi Gallery: Small Group Guided Tour or Reserved Entry Ticket £37 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uffizi-gallery-small-group-guided-tour-or-reserved-entry-ticket.a177545.activity-details) [See all activities in Florence](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Florence.d1222.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Historic Centre of Florence ![IQ Hotel Firenze](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89040000/89035100/89035039/72f32f77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### IQ Hotel Firenze Via Camillo Cavour, 88 Florence FI £175 29 Mar - 30 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! (1,200 reviews) Great location! Staff very helpful and food at hotel well priced and delicious! Loved the balcony with our room!!! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=89035039&PinnedHotelID=89035039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141938) ![Hotel Machiavelli Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/521300/521248/ab2b96dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Machiavelli Palace Via Nazionale 10 Florence FI £62 29 Mar - 30 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! (170 reviews) was so perfect! Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=521248&PinnedHotelID=521248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141938) ![Plus Florence - Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4130000/4125400/4125332/f2fc28f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Plus Florence - Hostel Via Santa Caterina D'Alessandria, 15 Florence FI £89 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Indoor pool was on the cooler side and a littke small. Loads to do at this Hostel and restaurant food was very good value and really good food. Staff very helpful and friendly Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=4125332&PinnedHotelID=4125332&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141938) ![The Hoxton Florence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104897200/104897196/3780a3c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Hoxton Florence Via delle Mantellate, 2 Florence FI Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £226 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Central Market and Piazza del Duomo are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews) Great Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=104897196&PinnedHotelID=104897196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141938) ![Grand Hotel Baglioni](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6400/6371/aa91965a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Baglioni Piazza Unita Italiana 6 Florence FI £232 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this boutique hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews) The location of the hotel is great. 5minutes walk to train station walking distance to all places of interest. The staff are very friendly and room is clean. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=6371&PinnedHotelID=6371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141938) ![Aurum Firenze](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28970000/28962000/28961941/3c6602ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aurum Firenze Via Nazionale 8/a Florence FI £236 9 Apr - 10 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) foul smell Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=28961941&PinnedHotelID=28961941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141938) [See all 4,842 properties in Historic Centre of Florence](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6141938) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florence-Duomo.dx6084346) ![Ponte Vecchio showing a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075434/7c194037-41c2-40fb-a601-3da01105de7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florence-San-Giovanni.dx553248635976383065) ![Arcetri which includes a river or creek, a sunset and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141938/199010d8-e112-4eac-a1fa-328c98245fb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oltrarno 4.5/5(167 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 Piazza Santo Spirito while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florence-Oltrarno.dx6084345) ![Brancacci Chapel which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143202/1907daa8-9b9f-4b02-8d0a-120fd0d47a75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Frediano San Frediano is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Piazza Santo Spirito and Boboli Gardens while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florence-San-Frediano.dx6141947) ![Province of Florence featuring street scenes as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179893/af573eba-c243-4d11-b9b0-ec08ee97785d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sant' Ambrogio If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Via Vincenzo Gioberti and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Florence-Sant-Ambrogio.dx553248635976383705) ![Province of Florence which includes heritage elements and street scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179893/d0f5111b-371d-414a-9134-fb64d945f4a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Niccolò If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing. 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