San Giovanni Travel Guide

Florence

A stone bridge with green shutters over a river.
A historic bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by yellow buildings and a crowd of people.
A stone archway with a view of a yellow building and people sitting below.
A stone bridge over a river with buildings on either side.
A detailed facade of a Gothic cathedral with intricate sculptures and ornate decorations.

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A historic building with intricate architectural details and a prominent tower.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

9.6/10 (11,758 reviews)
The “Saint Mary of the Flower” cathedral and its towering dome have come to symbolize Florence.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

£25
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour

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

£17
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Michaelangelo's David

Accademia timed-entry Ticket with Instant Delivery & Priority Access

£35
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Accademia timed-entry Ticket with Instant Delivery & Priority Access
Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo

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

£32
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Florence Half Day Tour with Michelangelo’s David, Accademia & Uffizi Option
Best of Florence Walking Tour

Best of Florence Walking Tour

£22
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Best of Florence Walking Tour
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine

£95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
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Top hotels in San Giovanni

Hotel Calimala Florence

Hotel Calimala Florence

4 out of 5
Via Lamberti 5 Florence FI
The price is £236 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£236
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Hotel Calimala Florence
Maxim Axial

Maxim Axial

3 out of 5
Via Dei Calzaiuoli 11 Florence FI
The price is £97 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£97
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff at Maxim Hotel gave us a wonderful welcome. Check in was easy and fast, everyone was very friendly, the location is excellent, and the hotel is beautiful and exceptionally clean. Unfortunately, our experience changed on the second night when the hotel lost power. There was a complete blackout ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Maxim Axial
Albergo Firenze

Albergo Firenze

3 out of 5
Piazza Donati 4 Florence FI
The price is £88 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£88
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
"This hotel was good for us as a family of 5 with two rooms. The rooms were spacious for adults and gave us a place to sleep. The rooms were air conditioned lightly, but not enough to help with the heat of the summer. We set it to as cool as it could go and some days it wasn’t enough to have relief ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Albergo Firenze
Hotel Pendini

Hotel Pendini

3 out of 5
Via Strozzi 2 Florence FI
The price is £169 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£169
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Hotel was centrally located, very clean and well staffed. Breakfast each morning was perfect and in a beautiful dining room."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hotel Pendini
Grand Hotel Cavour

Grand Hotel Cavour

4 out of 5
Via del Proconsolo 3 Florence FI
The price is £148 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£148
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Grand Hotel Cavour
Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection

Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection

5 out of 5
Via Porta Rossa 19 Florence FI
The price is £326 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£326
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection
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Where to stay in San Giovanni

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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 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.

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 Piazza del Duomo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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.

A historic bridge over a calm river at twilight, reflecting the surrounding buildings.

Oltrarno

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 Via Maggio while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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