Palazzo Vecchio hotels in Duomo, Italy

Palazzo Vecchio is in Duomo, a walkable, family-friendly area. The university setting alone might allure you, but this locale also has a variety of options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the riverfront, while others visit for the local art. With hotels to suit everyone's tastes, you'll feel right at home in accommodations near Palazzo Vecchio, and ready to explore the greater Florence area.

More to see near Palazzo Vecchio

While in Florence visiting Palazzo Vecchio, you can also explore other activities and attractions in the region. Popular things to do in the area include shopping and sightseeing. The monuments and historic sites offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement.

You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Florence Botanical Gardens, Torrigiani Garden, and Piazzale Michelangelo. At Boboli Gardens, Cascine Park, and Renai Park, take some time to really appreciate nature. Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Central Market, or Coverciano will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

Study the collections at Museum of Misericordia, Duomo Museum, or Dante’s House Museum. Sights like Casa Martelli Museum, Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, and Palazzo Uguccioni offer insight into the local culture. Learn about the local history at Giotto's Campanile, Loggia del Bigallo, and Florence Baptistery. Monuments like Pagliazza Tower, Orsanmichele, and Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower are well regarded.

Hours of family fun are waiting at Rose Garden, Giardino degli Iris, and Giardino dell'ArteCultura. A few of the area's most popular attractions are Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and Bargello. You can also head to Piazza di San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica, and Florence Design Academy.

Getting to Palazzo Vecchio

Take a plane to Florence (FLR-Peretola), located 3.4 miles (5.5 km) from Duomo. It's the closest major airport to Palazzo Vecchio.