CurrencyEuro (€)AirportFLR — Amerigo Vespucci, 5 km from the centrePeak seasonApr–Jun & Sep–OctSchengenvisa-free up to 90 days for many nationalitiesLanguageItalian — English widely spoken in the centreGetting aroundthe historic centre is almost entirely on foot
CAT. 02 · Stay

Where to stay

Which part of the city suits you, how to think about hotels here, and when a long-stay apartment beats a hotel room.

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Best area to stay

Centro Storico, Oltrarno, Santa Croce or San Lorenzo — matched to what you want.

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Hotels guide

How to choose between a palazzo hotel, a mid-range b&b, and a budget stay.

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Apartments & long stays

Renting an apartment in Florence — the rules, the areas, and the trade-offs.

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Luxury hotels

Palazzo conversions, five-star chains and boutique stays — what actually differs.

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Budget hotels & hostels

Doing Florence well without a big accommodation budget.

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