Florence<\/a> is administratively divided into five Quarters, but there\u2019s not really a reason to leave what is considered the First Quarter \u2013 or Historic Centre \u2013 if you\u2019re visiting. There is where all the attractions and the best hostels are, and it\u2019s really the beating heart of Florence.<\/p>\n That being said, Florence is also divided into rioni<\/em>, which comes from regionem<\/em>, Latin for regions. The rioni<\/em> are a medieval concept, and they tend to overlap and not have clear borders. The First Quarter alone includes more than thirty of them! There are general areas Florentines tend to refer to, but don\u2019t take this guide too strictly, it\u2019s more of a general division!<\/p>\n The main landmark you have to keep in mind is the Arno, Florence\u2019s own river. It splits the city into two and many believe there is a strict difference between what\u2019s North of the Arno, i.e the main attractions, and what\u2019s South, or \u2013 as the locals say – over the river. This part is, in my opinion, the most fun, as it\u2019s where you can find pretty caf\u00e8s, artisan boutiques and way less tourists.<\/p>\n If you stick to the First Quarter you won\u2019t need any form of transportation to get around the city, bar your legs and a comfy pair of shoes. I\u2019ve walked across the city many times, so I promise it\u2019s doable even for the laziest of humans. You could always rent a bike, but it\u2019s not really necessary and it\u2019ll make reaching lookout points way harder than it needs to be, or you could just go by bus. For a one-stop solution you could buy the FirenzeCard+, that for \u20ac90 includes priority access to a bunch of museums and public transportation tickets for 72 hours. As always with these kinds of cards, you should evaluate if it turns out cheaper for you, taking into consideration how many of those attractions you\u2019re actually planning on visiting. Also note that on the first Sunday of the month, every museum in Italy is free! You may have to queue a little bit longer, but if you\u2019re not visiting during peak tourist season (May to September) it won\u2019t be that bad and you can save a lot of money.<\/p>\n There are many ways to get to Florence. You can reach it by plane at the Amerigo Vespucci Airport, which is 20 minutes from the centre, or by train at the Santa Maria Novella station. If you\u2019re going by train, I recommend you look into Italo first, rather than Trenitalia. Most travellers don\u2019t know about this train company, but it\u2019s usually cheaper and faster.<\/p>\n Without further ado, here is is the low-down on where to stay in Florence. Warning: you may just fall in love!<\/p>\n Santa Maria Novella: the best area to start exploring Florence<\/a><\/p>\n Centro Storico: the best area to see the main attractions<\/a><\/p>\n Oltrarno: the best area to discover Florentine craftsmanship<\/a><\/p>\n Santa Croce: the best area to learn about Florence’s history<\/a><\/p>\n San Marco: the best area for nightlife<\/a><\/p>\n Gavinana: the best area to enjoy Florence\u2019s skyline<\/a><\/p>\n Chances are Santa Maria Novella will be the first area of Florence you\u2019ll encounter, as it\u2019s where the principal train station of the city is. Because of the convenient size of Florence, it\u2019s still very close to all the main attractions and home to some of the best hostels around.<\/p>\n First of all, you can\u2019t miss the cathedral that gives the neighbourhood its name. Santa Maria Novella is a gothic-Romanic wonder and you\u2019ll be impressed by its lively fa\u00e7ade, with different coloured marble tiles making up geometric designs. Inside the cathedral you\u2019ll find incredible works of art, like Giotto\u2019s crucifix and the stunning Strozzi chapel.<\/p>\n From there, you won\u2019t have to walk long before stumbling into the Fortezza Da Basso, a fortress more than 500 years old. You can\u2019t talk of Florence without thinking of the Medici, the noble family that ran the city and Tuscany for over 300 years, which is who this building belongs to. This family made Florence what it is today, especially when it comes to the incredible amount of art there is to discover. Cosimo de Medici, in fact, decided to use his money to finance artists and literary men of the time, turning Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance it is known as today.<\/p>\n The Santa Maria Novella neighbourhood is also characterised by amazing gardens, like the secret Orti Oricellari Gardens. Even more impressive though, are the Santa Maria Novella Gardens, that used to be used by monks to cultivate medicinal herbs. Today, they are home to a unique rose called \u2018Rosa Novella\u2019, a gallic rose hybrid created by Roberto Cavina.<\/p>\n The gardens are open to the public, but the flowers and plants are used to create perfumes for the Officina Profumo Farmaceutico di Santa Maria Novella. This magical boutique is considered the oldest pharmacy in all of Europe and is more than 400 years old! You can get perfumes, soaps or other beauty products, or even ask the artisan to come up with a personalised scent for you or someone you love.<\/p>\n Address: Via della Scala 16, 50123, Florence Italy<\/em><\/p>\n La Nicchia Winebar Enoteca Bistrot<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Locals love this bistrot and call it a hidden gem in the neighbourhood. The place is cosy and cheap, and you\u2019ll be able to taste all the traditional Florentine food<\/a> without breaking the bank. In case you want to pass on the typical steak, they also offer vegan and vegetarian options. It\u2019s excellent value for money, so there\u2019s no reason not to try it out!<\/p>\n Address: Lungarno Amerigo Vespucci 34R, 50123, Florence, Italy <\/em><\/p>\n PLUS Florence<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n PLUS is one of those hostels that makes you wonder how they can be so affordable. With two pools – one outdoor and one indoor \u2013 and an incredible deck with chairs and benches, your friends will wonder if you\u2019re in Florence or Bali. PLUS also boasts an in-house restaurant and bar, but the best is yet to come. Climb to the rooftop terrace and gaze in awe at the view of Florence at your feet. Truly breathtaking.<\/p>\n Archi Rossi Hostel<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n According to Hostelworld users, this hostel is so pretty it could be confused for a luxury hotel. It\u2019s been praised for its delicious and cheap dinners, it features a buffet breakfast and organises hikes and tours around Florence and the Tuscany hills. The walls are covered in art, the rooms are big and bright and there\u2019s both a patio and a garden you can chill in. What more could you ask for?<\/p>\n My Friends<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This is one of those old school hostels where you just have to sit down, relax, and make new friends. The breakfast is included, the rooms are cosy, and the staff are warm and friendly. Are you\u00a0 ready to become a part of the My Friends family?<\/p>\n Il Ghiro Guesthouse<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n With just five rooms in this guesthouse, you already know the atmosphere will be cosy and friendly. Il Ghiro\u2019s mission is to make you feel at home and build long-lasting friendships, as you cook a bowl of spaghetti for dinner in the shared kitchen or watch a football game in the common room. Remember that you\u2019re in Florence though, so you have to cheer for Fiorentina!<\/p>\n This area is the heart of Florence, and where you\u2019ll find all the main attractions. It\u2019s probably where you\u2019ll end up spending most of your time, just because of the incredible amount of art you\u2019ll be able to spot in such a small perimeter. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it\u2019s encircled by the ancient walls of the city.<\/p>\n Get ready because this is a long one. The amount of art and culture you can discover in less than 10,000 kilometres square is insane.<\/p>\n If you start your visit with your back to the Arno, the Uffizi Gallery will be right in front of you. This is Florence\u2019s biggest museum and one of the most important in the world. If you\u2019re a fan of Renaissance art you can\u2019t miss out on the biggest collection of Raffaello and Botticelli in the world, featuring world-renowned paintings like the Birth of Venus or the Primavera. It will take you the whole day to visit it, but it\u2019s definitely worth it, even if just to experience the architecture of the building itself.<\/p>\n In front of the museum, you\u2019ll find a lot of artists ready to capture the beauty of Florence in a painting. These people are professional artists and give the square an unmissable atmosphere. I still think about the old man with an eye patch and his hands covered in paint. He painted beautiful pictures of corners of the city and I really wish I got one of his pieces, I just didn\u2019t know how to pack it to take it home.<\/p>\n Walking straight from the Uffizi Gallery you\u2019ll end up in my personal favourite place in all of Florence: Piazza della Signoria. This L-shaped plaza is simply something you\u2019ll have never experienced before, especially if you manage to get there very early when it isn\u2019t crowded with people. Most striking are the dozens of Renaissance statutes scattered around the square. The view of these marble inhabitants as you first enter is almost shocking: why are such masterpieces just laying around in the open? Shouldn\u2019t they be in a museum? But that\u2019s the beauty of Italy, where most cities are open-air museums and you could just stumble upon Michelangelo\u2019s David (although that\u2019s actually a copy, the original is in Accademia Gallery) on your way to work.<\/p>\n My favourite part of the square is the Loggia della Signoria, <\/em>a covered lodge filled with (you guessed it) sculptures, with Giambologna\u2019s Rape of the Sabine Women and Cellini\u2019s Perseus with the Head of Medusa among them. This place holds very dear memories for me as it\u2019s where my friend and I spent hours drawing passers-by and statues, just waiting for the sun to set on the city. I was also wearing a beret, so yeah, it was very artsy.<\/p>\n The real star of Centro Storico is the Piazza del Duomo, one of the symbols of Florence. My favourite thing about this place is the way all the different buildings are crammed together, as if there wasn\u2019t enough space for all of them to stand tall on their own. It reminds me just how much art and architecture there is in Italy, we literally don\u2019t have enough space for it all!<\/p>\n The main buildings on the square are Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the Giotto\u2019s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery of Saint John. The buildings are a mixture of gothic and Renaissance architecture and stand out for their pastel-coloured marbles that go from green to pink. These constructions are so stunning that even my really-not-into-churches friend was impressed and had to stop to admire them.<\/p>\n The cathedral\u2019s most famous asset is its dome, which is Florence\u2019s symbol and the most recognisable part of its skyline. The dome is a testament to Brunelleschi\u2019s genius, because its circumference meant it wasn\u2019t expected to stay up. The architect thought of a double self-supporting shell, and the rest is history!<\/p>\n Finally, make your way to Piazza della Repubblica, Florence\u2019s Roman centre. This huge square is where a lot of the hustle and bustle is in Florence, with lodges filled with some of the best shops in the city. My friend and I sat on the stairs painting, while a guy played the saxophone in front of the vintage carousel in the centre of the square. Just an example of the magical moments you can experience in Florence!<\/p>\n JJ Cathedral.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Ok, I hear you: why would you go to an Irish bar when you\u2019re in Florence? But this is where I got properly drunk for the first time in my life, with my two best friends, so it holds a pretty special place in my heart. I understand this green-lit tiny room may not look like much, and the amazing location \u2013 right in front of the Duomo! \u2013 makes it look like a tourist trap, but the cheap cocktails and endless list of delicious shots make it worth a visit. Also, if you\u2019re in the city during the summer, you should totally check out the balcony upstairs\u2026 who can say they downed a shot on a terrace overlooking the Duomo in Florence?<\/p>\n P.S: try the chocolate cake shot: it tastes just like cake because of the chocolate liquor, which makes it deliciously dangerous.<\/p>\n Address: Piazza di San Giovanni 4R, 50123, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Rooster Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>I know my international friends tend to get a little grumpy after a week of eating pastry for breakfast, so if you\u2019re craving eggs and waffles, this place is for you. Rooster Caf\u00e9 is an institution among young students in Florence, so much so that there\u2019s often a long line to enter, especially if you\u2019re there for Sunday brunch. The industrial design, international atmosphere, and delicious dishes make it a place that\u2019s worth the queue, and an Instagram post!<\/p>\n Address: Via Sant\u2019Egidio 37R, 50122, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Brac<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Am I the only one that has a soft spot for restaurants in old libraries that also function as cultural spaces? If you share this very niche passion with me, Brac will be right up your street. It\u2019s a landmark for anyone who\u2019s into contemporary art or delicious vegan and vegetarian food. Most of the ingredients are organic and locally sourced, and you may find yourself in the middle of a book presentation when you just wanted something to eat.<\/p>\n Address: Via dei Vagellai 18R, 50122, Florence, Italy <\/em><\/p>\n Nu Ovo<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>The name of this place is a play on the words egg<\/em> and new <\/em>in Italian, and although it may seem a bit out of a backpacker\u2019s budget, I believe that an all-you-can-eat buffet is something you should never miss out on. You can go for Sunday brunch and for only \u20ac27 have bottomless everything. They specialise in eggs so expect to find everything from marbled to scrambled, and even egg sushi. There\u2019s also bacon, burgers, salad, and a whole separate table of carbs like bread and pizza, cheese, and cured meats. Plus coffee, juices, and tea. Oh, and a dessert table. I still dream about their lemon meringue. My advice is to go hungry, stay for a couple of hours, and leave so full you swear you\u2019re never going to eat anything again.<\/p>\n Address: Via del Proconsolo 3, 50122, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Caffetteria Delle Oblate.<\/strong><\/a> I\u2019m including this because I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve seen this photo all over Instagram a thousand times, and the place is actually pretty nice. It\u2019s a coffee shop on the rooftop of a library, which already makes it pretty romantic. Once there you can drink your coffee while looking over the dome and curl up on the lodge.<\/p>\n Address: Via dell\u2019Oriuolo 26, 50122, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Leonardo House<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The incredible location of this hostel is complimented by amazing staff who want you to have the best stay ever \u2013 so they\u2019re ready to help you book visits for the main attractions or to add beds in your room. They don\u2019t have bunk beds, so you\u2019ll sleep as comfy as in a hotel, for a hostel price!<\/p>\n Il Bargello<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This cosy home is located in a 15th<\/sup>-century building, and it\u2019s the perfect place to stay for a romantic getaway, offering private rooms with queen-sized beds. The terrace makes the place, as the idea of having breakfast overlooking Florence\u2019s rooftops is on many traveller\u2019s bucket lists. The owner also makes a homemade cake for breakfast, so really what more could you ask for?<\/p>\n Still technically part of Centro Storico, Oltrarno literally means over the Arno<\/em> and feels like a whole different neighbourhood. A little less touristy than the north side of the river, it\u2019s where you can still find a lot of small artisanal stores that keep alive the traditional soul of Florence.<\/p>\n Connecting the north side of Florence to Oltrarno is one of the most picturesque bridges in Italy: Ponte Vecchio. This famous triple-arched bridge is incredibly beautiful, lined with goldsmiths\u2019 boutiques and colourful, irregular houses. Although walking across Ponte Vecchio is a bucket list experience, you should brace yourself for so many tourists it\u2019ll be hard to walk. Don\u2019t worry though, Ponte Vecchio is best enjoyed from the outside, so by all means cross on the parallel bridges and stop for a cheeky picture.<\/p>\n Something that I love about Florence is the amount of small artisanal shops scattered around the city. You can find door makers, shoe makers and even bookbinders, all with their heads down working with their hands in these small boutiques overlooking the river. These handmade items are not exactly backpacker budget-friendly, but the sight of a man sanding down a piece of wood by hand in 2019 is quite special.<\/p>\n My favourite artisanal shop in Florence is a little jewellery boutique that I stumbled upon by chance four or five years ago. I remember entering and feeling like I\u2019d been catapulted into Harry Potter\u2019s Diagon Alley because of the different mechanisms ticking and the potions bubbling. There are jars everywhere with labels like \u2018Summer Night, 1987\u201d or \u201cThat day I kissed you in the rain\u201d \u2013 I concluded that they must hold air and feelings of those special days! The boutique is actually a jewellery store selling some of the most intricate pieces I have ever seen, and it\u2019s owned by Alessandro Dari, a master goldsmith and alchemist. A real must-visit if you want to experience some Florentine magic!<\/p>\n Address: Via di San Niccol\u00f2 115R, 50125, Florence, Italy <\/em><\/p>\n Palazzo Pitti is another incredible museum you can\u2019t miss in Florence. It\u2019s technically still part of the Uffizi collection \u2013 confusing, I know \u2013 but focuses more on Baroque art and the 500. If you\u2019re all art-ed out, you should go just for the Boboli Gardens, a perfect example of Italian-style gardens. They are huge and home to many museums, like the Porcelain Museum and the Costume Gallery.<\/p>\n Did you know that Florence has its own Banksy? Blub is an anonymous Florentine artist, who\u2019s signature is reimagining famous paintings underwater, with the subject wearing a scuba mask. You\u2019ll find their artwork scattered all around the city, especially on this side of the river. I dare you to find them all! They\u2019re not the only street artists in Florence though: look for the work of Clet Abraham, who modifies stop signs around the city, the wooden sculptures of Moradi Il Sedicente, or tiny little men holding heart balloons. What\u2019s really interesting is that this practice is centuries old: back in the day, people used to paint religious scenes all over Florence.<\/p>\n After wandering around looking for street art and artisanal workshops, what better way to complete your hipster-fest than getting a strip of photos from an old Photobooth? Fotoautomatica booths can be found all around the city, but this one, with its burgundy curtains and light-up sign, has an even more vintage feel to it.<\/p>\n Address: Via Santa Monaca 1, 50124, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Ponte Vecchio<\/p>\n Amici di Ponte Vecchio<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>As you can tell by now, I have memories attached to every part of Florence, and this little street-side food place is no exception. It makes me think of a very rainy day when I sat outside under the shelter watching people cross the street carrying umbrellas, while I was nibbling on a \u20ac3 Margherita focaccia. Amici di Ponte Vecchio is the perfect place to grab something quick to eat while walking through the streets of Florence, with the added bonus of eating lunch for a couple of euros.<\/p>\n Address: Via de\u2019 Bardi 49R, 50125, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n San Tea House<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Florence may not strike you as a place to get bubble tea, but this little family owned business is ready to change your mind. Imagine finding shelter in a cosy little caf\u00e9 as it\u2019s raining outside, listening to relaxing music while you\u2019re sipping on a delicious salted caramel milk tea. Just typing about it makes me want to go back!<\/p>\n Address: Via de\u2019 Barbadori, 21R-23R, 50125, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Osteria Santo Spirito<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>In case focaccia <\/em>and bubble tea are not enough for you, check out this traditional restaurant, where you can fill your stomach without emptying your wallet. Get ready for truffle everything and amazing cheeseboards to enjoy with a glass of wine. Don\u2019t miss out on the cured meats: that\u2019s what Tuscany is famous for!<\/p>\n Address: Piazza Santo Spirito 16R, 50125, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n La Cit\u00e9 \u2013 Libreria Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>You may not be familiar with the term radical chic<\/em>, which in Italian describes leftist people who talk about social politics while sipping expensive wine in \u00e9lite circles. Now, this is actually a snarky term, but it\u2019s the first thing that comes to my mind when trying to describe this cultural hub. A bar set in an old bookshop is already intellectual, but if you add homemade beet hummus and life drawing lessons on Tuesdays you may get a feel of what I\u2019m trying to say. It\u2019s the perfect place for people who enjoy being pretentious while rolling their eyes at how pretentious people are – and let me tell you, I\u2019m guilty as charged.<\/p>\n Address: Borgo San Frediano 20, 50124, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Tasso<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n At Tasso hostel, they believe in promoting local and international musicians, poets, filmmakers and artists – not hard to do when the hostel features multiple lounge areas, a garden, a bar and a theatre stage. Even if you decide not to stay at Tasso, you should definitely check out its famous parties. If you want to meet new people and consider yourself a creative person, you shouldn\u2019t miss out. Between daily events and a vintage aesthetic, you might want to move in!<\/p>\n Hostel Santa Monaca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Santa Monaca is one of the oldest hostels in Florence, and it\u2019s located in an ex-convent. The creative vibe of Oltrarno is evident in the multiple musical shows they organise during the week. They even have their own grand piano! Look no further for a friendly home in the heart of Florence.<\/p>\n Cathedrals, writers and ancient football – you\u2019ll find it all in this small neighbourhood very close to the historic centre. Santa Croce may be the best place to stay if you enjoy being close the main attractions but want to dodge the super touristy sites.<\/p>\n Basilica di Santa Croce at sunrise<\/p>\n Like basically every neighbourhood in Florence, the name Santa Croce comes from the Santa Croce Cathedral, characterised by a very pretty pastel-coloured fa\u00e7ade. The cathedral is the burial place of some of the greatest artists and intellectuals in Italian history. Machiavelli, Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei are all resting there.<\/p>\n Right in front of the cathedral, there\u2019s a statue dedicated to one of the most important figures in Florence\u2019s history: Dante Alighieri. He\u2019s the author of the Divina Commedia, the father of the Italian language and the Dante of Dante\u2019s Inferno.<\/p>\n Santa Croce is also home to one of the most famous gardens in Florence, Palazzo Caccini Garden. If you\u2019re into botany, you\u2019ll freak out over the different species of plants you can find there. Otherwise, you can chill on the green grass and bask in the sun.<\/p>\n If you feel like you still didn\u2019t get enough art in you, check out Giorgio Vasari\u2019s home. He was a great painter, architect and art historian, and used to live in this incredible house decorated with frescos from the 500 and his own personal operas. A true goldmine for art aficionados!<\/p>\n By now you should know that Italians love football, but did you know that there\u2019s a particular version of it called historic football<\/em> that is only played in Florence? This sport is inspired by a Latin game called harpastum<\/em>, and it\u2019s actually more similar to rugby than football. Although the thought a bunch of grown men in togas running after a ball may seem ridiculous, this is actually a pretty dangerous sport, and many get injured while playing it. If you happen to be in Florence in June, you should definitely get tickets for one of the games that take place in Santa Croce square.<\/p>\n The Book Pub<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Yes, I\u2019m still obsessing over book & food combos. The Book Pub looks a lot like a typical pub where you can relax with a cold pint, but it also offers board games and you can write on the walls. Between that and cheap craft beers, it\u2019s easy to see why the Book Pub is a locals\u2019 favourite.<\/p>\n Address: Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti 11-12R, 50121, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Le Murate Caff\u00e9 Letterario\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>offers happy hours and live music in a renewed jailhouse. It\u2019s open from 3pm to 1am, so you could spend your whole day there, as many students do. This caf\u00e9 is a cultural hub where dozens of events take place, from book presentations to film screenings. The food goes from pizza to espresso, but Le Murate is particularly known for its apertivo,<\/em> the delicious Italian habit of drinking wine and nibbling on small tapas-like food before dinner.<\/p>\n Address: Piazza delle Murate, 50122, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Johnny Bruschetta<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Pronounced brusketta with a strong c, this very simple dish is the main focus of this little restaurant in Santa Croce. With a tagline like \u2018Everyone can be Johnny\u2019, communal tables and bruschetta boards to share, it\u2019s the perfect place to spend a night with friends or make new ones!<\/p>\n Address: Via dei Macci 77R, 50122, Florence, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n Gelateria Vivoli<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>The owners claim to make the best gelato in the world, so it makes sense for you to go and try it out for yourself and see if they live up to it. I mean, it\u2019s been running since 1929, so they must be doing something right!<\/p>\n Address: Via dell\u2019Isola delle Stinche 7R, 50122, Florence, Italy <\/em><\/p>\n![\"where](\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Florence.jpg\")
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