Florence · First-time accommodation guide
Centro Storico / Duomo is the easiest default for most first-time visitors, with Florence's major historic sights close enough to explore on foot. Oltrarno, Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce suit different priorities.
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Choose your Florence base
Choose Centro Storico / Duomo for classic sightseeing, Oltrarno / Santo Spirito for atmosphere, Santa Maria Novella for train convenience or Santa Croce for lively central evenings.
Best for first-time sightseeing and maximum central convenience.
Centro Storico / Duomo is the easiest default for most first-time visitors, with Florence's major historic sights close enough to explore on foot.
Find stays in Centro Storico / DuomoBest for atmosphere and neighbourhood character.
Choose Oltrarno / Santo Spirito for a more characterful base across the Arno while remaining close to Florence's historic centre.
Find stays in Oltrarno / Santo SpiritoBest for train convenience and a practical central base.
Santa Maria Novella suits visitors who value easy train access and a central starting point for exploring Florence.
Find stays in Santa Maria NovellaBest for lively surroundings, restaurants and central walkability.
Santa Croce offers lively surroundings and restaurants with central walking access, while giving the area choice a slightly different atmosphere.
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Florence is compact, but the best base depends on whether sightseeing, atmosphere, train access or lively surroundings matters most to you.
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