Discovering the best place to stay in Florence is not a hard job: there are a lot of good-looking areas and every location has its personal benefits. I’ll describe some beautiful areas, so that you can select the one fitting your flavor!

Florence hotels near Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral

Dipped in the maze of the ancient streets of the historical centre, Piazza del Duomo is Florence spiritual heart, housing San Giovanni Baptistery and the city Cathedral. The Dome, with its Cupola distinguishing Florence’s skyline, has been realized by Brunelleschi over 14 years, and finally consecrated to Santa Maria del Fiore by pope Eugenio IV. Giotto’s bell Tower, 84 meters high adorned by statues and bas-reliefs, brightens with white, red and green marbles this marvellous square.

Benefits - if your looking for museums and monuments and don’t care for busy streets and noises, this is simply the best location in Florence.

Florence hotels near Station

Florence central train station is located the historical centre. The architectural structure was designed in 1930 with the outline of Fascio Littorio, Fascism’s main symbol. The Santa Maria Novella station is probably the main work of the Rationalism group: the building is modern in its stile but has also a classic look for the white-stone stone facade.

Advantages - this location is easily attainable with every means of transport, and you can always take a train to visit Florence surrounding areas (like Chianti or Maremma).

Florence hotels near the banks of the river Arno

The river Arno originates in the Apennines and crosses the historical centre of Florence, where passes more than 10 ancient bridges (the most famous is Ponte Vecchio -the only surviving from the second World War). The Arno river’s last flood was in 1966.

Plus - A romantic and quiet location, crossing all the historical centre. Many hotels feature rooms with the most evocative views of the historical centre.

Florence hotels near the hills surrounding Florence (Fiesole)

The hills surrounding Florence offer a privileged point of view on this marvellous city. Fiesole, with its IX century b.C foundation, still shows ancient Etruscan ruins and features the most spectacular view of Florence.

Advantages - the ideal place for nature lovers, you can enjoy at the same time Florence historical centre and Tuscany countryside.

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Posted on September 24th, 2007 by John
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