Travel & transfer: Arrival at Florence Airport
You land at Peretola Airport and collect your luggage. The airport is small and the distances are short.
Weekend like a local · 17 stops
Florence: weekend like a local
Two relaxed days in Florence, all about local cafés, markets and small art spots, first in the Santo Spirito/Oltrarno district, then in Sant'Ambrogio and San Niccolò.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arriving and discovering Oltrarno
Arrive in Florence, drop your luggage at the hotel, then enjoy a cosy afternoon in the Oltrarno with coffee, a little art and dinner among the locals of Santo Spirito.
11:00
11:45
30 min by public transport
12:15
12:45
Travel & transfer: By tram to the hotel
Tram T2 runs from the airport to Santa Maria Novella station in about 20 minutes, and the hotel is just around the corner.
Hotel Santa Maria Novellaapprox. €2 pp5 min on foot
12:50
13:05
Stay: Luggage drop-off at Hotel Santa Maria Novella
You drop off your luggage; the room is only ready from about 3 pm. Alternatively, Hotel Silla in the Oltrarno would be an option.
20 min by public transport
13:25
14:40
Lunch: Lunch at Da Burde
Trattoria Da Burdeapprox. 20–€30 pp25 min by public transport
15:05
15:50
Café: Coffee and pastries at Buonamici
A traditional pasticceria in the Oltrarno with espresso and fresh pastries, a stop for anyone who loves coffee.
Pasticceria Buonamiciapprox. 6–€12 pp8 min on foot
16:00
17:15
Sightseeing: Brunelleschi's Church of Santo Spirito
8 min on foot
17:30
18:30
Hidden gem: Baroque church of San Frediano in Cestello
A little-visited Baroque church with a large dome right on the Arno, a quiet art moment away from the crowds.
12 min on foot
19:00
19:45
Drinks: Aperitivo at Le Volpi e l'Uva
Le Volpi e l'Uvaapprox. 12–€20 pp10 min on foot
20:00
21:30
Dinner: Dinner at Osteria Santo Spirito
A classic osteria right on the piazza with Tuscan dishes and outdoor tables. A relaxed end to the day.
Osteria Santo Spiritoapprox. 30–€45 pp
Day 2 · Florenz
Markets, art and views
A relaxed departure day in Sant'Ambrogio and San Niccolò with a late breakfast, a market stroll, a little art and the rose garden, before heading to the airport.
09:00
10:00
Break: Check out and sort your luggage
Check out at a leisurely pace and either take your luggage with you for the rest of the day or leave it at reception.
25 min by public transport
10:25
11:25
Breakfast: Late breakfast at Caffè Cibrèo
Caffè Cibrèoapprox. 10–€18 pp5 min on foot
11:35
12:30
Shopping: Market stroll at Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogioapprox. 0–€10 pp3 min on foot
12:45
14:00
Lunch: Lunch at Trattoria Da Rocco
Simple Tuscan home cooking right at the market, popular with locals. A backup is the nearby Trattoria Pizzeria Il Pizzaiuolo.
Trattoria Da Roccoapprox. 15–€25 pp20 min on foot
14:30
16:00
Sightseeing: Art at the Museo Stefano Bardini
An antiques dealer's collection in a palazzo with surprising halls, much quieter than the big museums.
Museo Stefano Bardiniapprox. 8–€10 pp12 min on foot
16:15
17:15
Sightseeing: Walk in the Giardino delle Rose
A terraced garden above the Arno with a calm view over the rooftops; the roses bloom in May. A perfect farewell to Florence.
25 min by public transport
17:40
18:10
Break: Collect your luggage
Head back to the hotel to pick up your luggage.
15 min by public transport
18:25
Travel & transfer: Journey to Florence Airport
Tram line T2 runs from Santa Maria Novella station to the airport in around 20 minutes. Allow plenty of buffer time.
Flughafen Florenz Peretola (FLR)approx. €2 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need in Florence?
Two days are enough for the highlights such as the Duomo, the Uffizi and the Accademia. With three to four days there is time for Oltrarno, the Boboli Gardens and a day trip to Siena or Pisa.
Where is the best place to stay in Florence?
For a short city break the Centro Storico is the most practical. You can stay somewhere quieter and a bit cheaper in Oltrarno or Santa Croce.
Is Florence expensive?
In terms of price, Florence is in the upper mid-range for Italy, and accommodation in high season in particular is expensive. With markets, set lunch menus and free churches, you can keep your budget in check.