TripSmithFlorence
A curated guide to Florence, Italy: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore 4.8★ (109,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Giotto's Bell Tower 4.8★ (7,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence 4.8★ (41,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Stibbert Museum 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Art museum
- Brunelleschi's dome 4.8★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Palazzo Vecchio 4.7★ (25,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Uffizi Galleries 4.7★ (92,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Museo Leonardo Da Vinci 4.7★ (50,000 reviews) · Science museum
Where to eat
- Ristorante dei Rossi Ponte Vecchio 4.9★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Ala Grande Caffè(caffè Rosanò) 4.9★ (4,000 reviews) · Coffee shop
- La Buchetta Food & Wine Restaurant 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Le Cappelle Medicee Restorante 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Italian
- Melaleuca Florence Bakery +Bistrot | Brunch & Specialty Coffee 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Angel Roofbar & Dining 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Italian
- Caffe Concerto Paszkowski 4.5★ (7,000 reviews) · Cafe
- Ditta Artigianale Via dello Sprone Specialty Coffee 4.3★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- The Old Stove Irish Pub 4.6★ (3,000 reviews) · Irish pub
- La Petite 4.6★ (1,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
- Loggia Roof Bar at Hotel Palazzo Guadagni 4.5★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
- SE·STO on Arno - reopened as COSIMO Rooftop Restaurant & Bar 4.5★ (1,000 reviews) · Bar
- Love Craft 4.9★ (585 reviews) · Bar
Where to stay
- Grand Hotel Baglioni 4.4★ (3,341 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Grand Hotel Cavour Florence 4.4★ (1,558 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Hotel Villa Olmi Firenze 4.6★ (837 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Hotel Berchielli 4.6★ (783 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- San Firenze Suites & Spa 4.9★ (366 reviews) · 4-star hotel
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Afternoon: Stibbert Museum
- Dinner: Ristorante dei Rossi Ponte Vecchio
- Nightcap: The Old Stove Irish Pub
Day 2
- Morning: Giotto's Bell Tower
- Afternoon: Brunelleschi's dome
- Dinner: Ala Grande Caffè(caffè Rosanò)
- Nightcap: La Petite
Day 3
- Morning: Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
- Afternoon: Palazzo Vecchio
- Dinner: La Buchetta Food & Wine Restaurant
- Nightcap: Loggia Roof Bar at Hotel Palazzo Guadagni
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Florence?
With 16 notable sights and 13 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.