San Giovanni Travel Guide
Florence
Visit San Giovanni
Stay near popular San Giovanni attractions
Things to do
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti
The Best of Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
Skip the line ticket & Audio guide to Brunelleschi's Dome
Accademia timed-entry Ticket with Instant Delivery & Priority Access
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Top hotels in San Giovanni
Hotel Calimala Florence
"Very nice accommodation. Modern and clean rooms. Good options for drinks and dining. Location is excellent for taking in everything in Florence. Only drawback was the thin walls and ceiling that allowed noise transfer quite easily."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Maxim Axial
"The staff at Maxim Hotel gave us a wonderful welcome. Check in was easy and fast, everyone was very friendly, the location is excellent, and the hotel is beautiful and exceptionally clean. Unfortunately, our experience changed on the second night when the hotel lost power. There was a complete blackout ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Albergo Firenze
Grand Hotel Cavour
"Great location with a lovely rooftop bar that was a highlight of our stay. The rooms were a bit dated, with limited lighting and an awkward shower layout. Unfortunately, the front desk staff came across as standoffish and weren’t particularly helpful."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection
Hotel Pendini
Where to stay in San Giovanni
Historic Centre of Florence
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Historic Centre of Florence. Top attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Duomo
Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or Piazza del Duomo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Santa Maria Novella
Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Porta al Prato - Leopolda Tram Stop or Fratelli Rosselli Tram Stop to see more of Porta al Prato.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is known for its interesting museums, and you can plan a trip to Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Santa Croce while you're in town.
Oltrarno
Oltrarno is a destination visitors seek out for its fascinating museums, picturesque gardens and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Pitti Palace or Pitti Vintage while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
