Oltrarno Travel Guide
Florence





Visit Oltrarno
Stay near popular Oltrarno attractions
Things to do

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pizza & Gelato Masterclass Morning, Afternoon or Evening Delight

The Best of Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery

From Florence: Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany

Accademia timed-entry Ticket with App Guide
Top hotels in Oltrarno

Hotel Horto Convento
"Would stay there again."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Art Hotel Villa Agape
"The hotel its grounds are really beautiful. The breakfast is delicious and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It is quite a ways outside the historic center of Florence. They offer a shuttle service that operates from 9:00-1:00 and then again in the late afternoon until 8:00. We found it hard ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel David
"It was very clean and felt like a home. The staff was very courteous and supportive."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio
"Excellent location, beautiful, clean and comfortable rooms - excellent staff and the rooftop has stunning views. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

La Torre Del Cestello
"Great location, had brilliant views of the river."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
Where to stay in Oltrarno

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 Piazza del Duomo and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 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 Piazza del Duomo or Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 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 Florence.

San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli are top sights worth seeing.

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.


























