Oltrarno Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Oltrarno
Popular places to visit
Pitti Palace
Head to the south bank of the Arno River to immerse yourself in some of the finest art galleries in Florence.
Piazzale Michelangelo
You can learn about the history of Florence with a stop at Piazzale Michelangelo. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Boboli Gardens
Take a deep breath and enjoy a relaxing walk or scenic picnic in these iconic Florentine gardens with shady avenues, tranquil ponds and historic sculptures.
Piazza Santo Spirito
Learn about the local history of Florence with a stop at Piazza Santo Spirito. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Porta Romana
Porta Romana is just one of the places to see in Arcetri, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this vibrant area.
San Miniato al Monte
Find out about the history of Arcetri when you take a trip to San Miniato al Monte. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches in the area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
The Best of Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
Our pick of the best Oltrarno Hotel Deals
Hotel Horto Convento
"Beautiful hotel, comfortable bed and well-appointed room. The friendly staff helped with directions, restaurant recommendations, and reservations. Good breakfast, great bartender at the bar in the lobby. Would stay again and highly recommend."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Art Hotel Villa Agape
"Absolutely beautiful hotel! Wonderful breakfast and lovely staff. Great shuttle to bring you into the main city."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
B&B Hotel Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
"room feels outdated. nice location."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio
"There was so much to love about this hotel. Great location and helpful staff. We loved our room fundamentally, leading out to a quiet secluded courtyard that our daughter loved running around in. That being said, as beautifully as the room itself was, it also smelt very strongly of mould/mildew. ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hotel David
"The hotel was wonderful, offering many unexpected surprises including a happy hour with wine and snacks, a drink/snack station, and a departure gift. The staff was friendly and helpful from the start and the room with a balcony is amazing!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Hotel Lungarno - Lungarno Collection
"We stayed in the Design Suite, it was amazing and a great fit for our family of 5. The staff was amazing as well, always very helpful and kind"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on 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 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 Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are top sights worth seeing.
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.
