San Frediano Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Frediano
Popular places to visit
Piazza Santo Spirito
Learn about the local history of Florence with a stop at Piazza Santo Spirito. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this vibrant area.
Porta Romana
Find out about the history of Arcetri when you spend time at Porta Romana. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Brancacci Chapel
A dazzling array of Renaissance frescoes adorn the walls of the most famous chapel of Florence’s 750-year-old Church of Santa Maria del Carmine.
Santo Spirito Basilica
Learn about the local history of Florence when you take a trip to Santo Spirito Basilica. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches in this vibrant area.
Santa Maria della Carmine
You can learn about the history of Florence with a visit to Santa Maria della Carmine. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Torrigiani Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Torrigiani Garden, a lovely green space in Florence. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Activities
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence
Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia
Our pick of the best San Frediano Hotel Deals
Hotel Horto Convento
Great location, walking distance from central Florence, staff are superb, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, really clean and comfortable,
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Palazzo Mannaioni Suites
The room was clean the day we got in, the next days they didn’t enter to clean it and the rules where to leave clean the kitchen, if not, they would charge 50 euros
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
La Torre Del Cestello
What a great place. Great communication and staff. The apartment was lovely and large for our family. The location was very good and close to everything.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
UNA Hotels Vittoria Firenze
Super nice reception staffs, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. But don’t like the red room decoration.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Oltrarno Splendid
Fabulous place to stay
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Casa Santo Nome di Gesù
I always enjoy my stay here. Nicely located, pleasant breakfast, terrific courtyard, nicely priced.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Frediano
Santo Spirito
Santo Spirito is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Porta Romana and Piazza Santo Spirito 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 Via Maggio while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli are top sights worth seeing.
Duomo
Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Via de' Calzaiuoli or Giotto's Campanile while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Via de' Calzaiuoli and Piazza della Repubblica are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Santa Maria Novella
Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. The New Florence Opera House 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.
