San Niccolò Travel Guide
Florence
Visit San Niccolò
Popular places to visit
Giardino Bardini
You can learn about the history of Florence with a stop at Giardino Bardini. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Rose Garden
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Florence. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Uffizi Gallery
A visit to Florence’s famous art gallery will bring you face to face with some of the world’s best-loved masterpieces.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The magnificent dome of Santa Maria del Fiore provides the Florentine skyline with one of its most iconic outlines.
Ponte Vecchio
The shop-lined Ponte Vecchio over the River Arno is one of Florence’s most familiar and most romantic landmarks.
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
After visiting Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in San Niccolò
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
Good breakfast selection. Excellent staff. Amazing roof top bar and gym with views over the city. Next to tram station and short 10-15mins walk into Florence
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Plus Florence - Hostel
At first, I was given a shared room with a man. When I said I wasn’t comfortable with that, one of the staff members helped me get a shared room with girls instead.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
Good location, great rooftop.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
IQ Hotel Firenze
It was a wonderful stay
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Grand Hotel Baglioni
Excellent location
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
c-hotels Ambasciatori
Right across the street from main train station. Public transportation within 1 block. 10 minute walk to Duomo area. Good rooms, fine breakfast, helpful staff. Small grocery store around the corner. We’ve stayed here twice and will stay again if we return to Firenze.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Niccolò
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.
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.
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 Uffizi Gallery 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.
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Jewish Museum and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio are top sights worth seeing.
