Your Ideal Florence Neighborhood (Revealed!)

Not all Florence neighborhoods are equal—some are charming & authentic, others noisy or pricey. Here’s where YOU should stay and why. In this video we share an overview of your options as you choose a place to stay in Florence, based on our many visits over 30 years. Whether it’s your first trip or your tenth, you’ll learn which areas fit your style, your budget, and your priorities. 🧳 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ✦ 🚉 The pros and cons of staying near Santa Maria Novella station ✦ 🛎️ Why the Duomo area is great for first-timers—but not light sleepers ✦ 🍷 The authentic vibe of Santa Croce & Sant’Ambrogio (and where to avoid noise) ✦ 🎨 What it’s really like staying near the Accademia in San Marco/Annunziata ✦ 🌙 The artsy, bohemian feel of Oltrarno (Santo Spirito & San Frediano) ✦ 🌹 The quiet charm of San Niccolò—with a catch ✦ 🌄 Why some travelers love Fiesole for views and relaxation (and why others don’t) ✦ 💡 Our bottom-line recommendations depending on whether you want charm, quiet, nightlife, or unbeatable location Hi, we’re Anne and Ed from *Our Big Italian Adventure*. We live part of the year in Italy and help travelers discover the beauty, culture, and everyday magic of this amazing country. If you are careful about picking the right neighborhood in Florence, our Italy Trip Planning Guide (PDF) can help you make equally thoughtful choices for the rest of your trip—deciding which cities belong on this itinerary and how long to stay in each. Learn more: https://ourbigitalianadventure.com/yo... ==== MORE VIDEOS TO HELP YOU PLAN FLORENCE ==== 🍝 Florence Duomo Secrets: What to See & Skip WATCH:    • Florence Duomo: MUST KNOW Tips & Hints   🥪 10 Best Street Foods in Florence WATCH:    • Ordering Food in Italy (10 Things You Must...   🍴 Where to Eat in Florence Like a Local WATCH:    / insertlink   🚆 Train from Rome to Florence – Step by Step WATCH:    • How to Take the Train from Rome to Florenc...   ==== TRAVEL GEAR WE USE & LOVE: OUR MOST POPULAR ITEMS==== Osprey Daylite Backpack: https://amzn.to/3IaADuE Bose headphones: https://amzn.to/3VMW1co Packing cubes: https://amzn.to/4mjGyLV Adapter: https://amzn.to/46vN6Cl Power Bank: https://amzn.to/4nzQTEB Anne’s AWAY carry-on: https://amzn.to/3Tjp8mD Ed’s Samsonite carry-on: https://amzn.to/40uM0TR See more in our Amazon Storefront 👉 https://amazon.com/shop/ourbigitalian... ==== SERVICES WE TRUST ==== AutoEurope car rentals: https://autoeurope.tp.st/xIjSIbM5 NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id... Priority Pass airport lounges: https://prioritypass.tp.st/1rjjZEZz Airalo travel eSIM: https://airalo.tp.st/aH7zLEI4 EatWith (dine in local homes): https://eatwith.tpx.gr/Zt5SWcI ==== WHERE WE STAYED MOST RECENTLY ==== Pergola 35 Apartments - Via della Pergola, 35 https://www.Pergola35.com Contact: Lorenzo - [email protected] Tell him you learned about the apartments from Ed and Anne (We are recommending it because we like the apartment and Lorenzo so well. We are not being compensated.) ==== WAYS TO CONNECT WITH US ==== ⭐️ Subscribe:    / @ourbigitalianadventure   📧 Email: [email protected] – the best way to reach us! 📍 Website: https://ourbigitalianadventure.com 📘 Facebook:   / ourbigitalianadventure   📸 Instagram:   / ourbigitalianadventure   ==== CHAPTERS ==== 00:00 – Why your neighborhood choice matters 01:07 -- What factors to consider 02:00 – Santa Maria Novella (Train Station area) 04:23 – Duomo Area (Heart of Florence) 06:06 – Santa Croce & Sant’Ambrogio 08:03– San Marco / Santissima Annunziata (Accademia area) 09:55 – Oltrarno (Santo Spirito & San Frediano) 11:51 – San Niccolò 13:28 – Fiesole (Hill town above Florence) 14:50 – Our Airbnb in San Marco ==== ABOUT OUR LINKS ==== ✅ Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. ✅ These help support our channel so we can keep creating helpful content for your Italian adventure. ✅ We only recommend products and services we personally use and trust. 🧭 ITALY TRIP PLANNING GUIDE Planning a trip to Italy? Our Italy Trip Planning Guide pulls together everything we’ve learned from years of traveling (and living) in Italy—what to do, what to avoid, and the little details that make your trip smoother and more enjoyable. 👉 https://ourbigitalianadventure.com/yo... #FlorenceTravel #ItalyTravelTips #OurBigItalianAdventure