Best area to stay in Florence
Wondering where to stay in Florence? Of course, the Centro Storico (the very city center) is always a perfect choice if you don’t want to miss a thing! The Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Signoria and the luxury shopping district. Each and every attraction will be at hand. An excellent option staying in the historical center San Firenze Suites hotel located a few steps away from Santa Croce, a cosy and peculiar area filled with amazing museums, theatres, restaurants and bars, small shops, ateliers and antiquarian.
The central area is also perfect if you have to catch an early train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella (central station) but you still want to benefit of a night out the day before not worrying about walking back late in case.
Also the safest area
The center area is one of the safest, there is always somebody walking in the streets and it is very well guarded at every hour, you can enjoy the night as much as the day with some little foresights. Florence has particularly hand working thefts that target tourists, so strap your bag very tightly and don’t keep your wallet in your pocket with everything you own in it.
Be aware that sometimes thefts are also in shops bars and in the famous leather market of San Lorenzo. When you want to buy something always have a look at the menu or pricelist, or ask a local if he/she thinks that the price is fair. It is very common that owners charge tourists more, comparing to locals, so be always aware!