Florence articles

What should you expect to spend for hotels and restaurants in Florence? Avoid sticker shock upon arrival by checking out our price overviews in advance. Trust us, you don't want to be surprised by the cost of a meal or a hotel room. » read more

How to keep it cheap in such an expensive tourist magnet of a city? We'll give you a few tips on saving your euros in Florence right here. We'll tell you where the tourist offices are, overview museum entrance prices, and suggest free sights, guided tours, and other activities. » read more

Should you rent a car while visiting Florence? We suggest renting a car only if you intend to get out of town to explore the region, but we're not dogmatic. We'll tell you what a three-day economy car rental should cost, and remind you to avoid picking your car up at the airport. » read more

You won't suffer for transportation choices in Florence. Your own two feet are the best way to get around the city. We'll also overview transportation by bus, taxi, and scooter. Yes, scooters. In case you get swept up by the scene and decide to do as the locals do, we want you to be prepared. » read more

We'll help you navigate transportation between Florence and its two proximate airports: near-by Amerigo Vespucci Airport and Galileo Galilei Airport in Pisa. We'll also explain why getting in from the train station is an absolute snap. » read more

Agriturismo, or Italian farmstays, are an inexpensive and fun way to check out the Italian countryside. Read our overview of Italian agriturismo right here, check out our links to agriturismo Web sites, and begin to fantasize about your Italian farm escape.

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Check out Florence-based writer Will Schutt's cheap eats recommendations for Florence. He'll tell you where to feast on Florentine treats like tripe with grilled vegetables, panino con lampredotto, and crocchette di patate for next to nothing.

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Welcome to Florence, one of Italy's (deservedly) most popular cities. Florence is so chock-full of attractions that it sometimes feels like a theme park. The Uffizi, the Duomo, and the Ponte Vecchio may be the best known of these, but the charms of Florence easily extend beyond this trio of sights.

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We're not just full of good, practical advice here at EuroCheapo. We're also full of crafty little suggestions for getting you away from the hordes. Here's a whole set of daytrip getaway ideas for visitors to Florence: mountain biking through national parks, Lucca, and the Chianti Hills.

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How hard is it to find a bed in a city that draws countless art lovers, history buffs, and gourmands? Not very. After, that is, you've read all of our helpful tips. Go on, get started. We know you want to.

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With the city's office museum website, you can book tickets online for all museums, allowing users to bypass the long queue and restricted entrance schedule.

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Shock your traveling companions with your background knowledge on Florence. Our Florence Bookworm Top Five list includes books by Sarah Dunant, Kinta Beevor, E.M. Forster, Mary McCarthy, and a fellow called Dante. Build your very own Florence database in your very own head.

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EuroCheapo correspondent Annie Shapero gets down and dirty about the real Florence beyond the streets and monuments jammed with tourists. Read on as she shares her favorite mouthwatering foods and the fabulous little secret we call a great tailor.» read more