San Giovanni Travel Guide
Florence
Visit San Giovanni
Stay near popular San Giovanni attractions
Things to do
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Accademia timed-entry Ticket with Instant Delivery & Priority Access
Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
Top hotels in San Giovanni
Hotel Calimala Florence
Maxim Axial
"The staff at Maxim Hotel gave us a wonderful welcome. Check in was easy and fast, everyone was very friendly, the location is excellent, and the hotel is beautiful and exceptionally clean. Unfortunately, our experience changed on the second night when the hotel lost power. There was a complete blackout ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Albergo Firenze
"There were cockroaches in the hotel room. This place needs a major upgrade. It probably doesn't help that the hotel is next to a restaurant. Location is amazing. Staff were nice. Air conditioning was next to none and the cockroaches must go!!"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Hotel Pendini
"The room was amazing, very cleans, breakfast was good and perfect for start your day without rushing. The location was the best everything was 5 min away. Love this hotel."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Grand Hotel Cavour
"Excellent room. Excellent breakfast. Excellent staff. Loved everything about the hotel. And what a bar and view, highly recommended."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze Colbert Collection
Where to stay in San Giovanni
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 Piazza della Signoria 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 Piazza del Duomo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Santa Maria Novella
Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 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.
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 Via Maggio while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
