Picolo recommends · Hotel in Florence, Tuscany
Hotel Lungarno
Step out on the terrace and the Ponte Vecchio is just along the bank to your left, with the river sliding past below.
The Oltrarno is the part of Florence on the far side of the river, home to artisans' workshops and quieter streets. Hotel Lungarno faces the water here, with the Ponte Vecchio only a short way along the bank.
Inside, a large collection of art hangs on the walls, and the decor runs to crisp white and navy with a nautical feel. Rooms on the river side have small balconies, and the restaurant looks out on the bridge.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Lungarno
We picked Lungarno for river views with calm attached. After dark this bank quietens down, yet the Uffizi and the old centre are only a few minutes away over the bridge.
The rooms on the street side are a clear step down from the river ones. If you are not prepared to pay for the view, you will get better value at another hotel.
What you get
- River-facing rooms with balconies
- Restaurant overlooking the Ponte Vecchio
- Large art collection
- Nautical white and navy style
- Classic rooms on the Arno
A day at Hotel Lungarno
- Morning
- Breakfast with the river still quiet beneath the bridge.
- Midday
- Over the Ponte Vecchio to the Uffizi.
- Afternoon
- Wander the workshops and wine bars of the Oltrarno.
- Evening
- Dinner at the riverside restaurant with the bridge lit up.
Location
Oltrarno, Florence, Italy
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Lungarno
Does Hotel Lungarno have river views?
Yes, rooms on the river side look over the Arno and have small balconies. Rooms facing the street are less attractive, so book a river room.
How far is Hotel Lungarno from the Uffizi?
Only a few minutes on foot. You cross the Ponte Vecchio, which is just along the bank from the hotel, and the gallery is on the other side.
Is the Oltrarno a good area to stay in Florence?
It is a calmer, more local side of the river, with workshops and small restaurants, while the main sights are a short walk across the bridges.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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