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A Solo Traveller's Guide to Florence

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From former Medici palaces to stylish rustic mansions, here are the best boutique hotels in Florence – all bookable with Culture Trip.

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Florence

The Best Boutique Hotels in Florence

Upgrade your stay in Florence by checking in to one of these opulent boutique hotels, all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Luxury Hotels in Florence, Italy

From riverside suites to cosy guest houses, check out the best bed and breakfasts to choose in Florence, bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Bed and Breakfasts in Florence

Read our guide to the best places in Florence to admire the best panoramas of the Renaissance city.

From your morning cornetto to your evening dinner, this is how to spend a perfect day in Florence, Italy.

Insider Travel Guides

The cradle of the Renaissance embodies romance with its legendary art and architecture

Benvenuto to the city of the Renaissance, where Michelangelo sculpted his David, a young Leonardo Da Vinci dreamed the impossible and where Brunelleschi constructed his dome. Discover what draws tourists to Florence year upon year and what locals treasure most about their city...


The Insider Guide

A wander through the streets of Firenze will get you acquainted with the artistic, architectural and cultural history of central Italy. What’s more, the city is of an ideal size to be best explored by foot. The best place to start – an area steeped in significant national history – is the central Basilica di Santa Maria dei Fiore. The striking Duomo Cathedral, completed in 1436, has since become a symbol of Florence. It only takes one look to see why, but we’d recommend seeing the whole thing while strolling around the Piazza del Duomo to get the full picture. A five-minute walk north will take you to the Galleria dell'Accademia, home to Michelangelo’s marble statue of the Biblical figure David. The art museum also houses other works by the Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet who has become a symbol of the Renaissance. For more of an insight into such an important period in art history, head 10 minutes south to the Uffizi Gallery, one of Italy's most important and popular museums. Next to it you'll find the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall that rises above the Piazza della Signoria. The 700-year-old tower was built after the people of Florence wished for a palace to reflect the importance of their city – and it’s certainly lived up to it. Cross the Arno River over the brilliantly unusual Ponte Vecchio, a medieval structure that feels like its own little high street with a string of jewellers, art dealers and souvenir shops. Across the other side, on the Oltrarno, get your nature fix in the Boboli Gardens. You can relax under the centuries-old oak trees by the fountains, or tour the striking sculptures of the open-air museum. The finest sight in the gardens, though, is the grand Palazzo Pitti. A half-hour walk east along the river will take you to the Piazzale Michelangelo – the perfect place to end your tour, with panoramic views over the city, best enjoyed with a glass of local Chianti. 


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Read our guide to the hotels you won't want to miss on your travels across Morocco, all bookable on Culture Trip.

Africa

Morocco

Hotels in Morocco You'll Never Want to Leave

From stunning desert villages to bustling market towns, discover Morocco's most beautiful places to live with this Culture Trip guide.

The Most Beautiful Towns in Morocco

A five-star riad, mountain boutique hotel and a17th-century heritage home are among the top luxury hotels in Morocco. Book your stay with Culture Trip.

The Best Luxury Hotels in Morocco

Private stays, boutique breaks, historic homes – there's something for everyone in our round-up of the best riads in Marrakech. Book with Culture Trip. 

Marrakech

The Best Riads in Marrakech, Morocco

Whether you’re exploring Morocco on a budget or want to meet others, here are some of the best hostels around the country – bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Hostels in Morocco

Read our guide to this magical region that's perfect for your return to travel in 2021 – and check out our pick of places to stay, bookable on Culture Trip.

Culture Trip's Feel-Good Places to Visit in 2021 – Atlas Mountains

Read our guide to the best spas to help you relax and rejuvenate in the Red City of Morocco, bookable on Culture Trip.

The Best Spa and Wellness Hotels in Marrakech

Check out our guide to the best and most beautiful hotels to stay in while you are visiting Tangier, Morocco – bookable with Culture Trip.

Tangier

The Best Hotels in Tangier For Every Traveller

A trip to Morocco’s coastal windy city is a feast for the eyes. Read on to discover the best places to stay in Essaouira – bookable with Culture Trip.

Essaouira

The Best Hotels in Essaouira, Morocco, for Every Traveller

From magical, winding souks full of treasures to gorgeous architecture, Culture Trip discovers the best that the city of Marrakech has to offer.

18 Things To Do in Marrakech for An Authentic Experience

In the Atlas Mountains, arid desert landscapes and snow-capped peaks frame lush, fertile valleys dotted with remote Berber villages. Here’s why you need to add this Morocco highlight to your bucket list.

Top Reasons You Should Visit Morocco’s Atlas Mountains at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Read our guide to the best hotels to stay at in Rabat – Morocco's underrated capital city – all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Hotels in Rabat, Morocco

Fez, Morocco, is home to beautiful palaces that have been turned into boutique guesthouses. Discover the most stunning, and book your stay with Culture Trip.

The Most Beautiful Riads in Fez, Morocco

Short on time in Marrakech? Here are Culture Trip's picks of the best attractions in the Moroccan city.

14 Must-Visit Attractions in Marrakech

Find out the top ten reasons why you should add North Africa's Morocco to your travel bucket list.

Travel Tips and Itineraries in Florence