Where to stay 

Hotel Savoy

Via dei Monti Parioli

Located directly on the Piazza della Repubblica, this ultra-luxurious hotel icon is an absolute classic that perfectly embodies contemporary Italian design.

Hotel Savoy
Piazza della Repubblica, 7, 50123 Florence, Italy
Tel.: +39 055 27351
Web: roccofortehotels.com
Price: Doubles from € 1680

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

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This is a historic luxury hotel with a spa - and it has the largest private garden in Florence.

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Borgo Pinti, 99, 50121 Florence, Italy
Tel.: +39 055 26261
Web: fourseasons.com
Price: Doubles from € 1840

Villa San Michele

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Surrounded by lush trees and gardens with a view, this elegant boutique hotel is an absolute gem.

Villa San Michele
Via Doccia, 4, 50014 Fiesole, Italy
Tel.: +39 055 567 8200
Web: belmond.com
Price: Doubles from € 1385

Casa G. Firenze

 

 

 

 

 

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Owned by the Ginori family, the Palazzo was recently transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel with 15 individual rooms.

Casa G. Firenze
Via dei Rondinelli, 7, 50123 Florence, Italy
Tel.: +39 055 802 8859
Web: casagfirenze.it
Price: Doubles from € 270

Where to eat

Cucina

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Honest, playful, delicious: the new restaurant serves the best food fresh from the market in a rustic and creative way.

Cucina
Via Giano della Bella 3rosso, Florence, Italy
Tel: +39 055 906 2965
Web: c-ucina.it

Gucci Osteria

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Under the creative direction of master chef Massimo Bottura, Karime Lopez serves unique, cosmopolitan dishes.

Gucci Osteria
Piazza Della Signoria 10,50122 Florence, Italy
Tel.: +39 055 0621744
Web: gucciosteria.com

Enoteca Pinchiorri

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Awarded three Michelin stars, the restaurant strikes an ideal balance between past, present and future.

Enoteca Pinchiorri
Via Ghibellina 87, 50122 Florence, Italy
Tel: +39 055 26311
Web: enotecapinchiorri.it

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