A lovely piazza south of the Arno, frequented mostly, it seemed by locals. It is ringed by many little cafes, with space for the kids to run. We had cappuccino here in the late morning. Get out of the city center and all of the crowds and relax with the locals.

Quiet part of Firenze that has a local vibe. I would suggest going here if you want to find that authentic Florence experience. It’s easy, laidback with lots of wonderful restaurants to choose from. A few streets away you can find a fotoautomatica to commemorate the trip and 2 of the best gelato shops in Florence (Santa Trinita and Carraia).

We have spent five weeks over the last two years at AirBnB’s in Piazza Santo Spirito. It a lively area that the locals spend leisure time in the evenings and weekends. Easily mingle with the residents of San Frediano! Many restaurants along the border of the piazza offer wonderful food. Located in the Oltrarno neighborhood, Piazza Santo Spirito offers a quieter atmosphere to take in all of Florence’s sites which are easily walkable. Wander off a bit and find artisan shops, panini restaurants and the best gelato the city has to offer. There are even a couple small grocers to stock up on wine, and pantry needs.

Stayed near here. Cute square in the Pitti Palace/Bobili area. Nice eateries, a very nice open air market. Great ambiance. Bought excellent herbed cheese and yogurts, honey and dried fruits. Picked up tomatoes and had a few spritzes at one of the trattorias. Recommended, but check for market schedule. Very lively, and restaurants were very busy. Lots of families, neat area.