Florence on a Budget

Florence is a captivating tapestry of artistic and architectural wonders.
Come immerse yourself in this artistic haven and discover the masterpieces that have shaped the course of history. Whether you want to make the most of your expenses or simply seeking free options, rest assured that Florence offers plenty of budget-friendly alternatives for you to explore and indulge in.

Landmarks around the city

Ponte Vecchio

Piazza della Signoria

Loggia dei Lanzi

San Miniato al Monte Monastery

Piazzale Michelangelo

Boboli Garden

Free museums

Museum of the Last Supper of Andrea del Sarto – Via di San Salvi 16
Palazzo Martelli – Via Ferdinando Zannetti 8
Museo Marino Marini – Piazza di San Pancrazio
Museo del Bigallo – Piazza di San Giovanni 1
Museo della Pagliazza – Piazza Sant’Elisabetta 3
Rodolfo Siviero Museum – Lungarno Serristori, 1/3

Cathedrals, Art and Architecture

Duomo, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Baptistery of St. John

Santa Maria Novella Church & Museum

Orsanmichele Church & Museum Complex

Santa Croce Church

The Last Supper of San Salvi

Florence Markets

Mercato Centrale – Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Via dell’Ariento
San Lorenzo – Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Via dell’Ariento
Mercato del Porcellino – Piazza del Mercato Nuovo
Le Cascine – Piazzale delle Cascine
Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio – Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti
Mercato di Santo Spirito – Piazza Santo Spirito, 5-6

Vendor at Mercato Centrale in Florence, Italy

Nearby Gastronomy

Looking to grab lunch near the congress venue without having to spend too much? Our handpicked list of recommended spots offers you plenty of delicious options that will deliver the authentic Florence’s gastronomic experience without the price tag!

Schiacciata / Sandwiches / Cold cuts

Dispensa Emilia, Largo Fratelli Alinari, 1, (240m – 3 min.)
Panino Mondiale – Specialità Lampredotto, Largo Fratelli Alinari, 32 (270 m. – 3 min.)
Mercato Centrale, Via dell’Ariento, (450m – 6 min.)
Ditta Eredi L. Nigro, Mercato centrale, Via dell’Ariento (500 m. – 7 min.)
La Casa del Vino, Via dell’Ariento, 16/R (550 m. – 7 min.)
Forno Becagli, Borgo Ognissanti, 92/R (800 m. – 10 min.)
Procacci, Via de’ Tornabuoni, 64/R (850 m. – 10 min.)
Duccio’s Street Food, V.le Spartaco Lavagnini, 38 (850 m. – 11 min.)
Focacceria Pugi, Piazza San Marco, 10 (1 km. – 12 min.)
Mariano, Via del Parione 19/R (1 km. – 13 min.)
I Fratellini, Via dei Cimatori, 38/R (1,2 km. – 15 min.)
Ino, Via De’ Georgofili 7/R (1,4 km. – 17 min.)
All’Antico Vinaio, Via Ricasoli 121/R (1.5 km. – 18 min.)
La Prosciutteria, Via dei Neri, 54/R (1,5 km. – 19 min.)

Italian street food. Ham, sandwiches. Bread with cured meats.

Vegetarian

Veg & Veg, Mercato Centrale Via dell’Ariento (500 m. – 6 min.)
Shake Cafè, Via Cavour 67/R (850 m. – 11 min.)
I’Tosto, Via dei Servi 8/R (1 km. – 13 min.)
Pokeria by Nima, Piazza N. Sauro, 5 (1,1 km. – 13 min.)
Santo Falafel, Via Sant’Agostino, 28/R (1,3 km. – 16 min.)
Raw Vegan Firenze, Via Sant’Agostino, 11/B (1,4 km. – 17 min.)
PappaGioia, Via del Ponte Rosso 57/R (1,5 km. – 20 min.)
Base V Juicery Healthy food Juice & Smoothie store, Via dei Neri 46/R (1,6 km. – 19 min.)

Fried Food / Fish

Fried Food

Fatti di Fritto, C/o Mercato Centrale, Via dell’Ariento (500 m. -6 min.)

Fish

Fratelli di Mare, Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 5 (550 m. – 7 min.)