Florence for Digital Nomads

Why Florence?

Florence is small enough that you'll recognise the same faces at your neighbourhood bar within a month. The historic centre is compact, walkable, and packed with cafés and trattorias; the Arno divides it from the more residential Oltrarno on the south bank. Trains to Bologna (35 min), Rome (90 min), and Milan (105 min) make Florence a brilliant base for exploring Italy. Tourism is intense in summer — many nomads decamp to the surrounding Chianti hills from June to August.

In pictures

Firenze, on a normal Tuesday.

Façade of Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence Duomo) with Giotto's Campanile — Duomo facade *— Piazza del Duomo*

View of the Arno river and Ponte Santa Trinita from Ponte Vecchio — The Arno *— from Ponte Vecchio*

Palazzo Vecchio with its bell tower in Piazza della Signoria — Palazzo Vecchio *— Piazza della Signoria*

Brunelleschi's dome lit at twilight, seen across Florence rooftops — The dome *— at golden hour*

Neighbourhoods to know

Santo Spirito (Oltrarno). South of the river — artisanal, less touristy, with the city's best non-tourist restaurants. The nomad favourite.
San Frediano. Adjacent to Santo Spirito — bohemian, with a strong café and bookshop scene. Quiet during the day, lively in the evening.
Sant'Ambrogio. East of the Duomo — local, residential, with the best food market in the city (Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio).
Le Cure / Campo di Marte. North-east, well outside the historic centre — calm, residential, far cheaper rents, with park access and easier parking.

Coworking

Nana Bianca. Florence's flagship startup hub — coworking + accelerator. Strong tech community, primarily Italian.
Impact Hub Firenze. Part of the global Impact Hub network. Best mix of international remote workers.
Multiverso. Small, friendly, near Sant'Ambrogio — most affordable of the three.

Things to do

Book Uffizi tickets with a guide for context — the gallery is overwhelming on first visit and rewards even a 90-minute focused tour.
Eat the tagliata di manzo and pici at a Chianti countryside restaurant — Greve is 45 minutes by car and worth it.
Climb the Cupola del Brunelleschi at 8:30am as soon as it opens; the view of the city's terracotta roofs is unforgettable.
Spend a Saturday morning at the San Lorenzo Mercato Centrale upstairs — the food court has the city's best lampredotto sandwich at Da Nerbone.

Beyond the centre

The walk every Florentine recommends.

Florence panorama from Piazzale Michelangelo with Palazzo Vecchio and Duomo — Piazzale Michelangelo *— the city in one view*

Bronze copy of Michelangelo's David at Piazzale Michelangelo — David replica *— Piazzale Michelangelo*

Romanesque facade of San Miniato al Monte above Florence — San Miniato al Monte *— above the city*

Bistecca alla fiorentina — the classic Florentine T-bone steak — Bistecca alla fiorentina *— the local order*

Practical tip

Florence's tourist hordes peak between Easter and October. If you're scouting, come in November or February — the city in the off-season is the better version of itself.

Heading to Florence on the Digital Nomad Visa? Read the visa guide first, then open the step-by-step checklist. For the tax ID required to rent here, see our codice fiscale guide.

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Cost figures are estimates as of 2026 and vary by neighbourhood and season. Always cross-check current rents on Idealista and Immobiliare.it.