Things to Do in San Niccolo, Florence

Oltrarno east-side quarter at the foot of the hills, linking riverfront streets, San Niccolò, gardens, and views toward Piazzale Michelangelo.

  • Piazzale MichelangeloPlaza
  • Via di San Miniato Al Monte & Viale MichelangeloViewpoint
  • Saporium FirenzeFine Dining

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San Niccolo in Florence

Top things to do in San Niccolo

  • Piazzale Michelangelo

    Piazzale Michelangelo

    Plaza

    square in Florence, Italy

  • Via di San Miniato Al Monte & Viale Michelangelo

    Via di San Miniato Al Monte & Viale Michelangelo

    Viewpoint

    The south-bank terrace gives the classic view over the Arno bridges, Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and hills. San Miniato al Monte above it adds Romanesque architecture and quieter sunset space.

  • Urzi

    Urzi

    Chocolate Shop· €1–10

    A chocolate shop offering various chocolate products, including new arrivals and best-selling items.

  • Libreria Gioberti

    Libreria Gioberti

    4.5 · 485
    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in San Niccolo

  • Saporium Firenze

    Saporium Firenze

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· €100+

    At this restaurant, Ariel Hagen, a young and friendly chef who, despite his name, hails from Florence, divides his time between the open-view kitchen and the tables in the dining room, where he ...

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12:30 PM – 2 PM, 7:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 2 PM, 7:30 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Caffetteria Piansa

    Caffetteria Piansa

    4.7 · 565
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A Florentine coffee shop offering various coffee blends, including traceable and organic options, for on-site enjoyment.

  • Narghile Rituals at The Lodge Club

    Hookah Bar· €60–70
    Every day
    7 PM – 2:30 AM
  • Surf Ventura

    Surf Ventura

    4.7 · 281
    Pub· €10–20
  • Principe della carne Firenze

    Principe della carne Firenze

    4.8 · 2.1k
    Italian· €20–30
  • Principe Del Mare

    4.7 · 2.3k
    Italian· €20–30
    Every day
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Fiaschetteria Degusto

    Fiaschetteria Degusto

    4.9 · 409
    Italian· €10–20
  • Hosteria del Bricco

    4.7 · 940
    Restaurant· €20–30

    Easygoing eatery with exposed-brick walls & wood beams, dishing up traditional cuisine.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    7 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
  • La Cocotte Bistrot

    La Cocotte Bistrot

    4.5 · 1.8k
    Burgers· €10–20

    Relaxed venue with steak mains, burgers & desserts, plus an extensive wine list.

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Map of San Niccolo with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Piazzale Michelangelo
  2. 2Via di San Miniato Al Monte & Viale Michelangelo
  3. 3Saporium Firenze
  4. 4Caffetteria Piansa
  5. 5Narghile Rituals at The Lodge Club
  6. 6Urzi
  7. 7Libreria Gioberti
  8. 8Surf Ventura
  9. 9Principe della carne Firenze
  10. 10Principe Del Mare

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