Centro Storico
Discover 84 authentic local spots in Centro Storico, one of Florence's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Centro Storico is one of Florence's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 84 local favorites here — spanning artisanal ice cream, indie bookstores, breakfast and more — each rated 4.7★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Centro Storico you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera | Santo Spirito and Giunti Odeon Libreria e Cinema are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Centro Storico rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 84 spots in Centro Storico — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Artisanal Ice Cream
16 places in Centro Storico
Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera | Santo Spirito
Sbrino - Gelatificio Contadino
RivaReno Gelato Firenze
La Carraia in Santa Croce
David la Gelateria
La Strega Nocciola Gelateria Artigianale - Firenze Duomo
Edoardo il Gelato Biologico - Gelateria Piazza Duomo
Mancuso Gelati Italiani 1920
Cantina del Gelato Il Gelato Artigianale
La Strega Nocciola Gelateria Artigianale - Firenze Ponte Vecchio
Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera
Gelatarium
Il Procopio
Antica Gelateria Fiorentina
Amorino Gelato - Via del Corso
Carabè Firenze
Indie Bookstores
20 places in Centro Storico
Giunti Odeon Libreria e Cinema
Libreria On the Road Firenze
Parva Libraria
Todo Modo Dilà
Libreria il Magnifico
Art & Books Library
Malaparte
Libreria Alice - La libreria indipendente a Firenze
Libreria Ginori
Todo Modo
Paperback Exchange
Libreria Salvemini Firenze
Libreria Libri Liberi
French Library Florence
Librerie Centro Libri Di Giuseppe Vitello
Libreria San Paolo Firenze
Libreria Giorni
La Cité
Giunti al Punto Librerie
Libreria Alfani
Local GuideThe local guide to Florence
Ciao from Firenze ! Learn 'grazie' - you'll be saying it after every bite of Lampredotto (a local must-try). Oltrarno is the spot for artisans & leather goods. Fun fact: it's the birthplace of gelato
Breakfast
12 places in Centro Storico
Fancy Pasticceria, Specialty coffee & Croissant
La Boite
Caffetteria Snack Anna
Madeleine
VaLù Bakery & Cakes
Minuto Bauli - Firenze
I Dolci Di Patrizio Cosi
Gocce’s Bar Florence
Caffè Rainer
Vintage Cafè
Mò Sì caffetteria alla vecchia maniera
Cortese Café - Pasticceria e gelateria, raw, vegan, bio e gluten free
Coffee
16 places in Centro Storico
Caffe' Del Mercato di Ermal Molla
Coffee Mantra
Caffè mi Piace
Bar di Santo Spirito
Un Caffè Bistrot - Spritz e Focacce
FLUID - Specialty Coffee & Sharing
Bambi Caffè Firenze
Caffè Del 900 Firenze
Cafe dolce amaro
Caffè del Borgo
Caffè Mario
Cafe degli Artigiani
Antico Caffè del Moro - Art Bar Firenze
John Borno Caffè
TRINITA
Caffè Rondinelli
Restaurants
10 places in Centro Storico
Osteria del Corso
Taverna Dei Servi Firenze
Trattoria Verdi Firenze
Osteria La Dolce Vita Firenze
Osteria de'Cicalini
La Cantinetta
Agricola Toscana
Ristorante Il Granaio
Osteria dei Leoni Firenze
Trattoria Le Mossacce
Bars
10 places in Centro Storico
BEER SPOT CRAFT PUB - Beer - Cocktail - Food
Manifattura
Twist Bistrot
THE BOX
O'Hara's Pub Firenze
The High Bar
Angel Roofbar & Dining
I'Margaritaio Cantina Messicana - Cocktail Bar - Tex Mex
Viktoria Lounge Bar
Bar 50 Rosso
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Centro Storico, Florence?
Centro Storico has 84 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 6 categories. Top-rated spots include Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera | Santo Spirito, Giunti Odeon Libreria e Cinema, Libreria On the Road Firenze — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Centro Storico worth visiting in Florence?
Yes! Centro Storico is one of Florence's most authentic neighborhoods with 84 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find artisanal ice cream, indie bookstores, breakfast, coffee — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Centro Storico like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Centro Storico spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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