District 1 – Centro Storico

Centro Storico contains ten neighborhoods within the road that circumnavigates the city inside the old wall ruins. Tourism in the center is heavy, but there is still a thriving local lifestyle if you know where to look. District 1 is the Florence everyone imagines, and this article will dive into the central neighborhoods specifically.

For more adventurous expats, finding a home further away from the tourism can be a more affordable and spacious option.

District 2 – Campo di Marte

The Campo di Marte neighborhood is home to the Florence soccer stadium, Stadio Artemio Franchi. It also has its own train station that connects to the city center and surrounding areas. You can find more housing options here, with larger apartments on the market. Housing includes a mixture of historic and newer builds (circa 1950)

The neighborhood is also more residential than the center. Still, it is close enough to the main shopping street.

District 3 – Gavinana – Galluzzo

This district has much less tourism but is only a short walk or ride to the center. Smaller shops are typical, and there is a tight-knit community with local markets and festivals throughout the year.

Housing can range from a small apartment to a house with a yard. Normally property prices are lower than in the center of Florence. Families also enjoy picnics and parties on the large green spaces next to the river.

District 4 – Isolotto-Legnaia

District 4 stretches out into the Arno valley with more modern architecture and one of the city’s main tram lines. Still, public transport links are less and more people own cars.

The Isolotto neighborhood is known for its larger apartment buildings and several green spaces, many with playgrounds. Many homes are available at lower costs than in the city center. The area becomes more industrial towards Legnaia, but you can still find a home with a more outside space.

District 5 – Rifredi

The Rifredi neighborhood is known for its large student population because of the proximity of the University of Florence. There’s a mix of smaller older homes and newer construction. The second tram line also runs through this district. For green space, you can visit the large Parco di San Donato.

Rifredi is the hip, up-and-coming district with plenty of affordable real estate.