Hotel Lungarno, another gem of the Ferragamo family's Lungarno Collection, sits on the Oltrarno (south) bank of the Arno, just beside the Ponte Vecchio — and many of its rooms and terraces have postcard-perfect views of the famous bridge and the river. The interiors have a refined, nautical-chic blue-and-white elegance, and the hotel is notable for its significant private art collection (with works by 20th-century masters) displayed throughout, and for its acclaimed dining. Intimate, stylish, and beautifully positioned, it's a romantic riverside choice.
Hotel Lungarno occupies a prime spot on the Oltrarno bank of the Arno, right at the foot of the Ponte Vecchio, giving it some of the most celebrated river-and-bridge views in Florence. Part of the Ferragamo-owned Lungarno Collection, it has a distinctive, refined character — an elegant nautical theme of blues, creams, and crisp whites that evokes a luxurious yacht or a stylish private home by the water.
A standout feature is the hotel's important private art collection: hundreds of works, including pieces by major 20th-century artists such as Picasso and Cocteau, are displayed throughout the public spaces and rooms, making a stay feel like inhabiting a personal gallery. The dining is excellent — the hotel is home to a highly regarded, Michelin-recognized restaurant on the riverfront — and the bar and river-view terraces are lovely spots for a drink overlooking the Ponte Vecchio. Rooms range from cozy to spacious suites, the prized ones facing the river.
Its Oltrarno location places it on the quieter, more artisanal south bank, yet it's only steps across the Ponte Vecchio from the city center, and close to the Pitti Palace and the Oltrarno's craft workshops and restaurants. Hotel Lungarno suits travelers — especially couples and art lovers — who want intimate, stylish luxury, exceptional bridge views, and a slightly quieter riverside setting with the center moments away.
Why stay here
- ✓Ponte Vecchio and river views
- ✓Notable private art collection
- ✓Michelin-recognized restaurant
- ✓River-view terraces and bar
- ✓Nautical-chic interiors
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
Where is Hotel Lungarno?+
On the Oltrarno (south) bank of the Arno, right beside the Ponte Vecchio — many rooms and terraces have celebrated views of the bridge and river, and the city center is steps across the bridge.
What's the art collection?+
The hotel displays a significant private collection of hundreds of works, including pieces by major 20th-century artists such as Picasso and Cocteau, throughout its public spaces and rooms — a distinctive feature of a stay.
What about dining?+
It's home to a highly regarded, Michelin-recognized restaurant on the riverfront, along with a bar and river-view terraces overlooking the Ponte Vecchio.
