Art, intricate architecture, artistic parks and cobble stone streets make the city of Florence a picturesque romantic getaway in Italy. Maybe it is the statues of Michael Angelo or the dreamy city views but you are sure to fall in love with everything around you. With easy access via air, train or driving Florence is an ideal for a romantic weekend getaway. So with many options how do you plan where to stay, eat and do? we at WKNDTRP want to let you on our ideal itinerary with hotspots we recommend.

Stay at the beautiful Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo  

 Romance is all in the ambience so a short 10-minute drive from the city of Florence brings you to this 4-star property with views of something out of a story book. The old villa is now a family run hotel with spacious bedrooms and 13th century architecture. Enjoy an array of dining options overlooking the surrounding hills and a pool that overlooks perfectly manicured gardens. You will really feel what it is like to be royalty. The hotels peak and off-peak season depend on the weather so do make your reservation between May and September if you want to enjoy sunny weather and the outdoor pool.

 Share an intimate meal at La Loggia del Pizzale Michealangelo

Indulge into creative Tuscan dishes in an elegant setting overlooking the city below. The property is a restaurant-bar-café with a vast menu that includes wine options to enjoy alongside your meal or before. The restaurant is about a 15-minute drive from the Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo which makes it quite accessible too. It usually gets crowded toward evening but is open from 11am if you want to drop by for lunch or an early dinner.

Stop for a drink at Local Firenze

Low hanging gardens wrapped around a 13th century structure and a group of young, innovative mixologist. The Local Firenze is true to its name, frequently visited by the city’s elite, bartenders from around the country and of course tourist wanting to invest in an experience. Local Firenze is featured in the World’s 50 best Bars list, the property is split into a restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine and a noteworthy arty cocktail bar creating a mix of fruity and floral combinations keeping in line with its ambience. A cocktail averages to around USD 28 but that depends on your selection. It is open till 2am on most days and is a great place to end up at after dinner.

Stroll through Boboil gardens

A historical park in Florence that is now open to the public. It is also considered the green lung of the city with an entrance ticket of 12 euros. The park hosts a range of diverse flora and fauna, ancient sculptures, fountains and an open-air museum. The park provides tranquility in the heart of the city and is perfect for a midday or evening stroll. Extending 11 acres you can spend an entire day here if you want to.

Pamper at the Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel

The Spa provides a wide range of luxury treatments, medium pressure techniques and a rejuvenating head and body massages. Quietly tucked away in the midst of ancient trees the Spa is secluded from the rest of the hotel. It is tranquil, calm and quiet easing all the senses. We highly recommend the spa at the end of your weekend so you can head back relaxed, soothed and pampered in style.

 If you are looking to create a quick and easy itinerary simply use the trip function of the WKNDTRP app. Swap and switch between the options to create a personalized itinerary. The Florence city guide allows you to like, bookmark and save venues so you can keep coming back to them.