Grand Hotel
Baglioni
La Terrazza Brunelleschi,
located near the train station, has absolutely stunning views of Florence. The cathedral's dome is set right before your eyes, almost close enough to touch. This 4-star hotel has an
excellent rooftop restaurant where in the summer it is also possible to have
cocktails with a limited food selection.
The Westin
Excelsior
The bar and restaurant Sesto on Arno is located on the 6
th
floor of this famous 5-star hotel which faces the
Arno
river. The elegant setting and
unforgettable views of nearly the whole city make it a place to seek out
either for a romantic meal or an elegant cocktail. Enjoy the panorama from inside the restaurant or for cocktails outside on the covered terrace.There are often special
offers for lunch.
Hotel Continentale (part of Ferragamo's Lungarno Collection)
The Sky Lounge Bar offers
fantastic views from the top of the medieval
Consorti Tower
which overlooks the Lungarno. Chic and classy, as the famous designer
envisioned it, where contemporary meets historic, this is a fabulous setting to
enjoy a panoramic aperitivo in
Florence.
Grand Hotel
Minerva
Located in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, the rooftop terrace of this 4-star hotel offers a lovely apertivo buffet during the summer months. The
incredible views are nearly 360° and there is a pool to add to the summer
atmosphere.
Terrazza Bardini
Located on a hill overlooking
Florence
(near the Forte Belvedere) this fish restaurant and its terrace bar are part of
the Villa Bardini and its gardens. There are stunning views of the city skyline
and the unique venue has a modern art gallery, visual arts installations and
music to enrich the experience.
La Rinascente
The famous department store
located in the heart of Florence
has a great rooftop restaurant and bar, La Terrazza, which makes a perfect spot for nice lunch
or an afternoon cocktail. The views are 360°, so the hardest part might be
deciding which way to face! It’s certainly a great way to take a shopping or
sightseeing break.