Florence
Florence is small, dense, and almost entirely walkable, which is its biggest asset. The historic core is a UNESCO site you live inside rather than visit, and the tourist crush in the center is the constant trade-off. Cross the river to the Oltrarno and the city becomes more lived-in, with artisans, markets, and a slower, residential rhythm.
Is Florence right for you?
- ✓Your United States passport lands 90 days visa-free, so you can settle in and test the city before committing to the Digital Nomad Visa.
- •At UTC+1, Florence runs 6h ahead of your UTC−5 hours — a real gap; expect some early or late calls to catch your home team.
- ✓Connectivity is strong (~80 Mbps typical), so video calls and big uploads aren't a gamble.
- !Budget around $2,100/mo to live well — on the pricier side, so it rewards a higher remote salary.
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Free personalised simulationWhy nomads choose Florence
Florence suits nomads who want a manageable, beautiful base where you can walk everywhere and skip a car or transit entirely. It's calmer than Rome or Milan, very safe, and rich in art and food. Coworking is limited but growing, and cafe working is easy off-season. Direct trains reach Bologna in 35 minutes and Milan or Rome in around 90.
Where to stay in Florence
The honest downsides
Tourism dominates the center, inflating prices and crowding daily life, especially spring through autumn. The job and remote-community scene is small, so you'll lean on visitors or a tight expat circle. Internet is decent but not standout. Summers are very hot in the valley, and short-term rental conversions have squeezed long-term housing supply hard.
Internet & coworking
Fiber reaches much of the center with speeds around 100-200 Mbps, though the city average sits near 80 Mbps and older buildings lag. 5G mobile coverage is good. Verify line speed per apartment, as the medieval housing stock is inconsistent.
Getting set up
Furnished short lets dominate and compete with tourist rentals, so longer leases take patience and often word of mouth. Get a codice fiscale early. The compact size means you can scout neighborhoods on foot within days, and the Oltrarno is where most longer-stay nomads end up settling.
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