The Accademia Gallery is Florence’s second most-visited art gallery, attracting over one million visitors annually!
Visitors planning to get to the Gallery by their private vehicle cannot get parking at the Gallery, so they must know the best parking spots available near Accademia Gallery.
In this article, we’ll discover some excellent private and street parking spots paid for and other free parking information in Florence!
Private Parking
Use one of these private parking lots in Florence, Italy, close to the Galleria dell’Accademia.
- Garage Alfani By Muoviamo – offers interior parking with handicapped access and EV chargers, just a two-minute walk from the gallery (180 meters). Get directions.
- Garage Michelangelo – provides indoor parking with handicapped access and EV chargers, only 200 meters away or a three-minute walk from the gallery, open from 7 am to 12 am for €10 per hour. Get directions.
- Park2Go Parcheggio Firenze – offers interior parking with handicap access from 8 am to 8 pm, located a 3-minute walk (270 meters) away, starting at €9. Get directions.
- Garage Sant’Orsola – located 330 meters away, is open from 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm, with rates ranging from €10 to €35. Get directions.
- Central Parking Firenze – provides parking just 170 meters away, a three-minute walk, for €10 per hour from 8 am to 12 am. Get directions.
- Parcheggio Autorimessa San Gallo Firenze – offers indoor parking with handicap and EV charging facilities, a six-minute walk away, open from 7 am to 10:30 pm. Get directions.
- Garage S. Zanobi – located 390 meters away, offers handicap and EV charging facilities, is closed on Saturdays, and is open from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Get directions.
The Accademia Gallery guided tour is a popular way to visit the museum and get information on Michelangelo’s masterpieces and other Renaissance artworks like paintings by Lippi and Ghirlandaio.
| Parking Spot | Distance | Hours | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Alfani By Muoviamo | 180 m | 7 am to 12 am | starting at €5 |
| Garage Michelangelo | 200 m | 7 am to 12 am | €10 per hour |
| Park2Go Parcheggio Firenze | 270 m | 8 am to 8 pm | starting at €9 |
| Garage Sant’Orsola | 330 m | 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm | €10 to €35 |
| Central Parking Firenze | 170 m | 8 am to 12 am | €10 per hour |
| Parcheggio Autorimessa San Gallo Firenze | 500 m | 7 am to 10.30 pm | €30 for 1 day |
| Garage S. Zanobi | 390 m | 7.30 pm to 11.30 pmClosed on Saturday | €45 for 1 day |
Street Parking
You can use residential areas outside the main historical centre for street parking near the Galleria Accademia in Florence.
Be sure to park in blue spaces and pay at nearby meters between 8 am and 8 pm, except on public holidays.
Parking rates are typically €2 for the first hour and €3 for each additional hour.
There is street parking along Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, which is a ten-minute walk to the Santa Croce/Uffizi area.
Small parking spaces are available at Piazzale Michelangelo, along Via dei Bastioni, a one-way street from Viale Michelangelo and Porta San Frediano, close to the ZTL entrance.
You can also find parking at the ring road that surrounds the historical center (viali di circonvalazione) as well as near Torre della Zecca, Lungarno del Tempio, Lungarno Cellini and Lungarno Ferrucci.
Be sure to plan ahead, consider walking distances when choosing a parking spot, and be cautious of restricted zones (ZTL areas) to avoid fines.
Free Parking in Florence
Most paid parking spots are near Santa Maria Novella, Piazza Beccaria, Fortezza da Barso, and Piazza della Liberta train stations.
You can park here by paying a small fee of €1 to €3 for an hour and €20 for an entire day.
Free parking is not available in Florence because of the strict ZTL areas, which are limited traffic zones only for locals with permits.
The stalls marked by white lines are for locals.
If you’re lucky, you might find free parking in the blue-lined areas of the ZTL zones on weekends and public holidays.
The ZTL zones are under surveillance 24/7, and you must pay a fine of over €30 if you violate the rules.
You can access these parking zones if you are living in any hotel falling within the ZTl, as they will make a temporary permit for your car number.
Please note: The free parking zones at Piazzale Michelangelo have been closed down since 2016.
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