Among the best tourist attractions in Florence is the Ponte Vecchio, or old bridge, which happens to be the oldest bridge crossing the Arno River. The bridge survived the World War II and it was reconstructed in 1345 after a flood and shops were added. Initially, the shops on both sides of the bridge were favored by butchers and tanners but later the shops were used to sell gold and silver and the place still holds fame as a top selling point for jewelry as well as tourist souvenirs.
The Ponte Vecchio spans the Arno River from Via Por Santa Maria to Via Guicciardini and is a hot spot for photography in Florence as the bridge offers spectacular views. However, a word of caution here for the tourists would be to be mindful of their belongings and money as the area is a prime target of pickpockets. Be mindful of your belongings when browsing the baubles.
The bridge being a prime location in Florence is beaming with quality hotels like Hotel Continentale, Hotel Hermitage, Hotel Lungarno, Gallery Hotel Art and many more. Pick out the one which suits your needs as well as your pocket.