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Dorm Supplies:
Dorm Supplies:
Florence offers a variety of stores for dorm and home essentials — from affordable one-euro shops to larger furnishing centers.
Best for: Small essentials like notebooks, pens, storage boxes, shower caddies, and kitchen tools.
Locations:
Via dei Servi, 98 – Near the Duomo, ideal for quick pick-ups.
Best for: Larger items such as bedding, lamps, and shelves. You are can also find other dorm/kitchen items.
Location: Sesto Fiorentino, ~40 minutes from the city center.
Getting there: Take Tram T2 toward Peretola, then transfer to the free IKEA shuttle at the last stop.
Tip: Plan a half-day trip and make a list beforehand to maximize your visit.
Tutto €99 Cent / Tutto €1.19 Cent
Best for: Budget-friendly dorm essentials, including kitchenware and small household items.
Locations:
Via Nazionale, 107/R, 50123 Firenze FI – Convenient for students in Il Santo or S4.
Best for: Affordable home and dorm supplies, including cleaning appliances, accessories, and storage solutions.
Best for: Kitchenware, cookware, small appliances, and affordable dorm/home essentials.
Locations:
Best for: Personal care, makeup, cleaning caddies, hygiene products (soap, shampoo, etc.), and household essentials.
Location:
Tip: Great for affordable everyday products.
Best for: Cleaning supplies, beauty products, toiletries, and household basics.
Location: Via dei Martiri del Popolo, 55
Tip: Similar to Caddy’s — perfect for stocking up on cleaning tools, detergents, and self-care items in one go.
Best for: Mid to high range quality home goods, bedding, kitchen supplies, and lifestyle items.
Location: Piazza del Grano, 5/6, 50122 Firenze FI
Tip: A good balance between affordability and style, with seasonal sales worth checking out.
Electronic Stores:
Electronic Stores:
Euronics - Located in Viale dei Mille 140.
The Apple Store - Located in Piazza della Repubblica.
RGF - Located in Viale Don Minzoni 46.
MediaWorld - Located in Centro comm. Parco San Donato, Via dei Rastrelli, 44662, 50127 Firenze FI
Affordable Clothing:
Affordable Clothing:
Florence may be famous for luxury fashion houses like Gucci and Ferragamo, but you don’t need a designer budget to dress well here. The city offers a wide range of affordable clothing options, from international chains to secondhand gems and outlet malls just outside town.
Tips for finding bargains:
Prices tend to rise the closer you are to the Duomo or Piazza della Repubblica.
For better deals within the city center, explore neighborhoods like San Lorenzo and Santo Spirito, where independent shops and markets thrive.
Street markets such as the San Lorenzo Market offer clothes and accessories at bargain prices (just make sure to check quality before buying).
Affordable Chains
Affordable Chains
Best for: Reliable, affordable basics and seasonal clothing.
Locations:
Via Panzani, 50123 Firenze FI (near Santa Maria Novella)
Tip: Regular promotions on basics make this a go-to for students.
Besides clothing, OVS also offers skincare, makeup, and home goods, making it a convenient one-stop shop for fashion and everyday essentials.
Best for: Trend-driven pieces and more polished outfits.
Location: Via Calimala, 2r, 50123 Firenze FI
Tip: Prices can be higher than other fast-fashion chains, but good for formal or city-chic looks.
Best for: Stylish European-inspired clothing with a slightly more mature aesthetic.
Locations:
Tip: Great for coats, knitwear, and professional attire at a mid-range price point.
Student-Friendly Outlets and Shopping Malls
Student-Friendly Outlets and Shopping Malls
Best for: Everyday shopping with a student-friendly mix of stores.
Location: Via Enrico Forlanini, 1, 50127 Firenze FI (40 mins from florence)
What you’ll find:
Supermarket and Health & Beauty Stores: CoopFi, Caddy's, L'Erbolario
Fashion & footwear: Such as H&M, Tezenis, Tally Weijl, Pandora, Decathlon, etc.
Electronics & media: MediaWorld
Lifestyle & home goods: Pharmacies, small home stores like Kasanova
Entertainment & amenities: Cinema, gym, coffee shops, restaurants
Tip: Perfect for combining errands, grocery runs, and casual shopping in one trip
Best for: Large-scale shopping with a huge variety of fashion, electronics, and home goods.
Location: Via San Quirico, 165, 50013 Campi Bisenzio FI (~1 hr 18 mins from Florence, 25 mins by car).
What you’ll find:
Fashion & accessories: Primark, Zara, H&M, Pull&Bear, Bershka, other international and Italian brands
Electronics: MediaWorld, tech accessories
Supermarket & groceries: Panorama
Entertainment & amenities: Cinema, restaurants, coffee shops, gym
Tip: One of the biggest shopping malls near Florence — has almost everything, making it ideal for a full-day shopping trip.
Best for: Luxury brands at outlet prices (Prada, Gucci, Valentino).
Location: Via Europa 8, Leccio Reggello (about 45 minutes from Florence).
Getting there: Shuttle buses run from Santa Maria Novella station.
Tip: Even discounted, prices are higher than fast fashion, but good for investment pieces.
Best for: Mid-range and sportswear brands (Nike, Levi’s, Adidas, Calvin Klein).
Location: Via Meucci, Barberino di Mugello (40 minutes north of Florence).
Getting there: Shuttle buses run from Santa Maria Novella station.
Tip: Ideal for stocking up on basics and branded casualwear at lower prices than in the city center.
Vintage & Sustainable Fashion
Vintage & Sustainable Fashion
Italy is increasingly moving towards sustainable and circular fashion, encouraging longer garment lifecycles and reducing waste. Secondhand shopping is becoming popular, both in physical thrift stores and via apps like Vinted, which allow users to buy and sell not just clothing, but also shoes, accessories, and even household items. These options not only help the environment but also make stylish fashion accessible on a budget. Shopping at secondhand markets or through online platforms supports this growing circular economy, where clothes and other goods are reused rather than discarded, reflecting a shift in how Italians are approaching fashion responsibly.
Best for: Secondhand and vintage clothing with a charitable mission.
Locations:
Via delle Belle Donne, 4, 50123 Firenze FI (near Santa Maria Novella)
Via Faenza, 63R, 50123 Firenze FI (San Lorenzo area)
Tip: Frequent rotating discounts (up to 50% off). You can also shop their collection online through the official Humana Vintage website.
Best for: 80s and 90s streetwear, denim, and statement pieces.
Location: Via de’ Ginori, 18R, 50123 Firenze FI
Tip: Check the discount racks — prices can be lower than chain stores.
Best for: Curated vintage and retro-inspired clothing, accessories, and home goods.
Locations: Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli, 22/red, 50123 Firenze FI
Tip: Pricier than Humana or Melrose, but each piece is carefully selected and often one-of-a-kind.
For more recommendations, check out this guide to vintage clothing stores in Florence.
Textbooks
Textbooks
Most textbooks used in NYU Florence courses are available digitally on your Brightspace course site. If you prefer to use hard copies, you can always visit the Villa Ulivi Library, which offers semester-long and two-week loans. Visit early to secure your copies!
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