I joined this pool after my 3 year old daughter took some swim lessons and we fell in love with the…read morestructure and the staff. The swim instructor, Manuela was great and after only 3 weeks, my daughter was more confident in the water and having a grand ol' time. The Rari bar is great for a nice relaxing lunch. Definitely try the pollo al curry con riso basmati (curry chicken with basmati rice) as it is to die for and the apple cake is divine! They also serve Stickhouse gelato bars that are made with fresh fruit (€2.50-3.00). The aperitivo is not an apericena, so don't go expecting pasta or rice dishes. They mostly serve olives, cheeses, interesting spreads, bread and hard-boiled eggs. The reason they are always packed is not for the abundant food but for the fantastic location. What better way to spend a summer night than enjoying a drink under the stars while admiring the beautiful views of the Arno river.

I recently joined Olympus Club and left Virgin Active at Firenze Rovezzano. It's a less expensive…read moreclub, and not quite as nice, but the courses are really good. There are more choreographic and challenging classes than at all the other gyms in Florence, which is what motivated my choice. Membership levels are flexible, so if you know what you want (ie. pool or not, certain types of classes, access times etc), you can get a price that is tailored to your exact needs. There are periodic specials that keep the prices down even more. The gym area itself tends on the stinky and humid, and the bathrooms are clean but again very humid, however the atmosphere and people are great!