Santa Croce Travel Guide

Florence

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Popular places to visit

Piazza Santa Croce

Piazza Santa Croce

You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Piazza Santa Croce. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Piazza Santa Croce
Basilica of Santa Croce showing a statue or sculpture, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Basilica of Santa Croce

Glorious tombs mark the resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo and many other Italian greats in the largest Franciscan church in the world.

Basilica of Santa Croce
National Central Library of Florence

National Central Library of Florence

Learn about the local history of Florence when you spend time at National Central Library of Florence. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and notable monuments.

National Central Library of Florence

Teatro Verdi

Get tickets for a show at Teatro Verdi, a theatre with a story to tell in Florence. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Teatro Verdi

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio during your visit to Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

Casa Buonarroti

You can study the exhibits at Casa Buonarroti, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Casa Buonarroti

Things to do

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Rp292.801
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti

Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti

Rp1.271.092
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti
Florence Walking Tour from Siena

Florence Walking Tour from Siena

Rp1.271.092
per adult
Florence Walking Tour from Siena
Siena, S.Gimignano, Pisa: Round Trip by bus from Florence with Tour Escort

Siena, S.Gimignano, Pisa: Round Trip by bus from Florence with Tour Escort

Rp1.271.092
per adult
Siena, S.Gimignano, Pisa: Round Trip by bus from Florence with Tour Escort
Florence Duomo Cathedral Skip-the-line Guided Tour from Siena

Florence Duomo Cathedral Skip-the-line Guided Tour from Siena

Rp1.447.090
per adult
Florence Duomo Cathedral Skip-the-line Guided Tour from Siena
Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano day trip from Florence

Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano day trip from Florence

Rp1.268.804
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano day trip from Florence
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Top hotels in Santa Croce

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

4 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 38, Florence, FI
The price is Rp4.237.158 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp4.237.158
Rp4.932.757 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (976 reviews)
"After 1 night we were given the actual room we had booked and it was great"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

4 out of 5
Lungarno del Tempio, 44, Florence, FI
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (929 reviews)
"We enjoyed the walkable location of the hotel. The breakfast was the best of any hotel during our 2 weeks in Italy. Dinner at the hotel was delicious, out of convenience we ate there a couple nights. The room was comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Hotel Balestri

Hotel Balestri

4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
The price is Rp3.751.650 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp3.751.650
Rp4.398.699 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
"Love it"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Hotel Balestri
Aurum Uffizi

Aurum Uffizi

4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
The price is Rp7.573.920 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp7.573.920
Rp8.603.196 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Very convenient place. It was a bit noisy at night due to being close to a popular street. Not a deal breaker for us though. Staff was super friendly. Breakfast was not so great."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Aurum Uffizi
LHP River Club

LHP River Club

5 out of 5
Via del Ghirlandaio, 1, Florence, FI
The price is Rp1.743.283 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.743.283
Rp2.228.336 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Beautiful room and comfortable bed. Clean. Nice pool area. There are no elevators but the stairs are not long. AC is not very strong but suffices. Area is full of hidden gems from bakeries to late night pizza. Parking can be a challenge but not more than other parts of the city. About a 20 min walk ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

LHP River Club
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Via dell'Anguillara, Florence, FI
The price is Rp4.607.856 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
Rp4.607.856
Rp5.301.744 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"I have stopped in central Florence many times but this gem of a hotel is a first. It was so convenient to be so central, just a short distance from the Piazza Signoria and close to the Bargello and good restaurants. The staff were so helpful and the rooms were lovely…so clean and fresh. We will certainly ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce

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Sant' Ambrogio

If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio and Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sant' Ambrogio
Pisa which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

San Niccolò

If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing.

San Niccolò
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Ricorboli

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ricorboli and surrounding area, you can visit Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Ricorboli
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Historic Centre of Florence

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Historic Centre of Florence. Top attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Historic Centre of Florence
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Duomo

4.5/5(418 area reviews)

Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Duomo
Uffizi Gallery which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are top sights worth seeing.

San Giovanni

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