San Lorenzo Travel Guide
Florence
Visit San Lorenzo
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Feast on Italian cheeses, chocolates and authentic pizza and shop for leather goods at this indoor market and its surrounding street stalls.
Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco is just one of the places to see in Florence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Medici Chapels
You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Medici Chapels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this vibrant area.
San Marco Convent and Museum
You can study the exhibits at San Marco Convent and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Florence. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.
University of Florence
Explore the campus of University of Florence as part of your travels around Florence. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Saint Apollonia Last Supper
You can browse the exhibits at Saint Apollonia Last Supper, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Florence. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
Florence Accademia Gallery Tour with Entrance Ticket Included
Florence: Timed Entry to Michelangelo's David + Audio App
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence All inclusive City Pass with Uffizi and Accademia entry
Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni & Chianti from Florence
Top hotels in San Lorenzo
IQ Hotel Firenze
The staff was very nice willing to assist us in every request. The hotel was excellent with premium amenities. The room was amazing spacious and with a very modern decoration. The bathroom was spacious and isolated!!!! Recommend 100%
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
Everything was great but the room did get pretty hot and thermometer did not really work. Amenities great but just room temperature was challenging.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Orto De Medici Hotel
The hotel is very cozy and welcoming, excellent location, easily walkable to Florence’s main attraction. Good breakfast. Our garden room level very spacious with a walk in closet, bathroom with bidet, heated towel racks, and a large counter. Staff friendly and always attentive.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Globus Urban Hotel
Excelent location. Staff was very professional and helpful. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Hoxton Florence
Decent hotel with beautiful interior and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Galileo
Clean room, great breakfast - little small for 2 people but overall room quality was great!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Lorenzo
Duomo
Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Piazza di Santa Maria Novella or Via de' Calzaiuoli while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Via de' Calzaiuoli are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Santissima Annunziata
Santissima Annunziata is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Santissima Annunziata Square and Statue of David while you're in town.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli are top sights worth seeing.
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio and Church of Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Maria Novella
Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Porta al Prato - Leopolda Tram Stop or Fratelli Rosselli Tram Stop to see more of Porta al Prato.
