Santa Croce Travel Guide

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Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce

Popular places to visit

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

Basilica of Santa Croce

4.5/5(334 reviews)

Many of the most famous names in Italian history are buried in this vast Franciscan basilica known as the “Temple of the Italian Glories”.

Basilica of Santa Croce
Piazza Santa Croce

Piazza Santa Croce

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

Piazza 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
Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery

4.5/5(325 reviews)

A visit to Florence’s famous art gallery will bring you face to face with some of the world’s best-loved masterpieces.

Uffizi Gallery
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and a city

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

4.5/5(275 reviews)

The magnificent dome of Santa Maria del Fiore provides the Florentine skyline with one of its most iconic outlines.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio

4.5/5(474 reviews)

The shop-lined Ponte Vecchio over the River Arno is one of Florence’s most familiar and most romantic landmarks.

Ponte Vecchio

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 ₹21,672 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
₹21,672
₹25,247 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (974 reviews)
"It was a very nice hotel, in a walking distance of everything."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
4 out of 5
Lungarno del Tempio, 44, Florence, FI
The price is ₹9,765 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹9,765
₹12,149 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (867 reviews)
"Everyone working here was great. Very polite and helpful. Great air conditioned rooms . Breakfast was included . Evening dinner here was also very good."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Hotel Balestri
Hotel Balestri
4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
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The price is ₹16,108 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹16,108
₹19,127 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (947 reviews)
"Service was top notch. We had to wait 10 minutes for our room to be ready but they were great about everything and accommodating an early morning checkout with bag breakfasts for us. Location is also great next to the river and near major attractions in the city."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Hotel Balestri
Aurum Uffizi
Aurum Uffizi
4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
The price is ₹38,861 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
₹38,861
₹44,155 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Our group of three made it though challenging to find initially as located halfway down an alley. But once found the check in was easy and friendly. The room size was ok and great air conditioning. The only down side was the wifi which never came up during our 2 day stay. The elevator did go out ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Aurum Uffizi
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
3 out of 5
14 Via dell'Anguillara, Florence, FI
The price is ₹14,583 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
₹14,583
₹17,249 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
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! (231 reviews)
Great location!
"Very nice front desk staff. East check in. Comfortable room. Great location"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
LHP Hotel River & SPA
LHP Hotel River & SPA
5 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 18, Florence, FI
The price is ₹16,353 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹16,353
₹19,598 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (218 reviews)
"This hotel is ideally situated, just a short walk from all the main key attractions. We stayed in a classic room and found it more than suitable, it was exceptionally clean as was the rest of the hotel. The staff were very attentive, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Fantastic breakfast buffet ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

LHP Hotel River & SPA
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce

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Sant' Ambrogio

If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Great Synagogue of Florence 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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