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 acclaimed art galleries 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

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
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 stunning cathedral.

National Central Library of Florence
Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery

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
Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio

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

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

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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

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 ₹27,156 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
₹27,156
₹31,321 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (978 reviews)
"Great concierge and welcoming staff. Fantastic location being walking distance to all sightsand great views. Very helpful and friendly and good food but couldn’t eat in main restaurant as closed Sunday and Monday but rooftop terrace nice for good food but slow service. Also, pool is just a box and ..."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 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! (918 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, centrally located. Good car parking. Great rooms,service and breakfast!"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

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Hotel Balestri

Hotel Balestri

4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
The price is ₹30,512 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
₹30,512
₹35,014 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (985 reviews)
"The hotel location is excellent. Air conditioning and elevator were functioning very well. Room service was excellent. Breakfast is limited but okay. The room size is small. WiFi was slow initially but was very good later on. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Hotel Balestri
LHP River Club

LHP River Club

5 out of 5
Via del Ghirlandaio, 1, Florence, FI
The price is ₹15,623 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
₹15,623
₹18,843 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Loved the room upgrade and the bottle of wine. There are restaurants and a grocery store an easy walk away. We didn’t use the pool but it looked really nice. The balcony was great for eating a small take away breakfast on"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

LHP River Club
LHP Hotel River & SPA

LHP Hotel River & SPA

5 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 18, Florence, FI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹22,802 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
₹22,802
₹26,739 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (232 reviews)
"Great location right on the river. Comfortable room. Great bathroom, esp shower"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

LHP Hotel River & SPA
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Via dell'Anguillara, Florence, FI
The price is ₹36,652 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
₹36,652
₹41,561 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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! (243 reviews)
"We had such a great stay at this hotel! The front desk staff were so friendly and helpful. I loved the unique room decor. We ended up in a room That actually had 2 separate bedrooms Which was perfect as we were traveling with our college aged daughter. It was very spacious and even had a small kitchenette. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 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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