Santa Croce Travel Guide

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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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Casa Buonarroti

Things to do

Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour

£18
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo

Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia

£33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia
Michaelangelo's David

Accademia timed-entry Ticket with Instant Delivery & Priority Access

£25
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Accademia timed-entry Ticket with Instant Delivery & Priority Access
Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum

Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum

£13
per adult
Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum
Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano day trip from Florence

Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano day trip from Florence

£57
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano day trip from Florence
Florence: Timed Entry Ticket to Michelangelo's David & eBook

Florence: Timed Entry Ticket to Michelangelo's David & eBook

£28
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Florence: Timed Entry Ticket to Michelangelo's David & eBook
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Top hotels in Santa Croce

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! (891 reviews)
"Small compact room but manageable Not perfect but more modern than many of the old hotels in Florence. A 15 min walk along the river to the centre historic"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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Hotel Balestri

Hotel Balestri

4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
The price is £159 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£159
17 Aug - 18 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! (959 reviews)
"The top floor terrace faces the Duomo and Santa Croce, giving a spectacular view of the city lit up at night. The food was very good -- some fun, unique menu items. The staff was friendly & helpful. The only reason the couple of areas that I gave fours were that the room was on the small side, and ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Hotel Balestri
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

4 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 38, Florence, FI
The price is £190 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£190
16 Aug - 17 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)
"We had a wonderful stay. Our room had a balcony with a gorgeous view overlooking Santa Croce and our bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Hotel Jane

Hotel Jane

3 out of 5
Via Orcagna 56-58, Florence, FI
The price is £79 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£79
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (492 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, what a nice stay."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Jane
Aurum Uffizi

Aurum Uffizi

4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
The price is £244 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£244
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location. Right in the centre of Florence. No more than 10mins from all the sights. I’d say it rated as a 3* rather than advertised 4*. Rooms ok and clean. Breakfast basic but adequate. 20min walk to central station, then 20mins by tram (T2) to airport for 1.70€. Bargain. There are better hotels ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Aurum Uffizi
LHP Hotel River & SPA

LHP Hotel River & SPA

5 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 18, Florence, FI
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! (224 reviews)
"Overall good stay through out my business trip. The only downside is the hotel located quite the outskirt of the city center. Needed to walk at least 10-15 minutes 1km everytime go for lunch or dinner. Other than that, all good for my stay."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

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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 Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio 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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