Santa Croce Travel Guide
Florence
Visit Santa Croce
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Church of Sant'Ambrogio
After visiting Church of Sant'Ambrogio, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the churches in this vibrant area.
Teatro Verdi
Get tickets for a show at Teatro Verdi, a theatre with a story to tell in Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence Half Day Tour with Michelangelo’s David, Accademia & Uffizi Option
Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti & Lunch with Wine
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
Florence Accademia Gallery Tour with Entrance Ticket Included
Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence
Top hotels in Santa Croce
Aurum Uffizi
Great location, but on a noisy alley.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
The rooms are amazing and the breakfast is incredible
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Muy amables y respetuosos todos , siempre con una sonrisa y respondents a todo lo q me edited saber
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Balestri
Everything about Hotel Balestri was fantastic. The staff was extremely friendly and recommended places that we should go. The room and all amenities were extremely clean and the location to everything was extremely convenient! We even left a wallet and some jewelry at the hotel and only realized ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Jane
Thank you for an excellent stay! An easy bus ride from the train station and then a short walk, we found Hotel Jane in excellent condition. The lobby, dining area, and hotel room were spotlessly clean, the staff very courteous and attentive, and the breakfast delightful and welcomed. The neighborhood ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Bodoni
Overall place was good. The beds were very firm and the pillows were flat so was uncomfortable sleeping at night. Also the shower was right up against the doorway and you couldn’t adjust the height so was uncomfortable to shower as well. The breakfast was good with options form paninis to yogurts ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Via Vincenzo Gioberti and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio are top sights worth seeing.
San Niccolò
If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing.
Ricorboli
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ricorboli and surrounding area, you can visit Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella.
Duomo
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 Piazza di Santa Maria Novella while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Repubblica are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Centre of Florence
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are a few top attractions in Historic Centre of Florence. Hop around the city on the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.
Santa Croce Travel Guide
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