You'll soon find out why this Santa Maria Novella history-filled fortress is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for other things to see here, Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Gallery are in this area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Fortezza da Basso.

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Hotel La Scaletta Al Ponte Vecchio

Oltrarno

per person

Aug 1 - Aug 8

Roundtrip flight included

Newark (EWR) to Florence (FLR)

8.6/10 Excellent! (602 reviews)

Great location, friendly and supportive staff!

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Relais Santa Croce by Baglioni Hotels

Santa Croce

per person

Jun 24 - Jun 29

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Florence (FLR)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)

Very nice hotel in quiet (relatively) San Croce. Very walkable to everything. Clean rooms w views. Great breakfast and service. Only issue was check in - deceptive advertising of kids free but staff disputed vehemently. Although this is likely a US vs italy custom- this should be made clearer (Eg strict registration policy for kids despite free stay w existing bedding noted on web site and other internet sources ) to avoid the significant stress we experienced at check in - in addition to lecture from staff. We did not feel welcomed initially - but - to the credit of the management- they did find a way to accommodate- and this is the bottom line and reason for 5 star recommendation overall. I travel extensively (w st Regis stay on our next stop in Venice just completed) and would stay at Relais San Croce again despite confusion. Check out clerk was excellent on March 14 2023 in early afternoon.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2024

Aurum Firenze

Santa Maria Novella

per person

Jun 17 - Jun 23

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Florence (FLR)

7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)

Everything was perfect except the space. A bit cramped but overall we will book this place again. 3 mins walk to the centrale train station. Near Mercato. Very good.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

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Central Market

4.5/5(288 reviews)

Feast on Italian cheeses, chocolates and authentic pizza and shop for leather goods at this indoor market and its surrounding street stalls.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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Medici Chapels

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San Lorenzo Church

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Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

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Relax before or after a long trip in this renovated piazza just a few minutes from Florence’s main train station.

Piazza San Marco

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