Santa Croce

Florence

Piazza Santa Croce showing a city and street scenes
Basilica of Santa Croce showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Basilica of Santa Croce showing a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Basilica of Santa Croce showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Basilica of Santa Croce showing heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Piazza Santa Croce featuring a statue or sculpture

Piazza Santa Croce

Italy’s most famous soccer game takes place here once a year, but the square is better known as a nighttime hangout of choice for young people.

Piazza Santa Croce
Basilica of Santa Croce which includes heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and religious aspects

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
Not a hidden gem, but still a great spot.

National Central Library of Florence

Find out about the history of Florence when you take a trip to 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 storied theater in Florence. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Teatro Verdi

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio during your trip 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

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

$34
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour

$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour
Santa Maria Novella

Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide

$81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide
Pasta Lovers cooking class: learn to cook tagliatelle ravioli and tiramisù

Pasta Lovers cooking class: learn to cook tagliatelle ravioli and tiramisù

$40
per adult
Pasta Lovers cooking class: learn to cook tagliatelle ravioli and tiramisù
Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket

Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket

$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket
Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour

Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour

$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour
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Santa Croce Hotel Deals

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

4 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 38, Florence, FI
$220 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$259 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (982 reviews)
"Beautiful property in a very good area. Staff were kind and eager to help make our stay wonderful. Especially Luca, upon greeting us on our arrival his smile and attitude made us feel so welcome. We had 2 rooms both lovely that had great air conditioning, super comfortable beds and pillows. The showers ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

4 out of 5
Lungarno del Tempio, 44, Florence, FI
$98 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$125 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (889 reviews)
"Was good"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Hotel Balestri

Hotel Balestri

4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
$177 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$211 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (955 reviews)
"Loved the location and cleanliness, only complaint was the pillows and beds weren't comfortable. (Mattress were hard and pillows too thin)"

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Hotel Balestri
LHP Hotel River & SPA

LHP Hotel River & SPA

5 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 18, Florence, FI
$167 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$203 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
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 Jul 9, 2025

LHP Hotel River & SPA
Aurum Uffizi

Aurum Uffizi

4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
$196 nightly
The price is $232 total per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
$232 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
Perfecta Ubicación
"El lugar está con una ubicación Magnífica, muy cerca de la Galería Ufizzi, del Palacio Vecchio, con lugares muy cercanos para comer, comprar bebidas, me volvería a hospedar ahí, la atención es buena, el desayuno cumple, las habitaciones cómodas!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Aurum Uffizi
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Via dell'Anguillara, Florence, FI
$173 nightly
The price is $205 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$205 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
"Excellent. The staff was amazing. They were very friendly and helpful. The pool is a must."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Santa Croce

So glad I found this place and got a table right next to the pasta making station! This girl's job is to just make pasta all day, I got to taste freshly made gnocchi that she cut up for me, the best pasta I had in Italy! :) #Culture

Sant' Ambrogio

While visiting Sant' Ambrogio, you might make a stop by sights like Great Synagogue of Florence and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio.

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

Though Ricorboli might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Ricorboli
Arcetri showing a bridge and a river or creek

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
Duomo featuring heritage architecture and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Duomo

5/5(2,214 area reviews)

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Duomo. Travelers also love the fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.

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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Santa Croce

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