This house of prayer is often on the itineraries of travelers to Santa Maria Novella. But Basilica of Santa Maria Novella isn't the area's only highlight. Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Uffizi Gallery are some other worthwhile attractions nearby.
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Eurostars Florence Boutique
Historic Centre of Florence
Price was $852, price is now $616 per person
$616
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Dec 9 - Dec 14
found 20 hours ago
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Boston (BOS) to Florence (FLR)
8.6/10 Excellent! (472 reviews)
Great little hotel. Everything is within walking distance. The view from the terrace was amazing.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025
LHP River Club
Santa Croce
Price was $1,348, price is now $921 per person
$921
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 7
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Florence (FLR)
9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
Beautiful room and comfortable bed. Clean. Nice pool area. There are no elevators but the stairs are not long. AC is not very strong but suffices. Area is full of hidden gems from bakeries to late night pizza. Parking can be a challenge but not more than other parts of the city. About a 20 min walk to the center and plenty of shops and restaurants along the way.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
Villa Tolomei Hotel & Resort
Oltrarno
Price was $1,544, price is now $1,110 per person
$1,110
per person
Jan 1 - Jan 7
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Florence (FLR)
8.8/10 Excellent! (393 reviews)
Great place to stay near Florence, it’s quite and relaxing. The pool is great.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
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Reviews of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
4.6
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Within 3 blocks from the duomo, shopping. Plenty of restaurants.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Wonderful inside, and the meridian line very interesting.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
I found the inside to be a bit underwhelming compared to other cathedrals I have visited. The outside takes your breath away, and the climb to the top of the Brunelleschi's Dome is amazing. It's worth the workout! You must reserve tickets to the dome ahead of time.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Outside is amazing. Skip the line tour to only get inside not worth it, but would have been worth it if we could have climbed to the top.
5/5 - Excellent
Katy
No wait. Important artwork here. Amazing. My favorite little church
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4.5/5(310 reviews)
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1, Florence, FI
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