San Lorenzo Travel Guide
Florence
Visit San Lorenzo
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Feast on Italian cheeses, chocolates and authentic pizza and shop for leather goods at this indoor market and its surrounding street stalls.
Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco is just one of the places to see in Florence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Medici Chapels
You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Medici Chapels. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
San Marco Convent and Museum
You can study the exhibits at San Marco Convent and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Florence. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.
University of Florence
Explore the campus of University of Florence as part of your travels around Florence. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Saint Apollonia Last Supper
You can browse the exhibits at Saint Apollonia Last Supper, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Florence. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip with optional Leaning Tower Ticket
Best of Florence Tour with David at Accademia & Duomo (with VIP option)
Top hotels in San Lorenzo
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
"Convenient location, and staff was very helpful. This is a combination hotel and apartment complex for students on exchange programs. There was laundry, bar, rooftop pool, coffee bar, restaurant, a common kitchen area, plenty of space to lounge in the evenings and patio area."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Plus Florence - Hostel
"Check in was hectic, they do have a number system so that was nice but waited for around 30 mins to check in. Room was clean but very bare bones. It’s a fine place to stay in Florence but don’t expect anything spectacular. Didn’t do the pool or the bar so I can’t really speak for that. The staff ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
IQ Hotel Firenze
"Good location with easy access to the tram line. Having the bar & restaurant in the hotel makes it convenient if you want to dine in."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hotel Caravaggio
"Large bathroom, slept 4 comfortably, nice breakfast areas and seating outdoors."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Hoxton Florence
"This is an example of an outstanding hotel response: We had just arrived from an overnight flight to Rome… took the train to Florence and were exhausted. We arrived a little earlier than expected and while we waited for our room, the cafe and courtyard were kind and accommodating. We had booked a ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Ruby Bea Hotel Florence
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Lorenzo
Duomo
Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Uffizi Gallery or Via de' Calzaiuoli while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Uffizi Gallery and Via de' Calzaiuoli are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Santissima Annunziata
Santissima Annunziata is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio and Santissima Annunziata Square while you're in town.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Repubblica are top sights worth seeing.
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio and Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Maria Novella
Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. The New Florence Opera House is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Porta al Prato - Leopolda Tram Stop or Fratelli Rosselli Tram Stop to see more of Porta al Prato.
