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
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Plus Florence - Hostel
"Cuarto privado con baño, limpio y lo necesario, el desayuno muy bueno, el staff muy amable y servicial, tiene lavandería, cafetería, piscina y además muy cerca caminando a la estación de trenes y a las atracciones turísticas Muy recomendable"
Reviewed on 18 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
"Easy walk to train station. Great location"
Reviewed on 19 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
"Lovely big, light rooms in a modern hotel. Yummy, healthy breakfast buffet. It’s quite out of the way, but the public transport links are good and modestly priced."
Reviewed on 22 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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or Uffizi Gallery 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 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.
Santissima Annunziata
Santissima Annunziata is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Santissima Annunziata Square and Statue of David while you're in town.
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.
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Jewish Museum and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Maria Novella
Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 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.
