Santa Croce Travel Guide
Florence
Visit Santa Croce
Popular places to visit
Piazza Santa Croce
You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Piazza Santa Croce. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
National Central Library of Florence
Learn about the local history of Florence when you spend time at National Central Library of Florence. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and stunning cathedral.
Teatro Verdi
Get tickets for a show at Teatro Verdi, a theatre with a story to tell in Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio during your visit to Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Church of Sant'Ambrogio
After visiting Church of Sant'Ambrogio, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum
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
Explore Elegance: Savor 3 Exquisite Wines at Tenuta Bossi
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti
Top hotels in Santa Croce
Aurum Uffizi
Very easy walkable
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
LHP Hotel River & SPA
Very nice location. Staff are very attentive and helpful. Nice indoor outdoor bar. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Excellent location. Staff was accommodative of our needs.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel Bodoni
Clean room, convenient location, lovely terrace
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Hotel Balestri
The staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful with things to do and around the area. Check-in was very smooth and the staff was very pleasant and friendly in all of our interactions. The hotel is conveniently located in walkable to a few museums and attractions nearby. We really enjoyed our ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Very good
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio and Church of Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi are top sights worth seeing.
San Niccolò
If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing.
Ricorboli
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ricorboli and surrounding area, you can visit Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazzale Michelangelo.
Duomo
Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Piazza di Santa Maria Novella or Via de' Calzaiuoli while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli are top sights worth seeing.
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 Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 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.
