Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide

Florence

A historic church with intricate architecture and a large open plaza with people.
A historic building with intricate architectural details, a prominent clock tower, and a statue in the foreground.
A bustling outdoor cafe area with outdoor seating and umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings with ornate facades and balconies.
A building facade with a large, weathered astronomical instrument, possibly a sundial, and inscriptions in Italian.
A stone structure with two turtle statues on top, a decorative wall with a geometric pattern, and a tall tree in the background.

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A historic brick wall with a small tower, a paved pathway, and a row of bollards along the side.

Fortezza da Basso

8.4/10 (260 reviews)
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Things to do

Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour

Reserved Entry Florence Duomo: Express Guided Tour

฿867
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Reserved Entry Florence Duomo: Express Guided Tour
Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel

Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel

฿675
per adult
Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel
Michaelangelo's David

Accademia timed-entry Ticket with App Guide

฿1,481
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Accademia timed-entry Ticket with App Guide
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

฿1,103
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Florence: Admission Ticket to Franco Zeffirelli Museum

Florence: Admission Ticket to Franco Zeffirelli Museum

฿647
per adult
Florence: Admission Ticket to Franco Zeffirelli Museum
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine

฿4,944
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
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Top hotels in Santa Maria Novella

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

4 out of 5
Viale Belfiore, 55 Florence FI
The price is ฿2,617 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,617
฿3,404 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Piazza del Duomo and Ponte ...
The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
Hotel Albani Firenze

Hotel Albani Firenze

4 out of 5
Via Fiume 12 Florence FI
The price is ฿3,636 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿3,636
฿4,526 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Unique rooms. Great walking distance to food and shops while also being close to the train station for convince. Everything was clean and lots of warm towels and nice robe! Would definitely stay here again traveling through Florence."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hotel Albani Firenze
Hotel Santa Maria Novella

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

4 out of 5
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1 Florence FI
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The price is ฿5,930 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿5,930
฿7,049 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved it. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Hotel Santa Maria Novella
c-hotels Ambasciatori

c-hotels Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni 3 Florence FI
The price is ฿4,495 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,495
฿5,470 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"We chose this hotel due to it's proximity to the train station and the fact that we could leave our bags. Two positives did not outweigh the fact that you could hear the noise from the busses and/or construction all hours of the evening. As time passed past midnight, I thought that the noise would ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

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The Market Urban Hotel

The Market Urban Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 15 Florence FI
The price is ฿4,328 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿4,328
฿5,287 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was really spacious and really clean. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful. Excellent location."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

The Market Urban Hotel
Hotel Rosso 23

Hotel Rosso 23

4 out of 5
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 21 Florence FI
The price is ฿3,713 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿3,713
฿4,610 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel , great location , fantastic breakfast. The room was very small, and the shower tight but if you are only staying for a couple of days it’s manageable and worth it ."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Hotel Rosso 23
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Where to stay in Santa Maria Novella

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A river with buildings on the right bank.

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 del Duomo and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A historic building with intricate architectural details, including a dome and ornate facades.

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 del Duomo or Piazza di Santa Maria Novella while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A historic bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by yellow buildings and a crowd of people.

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli are top sights worth seeing.

A grand cathedral with intricate architectural details, including statues and ornate decorations.

Santa Croce

Santa Croce is known for its interesting museums, and you can plan a trip to Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Santa Croce while you're in town.

A historic bridge over a calm river at twilight, reflecting the surrounding buildings.

Oltrarno

Oltrarno is a destination visitors seek out for its fascinating museums, picturesque gardens and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Pitti Palace or Via Maggio while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide