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 building with striped arches and a tall bell tower.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

9.4/10 (5,881 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Florence with a visit to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour

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

฿758
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel

Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel

฿673
per adult
Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

฿1,099
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

฿3,372
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine

฿4,187
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum

Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum

฿710
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum
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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 ฿4,397 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,397
฿5,370 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedral of Santa Maria del ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (614 reviews)
"Best rooftop ever!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
c-hotels Ambasciatori

c-hotels Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni 3 Florence FI
The price is ฿3,301 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿3,301
฿4,164 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"good service and clean facilities all around"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

c-hotels Ambasciatori
Aurum Firenze

Aurum Firenze

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 8/a Florence FI
Fully refundable
The price is ฿8,796 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿8,796
฿10,206 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"It was not entirely clean, the staff don't do much. Breakfast is from the day before. Air conditioning excellent."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Aurum Firenze
25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

4 out of 5
Piazza Di San Paolino 1 Florence FI
The price is ฿6,752 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿6,752
฿7,961 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff…amazing hotel…perfect location !"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino
Hotel Atlantic Palace

Hotel Atlantic Palace

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 12 Florence FI
The price is ฿4,155 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
฿4,155
฿5,104 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Hotel Atlantic Palace
Hotel Machiavelli Palace

Hotel Machiavelli Palace

3 out of 5
Via Nazionale 10 Florence FI
The price is ฿3,809 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,809
฿4,647 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (212 reviews)
"Dirty room, horrible Air conditioning room was so disgustingly hot to sleep in, bug on bed, dirty sheets, tiny bathroom with leaking glass door, water all over the floor. Staff did not offer any sort of fan or compensation for the air conditioning being down or dirty room. Missed room cleaning one ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Hotel Machiavelli Palace
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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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria 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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or Piazza del Duomo 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 Signoria and Uffizi Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

An ornate building with intricate architectural details and a clear blue sky in the background.

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 Pitti Vintage while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide