Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide
Florence
Visit Santa Maria Novella
Popular places to visit
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
You can find out about the history of Florence with a visit to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Fortezza da Basso
Learn about the events happening in Fortezza da Basso during your trip to Florence. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
The New Florence Opera House
Get tickets for a show at The New Florence Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in Porta al Prato. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this family-friendly area.
Chiesa di Ognissanti
Get close to works by acclaimed Renaissance artists, such as Botticelli and Giotto, in one of the earliest baroque-style churches built in Florence.
Palazzo dei Congressi
After visiting Palazzo dei Congressi, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Discover the area's fascinating museums and churches.
Leopolda Station Exhibition Center
Learn about the events happening in Leopolda Station Exhibition Center during your trip to Porta al Prato. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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 Santa Maria Novella
The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
"Room was clean, helpful and friendly staff, restaurant food was good, rooftop bar was cool with a great view. Very convenient for the station"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Albani Firenze
"Clean rooms, staff very helpful and a quaint breakfast area. Close to transport and easy to get around. Definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
c-hotels Ambasciatori
"Very difficult to get to and park when you’re not Italian and are in a rental car. Otherwise, this was very clean with great proximity to the train station where we needed to be the next morning."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Machiavelli Palace
"Location is very good. Clean and comfortable room. We like buffet breakfast. Terrace with bar is a nice addition. The staff is professional, polite and helpful."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino
"Simply the best, better than all the rest. An awesome hotel, with unique style and beauty. Fun styled rooms with comfy beds, best showers and lots of song lyrics, humour, literary information. A cinema playing a film nightly, a billiard room, great drinks and great restaurants. A visual feast but ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Atlantic Palace
"very very old rooms and the furniture. shower is broken and a lot of stains … but stuff is amazing ! location is great!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria Novella
San Jacopino
Even though there aren't top sights in San Jacopino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Jump on the metro at Belfiore Tram Stop to see more of the city.
San Frediano
San Frediano is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Piazza Santo Spirito and Santo Spirito Basilica while you're in town.
San Lorenzo
Enjoy the popular shops in San Lorenzo. San Marco Convent and Museum is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop or San Marco University Tram Stop to see more of Florence.
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.
Santo Spirito
Santo Spirito is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Torrigiani Garden and Piazza Santo Spirito while you're in town.
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.
