Santa Croce Travel Guide

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Santa Croce
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Santa Croce
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Santa Croce

Popular places to visit

Basilica of Santa Croce showing a statue or sculpture, religious aspects and heritage architecture

Basilica of Santa Croce

4.5/5(334 reviews)

Glorious tombs mark the resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo and many other Italian greats in the largest Franciscan church in the world.

Basilica of Santa Croce
Piazza Santa Croce

Piazza Santa Croce

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Piazza Santa Croce. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Piazza Santa Croce
National Central Library of Florence

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 notable monuments.

National Central Library of Florence

Teatro Verdi

Get tickets for a show at Teatro Verdi, a theatre with a story to tell in Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Teatro Verdi

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 acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

Church of Sant'Ambrogio

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Florence when you spend time at Church of Sant'Ambrogio. Discover the fascinating museums and churches in this vibrant area.

Church of Sant'Ambrogio

Things to do

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

฿1,033
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour

฿4,865
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour
Santa Maria Novella

Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide

฿2,582
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide
Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket

Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket

฿1,123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket
Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour

Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour

฿4,865
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour
Tuscany by Vespa

Tuscany Vespa Tour: Lunch & Wine Tasting, Countryside Roads

฿7,074
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vespa Tour: Lunch & Wine Tasting, Countryside Roads
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Top hotels in Santa Croce

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
4 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 38, Florence, FI
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The price is ฿10,702 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿10,702
฿12,304 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (977 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center
3 out of 5
Viale Giovanni Amendola 34, Florence, FI
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (737 reviews)
"Great spot outside of the city center. Nothing fancy but the bed was comfy and they had a great lobby to hang out in."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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B&B Hotel Firenze City Center
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
4 out of 5
Lungarno del Tempio, 44, Florence, FI
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (860 reviews)
"The room was comfortable, clean, and quiet. The hotel staff was very nice."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

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FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Aurum Uffizi
Aurum Uffizi
4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
The price is ฿14,672 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
฿14,672
฿16,671 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great Budget Hotel
"The receptionist was great! We were able to leave our bags where he stored them away from the entrance for a few hours before we checked in to our room. When we came back he had brought our luggage to our room! The breakfast really wasn’t great so we decided to eat elsewhere while in Florence. The ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Aurum Uffizi
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
3 out of 5
14 Via dell'Anguillara, Florence, FI
The price is ฿9,632 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿9,632
฿11,051 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
"I’ll be back 😆"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
Hotel Balestri
Hotel Balestri
4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
The price is ฿6,910 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿6,910
฿8,133 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (944 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce

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Sant' Ambrogio

If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Great Synagogue of Florence and Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sant' Ambrogio
Pisa which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

San Niccolò

If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing.

San Niccolò
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Ricorboli

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ricorboli and surrounding area, you can visit Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Ricorboli
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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.

Historic Centre of Florence
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Duomo

4.5/5(418 area reviews)

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.

Duomo
Uffizi Gallery which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

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.

San Giovanni

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