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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
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.
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 churches.
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.
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 churches 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
Best of Florence Tour with David at Accademia & Duomo (with VIP option)
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip with optional Leaning Tower Ticket
Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum
Top hotels in Santa Croce
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Very friendly staff and breakfast had good selection! We had a flight at 7 and had to leave the hotel at 5am. We thought there was going to be no staff but luckily a guy was there to help us and had called us a taxi that arrived in 2 minutes. Room was nice and always cleaned everyday. We were left ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Internet struggles when in the rooms, but the rooftop bar/pool area has strong wifi and it's a much better place to setup if you have to do some light work. The views are stunning from the rooftop, you can watch the sun set and skip the tourist trap spots for that. The staff is incredibly kind and ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Hotel Balestri
Excellent location, beautiful hotel, highly recommended
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Aurum Uffizi
The room was kept clean. The staff extremely nice and attentive. Breakfast was good and the dinning area very clean. It was walking distance from Academia gallery.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Jane
The check-in was fast and easy. The hotel is nicely decorated and cozy. Staff was very helpful and friendly. We were allowed to use a microwave oven near the breakfast area to heat some food we bought in a nearby market. We were given a big 2 single beds, 1 double bed room, while we had a reservation ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Bodoni
Clean easily walkable to everything and Loved breakfast
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Jewish Museum and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio 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 Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
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 Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
