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 acclaimed art galleries and churches 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 acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
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 shops 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 acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
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
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Discover the Best of Florence and Pisa on a Full-Day Tour from Milan
Florence: Reserved Entrance Ticket to the Medici Chapel
Florence: Reserved Entry Ticket to Bargello Museum
Top hotels in Santa Maria Novella
Hotel Machiavelli Palace
Breakfast very fresh and large buffet Very nice staff .only problem i had was mattress was too hard and pilllow was too soft .
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
Great hotel with a large lobby, restaurants, and a sun roof overlooking Florence! Excellent views of Florence and an awesome experience altogether.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
c-hotels Ambasciatori
Next to the train station and walking distance to the center
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Delle Nazioni
clean room, breakfast was good, and location of the hote was perfect.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Rooms on the lower floors near the piazza can be very loud. Street noise kept us awake. Somehow cigarette smoke was noticeable in the rooms. The smoke seemed to come thru the heating/cooling ducts. However the location is very good. Close to the train station and local attractions.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Albani Firenze
Breakfast was limited and not very tasty. Rooms were very dark and dingy.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are a few top attractions in Historic Centre of Florence. Hop around the city on the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.
Santo Spirito
Santo Spirito 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.
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 di Santa Maria Novella while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
