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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Things to do


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 ฿6,319 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿6,319
฿7,486 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (720 reviews)
"Pésimo hotel Con muy mala atención, la persona que nos atendió para el desayuno lo más tosco y grosera, el día 29 de Septiembre a las 7:00 am, desafortunadamente no lo recomiendo,"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 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 ฿7,201 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿7,201
฿8,457 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was very specious, the hotel is located right across from the train station so location is ideal. The room I stayed in had a small terrace with a small sofa and a chair overlooking the main road. Despite being in a very busy location the room was well isolated and there was no voice. A tram ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

c-hotels Ambasciatori
Hotel Delle Nazioni

Hotel Delle Nazioni

3 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni, 15 Florence FI
The price is ฿7,386 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿7,386
฿8,583 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Big and clean room. Changing towels and bed sheets everyday. We can hear the train passing by, but it's just ok. Overall it's a good place to stay. Breakfast is just ok. As well as the location very close to terminal."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel Delle Nazioni
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 ฿14,484 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿14,484
฿16,468 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (1,014 reviews)
"The room was beautiful, loved the location and having parking was great."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino
Hotel Albani Firenze

Hotel Albani Firenze

4 out of 5
Via Fiume 12 Florence FI
The price is ฿6,734 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿6,734
฿7,943 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"It was great that the hotel's location served as a perfect base for exploring the historic center of Florence and enjoying the local dining scene. Friendly staff and a fantastic complimentary breakfast spread definitely made my trip much more memorable."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel Albani Firenze
The Market Urban Hotel

The Market Urban Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 15 Florence FI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿10,953 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿10,953
฿12,584 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"Staff was great! Room was nice and spacious and hotel close to the markets and restaurants !! Elevator was very small especially if you have a wheelchair which we had and barely fit! Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Market Urban Hotel
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Where to stay in Santa Maria Novella

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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 Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Via de' Calzaiuoli are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Duomo

Visitors to Duomo rave about its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Piazza di Santa Maria Novella or Via de' Calzaiuoli while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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 Via Maggio while you're exploring the neighbourhood.



Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide