San Lorenzo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Lorenzo
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Feast on Italian cheeses, chocolates and authentic pizza and shop for leather goods at this indoor market and its surrounding street stalls.
Piazza San Marco
Piazza San Marco is just one of the places to see in Florence, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Medici Chapels
You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Medici Chapels. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
San Marco Convent and Museum
You can study the exhibits at San Marco Convent and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Florence. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
University of Florence
Explore the campus of University of Florence as part of your travels around Florence. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Saint Apollonia Last Supper
You can browse the exhibits at Saint Apollonia Last Supper, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Florence. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Activities
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti & Lunch with Wine
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence
Uffizi Gallery: Small Group Guided Tour or Reserved Entry Ticket
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
Our pick of the best San Lorenzo Hotel Deals
IQ Hotel Firenze
Everything exceeded our expectations and we had a lovely stay!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
The hotel was really nice and so many spots where you can work! The location was great - I’ll definitely come back.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Plus Florence - Hostel
Hotel focus on big groups not for couples Terrible bar restaurant music for young generation and loud It took 30minutes for check in only 1 person in front desk 20 minutes latter another came to help No city maps or tourism information at front desk
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Hoxton Florence
The Staff at the Hoxton were very nice, enjoyed chatting with them, and they answered all questions. They helped arrange a very early taxi pickup - 4 am. The outdoor patio area was one of my favorites. I enjoyed the outdoors while sipping a prosecco or reading on the very comfy furniture. The attached ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Orto De Medici Hotel
Beautiful hotel. We felt very welcomed with a bottle of prosecco and drink in the library. Staff were knowledgeable and helpful. They had some excellent recommendations for restaurants and activities.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Il Guelfo Bianco
Beautiful spacious, clean room. Staff excellent - helped with directions, tours, etc. Breakfast has good selection and it was a pleasure to see Clemente every morning with a welcoming smile and good chats. The location was perfect. Just far enough away from the busy city centre but close enough to ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Lorenzo
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.
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.
Santissima Annunziata
Santissima Annunziata is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Santissima Annunziata Square and Statue of David while you're in town.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Repubblica are top sights worth seeing.
Sant' Ambrogio
If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Jewish Museum and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Maria Novella
Enjoy the popular shops in Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Porta al Prato - Leopolda Tram Stop or Fratelli Rosselli Tram Stop to see more of Porta al Prato.
