Santa Croce Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Croce
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Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce

Popular places to visit

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

Basilica of Santa Croce

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Many of the most famous names in Italian history are buried in this vast Franciscan basilica known as the “Temple of the Italian Glories”.

Basilica of Santa Croce
Piazza Santa Croce

Piazza Santa Croce

4/5(1 review)

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 churches.

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 acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

Church of Sant'Ambrogio

Learn about the local history of Florence when you spend time at Church of Sant'Ambrogio. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Church of Sant'Ambrogio

Activities

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

AU$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Santa Maria Novella

Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide

AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide
Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato

Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato

AU$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato
Tuscany by Vespa

Tuscany Vespa Tour: Lunch & Wine Tasting, Countryside roads

AU$316
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vespa Tour: Lunch & Wine Tasting, Countryside roads
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour

AU$217
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour
Pasta with fresh vegetable

Walking Food Tour of Florence with Tastings

AU$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walking Food Tour of Florence with Tastings
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Our pick of the best Santa Croce Hotel Deals

Aurum Uffizi
Aurum Uffizi
4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
The price is AU$575 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$575
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (989 reviews)
"The staff is very kind and helpful, location is amazing, near the Uffizi and Il Duomo."

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

Aurum Uffizi
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
4 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 38, Florence, FI
The price is AU$431 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
AU$431
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (973 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Hotel Balestri
Hotel Balestri
4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
The price is AU$404 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$404
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (921 reviews)
"Everything was great but the rooms are really small, so if you want to feel comfortable, opt-in for bigger rooms"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Hotel Balestri
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center
3 out of 5
Viale Giovanni Amendola 34, Florence, FI
The price is AU$188 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (724 reviews)
"This is outside of where we normally stay (near SMN) but it was excellent. Great staff, you can buy food in the lobby & micro in the main room. We learned to take the bus to wherever we were headed for the day. There’s a killer gelato place at the Piazza Baccaria where we went daily. Easy walk to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct. 2024

B&B Hotel Firenze City Center
Hotel Bodoni
Hotel Bodoni
2 out of 5
Via Martiri del Popolo, 27, Florence, FI
The price is AU$197 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (679 reviews)
"Perfect location and great hotel I stayed for seven nights at Hotel Bodoni (Florence) in February 2025. Perfect location, close to everything. The Central train station and the old town were 10-20 minutes to walk. They offer a good continental breakfast! Staffs were very helpful and ..."

Reviewed on 2 Mar. 2025

Hotel Bodoni
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
4 out of 5
Lungarno del Tempio, 44, Florence, FI
The price is AU$279 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$279
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (833 reviews)
"Super everything"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce

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Sant' Ambrogio

If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Historic Centre of Florence and Great Synagogue of Florence 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, Historic Centre of Florence and Pitti Palace 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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Duomo

4.5/5(143 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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Santissima Annunziata

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Santissima Annunziata is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Historic Centre of Florence and Palazzo Capponi while you're in town.

Santissima Annunziata

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