Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Maria Novella
Popular places to visit
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 churches.
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 fascinating museums and churches in this vibrant area.
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 churches 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 fascinating museums and churches.
Leopolda Station Exhibition Center
Learn about the events happening in Leopolda Station Exhibition Center during your trip to Porta al Prato. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence
Florence: Timed Entry to Michelangelo's David + Audio App
Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli Half Day Tour from Florence
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti
Our pick of the best Santa Maria Novella Hotel Deals
25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino
Everything is also well done with this hotel group - clean, nice amenities, friendly staff. Perfect location to all of the sights.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
c-hotels Ambasciatori
Great stay overall
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Market Urban Hotel
Was very clean and the hosts was great.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Machiavelli Palace
Está muy bonito el hotel, el personal del hotel fue muy amable, es súper céntrico para ver lugares turísticos y no tan turísticos, puedes caminar y llegar fácil a todos lados, está a menos de 5 min de la estación de tren.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Delle Nazioni
I was pleasantly surprised by the very high level of service. All the staff were smiling and very kind. The room was clean and the bathroom was also clean. The single beds were quite narrow, but still comfortable enough. In winter the room was warm, and at night it was quiet. The breakfast was good. ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
Such a wonderful hotel, terrific breakfast, very pleasant and helpful staff, and the hotel is located is in a great area of the city. Easy access to loads of restaurants, the train station, the central market, and loads of museums/churches
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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 Boboli Gardens 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
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.
Santo Spirito
Santo Spirito is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Porta Romana and Piazza Santo Spirito 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 Piazza di Santa Maria Novella or Via de' Calzaiuoli while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
