Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella

Popular places to visit

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

After visiting Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
Fortezza da Basso

Fortezza da Basso

Learn about the events happening in Fortezza da Basso during your trip to Florence. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.

Fortezza da Basso
The New Florence Opera House

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 fascinating museums and notable monuments in this romantic area.

The New Florence Opera House
Chiesa di Ognissanti

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.

Chiesa di Ognissanti

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 notable monuments.

Palazzo dei Congressi

Activities

Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour

AU$37
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Pisa and Cinque Terre Day Trip from Florence

Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence

AU$159
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Cinque Terre and Pisa Day Trip from Florence
Best of Florence Walking Tour

Best of Florence Walking Tour

AU$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Florence Walking Tour
From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence

From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Livorno: Shore Excursion to Florence
Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo

Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia

AU$73
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour

Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour

AU$39
per adult
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Santa Maria Novella Hotel Deals

Hotel Machiavelli Palace

Hotel Machiavelli Palace

3 out of 5
Via Nazionale 10, Florence, FI
The price is AU$145 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$145
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
"Place was in a busy area which was convenient, not so quiet, bathroom is very small. Staff were very nice and breakfast is a bonus."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hotel Machiavelli Palace
The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

4 out of 5
Viale Belfiore, 55, Florence, FI
The price is AU$209 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$209
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedral of Santa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"Amazing place, everything was perfect."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
c-hotels Ambasciatori

c-hotels Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni 3, Florence, FI
The price is AU$357 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$357
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Best, tram and station and all the attractions just walkable"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

c-hotels Ambasciatori
Hotel Delle Nazioni

Hotel Delle Nazioni

3 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni, 15, Florence, FI
The price is AU$321 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$321
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,034 reviews)
"The staff and service were amazing, they remembered it was my wedding anniversary, and the manager gave us a bottle of wine. Ronald was amazing in making sure we had our needs met. He took care of us during the trip and went out of his way to make sure our entire stay was amazing. Breakfast was good ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Delle Nazioni
Palazzo Montebello

Palazzo Montebello

4 out of 5
Via Garibaldi, 14, Florence, FI
The price is AU$739 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$739
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (982 reviews)
"Great hotel in a really good location, in walking distance to the centre of Florence. The hotel is modern and has new interiors, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was a great selection! Would definintely recommend staying here"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Palazzo Montebello
Hotel Atlantic Palace

Hotel Atlantic Palace

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale, 12, Florence, FI
The price is AU$190 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$190
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (864 reviews)
"Great location, staff was professional but not friendly"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Atlantic Palace
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria Novella

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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 Frediano
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San Jacopino

4/5(4 area reviews)

Even though there aren't top sights in San Jacopino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Jump on the metro at Belfiore Tram Stop to see more of the city.

San Jacopino
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San Lorenzo

4.5/5(53 area reviews)

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.

San Lorenzo
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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.

Santo Spirito
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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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