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 fascinating museums and stunning cathedral 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 stunning cathedral or notable monuments 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.
Florence Museum of Natural History
You can study the exhibits at Florence Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Florence. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.
Activities
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Best of Florence Tour with David at Accademia & Duomo (with VIP option)
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti Tour with Lunch & Wine
The Best of Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour
Our pick of the best San Lorenzo Hotel Deals
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
Very nice hôtel with good prices. The breakfast was amazing with a lot of choice and quality. The view from the rooftop is superb but the cocktail are highly overprized (with 2/3rd) being Ice.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Plus Florence - Hostel
At first, I was given a shared room with a man. When I said I wasn’t comfortable with that, one of the staff members helped me get a shared room with girls instead.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
IQ Hotel Firenze
It was a wonderful stay
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Caravaggio
Worse experience of our trip! The place was nothing like the pictures. The room was dirty nasty and we didn’t end up staying here. We had to find another place. The rooms look nothing like the pictures. And then they want you to keep you too Key with them each time you leave which is just ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Ruby Bea Hotel Florence
We loved our stay at Ruby Bea, Florence. Hotel is beautiful and close and walkable to all. Staff were outstanding and super helpful. Room was perfect bright and airy. Try Perseus restaurant around the corner from hotel. Perfect 25th wedding celebration. Thank You
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Hoxton Florence
The hotel was lovely Chic and cool - very spacious room i was on the 4th floor and had a Corner room. Staff are nice and friendly and work hard. The only gripe i has was that in the room there are no water bottles nor are they replenished: I think You have to ask for water and they bring to you which ...
Reviewed on 8 May 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 Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are major draws. Catch the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Santissima Annunziata
Santissima Annunziata is known for its colourful gardens, and you can plan a trip to Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio and Santissima Annunziata Square while you're in town.
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.
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.
