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 stunning cathedral 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 churches 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 churches 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
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Our pick of the best San Lorenzo Hotel Deals
IQ Hotel Firenze
Good all the above
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
Amazing hotel so beautiful and very close to anything you want to do so nice thanks
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Orto De Medici Hotel
Great location for touring Florence. Clean. Excellent breakfast! Staff booked our cabs and recommended restaurants that were very good. We can't wait to return.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Antica Dimora Sant'Anna
Fue todo perfecto
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Hoxton Florence
The room was beautiful and clean and soundproof! The staff were amazing and went out of their way to help us when we discovered we had left our passports in Bologna
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Globus Urban Hotel
Clean excellent hot water and superb location
Reviewed on 20 Jan 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 Piazza di Santa Maria Novella or Via de' Calzaiuoli 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 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.
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, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli 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.
