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 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 stunning cathedral 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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
Activities
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
Florence Vespa Tour: Tuscan Hills, Food and Chianti Wine
The Best of Tuscany Tour: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
Our pick of the best San Lorenzo Hotel Deals
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
"Great restaurant and great pool bar."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Plus Florence - Hostel
"Likes: Close to the city center, amenities Dislikes: Smoking close to where people are eat, food quality in restaurant, horrible cleaning of room and constant plumbing issues, cheap at the front desk with towels."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
IQ Hotel Firenze
"The staff was excellent room was very clean the breakfast was wonderful"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
The Hoxton Florence
"The Hoxton was a great surprise, been to Florence several times and found a place that is offering amenities and friendly staff and service with a property that mixes the renaissance charm of Florence with a modern vibe, the staff is young, helpful and courteous."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Il Malaspina
"I stayed there three days. Everything was great."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Globus Urban Hotel
"I had a beautiful view of the rooftops of Florence form my 3rd-floor room. Comfortable bed, marble bathroom, easy-to-operate modern AC unit, and QUIET, despite being in the center of it all. Delicious breakfast, helpful and friendly staff (both at front desk, and easy to call down from room), and ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in San Lorenzo
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.
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.
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.
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.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is known for its interesting museums, and you can plan a trip to Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Santa Croce while you're in town.
