Santa Croce Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce
Santa Croce

Popular places to visit

Piazza Santa Croce

Piazza Santa Croce

You can learn about the history of Florence when you stop by Piazza Santa Croce. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Piazza Santa Croce
Basilica of Santa Croce featuring religious aspects, heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Basilica of Santa Croce

Many of the most famous names in Italian history are buried in this vast Franciscan basilica known as the “Temple of the Italian Glories”.

Basilica of Santa Croce
National Central Library of Florence

National Central Library of Florence

Learn about the local history of Florence when you spend time at National Central Library of Florence. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and stunning cathedral.

National Central Library of Florence

Teatro Verdi

Get tickets for a show at Teatro Verdi, a theatre with a story to tell in Florence. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this vibrant area.

Teatro Verdi

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio during your visit to Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

Casa Buonarroti

You can study the exhibits at Casa Buonarroti, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Florence. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Casa Buonarroti

Activities

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

AU$27
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Florence: Arno River Cruise with a Live Concert

Florence: Arno River Cruise with a Live Concert

AU$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence: Arno River Cruise with a Live Concert
Cooking Art Brunelleschi

Cooking Art Brunelleschi

AU$105
per adult
Cooking Art Brunelleschi
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour

AU$232
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour
Pasta Lovers cooking class: learn to cook tagliatelle ravioli and tiramisù

Pasta Lovers cooking class: learn to cook tagliatelle ravioli and tiramisù

AU$62
per adult
Pasta Lovers cooking class: learn to cook tagliatelle ravioli and tiramisù
Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket

Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket

AU$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket
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Our pick of the best Santa Croce Hotel Deals

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

4 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 38, Florence, FI
The price is AU$553 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$553
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (980 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and location in Florence…rooms and staff were fantastic"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

4 out of 5
Lungarno del Tempio, 44, Florence, FI
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (922 reviews)
"Staff, the receptionists were great. Silvia and. Barbara."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Hotel Balestri

Hotel Balestri

4 out of 5
Piazza Mentana 7, Florence, FI
The price is AU$668 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$668
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (989 reviews)
"Fantastic service, great water pressure and air conditioning! Superb location in Florence Highly recommend this hotel!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Hotel Balestri
Aurum Uffizi

Aurum Uffizi

4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
The price is AU$797 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$797
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Don’t be put off by the appearance of the alley that leads to the entrance of this lively little hotel. It’s grimy and adorned by graffiti but once you step through the door, the hotel itself is great. The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean and comfortable and breakfast was good. The location ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Aurum Uffizi
LHP River Club

LHP River Club

5 out of 5
Via del Ghirlandaio, 1, Florence, FI
The price is AU$308 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$308
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"We had a really lovely stay. The staff were super friendly and kind, which made a great first impression. Communication before check-in was well-intended and resposive, but as we were arriving late, we had to download an app to access the property. It worked fine, but wasn’t the most intuitive process ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

LHP River Club
Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Via dell'Anguillara, Florence, FI
The price is AU$630 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$630
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (246 reviews)
"The property is very well maintained. The rooms are spacious, clean and very well appointed. The Staff is very professional, pleasant and helpful. We would definitely stay there again. It is conveniently located to major attractions. Tom Smith."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Casual Rinascimento Firenze Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce

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Sant' Ambrogio

If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio and Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Sant' Ambrogio
Pisa featuring a river or creek and heritage architecture

San Niccolò

If you're spending some time in San Niccolò, Arno River and Piazzale Michelangelo are top sights worth seeing.

San Niccolò
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Ricorboli

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ricorboli and surrounding area, you can visit Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Ricorboli
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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.

Historic Centre of Florence
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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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