Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic church with intricate architecture and a large open plaza with people.
A historic building with intricate architectural details, a prominent clock tower, and a statue in the foreground.
A bustling outdoor cafe area with outdoor seating and umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings with ornate facades and balconies.
A building facade with a large, weathered astronomical instrument, possibly a sundial, and inscriptions in Italian.
A stone structure with two turtle statues on top, a decorative wall with a geometric pattern, and a tall tree in the background.

Stay near popular Santa Maria Novella attractions

A historic building with striped arches and a tall bell tower.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

9.4/10 (5,881 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Florence with a visit to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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Activities

City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

AU$40
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

AU$144
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Michaelangelo's David

Accademia timed-entry Ticket with App Guide

AU$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Accademia timed-entry Ticket with App Guide
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

AU$26
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour

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

AU$29
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Best of Florence Tour with Fast Track Accademia & Duomo

Best of Florence Tour with David at Accademia & Duomo (with VIP option)

AU$142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best of Florence Tour with David at Accademia & Duomo (with VIP option)
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Our pick of the best Santa Maria Novella Hotel Deals

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

4 out of 5
Viale Belfiore, 55 Florence FI
The price is AU$308 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$308
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedral of Santa Maria del ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (721 reviews)
"The building had a lot of modern amenities and my room was clean but unfortunately was next to a maintenance or tech room so I could hear running water through the pipes all throughout the night while trying to sleep."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

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$339 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$339
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Muy buena ubicación, tiene muy buenos servicios de bar y restaurante, muy buen desayuno, encantador hotel, su personal muy atento"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

c-hotels Ambasciatori
Hotel Delle Nazioni

Hotel Delle Nazioni

3 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni, 15 Florence FI
The price is AU$303 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$303
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Location right next to the train terminal within walking distance to major attractions. Breakfast was good enough choice."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hotel Delle Nazioni
Hotel Albani Firenze

Hotel Albani Firenze

4 out of 5
Via Fiume 12 Florence FI
The price is AU$335 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$335
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Staff was incredible during our stay."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Hotel Albani Firenze
The Market Urban Hotel

The Market Urban Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 15 Florence FI
The price is AU$494 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$494
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was great! Room was nice and spacious and hotel close to the markets and restaurants !! Elevator was very small especially if you have a wheelchair which we had and barely fit! Would recommend!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Market Urban Hotel
Hotel Santa Maria Novella

Hotel Santa Maria Novella

4 out of 5
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 1 Florence FI
The price is AU$680 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$680
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"This place exceeded our expectations!! Wow what a truly beautiful hotel. The main part was gorgeous, just spectacular. The breakfast - amazing. We felt like royalty. We stayed in an annex apartment for more space for our family and WOW that was incredible. We even had a little balcony. It was beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

Hotel Santa Maria Novella
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Our guide on where to stay in Santa Maria Novella

Find the best Santa Maria Novella areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with buildings on the right bank.

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.

A historic building with intricate architectural details, including a dome and ornate facades.

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.

A historic bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by yellow buildings and a crowd of people.

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Repubblica and Via de' Calzaiuoli are top sights worth seeing.

An ornate building with intricate architectural details and a clear blue sky in the background.

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.

A historic bridge over a calm river at twilight, reflecting the surrounding buildings.

Oltrarno

Oltrarno is a destination visitors seek out for its fascinating museums, picturesque gardens and beautiful river views. You might also want to check out attractions like Pitti Palace or Via Maggio while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide

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