Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Maria Novella
Popular places to visit
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
You can find out about the history of Florence with a visit to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this vibrant area.
Fortezza da Basso
Learn about the events happening in Fortezza da Basso during your trip to Florence. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
The New Florence Opera House
Get tickets for a show at The New Florence Opera House, a theatre with a story to tell in Porta al Prato. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.
Chiesa di Ognissanti
Get close to works by acclaimed Renaissance artists, such as Botticelli and Giotto, in one of the earliest baroque-style churches built in Florence.
Palazzo dei Congressi
After visiting Palazzo dei Congressi, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Florence. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.
Piazza Ognissanti
You can learn about the history of Florence with a trip to Piazza Ognissanti. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Florence Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Florence: Pisa Tour through Tuscan Hills & Optional Tower Entry
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Tuscany Experience In Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano & Chianti
From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Chianti Tour with Lunch & Wine
Our pick of the best Santa Maria Novella Hotel Deals
The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
Amazing place to stay in the city of Florence. Clean and comfortable room, pleasant and helpful staff. Great young and modern atmosphere in the hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hotel Machiavelli Palace
Breakfast very fresh and large buffet Very nice staff .only problem i had was mattress was too hard and pilllow was too soft .
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
c-hotels Ambasciatori
The breakfast was good and big selection
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Delle Nazioni
clean room, breakfast was good, and location of the hote was perfect.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
This was our second stay at Maria Novella and we love it there but while we were there there was a soccer game in town, Florence against a team from London. We had a suite overlooking the piazza and for two nights until about midnight the fans from the London team were at the bar two floors down ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Albani Firenze
The staff was very helpful during problems with air travel,especially Gabriel...The hotel restaurant was wonderful..The area is very busy being so close to the train station(but convenient in that regard) but also within 2 blocks of great restaurants,the outdoor market and Santa Maria Novella(dont ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria Novella
San Jacopino
Even though there aren't top sights in San Jacopino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Jump on the metro at Belfiore Tram Stop to see more of the city.
San Frediano
San Frediano is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Piazza Santo Spirito and Santo Spirito Basilica while you're in town.
San Lorenzo
Enjoy the popular shops in San Lorenzo. San Marco Convent and Museum is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop or San Marco University Tram Stop to see more of Florence.
Historic Centre of Florence
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are a few top attractions in Historic Centre of Florence. Hop around the city on the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.
Santo Spirito
Santo Spirito is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Piazza Santo Spirito and Santo Spirito Basilica while you're in town.
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 Piazza di Santa Maria Novella while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
