Santa Croce Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Croce
Stay near popular Santa Croce attractions
Activities
Skip the Line: Florence's Accademia Gallery Priority Entrance Ticket
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence Half Day Tour with Michelangelo’s David, Accademia & Uffizi Option
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 Santa Croce Hotel Deals
Aurum Uffizi
"Great location, modern, clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
"great location. great staff."
Reviewed on 26 June 2026
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
"Overall, the hotel is clean. The staff team were very helpful and friendly. We stayed at a triple room for a family of 3 in late June. The size of room was a bit small but comfy. AC’s powerful. The location is convenient and quiet, about 20-25 min walk along the river to city center. The hotel parking ..."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Hotel Balestri
"Beautiful and elegant hotel in a perfect location, close to most of the famous sightseeing locations, all within walking distance. A very tasty breakfast included with a huge selection, cereal and fruit, continental or cooked breakfast. Rooms and service were perfect."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center
"It’s more like an old broken cheap motel. Room is clean enough but when you get out of the shower the shower towel is soaking wet because of water leaking from the shower towel the bathroom floor, the floor feels dirty and bathroom is wet, I wouldn’t dare to walk barefoot. $230 per night for that ..."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Hotel Jane
"ENJOYED OUR TIME. Thank you"
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Santa Croce
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.
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 Pitti Vintage while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
