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

Visit the world’s largest Franciscan church to marvel at the masterful artworks and pay your respects to some of history’s greatest geniuses.

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

Skip-the-Line Duomo: Priority-Access 30-Minute Guided Tour

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

NZ$42
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence: Unlimited Italy Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Florence: Unlimited Italy Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

NZ$5
per traveller
Florence: Unlimited Italy Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Florence half day combo tour with David, Uffizi & Duomo

Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia

NZ$82
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour

Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour

NZ$44
per adult
Florence: Palazzo Vecchio Guided Tour
Best of Florence Walking Tour

Best of Florence Walking Tour

NZ$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Best of Florence Walking Tour
Venus

Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide

NZ$126
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Uffizi Gallery Small Group Tour with Guide
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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 NZ$477 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
NZ$477
28 Oct - 29 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! (928 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on 23 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 NZ$760 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$760
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! (990 reviews)
"We were beyond excited to find we booked the perfect place for us. Close to museums, restaurants, shopping and the view to the river was beautiful."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hotel Balestri
Aurum Uffizi

Aurum Uffizi

4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
The price is NZ$906 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$906
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,020 reviews)
"hotel position superb easy access to city and dining options. Rooms clean and plenty of hot water in shower. Let down only by location of breakfast room which is a walk through from reception and the buffet breakfast which was very limited."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Aurum Uffizi
LHP River Club

LHP River Club

5 out of 5
Via del Ghirlandaio, 1, Florence, FI
The price is NZ$350 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$350
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)
"Beautiful room and comfortable bed. Clean. Nice pool area. There are no elevators but the stairs are not long. AC is not very strong but suffices. Area is full of hidden gems from bakeries to late night pizza. Parking can be a challenge but not more than other parts of the city. About a 20 min walk ..."

Reviewed on 23 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 NZ$841 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$841
12 Oct - 13 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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