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

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(85 reviews)

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 fascinating museums 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 stunning cathedral 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 stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.

Casa Buonarroti

Activities

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

NZ$55
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
People riding scooters in Tuscany

Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour

NZ$254
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vintage Vespa Tour
Santa Maria Novella

Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide

NZ$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Visit Florence in golf car with Fiorentine tuorist guide
Pasta Lovers cooking class: learn to cook tagliatelle ravioli and tiramisù

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

NZ$67
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

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florence: Santa Monaca Church Italian Opera Concert Ticket
Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour

Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour

NZ$254
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tuscany Vintage Fiat 500 Tour
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Our pick of the best Santa Croce Hotel Deals

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! (901 reviews)
"Bed comfort, walking and food options"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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$390 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$390
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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! (973 reviews)
"Exceptional services overall. We would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hotel Balestri
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi

4 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 38, Florence, FI
The price is NZ$529 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$529
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (975 reviews)
"Hotel was"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
Hotel Jane

Hotel Jane

3 out of 5
Via Orcagna 56-58, Florence, FI
The price is NZ$189 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$189
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Florence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)
"Very clean room, parking was provided free of cost which was a big surprise. Breakfast was incredible, so many high quality items to pick from. A short walk to the historic city was very doable even while pushing a stroller. Good experience overall!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hotel Jane
Aurum Uffizi

Aurum Uffizi

4 out of 5
Via Osteria Del Guanto 6, Florence, FI
The price is NZ$553 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$553
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and very clean"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Aurum Uffizi
LHP Hotel River & SPA

LHP Hotel River & SPA

5 out of 5
Lungarno Della Zecca Vecchia 18, Florence, FI
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
"Overall good stay through out my business trip. The only downside is the hotel located quite the outskirt of the city center. Needed to walk at least 10-15 minutes 1km everytime go for lunch or dinner. Other than that, all good for my stay."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Croce

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Sant' Ambrogio

If you're spending some time in Sant' Ambrogio, Great Synagogue of Florence and Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio 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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