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 fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums 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 fascinating museums and notable monuments in this romantic 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 fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Leopolda Station Exhibition Center
Learn about the events happening in Leopolda Station Exhibition Center during your trip to Porta al Prato. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Discover the Best of Florence and Pisa on a Full-Day Tour from Milan
Florence Accademia Gallery Tour with Entrance Ticket Included
Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni & Chianti from Florence
Florence Half Day Tour with Michelangelo’s David, Accademia & Uffizi Option
Our pick of the best Santa Maria Novella Hotel Deals
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
Next to the train station and walking distance to the center
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Delle Nazioni
Our bathroom was terrible . The water flood and take a while to drain . I can’t understand keep Room Like that .
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
Steps away from public transportation
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
The breakfast room is so pretty, and the breakfast is truly excellent. The staff were friendly and professional and welcomed our little dogs. It was quiet even though it is right in the center of everything. The bed was very comfortable and all the linens were of excellent quality, i would definitely ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Albani Firenze
Excellent breakfast. Room nicely appointed. Very comfortable with fresh air + windows.
Reviewed on 2 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
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.
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 Uffizi Gallery while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
