Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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 shops 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 stunning cathedral.
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
Florence Accademia Gallery Tour with Entrance Ticket Included
Skip-the-Line Florence Duomo: Priority-Access Express Guided Tour
Florence: Timed Entry to Michelangelo's David + Audio App
Florence: Unlimited Italy Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti - Small Group Tour
Florence Half Day Tour with Uffizi, Michelangelo’s David & Accademia
Our pick of the best Santa Maria Novella Hotel Deals
The Market Urban Hotel
Great location ! Reception and Room modern and kept looking like newly completed. Friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Aurum Firenze
Clean room
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Machiavelli Palace
Everything was excellent. Catherine at check in was exceptionally friendly and very helpful. Recommended several restaurants that were local.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
c-hotels Ambasciatori
Convenient.. Firenze santa maria station just right across
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Delle Nazioni
Super breakfast & great location
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Santa Maria Novella
A lovely room, comfortable bed, very clean hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Well situated for all areas of the centre.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Maria Novella
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 Jacopino
Even though there aren't top sights in San Jacopino, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Jump on the metro at Belfiore Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Santo Spirito
Santo Spirito is known for its stunning river views, and you can plan a trip to Porta Romana and Piazza Santo Spirito 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.
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 Travel Guide
- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
- The New Florence Opera House
- Palazzo degli Affari
- Piazza Ognissanti
- Uffizi Gallery
- Ponte Vecchio
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Piazza del Duomo
- Mugello Circuit
- Piazza della Signoria
- Careggi Hospital
- Antinori nel Chianti Classico
- The Mall Luxury Outlet
- Piazza della Repubblica
