Santa Croce Travel Guide
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Stay near popular Santa Croce attractions
Top hotels in Santa Croce
Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
"Rooftop pool (and the associated view) are absolutely incredible. The hotel itself is a little dated in decor / fixtures but clean and well-staffed (the staff switched the placement of the turndown service when they noticed I slept on the other side of the bed. The single room was a little tight, ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Aurum Uffizi
"Very centrally located. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it. Only issue was you could smell the drains in room 203. They tried to get rid of the smell but couldn’t. Avoid this room and you will be fine."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
"The view , everything is close."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hotel Balestri
"Excellent location very nice staff We had an issue upon check-in, but they were able to deal with it and accommodate us. Be very, very careful when booking to make sure that you book the hotel and not the separate apartments."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
LHP Hotel River & SPA
"We had a fantastic stay at Hotel River & Spa. The location is perfect, right on the Arno with a beautiful 10/15 minute walk along the river to the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery and other main attractions. It made exploring Florence really easy and enjoyable. The hotel itself is beautiful, with ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Hotel Jane
"We liked our stay at the Hotel Jane. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was very good. The staff were friendly and incredibly helpful. It’s located in a nice part of town, quiet and pleasant. There’s a nice little laundromat one block away, (you don’t have to worry about buying ..."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
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 Piazza della Signoria 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 Piazza del Duomo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
San Giovanni
If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Piazza della Signoria and Uffizi Gallery 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.
