Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide

Florence

A historic church with intricate architecture and a large open plaza with people.
A historic building with intricate architectural details, a prominent clock tower, and a statue in the foreground.
A bustling outdoor cafe area with outdoor seating and umbrellas, surrounded by historic buildings with ornate facades and balconies.
A building facade with a large, weathered astronomical instrument, possibly a sundial, and inscriptions in Italian.
A stone structure with two turtle statues on top, a decorative wall with a geometric pattern, and a tall tree in the background.

Stay near popular Santa Maria Novella attractions

A historic building with striped arches and a tall bell tower.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

9.4/10 (5,881 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Florence with a visit to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and churches in this vibrant area.
See properties

Top hotels in Santa Maria Novella

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore

4 out of 5
Viale Belfiore, 55 Florence FI
The price is 4.402.013 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
4.402.013 ₫
5.265.379 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cathedral of Santa Maria del ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (712 reviews)
"We stayed one night the hotel was good in total for people who want to be close to center of the city it is a walkable distance"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

The Social Hub Florence Belfiore
c-hotels Ambasciatori

c-hotels Ambasciatori

4 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni 3 Florence FI
The price is 3.597.104 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
3.597.104 ₫
4.379.980 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good breakfast. Staff is very helpful and polite. Handicap access need some work, the ramp to elevator is too steep."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

c-hotels Ambasciatori
Hotel Delle Nazioni

Hotel Delle Nazioni

3 out of 5
Via Luigi Alamanni, 15 Florence FI
The price is 4.647.944 ₫ per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
4.647.944 ₫
5.475.452 ₫ total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff. Clean hotel with air conditioning. Near the train station and all the attractions. Decent breakfast. I recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Delle Nazioni
25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino

4 out of 5
Piazza Di San Paolino 1 Florence FI
The price is 10.592.311 ₫ per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
10.592.311 ₫
12.074.707 ₫ total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
25hours Hotel Florence Piazza San Paolino
Hotel Albani Firenze

Hotel Albani Firenze

4 out of 5
Via Fiume 12 Florence FI
The price is 6.642.896 ₫ per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
6.642.896 ₫
7.730.351 ₫ total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay and safe!"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hotel Albani Firenze
The Market Urban Hotel

The Market Urban Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 15 Florence FI
The price is 7.641.697 ₫ per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
7.641.697 ₫
8.829.032 ₫ total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Florence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Market Urban Hotel
See all 820 properties in Santa Maria Novella
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Santa Maria Novella

Find the best Santa Maria Novella areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with buildings on the right bank.

Historic Centre of Florence

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are a few top attractions in Historic Centre of Florence. Hop around the city on the metro at Unità Tram Stop or Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.

A historic building with intricate architectural details, including a dome and ornate facades.

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 di Santa Maria Novella while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A historic bridge with arches over a river, surrounded by yellow buildings and a crowd of people.

San Giovanni

If you're spending some time in San Giovanni, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Repubblica are top sights worth seeing.

An ornate building with intricate architectural details and a clear blue sky in the background.

Santa Croce

Santa Croce is known for its interesting museums, and you can plan a trip to Basilica of Santa Croce and Piazza Santa Croce while you're in town.

A historic bridge over a calm river at twilight, reflecting the surrounding buildings.

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 Via Maggio while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Santa Maria Novella Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: