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Where to Stay in Santa Croce, Florence
East of the Duomo, centred around the Santa Croce basilica. A lively mix of historic sights, leather markets, and decent restaurants.
✦ The vibe
Lively, authentic, busy but less frantic than Duomo. A bit of a local feel in the backstreets.
👤 Best for
First-timers and culture lovers who want a slightly more local edge.
🏨 Where to stay
Mid-range hotels and good-value apartments. Moderate to high prices compared to outer areas.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable: 10-15 minutes to Duomo or Ponte Vecchio. Tram from airport to station, then a 15-minute walk.
📍 Nearby
Basilica of Santa Croce (Michelangelo's tomb), Piazza Santa Croce.
Best hotels in Santa Croce
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Santa Croce
l’Biancone
144 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →La Casa di Maria
237 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Pietrapiana Boutique Apartments
254 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
353 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Plaza Hotel Lucchesi
353 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Ariston
431 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Sanctuary B&B
438 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Fiorentino
441 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Dali
490 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Residenza d'epoca Pagliano
494 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Santa Croce
496 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Serristori Palace
532 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Luxury Loft Alfani
546 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Il Duca
562 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Forte16
577 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Forte16
577 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Cimabue 9
595 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Bernini
630 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Grand Hotel Cavour Florence
641 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Grand Hotel Cavour Florence
641 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →La residenza del Proconsolo
680 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Regency
698 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Air BnB
741 m from Santa Croce
View intelligence briefing →Air BnB
741 m from Santa Croce
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