What's Santa Maria Novella Like?

Come to Santa Maria Novella for a glimpse of landmarks like Fortezza da Basso, and to take in some culture at places like Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Enjoy this walkable neighborhood's museums and selection of shops. There's plenty more to see, including Leopolda Station Exhibition Center and Via Faenza.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Santa Maria Novella?

We have 689 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Santa Maria Novella:

Relais Luce Florence

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • Central location

The Market Urban Hotel

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Residenza d'Epoca Palazzo Riblet

• • Free WiFi • Central location

7Florence B&B

City-center B&B

• • Free WiFi • Central location

Apollo Guest House

City-center guestrooms with comfy beds

• • Free WiFi • Central location

How to Get to Santa Maria Novella

Santa Maria Novella is located 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Porta al Prato.

Flying to:

• • Peretola Airport (FLR), 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Santa Maria Novella

Traveling to Santa Maria Novella by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Porta al Prato Station
• • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station
• • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station)

Things to See and Do in and around Santa Maria Novella

What to See in Santa Maria Novella

• • Fortezza da Basso
• • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
• • Leopolda Station Exhibition Center
• • Via Faenza
• • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

Things to Do in Santa Maria Novella

• • The New Florence Opera House
• • Teatro Comunale Florence
• • National Alinari Museum of Photography

Other Popular Santa Maria Novella Attractions

• • Piazza Ognissanti
• • Historic Center - Downtown

When Is the Best Time to Visit Porta al Prato?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 77°F)
• • Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 52°F)
• • Rainiest months: November, October, December, May (average 3 inches of rainfall)