Cheap hotels in Santa Croce, Florence
Named for the Santa Croce basilica, which marks the center of this neighborhood, the south end of Santa Croce borders the Duomo neighborhood and swarms with tourists. The piazza itself is actually a popular spot for Florentines to meet, chat and then head elsewhere to eat. The parallel streets behind the church are relatively quiet, and slightly more residential.
Head northeast to Sant'Ambrogio, where Florence feels hipper, younger and much more real. Via dei Neri, a cross street on the other side of Via de'Benci, the southwestern border of the piazza, is lined with wine bars, specialty food shops and a few great osterias.
Choosing a hotel in Santa Croce can be a good fit for travelers looking to be fairly central, but also away from the tourist throngs.
Borgo degli Albizi 26, Santa Croce
EuroCheapo Review: The one-star Hotel Bavaria offers a taste of Renaissance living for a tiny price.... read review
$41
2Sanctuary B&B Firenze Other
Via Borgo Pinti 15, Santa Croce
EuroCheapo Review: Tucked away in a 14th-century palazzo near Santa Croce, the Sanctuary B&B Firenze is a simple nun-run budget option in a quiet corner of Florence.... read review
$47
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3Tourist House B&B B&B
Via Della Scala 1, Santa Maria Novella
EuroCheapo Review: The Tourist House B&B is a quiet guesthouse situated literally around the corner from the Santa Maria Novella church and Florence's train station.... read review
$52
Via Cerretani 2, Duomo
EuroCheapo Review: This one-star hotel situated in an ancient palazzo is home to 9 modest and well-priced rooms with charmingly mismatched furniture. ... read review
$42
5Hostel Archi Rossi Other
Via Faenza 94 R, San Lorenzo
EuroCheapo Review: Centrally-located, friendly, and funky Archi Rossi offers a lovely experience rare for a hostel.... read review
$52
Borgo Degli Albizi 11, Duomo
EuroCheapo Review: There is so much to love about this family-run hotel with cheapo rooms in the shadow of the Duomo.... read review
$50
Via Dei Banchi 1, Duomo
EuroCheapo Review: The darling (and super cheapo) Hotel Giappone offers 8 fresh-faced, frill-free rooms with a dash of hospitality.... read review
$52
Via Faenza 26, San Lorenzo
EuroCheapo Review: Nuova Italia, a cozy 20-room hotel with artsy touches and a cool location near the San Lorenzo market.... read review
$62
9B&B La Dimora Degli Angeli Unrated Hotel
Via Dè Brunelleschi 4/N, Santa Maria Novella
EuroCheapo Review: The bed and breakfast La Dimora degli Angeli is a splurge-worthy spot with luxury touches very near the Duomo.... read review
$104
Via Dell Oriuolo 17, Duomo
EuroCheapo Review: Hotel Dali is an adorable oasis of originality and quality in the heart of Florence—with great rates and free parking to boot.... read review
$47
