A luxury 5-star hotel in an 18th-century palazzo on Via Ghibellina, part of the Baglioni Hotels collection, five minutes from the Basilica di Santa Croce.
Relais Santa Croce occupies an 18th-century palazzo on Via Ghibellina in the Santa Croce quarter, now operated as part of the Baglioni Hotels collection. The building was once home to a noble Florentine family, and the hotel's public spaces retain grand proportions, frescoed ceilings, and a formal, palatial atmosphere consistent with the address's history.
Rooms and suites combine period architectural details with contemporary luxury furnishings, and several suites feature exceptionally high ceilings and large windows overlooking the surrounding streets. The hotel's restaurant, Guelfi e Ghibellini, serves refined Tuscan cuisine within the palazzo's historic dining rooms.
The Santa Croce quarter is one of Florence's most characterful, home to the eponymous basilica - the burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli - as well as leather workshops and artisan studios in the surrounding streets. The Duomo is approximately a 10-minute walk, and the Uffizi Gallery about 12 minutes.
| Price | $$$$ |
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| Address | Via Ghibellina, 87, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy |
Room types
- Superior Room
- Deluxe Room
- Junior Suite
- Baglioni Suite
Amenities
- restaurant
- bar
- concierge
- wifi
- air conditioning
- fitness center
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Location
Via Ghibellina, 87, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
43.7699, 11.2617 View on map
Highlights
- 18th-century noble palazzo operated as part of the Baglioni Hotels luxury collection
- Guelfi e Ghibellini restaurant serving refined Tuscan cuisine in historic dining rooms
- Five-minute walk to the Basilica di Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo and Galileo
- Grand original proportions with frescoed ceilings throughout the public spaces
- Located in the authentic Santa Croce leather and artisan quarter
Tips for visiting
- Visit the Basilica di Santa Croce, a five-minute walk, to see the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo
- Explore the surrounding streets for leather workshops, a Santa Croce specialty since medieval times
- Book the in-house restaurant for a formal dinner within the palazzo's historic rooms
- The Duomo and Uffizi are both a comfortable 10-12 minute walk through the historic center
- Request a suite with high ceilings for the most dramatic sense of the palazzo's original scale
Accessibility
The hotel has lift access to guest floors and accessible rooms available on request. Contact the property in advance to confirm specific accessibility needs given the historic structure.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is the hotel from the Basilica di Santa Croce?
The basilica is approximately a five-minute walk from the hotel.
Is Relais Santa Croce part of a larger hotel group?
Yes, it is part of the Baglioni Hotels collection, an Italian luxury hospitality group with properties across the country.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
Yes, the in-house restaurant Guelfi e Ghibellini serves Tuscan cuisine within the palazzo's historic dining rooms.