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Bellosguardo / San Francesco di Paola with private garden

Family-friendly apartment in Florence

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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1 Double Bed

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1 Single Bed

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2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bagno 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bagno 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bellosguardo / San Francesco di Paola with private garden

The apartment is bright located in a quiet street leading to Bellosguardo - an area of Florence located on a small hill from which you can admire the splendid view of the oldest part of the city. It is located on the ground floor with a private garden of 60 sq m.
It consists of a double bedroom, a single bedroom, a twin bedroom, two bathrooms with shower, a fully equipped kitchen.
Upon request the double room can become a double room.
You can find all the comforts: such as independent heating, air conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, washing machine, iron and ironing board, two hair dryers (one for each bathroom), bed linen, blankets, pillows and towels.
The private garden is equipped with every comfort: a table with chairs, a small sofa, three deck chairs .... it is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing, to dine in peace or to sip a glass of wine .
The quiet, safe and risk-free garden is the ideal place for families with children.
For children up to 3 years I provide a camping cot complete with sheets and blankets.

IMPORTANT: from 1/2/2025 the tourist tax of the Municipality of Florence is EUR 6,00 per person per night (maximum 7 consecutive nights). Children under 12 years old are exempt. Payment in cash upon check-in. A regular receipt will be issued.
Upon arrival, EUR 60.00 in cash is required for final cleaning. Regular receipt will be issued

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017C2NJAOBS2W

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Travelling with kids? Consider Boboli Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Visarno Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Pitti Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alla Vecchia Bettola - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Guscio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Birreria Rione - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bellosguardo / San Francesco di Paola with private garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bellosguardo / San Francesco di Paola with private garden?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bellosguardo / San Francesco di Paola with private garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bellosguardo / San Francesco di Paola with private garden located?

Located in the centre of Florence, this family-friendly apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Porta Romana and Pitti Palace. Uffizi Gallery and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella are also within 1 mile (2 km). Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Paolo Uccello Tram Stop is 18 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was so amazing!! Sonia was so kind and helpful. From the very beginning she was very responsive and gave us great directions and suggestions on what to do in the area. Would recommend this place to anyone, in a great location and so close to everything. We love you Sonia!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonia the property manager was amazing. She welcomed us with a wealth of information. Be sure to try some of the restaurants she recommends. Very good. The place was perfect and the patio garden space was wonderful to sit a relax. I would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVELY home

Sonia was so kind and went above and beyond to help us and make us feel welcome and get the lay off the land. The home is very nice and we really enjoyed the courtyard as a family. Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven V

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sonia is a wonderful host who went above and beyond to ensure our stay was pleasant and that all our needs were met. The place is as pictured,clean with transportation into the historic areas practically at your doorstep. I would not hesitate to stay here again if in Florence.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host

Host was so kind to let us drop our bags and had great recommendations. Parking was feet away and outside of the ATL zone. Very convenient location for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonia was available friendly and accurate!

Nice property and great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

batten c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Sonia was a delightful host and the courtyard area is a real bonus. Perfect for a multi-day stay for 4 people
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monty R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space & Location

Convenient location. Walking distance to main Florence attractions. Off the main street, first floor apartment, no noise from traffic. Very clean and spacious apartment. Welcoming and helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ji Hye K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for a quick Florentine trip!

We really enjoyed Sonia’s place in Florence. The location was surprisingly great! Much more of a local vibe with great restaurants nearby. Florence is such a walkable city and it was easy to walk to the city’s central area. Sonia gave us helpful instructions and tips for our quick 2-night stay. The size was more than comfortable for me and my friend. Would highly recommend staying here! Thank you Sonia - you were a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic apartment in a great location.

We could not have been happier with our stay at this fantastic apartment. Sonia’s communication prior to and during our stay was excellent. She met us on arrival and spent time telling us about the area, places to visit, shop and eat. Whenever we had a question or needed a taxi she would help immediately. The apartment is spacious and has everything you could possibly need. The rooms were quiet and the outdoor area is really lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was perfect for two couples.

There were 4 adults and we loved Sonia’s place. The two bedroom, two baths were a great size. We had all we needed and more. The washer came in handy and we aired dried our clothes . We had rain several says and would have loved to have enjoyed the courtyard more. Beds were comfy and loved the location. Sonia was always available readily to answer any questions, book a taxi, or help us out. Very convenient to the bus stop. Its like right outside the door. Thank you for the best experience ever for our first trip to Italy!! It was like staying at a dear friends house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna P., sherwood, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding service

The apartment was not in the busy touristy area. It was in a cool neighborhood with a little grocery and restaurants and was so quiet. But our host, Sonia, made the experience perfect! She was so quick to respond to all my questions before we came and when we would get lost in the city. She took such good care of us. She felt like family. If I could give her 10 stars, I would!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect apartment!

The apartment was absolutely perfect! Clean with a lovely patio! But the hosts were what made our trip. Sonia was the best! Our flights and train were late but we were able to be in communication with her and she was integral in us getting our missing luggage to the apartment! She was so helpful and friendly with great recommendations for restaurants and activities. We would stay here again without hesitation. Perfectly situated to walk anywhere in Florence. Perfect 10!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sonia made you feel at home from the moment you booked the apartment

We were here nearly 3 wks studying hand engraving at NAA Studio. The apartment is 8 min away from the artisan district where the studio is located. Sonia was so sweet to us and the apartment suited our needs perfectly. With 3 bedrooms, we each had our own room. We often cooked our supper in the apartment and it had all we needed to do that. It is a quiet neighborhood with no tourists around. We felt very “local” and enjoyed it immensely! Thank you Sonia for taking such good care of us!!!
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stu I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Si

Our stay here was great. A perfect location for exploring Florence. Sonia was absolutely wonderful. A very warm and friendly host, easy communication and she went out of her way to help with anything you could need. Apartment is conveniently located within walking distance of all major sights. There is also a great grocery store just across the street and through a lovely little park. It was nice to enjoy a home cooked meal after several nights in hotels/restaurants. If you are arriving by car there was a perfect parking garage right around the corner, less than 1 min walk. Which Sonia also entirely arranged for us to use. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Italy trip

Great location. Grocery stores, restaurants, gelato and pharmacy within a very short walk. Sonia was amazing to deal with- replied to messages very quickly and when we arrived spent time to go through the apartment with us and tell us about the neighbourhood ( even drew everything for us on a map). Great outdoor space for dinner and drinks. Only down side (and it’s minor) is that because there were 5 of us, this unfortunately meant the sitting room was converted into a bedroom so there was limited sitting space inside. Having said that, we were able to easily convert the bed back into a couch when we needed to. Like I said, minor issue. Overall a great trip. Grazie Sonia!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Fabulous!

I can't say enough good things about Sonia and this apartment. First of all Sonia herself - what a lovely lady! She met us at the parking garage down the street (where we left our rental car during our time in Florence) and walked us to the apartment. She oriented us using a map of the city and pointed out all the nearby restaurants. She thought of literally everything from showing us how to use the washing machine to the shampoo in the shower - she even gifted us a bottle of wine. The location of the apartment is AMAZING and one of the main reasons I chose it. It was a short, easy walk to the river and then across any of the bridges to the famous sites. The neighborhood restaurants are great, especially the one right across the street. The gelato by the park was fantastic and the perfect place to stop on the way home. The apartment itself is cozy and had exactly what we needed - two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a dining room and sitting room, plus the lovely patio. My husband and I were traveling with our adult daughter and her husband, and there was plenty of room for all of us. The heat/AC were perfect and the wifi worked great. We felt very safe with the two locked doors to get into the building and then the locked door to the apartment. If you are planning a trip to Florence this is the place to stay. THANK YOU Sonia for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely flat with very helpful host

We spent a very pleasant week in Florence staying in this property. Communication with Sonia was excellent over WhatsApp. She greeted us at the flat even though it was 20:00 by the time we arrived and gave us lots of useful advice on local shops, restaurants and transport. She also helped us book a taxi back to the airport at the end of our stay. The flat is about 15-20 minutes walk from the centre of Florence. It’s in a quieter area, but still near supermarkets and with a good choice of nearby local restaurants, which seemed to offer better value than the ones in the centre. The outside space was larger than we expected and was a pleasant place to sit outside or have a meal. As you’d expect from a ground floor courtyard garden, it’s overlooked by the balconies of other flats above. The flat was well equipped. The air conditioning worked well even though it was over 40C for part of our stay. The internet speed was excellent, there was plenty of hot water for the showers and the solid walls meant there was no issue with noise from other flats. Thanks for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was cozy and full of Italian character. The host was waiting for us when we arrived which was very convenient. She had a bottle of wine and snacks waiting for us as well as coffee, milk, sugar and tea which was a nice treat. She also had a new washing machine along with laundry detergent and electric dryer racks. She gave us all the information we needed for a two day stay and then some. She was not only our host but a new friend. Would definitely book with her again. Thank you Sonia.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonia is the best! She went beyond our expectations to make us feel welcome. We loved our neighborhood and the apartment. Florence is beautiful, the people are friendly and helpful. Of course, the food was delicious! Highly recommend that you stay at Sonia’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect stay! The location is great, convenient to the major attractions, yer far enough away to be quiet and feel like a local. Sonia was a perfect host. Communication was fast and thorough. We were welcomed to the apartment by Sonia who explained all the features and spent a lot of time to give us tips about things to do, where to shop, transportation suggestions, and restaurant recommendations. We especially appreciated the bottle of wine, chips, and cake! It was very nice having coffee for the morning to start our day after a long flight to Florence. I wish there was an option to rate with more stores. This is an exceptional property and host!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marjorie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing, and Sonia was the most gracious, attentive, helpful property manager… She took care of us at every turn and got cab for us when needed. We just did not know about. We just did not know about the cleaning fee. It was not in the listing, but that was fine and well worth it.Her home was immaculate. Also a great location to walk to many of the main attractions like see Pitti place boboli Gardens, Santo spirito Academies. Highly recommend this location and this host… You will love it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonia was incredibly friendly and helpful! There was everything we needed in her home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment within a 20 min walk to city center. The apartment was clean and stocked with basic necessities. I can't say enough about the host Sonia. She made check in and check out a breeze and was readily available with any questions, concerns or suggestions. She made some excellent local restaurant suggestions and even arranged a cab to pick us up on our last day. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Host and Perfect Apartment!

Sonia was a perfect host, she spent time with us upon check in to make sure we understood everything, had great recommendations for food and attractions, had lots of maps and information and took the time to show us where things were on the maps, left a nice gift of wine and cookies, and was super helpful getting us a taxi when we were having trouble with it. We also really appreciated her very good English skills. She made us feel welcomed and I believe she truly wanted us to have the best time. Thank you Sonia!What a great 3br 2ba apartment in a cool neighborhood. Perfect for active people who like to walk a little, 10 minute walk to the river, less than 10 more minutes to any of the attractions or train station. Located basically across the street from a little lively park, surrounded by restaurants, bars, a little grocery, a patisserie, a pharmacy, and gelato of course. Certainly less touristy on this side of the river, which was perfect for us, felt like we were part of a neighborhood. Right on a bus line that took us up to the Piazzale Michelangelo in 10min, picking us up and dropping us off less than a minute walk to/from the apartment. The apartment has everything you need, fully loaded kitchen, laundry, an awesome patio, and AC which was great since we happened to be there during a heat wave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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