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Grandma's House in the Heart of Florence

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A living room with a white sofa, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a hallway with a door leading to another room.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a tray.
A living room with a wooden dining table, four chairs, a flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a TV, a bookshelf, and a cabinet with glass doors.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt, a red pillow, and rolled towels.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arno River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Place, Cascine Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Fortezza da Basso
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Florence

Porta al Prato, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Fortezza da Basso. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi.
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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze

What's nearby

  • Cascine Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tribunal of Florence - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Arno River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Leopolda Station Exhibition Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fortezza da Basso - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Buonsignori - Liceo Da Vinci Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Porta al Prato Station - 16 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bulli & Balene - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪I Templari - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Giulia di Boggi Fabio & C. SNC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Demidoff - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma's House in the Heart of Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Grandma's House in the Heart of Florence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grandma's House in the Heart of Florence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grandma's House in the Heart of Florence located?

Located in Porta al Prato, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Visarno Arena and within 3 miles (5 km) of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Ponte Vecchio. Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 3 miles (5 km). Buonsignori - Liceo Da Vinci Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and San Donato - Università Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, convenient location to center of Florence, and roomy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, a little dated, but well located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in Florence

The stay was very pleasant, the apartment was ideal and practical for a stay of a few days for 4 adults. Gabriele is a very kind and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Review of property

Place was very nice. Close to metro & buses. Cozy & comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

My 3 friends and I had a great trip to Grandma’s House. Gabriele made the check-in process very easy and even recommended fantastic local restaurants. It was very easy to get into the main part of the city by tram or bus. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gabrielle was very easy to communicate with and answered all of our questions in a timely manner!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Grazie Julie, è stato un piacere averti avuto nella mia struttura, mi auguro di rivederti a Firenze. Ti auguro un futuro raggiante...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice apartment in mid summer

I stayed here in June and it was 35 degrees. The apartment was comfortable with the shutters closed and then the airco. It is very spacious and close to the tramline that goes both to the airport and the city centre. It's also close to the university, which was very convenient. The host was fast in replying so I felt supported when I was there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are shops and cafes and stores nearby- a cafe, fruit stand and meat and cheese shop across the street. It is located in a sweet Italian neighborhood with great access to the T1 Tram and a beautiful park which borders the Arno river a short walk away as well. Gabrielle, our host, was extremely helpful any time we had questions and really went out of his way for us at the end of our stay when we had trouble getting a taxi to the airport. We appreciated being close enough to the city center to use the tram but having a less hectic home space to come back to. If you are sensitive to noise just bring some earplugs as the street sometimes has quite a bit of activity.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This flat is fairly comfortable and has lots of character. The host is very nice and responsive. The location is more remote than we had hoped, but we made it work using the nearby bus stops. Also, it is located next to a school, so it gets very noisy at 8:00 and again at 16:00. The beds and linens could be updated/improved. There are some inaccuracies on this listing: The distances listed for some of the tourist spots are farther than listed, there is not a hot tub (not even a working tub) nor an electric tea kettle, and the ottoman in the living room is no longer there. Overall, we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay in a quiet neighborhood.

I stayed here for two weeks with two of my classmates while visiting a photography school in Florence. Upon arrival, the flat was very clean and orderly, and we were provided with everything that we needed. It is a very cosy place that feels much like a grandma's house. The kitchen is also very functional, and we were able to cook for ourselves comfortably. The surrounding area provides a welcoming break from the rush of tourists in the city center. There are a couple nice places to grab a coffee, get lunch or dinner, and two supermarkets all within 5 minutes walking distance. There is also easy connection into the city, with both the T2 tram and 17 bus being within very close walking distance. I can highly recommend grabbing some gelato at 'Gelateria SottoZero,' or an espresso and a sweet snack at 'Pasticceria Giulia.' On the weekends there is a little market at Piazza Giacomo Puccini. Gabriele is a gracious host, and is very easy to communicate with. She was available to answer any questions we had and was always friendly and helpful. I can only recommend this place, and would happily stay there again when I visit Florence in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Soggiorno perfetto per un gruppo di amici

Consigliatissimo, l’appartamento è molto spazioso e pulito. L’host è stato più che disponibile ad ogni richiesta ed esigenza da parte nostra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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