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"Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Firenze, Toscana
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Child Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Double Sofa bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

"Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence

Discover the "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais, situated in the heart of Florence just off the prestigious Via Tornabuoni. Located a short distance from the River Arno, this exclusive residence is located inside the historical Palazzo Berardi, dating back to the 1600s. The neighbourhood is surrounded by traditional Tuscan restaurants, high-fashion boutiques such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren and WP Store, as well as grocery and convenience stores.
The apartment, which can accommodate up to six people, occupies the second and top floors of the building and is accessible by lift. The lower floor of the apartment offers a spacious 60 square metre living area with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower, while the upper floor overlooks the living room and features a period wooden floor, a ceiling with wooden beams, and period paintings. The three peaceful bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, are located on the upper floor. The rooms are configured as one twin and two doubles.
Book your stay in Florence now with WP Relais and enjoy a unique experience in this authentic Italian jewel!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
Small dogs are allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT048017B464LAS9MI
Property # 1692200
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher, 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

About the area

Florence

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is near theme parks. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Boboli Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, ecotours and cycling.
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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Via de' Tornabuoni - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria Belle Donne - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GIACOSA - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Buca Mario - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe dei Fossi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe del‘ 900 - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence?

As of 21 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$819, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Arno River and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 9 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. 144 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and unique space. Location was perfect. Was advertised as having a washing machine & elevator when we booked. No washing machine or elevator (due to construction) but was worth the climb.Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2026
Dear Lisa,Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for highly recommending our place! We are so happy to hear that you found the space beautiful. We truly appreciate your understanding regarding the elevator and the washing machine. We would like to reassure you and future guests that this situation is only temporary due to the ongoing construction work. Both amenities will be fully operational again as soon as the building works are completed. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back in the future to enjoy the apartment at its 100%. Warm regards, Wprelais team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The master bedroom was cool and dark, just the way we wanted it. Our family of 5 had plenty of bathrooms. There was a Nepresso maker and a standard coffee maker, which we enjoyed. We couldn’t find very many eating utensils- there were a few in the top rack of the dishwasher. My favorite feature of the house was the large open windows, with views of the bustling street and the Arno. The place is in a great location. As others mentioned, the master shower leaks on the floor and there isn’t a clothes washer. Overall, the place has a great ambiance and we considered it to be a good value for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Dear Kelly,Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad your family enjoyed the property. We appreciate you bringing the utensil shortage and the shower leak to our attention—our maintenance team is already on it. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to host you again next time you're in town! Take care Wprelais team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place in the best location! Loved our time in Florence and the apartment was a big part of that. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

A perfect place to stay

Our family enjoyed our stay here. It was perfect for our large family and conveniently located to many things.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Traveled to Florence with family of four adults. I was excited about this property because of its historical charm but I was disappointed with the misleading description. First I had contacted the host to ensure there was a washing machine as this would be mid-way thru our trip to Italy and I wanted to wash clothes. I was assured there was a machine. The day that we were to check in, I was notified there was no working elevator and the property is on the 3rd floor so we'd have to carry luggage 3 flights. Bottom floor is always zero, so essentially 4 flights up. They also shared there would be construction during our stay (which fortunately didn't occur). Inside the property, there are more many more stairs with open railings which could be a terrible safety hazard for young children and those with mobility concerns. The bathrooms/showers are very small and we weren't able to use the overhead shower in the master as it poured water all over the bathroom floor. There are also no bidets as advertised. The wifi works only on the bottom floor of the property. After voicing several concerns about not being able to do laundry, the host allowed me to use the main laundry area for all the properties, which was also a hassle as I needed to go up and down several stairs with loads of laundry & coordinate time. The upside to the property is the location which is approx. 15-20 min. walk to all main sites. I also appreciate the old world charm of the furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Dear Kristen.Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the location and the historical charm of the property. However, we would like to clarify a few points regarding the logistics. As we communicated well in advance of your arrival, the building is currently undergoing temporary maintenance work that has put the elevator out of service. Unfortunately, this ongoing work is the exact reason we haven't been able to bring the new washing machine up to the apartment yet. This is why we proactively offered you full access to our main laundry facility as a temporary solution. These building works and the elevator block are strictly temporary. Once completed, both the elevator and the new in-apartment washing machine will be fully operational. We have also already resolved the shower issue you mentioned. Thank you again for your stay and for helping us improve. Bests Wprelais team
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan H.

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

Convenient location

Family of 6 traveling to Florence for first time. Excellent communication with the property manager. We had a chef come and he did a pasta cooking class for us which was a lot fun. Very convenient and easy walk to the main sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alphonso E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and ambiance.

This property gave us the experience we were looking for when we planned our trip. The location was convienent for our sightseeing and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Dear Alphonso , Happy to hear this comment ,and everything was as expected . All the best Gaia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great Location

Great place, central to all places in Florence. Able to have our own space.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Excellent location

Solid neighborhood close to train station and all the other sites while still on a street that's more quiet than other areas in the neighborhood. Great hosts too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Hi Jeff,your comment is very appreciated,thank you for taking care of the house,please come back! Gaia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

Italy Tour

Excellent property and location. As described in reviews, there are a lot of steps but completely manageable. Responsive host. Only negative was that lights in the common stairwell were inoperable at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Basia W.

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

Grazie!

This is my second time at this property and loved it even more. everything was great. Location was incredible close to everythung and loved all of the space for our group. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Hello Basia,it is always great to host you,please come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Florence

The property was everything it was advertised to be. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjie S.

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

Great location!

This was an excellent stay. Highly recommend. Only suggestion is that couch bed could be better. And we desired a few more blankets in the apartment. Overall very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

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

Florence short stay

A short stay in Florence with family and friends. 3 couples and the apartment worked really well. Location is excellent and we had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Great communication with Pietro - thanks! Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oleg O.

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

Loved our stay in Florence!

Location is an area with many stores and walking distance (5 mins) to many restaurants and attractions, we walked to everything. We had a group of seven persons and the three sleeping areas worked out well for us, just note that one of the beds is in an open loft area. Also, lots of steep steps in the apartment so keep that in mind with young kids and elderly. The check in was fantastic as well as all the communications. We got in to Florence early and were able to leave all our bags with the host and came back later to check in - this was GREATLY APPRECIATED. They even moved our bags to the apartment for us, WOW!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

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

Fantastic flat in the heart of Florence

My family and I enjoyed our stay at your place in Florence. The location was perfect and we had plenty of space for all six of us to sleep and each shared a bathroom/shower with one person from our group. Definitely will come back and stay at your place again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Amazing location of historic apartment

This is an apartment with a lot of history. Would have enjoyed more information about the people who lived there in the past. It was a great experience for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Beautiful multi-story flat in Florence

Lovely beds and high ceilings. Central to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennie O.

Spectacular location & wonderful apartment

There question we a would stay here again. The apartment was spacious and had such character. It was a great place to end and start our days. Gaia was easy, pleasant and accommodating to work with. Look forward to our next visit to Florence.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Hello Jennie,thank you so much for leaving your opinion about the rental,I hop to host you again,maybe in some other Wprelais location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

Great Apartment in Fantastic Location in the heart of Florence

A great apartment in the heart of Florence. A quick walk to all the local attractions with great restaurants just outside your door. Check-in was easy and the apartment was well setup with all of the necessities you would need. Lots of room on 3 floors for our family four to stretch out. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Hi Michael, So very happy to read this comment,I wish to have you again next year,also my Venice Flat would be perfect for fit your family ,homeaway code :8209831 All the best! Gaia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

Florence with family!

Our family really enjoyed this apartment! There are 3 levels, with the loft and bedrooms at the top which we didn’t fully realize when booking, but it made for a lot of extra space. The extra large living area downstairs, high ceilings and 3 bathrooms were great. With a lot of original character, the apartment still felt new and clean. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

Amazing stay in Florence!

We stayed in the gorgeous apartment for 4 nights over Christmas time. The apartment itself is beautiful with comfortable beds and towels and the location in Florence is amazing. Would return to this place in a heart beat. Communication with Gaia was very easy and she was super helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Hi Kristy,thank you for your comment!Looking forward to have you in my Venice flat next spring the homeaway code is:8209831 A presto! Gaia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and easy access to most of Florence. The apartment was lovely, plenty of space for us all and AC units in each bedroom. The only issue we had was accessing the apartment, we didn’t receive check in access and had to call to receive it. But otherwise all was wonderful and perfect for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

linda b.

Superb apartment, Tuscan spirit and refinement

The house is a mix of modernity, as very comfortable and very well equipped, and ancient materials. Everything is beautiful and made to feel that you are good, while respecting the Tuscan spirit. We want to thank Gaia for being so accommodating on such short notice. we are sure to return!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
You were fantastic, both against us and both the respect shown to the apartment. Thanks and we aguriamo a wonderful future. gaia and pietro
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Beautiful apartment and very gracious host.

The apartment is beautiful, spacious and in a great location. It's walking distance to everything but not too close to the noisy, crowded areas by the Duomo. Our host was very helpful and accommodating and informative. I would 100 percent recommend this apartment. We had a wonderful experience and anytime we had questions we were able to stop in next door where the host worked and ask questions, which he graciously answered. Loved this place!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I have no words to thank you for your judgment is really moved really happy because this is a pretty big thing and I thank you enormously thank you. thanks Gaia

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