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DESIGN APARTMENTS ALAIN 80 meters from the Duomo, elevator, free Wi-Fi

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Firenze, Toscana
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

DESIGN APARTMENTS ALAIN 80 meters from the Duomo, elevator, free Wi-Fi

Just a step away from the Duomo. You can not get close to the city, you're in town! The ideal location that offers you the best of the city a few steps from the Santa Maria Novella train station, from the most important monuments and museums of Florence, from the fabulous fresh products of the Central Market. Entertainment options in every corner, cafes and restaurants. This apartment features 1 queen bedroom, 1 spacious bathroom, an open-plan living area with a double sofa bed, a modern kitchen with gas stove and quality appliances, split-system heating and cooling, a washing machine, a dryer, an iron ironing board, detergents, freezer, bed linen and towels, internet connection, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, Sky, large windows have double glazing and mosquito nets.
The apartment is located on the 3rd floor and has an elevator.

We inform you that we have other properties on the area for more information click on the links below:

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fino a tre anni soggiornano gratis
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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

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 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 Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Torrigiani Garden and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Cantinetta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ciro & Sons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sophia Loren Original Italian Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Cipolla Rossa - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DESIGN APARTMENTS ALAIN 80 meters from the Duomo, elevator, free Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at DESIGN APARTMENTS ALAIN 80 meters from the Duomo, elevator, free Wi-Fi?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DESIGN APARTMENTS ALAIN 80 meters from the Duomo, elevator, free Wi-Fi on 1 June 2026 start from NZ$730, 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.

What time is check-in at DESIGN APARTMENTS ALAIN 80 meters from the Duomo, elevator, free Wi-Fi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DESIGN APARTMENTS ALAIN 80 meters from the Duomo, elevator, free Wi-Fi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DESIGN APARTMENTS ALAIN 80 meters from the Duomo, elevator, free Wi-Fi located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Via de' Tornabuoni, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 6 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. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Excellent

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Great stay, quiet and yet central

This apartment was great. We had everything we needed in the heart of the city and communication was seamless and so very helpful and responsive. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Location

Lovely one bed with living room & kitchen, 2 minutes walk from Duomo and < 10 mins from the train station
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eliana C.

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

Florencia Magic

It is perfect location !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karthik G.

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

Excellent property and management

Perfect location. Dimitri was very helpful throughout the stay. AC works very well under sweltering heat - was great to get back to. Very clean and would be back here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen Y.

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

Great location

Great location however, very noisy area. Windows do a pretty good job of blocking out noise. Elevator was a nice perk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

The Spot

this is were u want to be, close, very, very close, to train and everything else. cool and comfortable, slept good, 5* host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location right in city centre. Could be a bit noisy at night times, but to be expected being right in the city and with the windows closed, it wasn’t too bad. Easily walkable to main Florence attractions with a 6 and 7 year old. Room met all our needs and the washer/dryer was great to refresh the clothes!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Firenze at its finest!

Awesome location.....within 2 blocs of the Duomo. Very clean apartment. Ambra was fabulous and easy to communicate with. She even helped set up a taxi ride to the airport at 4:30am in the morning. Great apartment and would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Northridge F.

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

Central, Modern and Efficient

Property is moments from the Duomo, central and walk able to all our our activities. Expect busy streets at most hours of the day and noise especially on weekends. Apartment is accurately described with a private bedroom, small kitchen and living room with convertible sofa bed. it was great for our family of 3. Apartment was clean,building was safe and had small elevator which was great for luggage. Property manager was easy to work with and prompt. We loved our stay for three nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

aryani u.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It would’ve been good if there was no foul odor from the bathroom

I probably wouldn’t come back because of the bad odor from the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
I'm sorry to know just today in your review that there was a bad smell in the bathroom. You haven't told us anything about this problem. We could have intervened to check and resolve. We do a constant maintenance of our apartments and it has never happened that some guests have complained about this problem.I am very sorry that you gave us such a low rating in your review. We put a lot of effort into our work to make our guests feel good.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Perfect little home to stay in

The owner was communicative throughout. The home was clean and well maintained. The bed was comfortable. Our only complaint was sleeping arrangements were downstairs and the only bathroom was upstairs. Also the bathroom was very cold and drafty. But the place was perfect for our getaway and comfortable and felt safe. the location was good. No issues finding street parking. The location was close to main “must do” activities such as the Arch, Bush Stadium, and Amheisur-Bush. Recommend you get a meal at Tucker’s steakhouse which is only blocks away from the home too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Very small, excellently located, safe apartment with inadequate kitchen

Spent six nights in well located, very small, secure 4th floor apt. Met as planned; easy checkin and checkout. Useful guide in apt. Excellent location within easy walking distance to everything, restaurants, sites, train station, etc. Tiny elevator, washing machine, good wifi, hot water, fluffy towels, large BR closet, many hangers, iron & board. Comfortable bed. Can be noisy at night. BYO earplugs, DW and laundry pellets, soap, etc. Misleading pictures make apt seem much larger than it is. Not for more than 2 people. Very small kitchen adequate for light breakfasts or snacks and completely inadequate for serious cooking. Poorly equipped and barely lit. (No scissors, peelers, paring knives, tongs; only 2 large plates, 3 small coffee spoons, lights not working, no tops for fry pans, etc.) Terrific location and other amenities make this a very good choice for two people who don't need or expect a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mona S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The only good thing was the location…

This apartment was not at all as listed. The location was good; just a few steps from the Duomo. Other than that, I can’t recommend it. When we arrived, the entire apartment had a foul odor, much like sewage. I contacted the host, who sent someone the next day to address the problem. Still it’s disconcerting that the smell was there in the first place. The apartment is on the 3rd floor, and the elevator barely accommodates 2 people. One morning, it didn’t work at all. The washer/dryer took forever (hours) to dry clothes. The apartment had no natural light, and the electric lighting was insufficient. Sheets and towels seemed to have been used for years. All in all, I would have left after the first night but there was not a hotel room to be had in any decent Florence hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2024
I would like to know why this lady has not found other decent hotels in Florence. I know that my apartment is comfortable, clean, well equipped. It has very large windows in all the rooms and has beautiful natural light. So much so that all the other guests have always given us the maximum score in their reviews. I would like to clarify that when the lady arrived to check in she did not complain of any pleasant smell in the apartment, only the next morning she wrote us a message complaining of a bad smell in the bathroom. We intervened immediately and we noticed that the shower cap had certainly been removed by the customer herself. The building where the apartment is located dates back to 1700, it has a small elevator because at that time the buildings were not built to accommodate elevators.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre W.

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

Situation

Logement très fonctionnel et bien équipé. La situation de l'appartement est idéale dans Firenze. Le check in a été fait de manière très efficace. L'appartement dipose de tout ce que vous avez besoin (tablette lessive et lave vaisselle)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro C.

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

Ottima posizione

Appartamento dotato di tutte le necessità, ottimo per la posizione centrale
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela O.

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

Great location, excellent communication

This was a great little flat right in the heart of everything. Dimitri was super responsive and accommodating. The pictures do make it look a little bigger than it is, and I wish that VRBO would not allow a one-bedroom + pull out couch to be advertised as two bedroom as I missed that. But that’s on me. We had some small issue with odour on the first day and it was dealt with immediately. Overall it was a great little (and spotless) home base. Does get noisy as the neighbourhood is hopping, but you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

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

Perfect Spot

Dimitri was an incredible host. Always able to reach and punctual with replies. The flat itself couldn’t be in a better location. So easy to walk to anywhere you need to get to. The apartment was clean and very quiet. 10/10 recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

As advertised!

This is a great little apartment near the Duomo. It was a central point for all of our activities and a comfortable place to rest when needed. I would definitely book this one again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Perfectly located, easy access apartment

The apartment had everything we needed for our stay. Special appreciation for the cupboard for storing luggage after we checked out but before leaving town. Let us make the most of our final morning in beautiful Firenze.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great trip!!

The apartment was great and Ambra was so welcoming & informative at check in! The street are noisy at night so ear plugs are a good idea. We thought it was worth it since the location was absolutely amazing!!! We saved so much time by being in the heart of it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Great Hosts and Apartment

We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We are a couple in mid'60's and early 70's. The elevator is a 2 person one, but it worked well. Ambra, her son, her daughter, Serena and neighbor Tina helped us immensely in getting our late arriving luggage safely into the Apartment while we were out. A million thank you's to them all! The street noise may bother some if you don't have ear plugs but it dissipates after about 1 a.m. That said, the apt. is in the heart of everything. Thank you so much for a fine introduction to Italy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Perfect location.

Practically next door to the Duomo, this apartment has everything you need and is close to everything you wish to see. Florence is a walkable city and the place is perfectly located. Ambra is a lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fortunato C.

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

Ottima esperienza

Soggiorno positivo, appartamento accogliente, pulito e ben accessoriato, ottima la posizione (a due passi dal Duomo). Ringrazio la sig.a Ambra e la figlia per l'accoglienza. Fortunato
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay C.

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

Clean as a whistle, some cross cultural barriers

One tip; when you get to the building there is no button for Design Apartments or for Ambra; it’s the 4th floor so my guess is you hit the fourth button. Also, it’s a lot of stairs, so with your bags, you’ll want to use the elevator. The check in process was great; the woman who met us who said she was Ambra’s daughter, I believe, was very helpful and explained the home and neighborhood very well. The apartment was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The air conditioning worked great. We had a little trouble with the combo washer and dryer unit. I could not get my clothes to dry on any setting, and even after meticulously reading the manual, it still wasn’t working. I texted the woman I checked in with, who told me to read the manual. Later an older woman came over and tried to help but she spoke no English. In the end, we hung our clothes up Italian style and let them air dry- it was fine. If you’re planning to wash clothing, maybe have someone show you how!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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