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Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence

Apartment with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Piazza della Signoria

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MICHELANGELO BEDROOM
CHIANTI DINING ROOM
CARRARA MARBLE TABLE
CHIANTI DINING ROOM
SPAGHETTI KITCHEN

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 568 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Firenze, Italy
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence

Unusual, romantic apartment full of atmosphere in one of Florence's oldest areas - that once occupied by the Roman amphitheatre. Indeed, the street takes its name from one of the principal entrances into the arena. Just 50m from the church of Santa Croce Church, 200m from Piazza Signoria, 100m from Piazza del Duomo, 200m from the Uffizzi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, and 10m from Vivoli, Florence's best known ice cream parlour!! The apartment, on the first floor of this antique palazzo, is accessed via a flight of 24 steps (no elevator). It offers 2 double bedrooms (one with a French bed - 140x200 cm ), which look onto the open plan sitting room area, a fully appointed kitchen, a marble dining table for 6. It is tastefully furnished with the owner's personal belongings and is equipped with a TV, DVD and CD player, stereo, WI-FI, dishwasher, washing-machine, air cond
Just walking through the central courtyard of this beautiful Palazzo is a journey to the heart of historic Florence. Centrally located, it is perfect for sight seeing, shopping and food markets, discovering cosy trattorie and bars, as well as artists' and artisans' ateliers.
Good for 2 up to 4 guests ( 5 guests on request )

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a cot for a baby .
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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 in before 15:00 and after 20:00 has to be ap

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
Property Registration Number IT048017C2UL4J729B

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 Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Firenze, Italy

What's nearby

  • Palazzo Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Note Di Vino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boccadama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè del Borgo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪FrancescoVini - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Acqua Al 2 - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Bargello, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Uffizi Gallery and Piazza del Duomo are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was very clean, very unique with a very convenient location for the sites in Florence.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

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

Fantastic Place in a Great Location

We loved our time here!! Vivoli is right around the corner (coffee, gelato… or both with an affogato) and the Osteria Cafe Italiano (brick oven wood fired pizza) is just a little farther down. Both were excellent. We enjoyed the fact we were just off the main path, but only a block or so from the Basilica of Santa Croce and so many of the sites we wanted to see were within walking distance. Check in was easy and Deigo was very helpful and so willing to answer any questions or address any needs we had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M.

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

2nd time staying here

Just a great flat: clean, great communication and check in, and fantastic area. We love this place and Diego was a terrific help with tv and cleaning the flat.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina M.

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

Excellent all around

Great location, charming, well appointed, super owner and assistant.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A., Gateshead

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

Amazing Apartment and Location

Very clean and comfortable quirky apartment close to everything worth seeing, we’d definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Douglas M.

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

Wonderful Property

Very comfortable stay. Located on a nice quiet side street, but just a few minutes walk to all that Florence has to offer. We enjoyed the owners eclectic and interesting design. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Our stay in Florence was very lovely. Fabrizio is a very good and cooperative landlord.

The location is lovely. The apartment is clean and easily accessible from the center of town. Very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

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

Amazing location and unique !

Had a wonderful stay with 4 adults! Felt like I was immersedwelcoming us back! in the European lifestyle! Great bathroom, comfortable beds, unique awesome decor! The aircintioning was the best in the extreme temperatures! Proximity to everything was excellent! Loved walking all over to find out home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

13th century palace experience

Great location for walking to the Dome/ cathedral, Ponte Vecchio and all the piazza's inbetween! Enjoyed the artifacts and museum-like feel the palace offered. Clean and comfortable! Thank you for an awesome experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Amazing apartment close to all amenities

Loved our stay at this property. The check in process was very easy and Diego was very accommodating as our train from Rome was delayed and then finding a taxi quite the wait. The location is fabulous, close to everything. The farthest walk we had was 25 min and that was to a tour bus. Everything else was super close with the train station a 15-20 min walk depending on the crowds. Beds were comfortable and the fans helped immensely with the heat. Overall such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

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

Beautiful apartment in perfect location

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights and loved it. The apartment had everything we could need and was close to all the major attractions without having a “touristy” vibe. Fabrizio was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely recommend to anyone staying in this beautiful city. Only warning - there are some windy stairs so it could be tough for those with mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paddy B.

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

Perfect for families with teens

Great location! Right near Santa Croce church, cafes, restaurants, 5 min walk to Duomo and Uffizi. Fabrizio was a fabulous host and also gives tours of Tuscany and many places in Italy. The apartment itself is iconic: in an old castle, so our teens loved it and full of treasures Fabrizio has collected over the years. It was 103 degrees F the days we were here and the AC was more than adequate to keep us cool. Washing machine was great as well. I would highly recommend this place to anyone traveling to Florence. It's fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliet R.

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

Amazingly wonderful apartment in the heart of Florence

This might be my favorite stay EVER in a VRBO outside the United States. The communication with the owner prior to arriving was clear and complete (and very friendly) and check in was simple and comprehensive. The apartment itself was actually even nicer than pictured on the VRBO site, with very eclectic decorations that were fun to examine. The rooms were great, beds were comfortable, the bathroom was very nice, and the kitchen was usable with a really wonderful washing machine. A lot of extras were included that made our stay very enjoyable. The stairs to the apartment were steep and many, but we managed and it would not have been the same 13th Century building experience without them. The location is amazing—just steps from several wonderful sites, and within a 15 minute walk from everything we wanted to see. Despite how close everything is, the area isn’t touristy,which I appreciated. Nearby restaurants were great, and shopping was varied and plentiful. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone and I would stay here again. Thanks for a great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna R.

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

Perfect Location in Florence

We enjoyed our stay in this charming apartment filled with collections from the owners travels. The location can't be beat a short walk to the all the major sights. Very quiet street but just around the corner from restaurants & shops. Caffe Mario has cappuccino & delicious pastries for breakfast. The grocery store is a few blocks away. We especially enjoyed our meal at LA Buchetta right off Santa Croce Square. The apartment has everything you need in the kitchen, there is plentiful hot water and the internet is fast. The directions to the wash machine are in the bottom drawer in the kitchen next to the sink & written in several languages. Once you turn it on its easy & it washes well. Fabrizio the host is wonderful & very responsive. If you plan ahead you may be,able to book a,tour with him. We spent a day exploring Tuscany and Fabrizio showed us some places we would have never found. As wine lovers we had a tour and fantastic lunch at a winery. Even the teenagers were enthusiastic! Highly recommend Fabrizio & his apartment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Our Stay at Santa Croce

My family of 3 (myself, husband, 18 year-old daughter) enjoyed our stay at this Santa Croce area VRBO rental. The location is excellent and all the main city attractions are easily within walking distance. Outstanding restaurants and markets are nearby. The apt. is roomy (relative to hotel room) w/a loft and a small bedroom (2 beds total). The kitchen is well stocked so we prepared breakfast & lunch at the apartment and enjoyed wonderful dinners at the local restaurants in the evening. The apt. has an air conditioner and fans in the bedroom, loft, and living room, so we stayed comfortable. We were able to navigate to the apartment from the train station via Google maps (with our rolling luggage) and were met by a friend of Fabrizio who presented us with the keys and showed us around the apartment. Fabrizio stopped by the next morning with a bottle of local wine. He also informed us that he has a van and can be our tour guide if we desired a trip to other Tuscan towns, although we didn’t take him up on his offer. We had a wonderful time during our visit to Florence and I would not hesitate to stay at this rental in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall very nice property, however the stairs to apartment are challenging. Diego was very helpful upon our arrival, even carrying our luggage up all the stairs. The apartment is eclectic to say the least, but very clean & updated bathroom. The location of property is excellent, Vivoli right around the corner, Ufizi Gallery a short walk, Santa Croce Cathedral one block away. And so many excellent cafes & restaurants in this area. Taxi stand is about 1 block away, right across from Cafe Mario in front of Piazza.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic property, excellent location, and well-appointed with anything you’d need to feel at home. Would gladly stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great first impression of Florence! Fabrizio and Diego were both easy to communicate with and followed up almost immediately with questions we had. The flat was lovely to stay in and was as advertised. It was so nice to have a washer to do our laundry. The flat itself is lovely… a real travellers paradise with items displayed from all parts of the world. The one thing I would caution people on is the stairs to the loft bedroom are steep. We had no problem, but if you have mobility issues you may want to stay in the bedroom on the main level.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Perfect Home Base for Visiting Florence

From the start, Fabrizzio (owner) was very responsive and helpful. Diego met us as soon as we arrived at the apartment despite our being delayed about 5 hours. The apartment is lovely and spacious and worked very well for the two couples. Bathroom worked very well. There are two A/C units and fans that kept us plenty cool enough and we visited during a heat wave (5 days of temps in mid-90s to 100). We didn’t cook (too lazy) but used the kitchen for lunches and breakfast and it had all you need for cooking. The location itself is outstanding - very central and short distance from anything you might want to see in Florence. We also had Fabrizzio take us on a day trip tour (driving us to San Gimignano, Siena and lunch and wine tasting in Chianti at a friendly, fun locally-owned winery). The tour was excellent and Fabrizzio makes for wonderful company. I very highly recommend both the apartment and a tour!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful VRBO. Communication with the owner was quick and efficient. We were met at the door by someone who told us how everything works and how to work the locks. The kitchen was more than serviceable with a clothes washer, gas stove, microwave and fully stocked. The dining room table and full fridge could accommodate a very large party. The primary bedroom had a full queen and was very comfortable. The upstairs bedroom had a full twin. The living area had a couch and nice seating area. The owner of the property has a nice design touch and the home is full of knickknacks and other art.The bathroom is the star of the apartment with a full walk-in shower with a rain showerhead. The water was hot and plentiful and more than enough space for even the largest person.The property is located in a nice quiet area of Florence just around the corner from a TikTok famous Affogato, place. The property is also very secure and quiet.I almost hate to write this review because I’d like to keep this property as my private secret but it is such a lovely place everyone should have the opportunity to use it.
Kitchen
Dining area
Dining table
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dongfeng Q.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay here - the apartment is nicely equipped with everything we needed. Everything is within walking distance yet the apartment still feels pretty quiet overall. This is an apartment for people who don’t mind the stairs as it is on the second floor and one bed is in the loft which requires using the ladder to go and up down as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David S.

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

Stay in Florence

Good location, but loud at night if windows open. It can get stuffy with the windows closed due to limited airflow, but the fans helped.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia V.

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

Excellent location, comfortable apartment, responsive host

I recommend to others.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie-claude f.

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

Hébergement idéal

L appartement est grand , très bien aménagé,Avec une décoration recherchée Il est idéalement situé , proche à pied de tous les lieux emblématiques de Florence Le propriétaire est disponible rapidement en cas de besoin et très sympathique Je recommande !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and perfect bedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Fabrizio

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I was born in Florence "many" years ago . I love my Tuscany , that's why my job is to drive my clients and my guests , all around Tuscany and Cinqueterre with my licensed Mercedes car . I love cinema , music , horse - riding . I travelled a lot during my previous job , in various glass industries .
My mission is to make your stay in Florence absolutely fantastic !!!

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