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Under the roof of Sofia

Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Under the roof of Sofia

Large, bright apartment with attic located in the historic center of Florence in a characteristic building of the 1200's five minutes from the Santa Maria Novella railway station a few steps from the Duomo and the characteristic Ponte Vecchio. Silent. Bright apartment on the third floor with parquet floors and exposed beams on the ceiling that give the apartment charm and style. The large fireplace in the room creates atmosphere. It has two bathrooms, one of which has a hydromassage bath and shower, finely finished. Large modern kitchen perfectly equipped with dishwasher and oven. TV led. Laundry room with washing machine, clothes dryer, iron and ironing board.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 IT048017C2ORNUM2D6

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Florence, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 5 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beanstar Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Livio - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bondi Focacceria - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Under the roof of Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Under the roof of Sofia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Under the roof of Sofia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Under the roof of Sofia located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Via Faenza, Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are also within 15 minutes. Fortezza Tram Stop and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mousa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Great place

Easy to get to from train station, and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Charming, spacious apartment

Would stay here again!! Apartment was clean and spacious for a family. Close to historical center of Florence. Quiet. Comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

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

Spacious, central location

Our family of 4 adults enjoyed the cool and funky space to rest after long days exploring the beautiful, historic city and nearby countryside. Sofia was very responsive and helpful and, upon arrival, Fabrizio met us at the door to show us the apartment. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

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

Family in Florence

Great location. Great host. Friendly city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Amazing location!

Easy to get to from the train station, lots of relaxing space, quiet, and clean. It is 4 flights up, so be prepared when you arrive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Perfect location with a lovely walk near amazing cafes and great sights to see.

The property itself is very roomy and clean. Sofia was a terrific host, and very accommodating. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

alexandra M.

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

Perfect !

Very good location. Atypic, confortable, spacious, quiet and well equipped. Good advice Very pleasant welcome in person
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Outstanding - Florence was Amazing!

House was awesome - we had a great time! Minutes from the train station and from shops/restaurants, etc. Thanks Sofia & Fabrizio!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Whittany S.

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

Family Time In Florence

Our family had a great stay in Florence. The home was great. It was clean and in a great area. Walkable to great restaurants, attractions and shopping. My kids LOVED the home! There were fun activities for them in the house. The main bedroom did not have air conditioning and there was no elevator. The apartment was on the 3rd floor. The stairs to the second floor loft were very steep as well. The home was comfortable and Fabrizio was wonderful. He met us at the apartment and walked me through the house rules. He was very responsive with communication as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L.

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

Stay here!

This was our favourite property we stayed on our Italy adventure! Sofia ( host) was amazing! A booklet printed out to go over house rules, restaurants etc was so helpful! Space was clean, spacious and perfectly located! Easy to get to train station, walking distance to everywhere. Would absolutely recommend staying here, and we would love to return one day! Thank you Sofia!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesli B.

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

An absolute pleasure

The apartment is bigger than my house and spotlessly clean. Many windows allow for a beautiful breeze and fresh air. It was open, warm and comfortable. The location could not be better, in the middle of everything but quiet nights. The host was a pleasure and so easy to deal with. We highly recommend this wonderful apartment. In fact, we wish we were there right now.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc R.

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

Excellent séjour à Florence

Grand appartement très calme mais très central et très propre. À 15mn à pied de l’essentiel des lieux à visiter à Florence!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanes L.

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

Great place for family

Our family of 5 loved this place. Much more space than we expected, clean and comfortable. Great restaurant and small grocery store steps away. 5 minute walk to train station and short walk to the busy areas of Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Excellent location, plenty of room

This beautiful apartment is a short walk from the train station. We met Sofia very briefly, and then were checked in by Fabrizio who was kind, helpful, and quickly responded to a question we had the next day.My wife and 4 kids all enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend staying here, and if we ever came back with a group/family of 4-6, we would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet B.

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

Amazing location

I booked this property because of its proximity (around the block) from the train station Firenze SMN. What I did not expect was that the location was on a vibrant street in the historic area of Florence. It was completely walkable. 10 minutes to the Duomo and 18 min to the Uffizi. Property is well described on the website. Don't be alarmed by the stairwell, which is not in the best condition - the apartment is great. Large, clean and full of character. The upstairs bathroom has a really low ceiling and my kids ended up using our bathroom downstairs. The downstairs bathroom is great. Kitchen is well appointed. We arrived by train at about 7:40 PM and there was an extra charge for "late check in." Keep this in mind while planning. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata A.

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

Wonderful time at Sofia's place

The location was great close to everything. It was very clean and our family enjoyed it. The apartment is very well layed out & the kitchen is very well equipped. Save some energy at the end of the day for the stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

First stay in Florence

Property was as advertised, comfortable, spacious and clean. It had everything you would need for either a one night stay or a week. Centerally located so perfect for visiting Florence. The host responded very quickly on all questions. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariki B.

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

Excellent accommodation with perfect location

Great accommodation. Clean with all the facilities we needed. Great communication from Sophia. Perfect location. Exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer d.

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

Love Via Faenza!

This apartment is on the best street in Firenze! Each night after dinner we would take a stroll around the gorgeous duomo and enjoy the vibrant nightlife of all the restaurants, cafes, and fun happening on our street. The apartment is exactly as described and was perfect for us. It is up stairs, but that was noted in the description, and a well known feature in many Italian homes. We were prepared for it and packed light! Literally everything you need is within walking distance. We found it so easy to hop on the train for day trips (LOVE Modena, Parma, Siena, and Lucca), and spent several days walking Florence, taking in the sights. If you are not walking through Florence you are missing out, and Sonia’s apartment is in the perfect location for it all. We had everything we needed and were very comfortable. Sonia, thanks for your hospitality. We absolutely fell in love with Florence and couldn’t have picked a better location to stay at than Via Faenza!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

A beautiful comfortable and convenient place!

I have to say this apartment was even prettier and roomier than the photos! Beware it is on the fourth floor but the hosts carried my bag up for me which was very kind! The apartment had everything I needed and was super convenient to the sights and the train station! Restaurants close by were plentiful as well as shopping of all kinds.I really enjoyed my stay under the roof of Sofia!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Like they say for real estate, location, location, location. This is a great spot, only a couple blocks from the train station and walkable to many of the attractions. It's near the busy markets but just far enough away to be in a quiet space. The apartment itself was spacious and comfortable. The upstairs steps take a bit to gets used to, but are useable even by us older folks. The upper bath ceilings are low, making the spacious lower bathroom more popular. The shower is fairly small but works well. We didn't do any cooking there, but it seemed to be well equipped. I would stay at this location again if visit Firenze again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Good location

Quiet neighborhood but close to everything, including good restaurants. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of space. We didn’t realize how many steps up it was, but good cardio,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Short stay in Florence

Super fun, quirky apartment in a quiet building not far from the train station. The duomo is a short walk away and the neighborhood has lots of restaurants. Host is very thoughtful and the communication is great. Be advised there is no elevator, which is very common.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at Under the Roof of Sofia. Very convenient to the sites of Florence as well as the train station. The place was very clean and comfortable. Was on the third floor with no elevator, so may be an issue for some. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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