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San Lorenzo Palace Fabulous, brand-new apartment

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Firenze, Toscana
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

San Lorenzo Palace Fabulous, brand-new apartment

Fabulous, brand-new apartment in the heart of Florence's historic center, just steps away from the Duomo, San Lorenzo's Basilica, Via Tornabuoni and the main train station. A perfect solution for up to 7 guests, in a prime location within easy walking distance of all the city's attractions.
This beautiful 3-bedroom apartment was entirely renovated in 2017. It retains the most charming original features – like the wooden beam ceilings and the traditional Tuscan tiling – but has been wonderfully enhanced by sleek designer interiors and a skillful use of space. The stylish apartment offers a breathtaking view onto the Medici Chapels and the dome of the Basilica. It features:
- a luxurious suite with queen-size bed and a private bathroom with walk-in shower cabin.
- 2 double bedrooms (one with queen-size bed, the other with 2 single beds)
- a modern fully-equipped kitchen
- an open-plan living space with a large dining room table and a sitting area with flat-screen TV (with sleeper couch)
- a second bathroom, also with glass-enclosed walk-in shower

Comfortably accommodating up to 7 guests, the apartment is ideal for large families, groups of friends, 2 couples with children, etc. With free high-speed WiFi, TV, air conditioning in every room, plenty of closet space, all necessary amenities and a warm welcoming vibe, the Duke's Retreat is sure to make your stay in Florence even more memorable.

Property manager

riccardo

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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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
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
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 IT048017C2VGUFR3HD

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

Duomo, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Florence Botanical Gardens and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
Map
Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Lorenzo dè Medici - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Canto Dè Nelli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pompi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Cappelle Medicee - Light Lunch Wine Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Konnubio - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is San Lorenzo Palace Fabulous, brand-new apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at San Lorenzo Palace Fabulous, brand-new apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at San Lorenzo Palace Fabulous, brand-new apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is San Lorenzo Palace Fabulous, brand-new apartment located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is steps away from Medici Chapels and Historic Centre of Florence. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 5 minutes. Unità Tram Stop and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Perfect for our family!

Best place we stayed during our Venice, Florence, Rome trip. Very nice accommodations, perfect location. Walking distance to train station,tram, bus stop, and right in the center of things. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margarita A.

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

Great location

Great apartment in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Great Location!

Excellent location, central to museums and churches Great restaurants within walking distance. Stairwell can be dark at times just look for the switch at the bottom or use the light of your phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location and clean apartment

Apartment was clean and located close to the train station and Mercado Centrale. It was easy to walk all around Florence. Check in was via a lock box with no personal greeting, A man was in the apartment fixing the toilet when we arrived. Payment was confusing since we were not charged until after arrival and the Simply Home company kept asking for cash payment for cleaning fee and tourist tax. It felt like a scam but the VRBO host clarified it was correct. The curtain rod in master bedroom came out of the wall. We reported it and were told it would be fixed, but it wasn’t. They only came by to collect the cash.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Where's the Bed? Brand New????

Although in a good location, this apartment was certainly NOT brand new! One of the bathrooms had been re-done, but that's it. There were 6 of us and space for 5 to sleep. One adult had to sleep on a miserable pull-out sofa because the guests before us stole one of the beds! We were not informed of this until we were checking in! Also, there was what looked like blood on the shades in one room, the drapery rod had been pulled out of the wall in another, letting light in at 5:30 am because the outside shutters had broken and missing slats (I have photos of all of this). The shower door in one bathroom wouldn't stay closed, causing water to run into the bathroom, flooding the floor. There was no decor, just bare walls and we felt like we were in a dorm rather than a "brand new apartment" as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H., Vicksburg, United States

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

Great location, nice apartment

This was a nice apartment and worked well for our family group of 4 adults and 3 children. Pros: Overlooks San Lorenzo's church One and a half blocks from the cathedral. Several restaurants within 50 meters. Grocery store was half a block a way Just over a block from the end of the airport tram line About two blocks from the main train station Nice apartment with 2 nice bathrooms Cons: 1. Stairs - it is on what American's would say is the 3rd floor and each floor has high ceilings so its like walking up 4 flights of stairs. (Europeans commonly say ground floor with the 1st floor being above ground, whereas in my area it would be the ground floor is the first floor.) 2. A/C was weak in the master bedroom and it was hot in Florence on our visit. The other two bedrooms were fine but the master never really got cool. (It may have been our fault for not fully understanding the A/C remotes and features.) Note: Communication on payment was odd. No problem in the end but different from what we expected. We communicated several times before our arrival. We thought we had pre-paid everything but the property manager expected us to pay the cleaning fee and city taxes in cash at the end of the stay. It all worked out but was confusing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

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

Great location

Location was close enough to walk everywhere, and that’s just what we did with our family of 7. Property manager was easy to reach when we had concerns. There was a washer for use, however they’re not accustomed to having a dryer unit, so we hung our clothes to be dried. All in all, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

The location is perfect- the listing is accurate. Getting into the property was a little difficult because the keys had to be put in just right. Took us several attempts. Trying to find the correct apartment was also confusing. The directions for this could be better. There was not enough toilet paper for 6 adults and we were told to go buy some. Only one dish towel and no paper towels (which is not really unusual in Italy). The main issue was that I was messaged 4 times by the host to make sure that the cleaning fee and city tax be left, in cash, at the property- they were very insistant on this. It felt a little scammy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Alice G.

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

Wonderful location

Location was great, large variety of restaurants locally. A few repairs were pending when we left but overall it was a beautiful apartment. No elevator, the apartment is on the third floor but the stairs weren’t too bad, large steps and nice landings. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The property was in a great location and was very spacious. It was two long flight of stairs up but other than that we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ryn J.

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

Fun in Florence

We absolutely loved this location. The pictures are exactly what the apartment looks like. The process was simple and easy to follow at arrival. The only downside was that it is on the 3rd floor (by American standards) and only one set of keys. There also could have been extra towels since there is t daily maid service. Overall, anazing!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tim F.

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

Good location to train station and Duomo.

Easy to check in. Management provided great communication. Great location to shopping, restaurants and sites. A few blocks to the train station. Easy walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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

Schöner Aufenthalt in Florenz

Wir würden auch zu später Stunde freundliche empfangen. Die Ausstattung war ok. Es war sauber. Alles in Allem ein schöner Aufenthalt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blair P.

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

Great location for our quick family stop

Great apartment right in the centre of everything. Fitted our family of 5 well and was central enough to pop back during the day for a quick respite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Izabella B.

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

Vacation in Florence

The best location possible. Heart of the city with plenty of restaurants and shopping. Clean comfy apartment.

10/10 Excellent

Henry D., Monroe Township

Great location, comfortable for party of 6

The location for this apartment is awesome ! It is less than 10min from the SMN train station and at the same time right in the center of everything. Less than 10min walk to the Duomo, Central Market, few more minutes to Pallazzo Vecchio, etc. Florence is a walking city so you can get by foot to everywhere you want from this location, we walked to Piazza Michaelangelo no problem. You just can't ask for better location than this. The owner was responsive and everything was accommodated properly. We had an issue with washing machine, it's one of those small european cylinder styles, we just couldn't get it to drain water out of our clothes, if it's us unable to figure it out then some better instructions would be useful. As some other people commented, the front bedroom facing the square can get a bit noisy in the morning when they pickup trash from all the restaurants around. It didn't bother us much since we wanted to get up and go to nearby cafe's and start exploring, but if you want to sleep then you might want to get one of the other bedrooms, lol. There were 6 of us staying here, 3 kids and 3 adults, we had no problems for sleeping arrangement. The living room/kitchen area is a bit small, but as long as you plan to be out exploring for the most part then that's no issue. We enjoyed this location very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jose J.

Todo perfecto, atencion, apartamento y sobre todo la ubicación.

Todo perfecto, atencion, apartamento y sobre todo la ubicación.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

FRANCOIS G.

Noisy appartement

Very well located but appartment just above street garbage and glass containers. Noise of breaking glasses all night long. Earplugs mandatory. Bed sheets too small. Unpossible to change the heating settings. Cold at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Kylie G.

Great location

Location was great and main bedroom was large with plenty of space and an en-suite. The other 2 rooms are much smaller with the other double at the end of the apartment (a long way from bathroom and cooler temp than rest of apartment) so if going with 2 couples one will be disappointed by comparison. Pillows were awful and washing machine wasn’t working but overall we enjoyed staying in Florence.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Silvana M., ETOILE-SUR-RHONE

Emplacement idéal

Cet appartement est idéalement placé pour visiter Florence et prendre le train pour visiter Sienne ou Bologne. Petite surprise à l'arrivée car 100 € de ménage nous ont paru un peu cher. La salle de bain d'origine mérite un rafraichissement. Bidet inutile et gênant. Sèche cheveux hors service, couvercle de poubelle cassé. A améliorer la literie des petits lits. Un presse agrume également devrait être ajouté dans la cuisine. Les autres prestations excellentes notamment la partie neuve de l'appartement avec une salle de bain moderne et une très bonne literie néanmoins très bruyant côté place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

toby r.

The apartment was great.

The apartment was great and centrally located to all the things we wanted to do. Unfortunately someone was able to get into out unit and go through our luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Esther M., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Wonderful location in Florence

We just returned from a family trip to Italy. One of our stops was this wonderful apartment in Florence. The location was perfect. It was so close to all the things we wanted to see. There were six of us, three couples, and it was adequate space for what we needed. The only negatives were that it was warm and we could only run air conditioning in two of the bedrooms at one time, and that there was no elevator. We knew in advance about the elevator so that wasn't an issue. It could be for someone with mobility issues. I would definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Francesco S.

Splendido!

Appartamento molto curato e confortevole, posto in una posizione fantastica, a 5 minuti a piedi dalla stazione SM Novella, a 1 minuto da San Lorenzo e 5 da SM del Fiore. L’aria condizionata ci ha salvato in questi giorni d’Agosto roventi, eravamo in 7 e siamo stati 4 giorni. Tutto molto bello!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Clean, spacious apartment in the heart of Florence!

The apartment was clean, spacious and had an excellent location to tour all the major sites of Florence. Everything we wanted to visit was within a 10 minute walking radius. The apartment is modern with two very functional bathrooms and three spacious bedrooms. Although a washing machine is provided, it is tiny and did not properly clean the clothes and no dryer is available. The apartment is on the third floor, so you must walk up the stairs - which was fine for us. The only negative about the apartment is that a garbage/recycling bin station is located directly across the street - which accounts for a fair bit of noise in the late night from restaurant owners dumping their bottles and early morning emptying of the bins by garbage trucks. For those sleeping in the front bedroom, the noise may be disruptive. The amazing location however made up for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

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