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A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi

Apartment with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

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Dining
Kitchen/living room
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi

Principio Apartment is located in Via dell’Alloro, a quiet street within walking distance from the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and the historical centre, a street where Giotto lived in his youth.
The Apartment is on the first floor of a classic Florentine building, you can reach it with only 20 wide and easy steps.
It can host up to four people: two in a queen-size bed in the bedroom and two in a comfortable sofa-bed in the living room. Principio Apartment has been totally refurbished in July 2016 and is equipped with all the necessary conveniences. Everything is brand new.
- In the kitchen/living-room: dishwasher, microwave with grill, italian and american coffeemaker, kettle, induction stove and induction cookware, toaster, Italian coffee machine, bluetooth Speakers with embedded radio to connect your Smartphone/Tablet and play your favorite music.
- In the bathroom: a spacious shower for two people, towels, hairdryer.
- In the utility room: washing machine, clothes dryer, iron and board. There are many laundromats in the center of Florence, too.

Principio Apartment is provided with high speed WiFi connection reachable from all the rooms in the apartment.

You can find maps of Firenze, guides and brochures of museums and entertainment places.
It is a non-smoking apartment.

Via dell’Alloro is a quiet street in the heart of Florence, just a few steps from Piazza del Duomo and walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. It is the perfect base for a day trip to Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Bologna. Even Rome, Venice and Milan are just a couple of hours away thanks to the high speed train that stops in Santa Maria Novella Train Station, 2 steps from the apartment.

Within walking distance from the apartment you can find all the major sites and squares: Uffizi Gallery, Accademy Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza Santo Spirito, Piazza Santa Croce, San Lorenzo Old Central Market, and others places. Two steps from home, you can visit magnificent shops: Officina del Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the Richard Ginori shop, a porcelain brand renowned all over the world, and walk the very same streets as the most important Renaissance artists: Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Giotto, Michelangelo..

And don’t pass up a visit to the church of San Miniato al Monte and the breathtaking views from Piazzale Michelangelo! You can begin your “climb” at Piazza Ferrucci

Nearby Principio you can find plenty of food stores, gelaterias, bakeries, and other shops where you can buy all the delicacies you need for a delicious dinner at home. Or if you prefer, you can take a stroll to one of the many typical Tuscan or international restaurants nearby. Plus, there are so many terrace bars with a view where you can grab a cocktail before dinner that you won’t know which one to choose... you will love them all and we'll be happy to show them to you at your arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
I bambini sono i benvenuti
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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-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
CHECK-IN: 1pm until 5pm. Early check-in is often possible, please ask for it.
-The apt green key is a code key. In case of loss 40€ are due from you. --When you leave the apt turn off the light and AC
-Animals aren't allowed. -The city tax is due in cash at the check-in. -For booking longer than one week, a cleaner will come to clean the apt

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 IT048017C21WHIE32G

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 USD 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 Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is in a rural area. 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 Ponte Vecchio. Boboli Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza di 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
  • Uffizi Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪giaogiao stazione firenze - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ciro & Sons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Banki Ramen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria La Madia - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Medici Chapels, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Ponte Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great Location

We loved this apartment! It was conveniently located and had everything we could need. The hosts were very helpful and prompt for getting back to us with any questions we had. They had a great book of info. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent place to stay. Great amenities and safe, quiet area just a block or so away from the busy tourist areas.

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

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

Enjoyed our stay here!

Great location close to the train. We loved being able to open the windows during the day to let the light and fresh air in. It was nice to close the shutters at night too. Lots of great coffee bars and restaurants within a block or two. We also enjoyed the big shower. Lucia was a great host and we appreciate the good communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

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

Great location!

Wonderful area with plenty of food, shops, and attractions nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at this beautiful apartment. The location is perfect as well. We are thankful for the wonderful hospitality and gift of cookies from Lucia. We would recommend it to our family and friends.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Perfect location

Beautiful property! The location was perfect, being so close to everything it could be noisy outside sometimes but not bad at all. We enjoyed our time and the amenities offered for our trip. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks Lucia
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delta S.

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

Lovely stay

We had a wonderful time. Our host was quick to answer any questions about the property. The pictures represented the place perfectly. The location was in the center of everything but on a side street with minimal noise. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Great location, clean, great hosts

Great location! In the middle of everything but not on a noisy street. Bed was super comfortable. Very clean. Hosts were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P., Blind Bay, B.C. Canada

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

Very Nice Property In a Great Location

The apartment exceeded our expectations and the location was great. The walk from the train station took a couple of minutes. Lots of great restaurants nearby. We would stay here again. Thanks Lucia.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

carmen n., midland, michigan

Great location

Great location- parking is difficult and expensive -would be nice to have a lockbox for entering appartment- difficult to co- ordinate times when traveling long distances
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jody N.

Perfect location, very comfortable and beautiful, elegant apartment.

We had the best time in Florence and felt like we lived right in the center of everything. Lucia was incredibly helpful with recommendations and made our stay very comfortable. There is plenty of room and it is an elegant. lovely place to stay. We would love to come back. Thank you for everything. Jody
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Great location with modern amenities

We loved staying in the apartment! It was my favorite during our whole stay in Italy. It is worth mentioning that there is a clothes dryer in addition to the washer. It made doing laundry mid-trip easy. Also there are USB ports on either side of bed for convenient charging. The apartment was very clean and decorated really well. It was very convenient to the train station as well as duomo. Thanks Lucia for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

Comfortable apartment in an excellent location

Spacious apartment with comfortable bed. Bathroom is large with excellent shower. Washer plus dryer was a plus for us as we will be traveling for a bit. Lucia was helpful. Nice touches for travelers like USB charger on both sides of the bed and maps and tour books. We would have liked an additional comfy chair in the living room
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

Very comfortable and clean

Lucia keeps a beautiful property that is bright, clean, and comfortable with modern amenities - right down to the USB ports on each side of the bed. Despite the age of the location (everything is old in Florence!), the apartment felt like new. The building is secure and appears to be inhabited by young families. And, of course, the location is very convenient to everything you'll want to see in Florence. Molto bella!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Absolutely amazing!

Fantastic location and beautiful apartment! Lucia and Walter were wonderful hosts and greeted us after a long day of travel with a bottle of wine. Very accommodating and we had lovely conversation with them. The apartment was recently updated and you can tell. Had all the essentials we needed and in an absolutely perfect area to walk to all the sites. We loved that it had a washer and dryer! Very hard to find in Italy and greatly appreciated after a week of travel. We hope to be able to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jerold K.

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

Spacious and well-appointed apartment in great location

The apartment was spacious, clean and well-appointed. Thoughtful touches abound, including complete documentation on all of the apartment's features and appliances along with recommendations for local dining, sightseeing and transportation. We really appreciated having efficient, separate washer and dryer given that our stay was in the middle of a three-week trip. Lucia is very communicative and was flexible in meeting us for check-in when our arrival was a bit delayed. If you plan to explore Florence, you won't likely find a more lovely apartment so close to everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Perfect

Thank you Lucia for being such a gracious host, sharing your apartment with us and for all of your suggestions! The location of this apartment is perfect for tourists wanting to explore the city. We walked to everything! Nicely updated and well-appointed apartment - including washer/dryer. We fell in love iwth Firenze/Tuscany and we will definitely be back! Tracey and Dan Calderon
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Wonderful Apartment!

My best friend and I stayed here for several nights during an extended trip through Europe. This was our favorite stay during our entire trip! The apartment was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed and more. It was so helpful to be able to do laundry while we were there too. One of our favorite parts about this apartment was the guest book where previous guests left their own recommendations from their stay. Many of the things we did around Florence were recommendations from that guest book or from Lucia. Lucia was very responsive and proactive with communication. I already want to come back to Florence, just so I can stay at this apartment again! Thank you for such a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Florence apartment

An excellent apartment within walking distance of everything we wanted to do. Close to the train station. Restaurants and shops galore around the property. Lots of amenities in the apartment including a washer/dryer. A/C was working well. Nice bathroom with a good sized shower which we discovered was a little unusual in Italy! The apartment is up one flight of steps which were a little difficult with big suitcases but manageable. We enjoyed our stay and the owner was there to meet us and go over things with us in the apartment. All in all, a very good VRBO experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Excellent location and accommodations, great price, and perfect service!

I can't imagine a better way to visit Florence! We came at peak tourist season and in hot weather, but this apartment made those issues insignificant. You can't beat the location -- my children were amazed at all the things we could see only steps from our apartment, everyday! The apartment was beautiful; simple, but with everything we needed. Lucia was extremely helpful, particularly in helping us prepare for our trip and helping us arrive in Florence and get started on our tour. The recommendations Lucia provided were all great, and there was plenty of material in the apartment to guide us anywhere else we wanted to go. Thank you, Lucia and Gregorio, for your help! I hope we get to come back someday soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rich B.

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

Firenze paradise

My wife and booked this Vrbo not having any idea of where we should be for exploring the city. We could not be any happier with the location as we were merely steps to the dome and all that it has to offer! The apartment was rustic in its appearance as you enter thru the tiny streets. A large entry door for the building leads you to the front door of the unit and its quiet spectacular as you feel yourself slipping back in time. Our Host was extremely gracious making sure we in the building and comfortable. Answering all Our questions and giving us her suggestions of venues and places to see. Five stars for all her efforts! The apartment was comfortable for us. Though we didn’t spend much time In it other than to recharge from the days walking! I would highly recommend anyone to to rent this space. Lucia was fantastic the place was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Beautifully appointed and comfortable apartment in a perfect location!

As a preface, my two daughters and I visited 3 cities in Italy, staying in VRBO properties in each place. While everything went well in all 3 apartments, our experience in Florence stood above the others. The owner went above and beyond to be helpful, even offering to meet us at the train station and escort us to the apartment - a short walk which we managed on our own! She had maps, guide books, and information about the apartment and the surrounding area available. It was all appreciated and very helpful. She was also very accommodating during the check-out process, which was greatly appreciated. The apartment is lovely, it was very recently renovated so all of the bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances, ac units, etc are new and are beautiful. While my daughters slept in the bedroom, complete with USB charging outlets - very important to teenage girls! - I slept on the pull out couch which was very comfortable. The bathroom is relatively large. The shower has a rainfall shower head with good water pressure and plenty of hot water. The location is ideal as it is close to the Duomo, the train station, San Lorenzo, the Central Market and any number of other destinations. We walked everywhere with no problem, yet upon returning each evening, were happy for the quiet of her little street. I hope to return to the apartment on my next trip and would without hesitation recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised and our host was kind and responsive to all our needs
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very comfortable and clean. The host was kind and responded quickly. Location to the all the main spots was perfect and easy to get to by walking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfectly located apartment in Florence. We have been many times to Florence, staying in hotels and apartments but this tops them all! The large shower and bathroom was awesome and the A/C was phenomenal and an unexpected delight!Everything anyone would need is right here. A few nights we had wine and fresh pasta, from the nearby local grocery, and enjoyed dinner in our "home away from home".Our flight was delayed by hours and we stayed in touch with Lucia, who was waiting at the apartment when we finally arrived.Lucia and Walter were always available whenever we had a question or needed assistance. They were very very easy to communicate with before and during our 6 day stay. What a great place for enjoying Florence!Thank you Lucia!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Lucia Poggiali

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I'm Lucy, full time host, and owner, for Principio and Regina Apartments, in the same building. Organizer for my guests of private daily tour to the Chianti countryside with lunch and wine taste in wonderful wineries. Or Touts to Lucca and Pisa or where you prefer go. I provide also tourist guide for an walking tour of Firenze or for a walking tour to Uffizi and Galleria. She will take care to reserve the tickets for you.
I love to take care of our guests by showing them Florence's particular locations frequented by Florentine. To be present at their arrival and departure, to host people from every part of the world is for me a big pleasure. My greatest satisfactions is to know their fully satisfaction and desire to come back here.

Why they chose this property

We traveled a lot (and still do!), for business reasons and for leisure, and we really like to get in touch with people coming from other cultures. That's how we came out with the idea of buying Principio apartment. "Principio" means "beginning", and we hope that it will be the beginning of your wonderful stay here in Italy, and at the same time, a very good beginning of our activity.

What makes this property unique

Principio is in the perfect location both for visiting Florence and for travelling around It. Via dell'Alloro is a very quiet street. The apartment is at the first floor of an ancient Florentine building and you can reach it with only 20 stairs. It is a lovely apartment with all the amenities, furnished with the typical Italian taste. I also organize PRIVATE DAILY-TOURS TO THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE WITH WINE TASTING: Duration about 9/10 houres. A private driver will be available for you for movements from a place to another.
- Visit of the medieval town of Siena, famous for the Palio horse race taht taks place in the particurar square Piazza del Campo.
-Visit to the Monteriggioni fortress
Afterwards you will travelling to one of the beautiful wine estate to enjoy a wine cellar tour , a lunch or snack and wine tasting while sitting surrounded by vinegards.
Possibility of buying or booking wine, oil, balsamic vinegar from the estate at advantageous prices
-Visit to San Gimignano, the Unesco World Heritage Site, famous for its 14 towers and its artisan shops.
Return to Florence, stopping to take some pictures on the road surrounded by hills.
I arrange also daily tour to Lucca and Pisa, or everywhere you will prefere to visit.
A professional tourist guide is at your disposal for a walking tour of Firenze or to accompany you to the museums, booking for you the entrance tickets.

Languages:

English, Italian

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