Location: Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Firenze (Florence) Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (1 min from Ponte Vecchio)
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Flat
This large apartment (105 sq.m., 1150 sq.f.) near Palazzo Pitti and Ponte Vecchio is on the second (and top) floor of a two-storey 15th century building once home to the "Forni Reali" (Royal Bakery) where the De Medici had their bread cooked. Completely renovated in 2001, it now offers all modern comforts (see the list of amenities below).
The apartment entrance is on a pedestrian-only street, with the three bedrooms facing two quiet inner yards with trees and a water fountain. Palazzo Pitti and Ponte Vecchio are just one minute away, while in 5-10 minutes you can walk to the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.
The large living-dining area has terra cotta floors, 15th century wood beams and a large chestnut Tuscan-style dining table sitting 8 people comfortably. The modern and spacious eat-in kitchen with beech cabinets and a breakfast/bar counter is fully equipped and offers over 5 meters (15 ft) of stone and stainless steel counter space for food preparation.
The office area has a large desk, ceiling lights, and all office equipment is available upon request.
The large bedroom features a king size bed. The medium bedroom has one elevated bed and two single beds that can be joined together into a queen size bed. The small cozy bedroom has a single size. All bedrooms have hardwood floor, except for the smallest one which has terra-cotta floors. Two additional people can be accomodated in the sofa bed in the living room.
The large bathroom has cherry cabinets, hardwood floors and a modern shower stall and water jets for massage. Note that there is no tub in the apartment. The other bathroom is small but has its own shower.
Two sky-lights, eight windows and several wall and ceiling lamps provide ample illuminations to every point in the apartment at any hour. All windows have screens.
Parking available at a nearby garage (100m away).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Air Conditioning (cool and warm), single heating, screened windows, All kitchen utensils, microwave oven, electric oven, semi-professional gas range, good-size fridge with freezer, coffee maker, Washer (no dryer, but there is plenty of space to hang cloths), stereo, Mobile phone, working with prepaid cards, cordless phone with speakerphone and answering machine, high-speed internet (DSL), PC, printer (upon request only), fax, copier, scanner, Shower stall with water jets, All linens provided, Cleaning service available, In-wall safe (upon request only), Nearest garage is 1 minute away. NOTE. The following MUST be requested when the reservation is made: Parking, Printer and safe.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
€160/night
Lower rates may be available for long periods or during low season
Rates do not include cleaning fee and utilities.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- The kitchen area (front) and part of the living room (back) - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Accommodation - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- Location of the apartment The fully equipped kitchen - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Accommodation - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- view of Via Toscanella from Piazza della Passera - Florence, Tuscany, Italy Accommodation - Why stay in a Hotel?
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- View of the kitchen including the window over Via Toscanella
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- Kitchen detail
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- living room
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- The living room with LCD TV, PC, and sofa bed.
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- The office area off the living room.
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- corridor to BR1, BR2 and the bathrooms
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- Bedroom 1, king size bed (by Flou)
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- Bed room #2 with double bed (or 2 twins) + bunker bed. View on courtyard.
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- Bedroom 2 set up with 3 single beds
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- Bedroom #3. (One single bed OR double bed on the floor). View on courtyard.
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- main bathroom
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- Bathroom #2 (with sink, toilet, shower and window).
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- View of the apartment from the inner courtyard
Traveler Reviews (57)
Great Apartment and Location
Guest: GMD
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/21/11
Review Submitted: 10/12/11
This apartment and its location were everything we expected. The reviews and listing were all on target. The apartment was clean and everything was in running order. It was great to have a washing machine. Francesca was extremely helpful and prompt. It was especially nice to be away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist sites in Florence which we found overwhelmingly. We have traveled to Florence previously and have never seen crowds like this. We would definately recommend this apartment to any family traveling to Florence.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+.
Joe I
Guest: Joe I
(Minneapolis Minnesota USA)
Date of Stay: 09/25/11
Review Submitted: 10/07/11
Very nice apartment in a charming, busy neighborhood area. Great access to shopping and restaurants. Great little coffee/wine/food establishment directly out the door. We spent countless hours early mornings and late evenings, a really fun place! The apartment was great for our family of four and Francesca made certain that we understood everything and was there for anything we needed. Highly recommedned!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
great apartment
Guest: baldy
(weston, fl)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11
Review Submitted: 09/06/11
Excellent location. close to all tourist attractions. Spacious clean bedrooms. 2nd bathroom was small.Francesca gave us a great briefing about the town. Great stay
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
Excellent location in Firenze
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 09/06/11
We had our family of five adults traveling in August, and this flat was in just the right location to retreat back to during the hot August afternoons to let our feet recover from much exploring. We were within walking distance to everything we wanted to visit while in the city of Florence. Access to trains to go on day trips outside the city was also within a short distance. We had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable, along with a well equipped kitchen for cooking in on the occasions we had to try fresh fish and produce from the local markets. We were also within short walking distances to some highly recommended restaurants in Florence -- one of which is in the square immediately adjacent to the apartment building. Also the best cappuccino and gelato in Florence are also available in the same square. The property managers were a delight to work with, and helpful with all sorts of information and helped us to the nearby market. It was very hot in August when we were there, and the air conditioning was a welcome feel, after staying at locations that had no ac. I would make this visit again!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
Home away from home
Guest: Tuscany fan
(Austin, TX, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/03/11
Review Submitted: 07/23/11
What a great place to stay - this property was better than expected, spacious, very comfortable and a superb location for walking to everything you would want to see in Florence. We were able to enjoy it for the first three weeks of June and it quickly felt like home. It was also so unique in that it gave you the feel of being in a small Italian village. The adjacent piazza was great for food, drink and most important, amazing gelato!! The best part of all was Francesca, the property manager who greeted us so warmly when we arrived and also helped us with recommendations and resources along the way - our family will certainly remember this time as our "best vacation ever" I highly recommend this property for anyone/family who wants to experience the best of Florence.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
Terrific location....
Guest: Ginger8
(East Hampton, New York)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
My daughter, daughter-in-law, 17 year-old granddaughter and I spent a week here in late June and really loved it. The neighborhood is very "in," with charming shops, good local restaurants and a youthful residential population. It is only steps from the Ponte Vecchio and the Pitti Palace. The caretaker, Francesco, was helpful and the apartment was sparkling clean with a good modern kitchen. My only complaint is that the entrance to the building is both dirty and dark. The owners should demand a good clean-up and repainting of the building's entrance and the stairwell, and better lighting. Otherwise, this apartment is a real winner!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
Live like a Local
Guest: Fiona
(Perth, Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 04/27/11
Review Submitted: 05/10/11
WOW! The most stressful thing about staying in this apartment was trying to work out which light switch controlled which light. We are a family of 6 and of our month in Italy, all of us deem our stay in Florence the most enjoyable, from our 6 yr old up. The house was like a home away from home with everything we needed in a comfortable, clean apartment. We were within walking distance of everything we wanted to see or anything we needed without the crush and noise of tourist hot spots. If ever we return to Florence, this would be our first preference of accommodation.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.
Wonderful Apartment with Perfect Location
Guest: Mary
(New Haven)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/20/11
The apartment was spotless when we arrived and had every amenity we could want. The location couldn't be more convenient, a short walk to everything and a market, restaurants, etc. all within a few minutes stroll. There were six of us, including our two children (6 and 8) and the apartment had enough space so that everyone was comfortable and content.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway.
A Taste of Florence
Guest: KO
(Merrick, New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/19/11
Review Submitted: 03/16/11
We stayed in Florence for 5 days and there were 7 of us and this apartment was perfect. The location was great - near everything you want to see and was very comfortable. Francessca is a wonderful host and left us to do what we wanted the entire time. Florence is a great city and I would stay in this apartment again for sure - highly recommend it.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Christmas Family Reunion
Guest: Long Beach Family
(Calif., USA)
Date of Stay: 12/22/10
Review Submitted: 02/15/11
I rented this property for 5 days over the Christmas Holiday for my family. My daughter is studying in Italy and we brought our two teenage boys to celebrate in Florence. The property is perfectly located as described. The owner could not have been better as we corresponded prior to our visit. Everything was clean and in perfect order when we arrived. We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. In addition, we invited any student who did not have a place for Christmas dinner fo join us. We had a wonderful international Christmas dinner. I would reccomend this property without reservation. Every detail was excellent.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
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