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DUOMO, your private garden in TORRE: THE SFINGE OF THE SECRET GARDEN.

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A courtyard with a statue of a reclining figure, surrounded by potted plants and steps leading up to a building with arched windows.
A marble statue of a reclining nude figure with a child, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and an old building.
A table set with breakfast items in an outdoor courtyard with potted plants and a statue.
A marble statue of an angel with wings and a human figure in a stone basin, surrounded by potted plants.
A courtyard with potted plants, a stone bench, and a statue.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Piazza del Duomo
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

DUOMO, your private garden in TORRE: THE SFINGE OF THE SECRET GARDEN.

A garden and a living plant wall are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment features free WiFi and a patio, plus a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop. Additional amenities include an electric kettle, a hairdryer and a shower.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT048017C27OFJN28N
Property # 12062978
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Florence

Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria. Florence Botanical Gardens and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Reverse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Giostra - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Locale Firenze - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rooster Cafe Firenze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer Spot Firenze - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DUOMO, your private garden in TORRE: THE SFINGE OF THE SECRET GARDEN. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at DUOMO, your private garden in TORRE: THE SFINGE OF THE SECRET GARDEN.?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at DUOMO, your private garden in TORRE: THE SFINGE OF THE SECRET GARDEN.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DUOMO, your private garden in TORRE: THE SFINGE OF THE SECRET GARDEN.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DUOMO, your private garden in TORRE: THE SFINGE OF THE SECRET GARDEN. located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Teatro Verdi, Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza della Signoria and Uffizi Gallery are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our time here, very comfortable close to Florence attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great room for a stay in Florence. Room was clean and bed was comfy . Nice bathroom and the private garden is nice as I could open the doors to the garden and have nice fresh air and hear the birds . You are close to everything in city center with short walks . I used the tram everyday to commute and it’s a short walk to access the tram . The cafe within a few steps out the front door is great for pastries and coffee . The host was very helpful when I arrived helping me navigate the city and helping me access the tram for my first time . The only negative I have was I was on the ground floor and when the front door for the building closes in the middle of the night it can be loud when sleeping. I am giving it a 5 star because of all the positives about this unit outweigh that only slight negative comment but would be nice if that could solved . I would highly recommend this unit I loved it . Great city !
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Hello Nathan, our favourite American cook! Thank you for your so kind words about your stay in our apartment and building. It's the best reward for our work. And thank you for your report about the front door. We did realize days ago of the noise and we've just solved the (small) problem. Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

Perfect spot!

This was amazing! Very kind hosts & awesome spot to stay— loved it and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location, excellent hosts with lots of great suggestions on local restaurants and getting around. The exclusive access garden is a pleasant add on to the studio. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

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

Great location; comfortable

This is a great location, comfortable and helpful hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Bram

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good central location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was very centralized in the city, very close walking distance to many of the historical sites and shopping. A slight problem at first but the host took care of it immediately for a wonderful stay. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

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

Great location!

The beautiful courtyard with blooming wisteria was an added plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve B.

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

Florentine Stay❤️

Lovely private garden! Perfect Place for a Perfect Florentine Stay!❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location lovely outdoor space. Did not meet the hosts as they were away but had excellent communication.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
While staying here, you get a chance to live in the piece of history that's dating back to medieval times. The property is part of the Donati Tower and they say that the wife of Dante Alligeri was born here. The private garden with the beautiful Sphinx statue was just magical. Central location, close to arrival at the station and the center of it all. The hosts are very nice people and a pleasure to communicate with. They prepared the bottle of champagne as well as fresh fruits from the local market for our arrival. Mrs ruling 10 of 10 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn e.

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

Room with a view

This sweet little place is as charming as the photo. It’s small but perfect location and just enough for a vacation getaway. Beautiful view of the courtyard is an added plus
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY R.

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

Perfect Location for a stay in Florence.

Perfect location! The apartment was so lovely and of course the garden was divine! I would stay again, and the owners are awesome. They were very helpful with everything from how to get there to restaurant suggestions.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2022
We (and the garden) thank for the lovely words Tammy, our first guest of the first post-pandemic season!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Awesome apartment, great location

Best location, close to all attractions in Florence. Hosts went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule, Thanks Antonella!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Florence in the Autumn

Great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Excellent Location in Florence

Lovely room and very welcoming hosts! Excellent location. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Beautiful Location and Property

From the moment of reservation the hosts are wonderful. The location is central to so much we enjoyed. This studio is private and feels wonderfully secluded in the heart of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey H.

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

Fun in Florence

Quaint small apartment, excellent hosts,and location to get around Florence A few suggested additions would be a wardrobe closet to hang some clothes, jackets, and put away some clothing so not living out of suitcase A coffee station would be nice to have to enjoy the patio since we are not tea drinkersAnd 2 small end tables would be nice Overall great stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Pefect Place

We absolutely loved the apartment, just as advertised. Anthony met us at the door was there to help us with the luggage and patiently showed us around. I would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor W.

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

Florence trip

We highly recommend this property. The property owners were great and helped us identify some of the best places to see and eat. The location is private, yet in the heart of the city. We will be staying here again on future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Snezana A.

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

Beautiful Property

We were very pleased to stay in this beautiful studio with private garden that is centrally located. Our hosts were very helpful and gave us nice tips. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

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

Secret Garden, Close to Everything

It’s a beautiful garden studio in an amazing old building. The hosts are responsive and knowledgeable. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danyela N.

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

Great location, awesome hosts!

Loved it! Super great and responsive hosts. I will say the room would be SMALL for two, but as a solo traveller I loved it :)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Hi Daniela, always smiling and kind host. We were a little surprised by your review, but perhaps the reason is that you needed a two-room apartment and not a studio apartment like ours, because you needed more space for your work. The studio, we believe, has everything people need for a perfect holiday and also has the unique feature in the historic center of Florence of having exclusive access to a private garden. Last but not least, in the Sphinx we have hosted almost exclusively couples of people, of all ages. With sincere friendship :) Antonella and Stefano
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

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

Perfect Location

One to everything but away from the crowds. Beautiful property, exactly as described. This was my second stay and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2022
To our faithful guest Alicia, waiting to meet her again. Signed: your faithful hosts Antonella and Stefano.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Amazing

Had a great time. Perfect space, the garden was a huge highlight, and in a very convenient part of the city. Hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2021
Thanks a lot, Blake, for your quick and nice review. The garden will be ever ready to welcome you again. Have a pleasant time in Cortona and a fair travel back home Antonella and Stefano

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