Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence
Unusual, romantic apartment full of atmosphere in one of Florence's oldest areas - that once occupied by the Roman amphitheatre. Indeed, the street takes its name from one of the principal entrances into the arena. Just 50m from the church of Santa Croce Church, 200m from Piazza Signoria, 100m from Piazza del Duomo, 200m from the Uffizzi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio, and 10m from Vivoli, Florence's best known ice cream parlour!! The apartment, on the first floor of this antique palazzo, is accessed via a flight of 24 steps (no elevator). It offers 2 double bedrooms (one with a French bed - 140x200 cm ), which look onto the open plan sitting room area, a fully appointed kitchen, a marble dining table for 6. It is tastefully furnished with the owner's personal belongings and is equipped with a TV, DVD and CD player, stereo, WI-FI, dishwasher, washing-machine, air cond Just walking through the central courtyard of this beautiful Palazzo is a journey to the heart of historic Florence. Centrally located, it is perfect for sight seeing, shopping and food markets, discovering cosy trattorie and bars, as well as artists' and artisans' ateliers. Good for 2 up to 4 guests ( 5 guests on request )
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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Property Registration Number IT048017C2UL4J729B
About the area
Florence
Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. 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 Ponte Vecchio. Florence Botanical Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
San Marco University Tram Stop - 14 min walk
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Boccadama - 3 min walk
Note Di Vino - 2 min walk
FrancescoVini - 2 min walk
Caffè del Borgo - 3 min walk
Boccanegra - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence ?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence on 19 Jun 2026 start from £172, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Apartment in a 13th Century palace in the heart of Florence located?
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Bargello, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Uffizi Gallery and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 14 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Overall very nice property, however the stairs to apartment are challenging. Diego was very helpful upon our arrival, even carrying our luggage up all the stairs. The apartment is eclectic to say the least, but very clean & updated bathroom. The location of property is excellent, Vivoli right around the corner, Ufizi Gallery a short walk, Santa Croce Cathedral one block away. And so many excellent cafes & restaurants in this area. Taxi stand is about 1 block away, right across from Cafe Mario in front of Piazza.
We enjoyed our stay here - the apartment is nicely equipped with everything we needed. Everything is within walking distance yet the apartment still feels pretty quiet overall. This is an apartment for people who don’t mind the stairs as it is on the second floor and one bed is in the loft which requires using the ladder to go and up down as well.
Just a great flat: clean, great communication and check in, and fantastic area. We love this place and Diego was a terrific help with tv and cleaning the flat.
Hilary M.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roxane
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was great - we had some issues with a missed train and they were very helpful. Apartment is as advertised and was quiet and comfortable. Location is fantastic. Would stay again.
We loved our time here!! Vivoli is right around the corner (coffee, gelato… or both with an affogato) and the Osteria Cafe Italiano (brick oven wood fired pizza) is just a little farther down. Both were excellent. We enjoyed the fact we were just off the main path, but only a block or so from the Basilica of Santa Croce and so many of the sites we wanted to see were within walking distance. Check in was easy and Deigo was very helpful and so willing to answer any questions or address any needs we had. Highly recommend.
A great first impression of Florence! Fabrizio and Diego were both easy to communicate with and followed up almost immediately with questions we had. The flat was lovely to stay in and was as advertised. It was so nice to have a washer to do our laundry. The flat itself is lovely… a real travellers paradise with items displayed from all parts of the world. The one thing I would caution people on is the stairs to the loft bedroom are steep. We had no problem, but if you have mobility issues you may want to stay in the bedroom on the main level.
Cindy J.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Wow ! Cindy what a nice review ! Thank you very much . I hope ti meet you personally next time !
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Fabrizio
About the host
Hosted by Fabrizio
I was born in Florence "many" years ago . I love my Tuscany , that's why my job is to drive my clients and my guests , all around Tuscany and Cinqueterre with my licensed Mercedes car . I love cinema , music , horse - riding . I travelled a lot during my previous job , in various glass industries . My mission is to make your stay in Florence absolutely fantastic !!!
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