Romantic Apartment With Garden 2 Minutes' Walk From Pitti Palace
Santo Spirito-Piazza Pitti apartment with garden sleeps 2/4. This newly-renovated apartment is located on the first floor of an old building 50 metres from Piazza Pitti. It is about 45 square metres and has the rare feature of a beautiful walled garden which, being at the back of the building, is a haven of peace and birdsong in the centre of the city. The living room has a mezzanine floor with a double bed. On the lower level is a comfortable sofa bed and seating area, large wardrobe, desk and work area with internet connection and large window overlooking the garden. The spacious kitchen has a traditional marble-topped table that seats four comfortably, an armchair corner and a door leading out onto the garden. The bathroom is done out in pale stone with slate grey tiling on the floor: it is contemporary and chic and really quite large for an apartment of this size. There is a small storage room too. There are oak floors throughout. The garden has jasmine and antique roses climbing the walls and fresh herbs for use in your Tuscan cooking: a table and chairs provide a perfect spot for al fresco meals and aperitivi. Although we are at present renting this apartment out, we have deliberately restored it with a view to using it as our own pied-a-terre in Florence one day, so we have not cut corners! There is a private garage for parking 5 minutes walk away (not ours); there is a daily charge.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small, well-behaved dogs are welcome
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You are welcome to smoke in the garden
There is a supplement for check-ins after 8pm, from €30-€50 depending on the time. After midnight is €50
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 IT048017C2NP3ZIPNN
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
Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Unità Tram Stop - 16 min walk
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 19 min walk
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Gusta Pizza - 4 min walk
Gustapanino - 4 min walk
Caffetteria Di Pitti - 5 min walk
Tamerò - Pasta Bar - 4 min walk
Trattoria La Casalinga - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Romantic Apartment With Garden 2 Minutes' Walk From Pitti Palace pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
What time is check-in at Romantic Apartment With Garden 2 Minutes' Walk From Pitti Palace?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Romantic Apartment With Garden 2 Minutes' Walk From Pitti Palace?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Romantic Apartment With Garden 2 Minutes' Walk From Pitti Palace located?
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace. Ponte Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 19 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our stay was wonderful. We felt perfectly at home and loved the location. We loved that we were within walking distance to pretty much everything - groceries, restaurants, city center, tourist attractions.
What a wonderful experience! The owners were wonderful and patient with our lock/key challenges! Would highly recommend loved being so close to Petti and Boboli!
Great stay in a well equipped and good size apartment. Air conditioning was welcomed on a hot stretch of days. We were welcomed with a bottle of prosecco. A couple of strange house rules that we hadn’t seen with short term rentals before (expected to stock toilet paper, soap and shampoos for next guests). Apart from that, we had a lovely stay and would recommend it
Nicky is a very friendly host. We had a great communication and easy check-in. The apartment has everything you need for a short stay. A bed was comfortable. It’s important to me as I want to be well-rested whilst I am travelling. The apartment location is perfect. It’s a few minutes away from Palazzo Pitti and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants around. A private parking we booked upon Nicky’s recommendation was within 5 minutes walking distance from the appartment. I strongly recommend to book a parking space in advance.
Compact apartment with garden close to Ponte Vecchio
Nicky was a perfect host, meeting us outside the apartment block entrance and took time to show us around. The apartment was a real find, with it’s own secluded courtyard garden (rarely found in Firenze) and perfectly located within a few minutes walk of the main attractions, museums and galleries. The upper mezzanine bed was supplied with crisp sheets and comfy with some air fans and A/C for hotter nights. Surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops and gelato outlets plus a dog friendly park just 10 minutes walk away, meant this was a perfect choice to explore. Nearby is a garage to park your car if you bring one. We’ll be back !!
Very well equipped with amenities. The only back stop was when I booked it showed a lift which was out of order. Not good to carry your heavy luggage up 24 stairs. Overall we enjoyed our stay and loved the private courtyard. Nicky is a wonderful host. We would come back in a heart beat.So close to restaurants and shopping. Loved it.
This apartment was super clean, comfortable and very spacious for two. The kitchen was large, well-stocked and accessible. The location is perfect; a five minute walk to Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, and another few to the Uffizi Galleries, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. And of the half dozen apartments we rented across northern Italy on this trip, this was the only one at which the host met us at the door and made sure we got a warm, friendly welcome. Big points for that. We highly recommend this apartment.
This property was a clean, updated property in a great location near Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens. Short walk from Ponte Vecchia and other great sites.
We loved Nicky & Lucas place — well laid out, great kitchen especially if you plan to cook, the garden space is lovely even in the winter too! We had 3 dogs with us as well and it was easy and close to everything; super quiet.
Cute little apartment in the perfect location for seeing Florence on foot. We really enjoyed meeting the owner and she was responsive to our needs. Great place to stay!
We had a wonderful time during our stay…adorable condo in excellent location. Walk to grocery store, excellent restaurants and shops. Very close to piazza with restaurants and bars in Santo Spirito area. Nicky is a wonderful host who helped us navigate our way when we were lost and provided excellent recommendations for neighborhood restaurants. Would stay here again!
Great property in an excellent location within easy walking distance of all the major attractions within Florence. Apartment was well laid out and contained everything you could need. Owner was really helpful and met us at the property which was a lovely personal touch.
Apartment is located centrally, walking distance to many attractions and train station. Getting into apartment with luggage was an exercise. Main challenge was the slow draining shower, we had to rinse feet in sync after the shower.
Nikki was incredibly helpful and the location was perfect. Just a few minutes walk from all the action but on a quiet street. Would definitely stay there again!
Nicky was a fabulous hostess and her clean, well-situated apartment enabled us to walk all around Florence effortlessly. We would stay here again without a doubt! Great AC, too.
Vivian M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Nicky Swallow
I am English and Luca is Florentine: I have lived in Florence since 1981. We live around the corner from the apartment just off Piazza Santo Spirito and would not want to live anywhere else. We will always be on hand to help out with any practical problems and to make sure you get the most from your stay in this beautiful city.
Why they chose this property
A garden, even a small one, is a dream in the centre of Florence: we couldn't resist!
What makes this property unique
The location of Casa Giardino is perfect: the Oltrano is the most interesting area of Florence, removed from the worst of the tourist crowds yet within easy walking distance of all the main sights and monuments. The combination of this location and the fact of having a garden to retreat to after a hard days' sightseeing is unique.
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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