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The Florian Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo

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Interior
Interior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2480 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Firenze, Tuscany
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Florian Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo

We are renovating the building with scaffolding only inside the courtyard until approx. May 2025.

The works take place from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and sometime on Saurday morning.

The apartment 'Florian' is situated in Piazza del Duomo in the heart of Florence’s historical centre, on the 4th level ( no lift ) of a prestigious XVI century palace that once belonged to the Ghiberti family, one of Florence’s most important historical families, with easy steps well worth the journey.

From October 25 2009, Piazza del Duomo is a pedestrian area with all the advantages that an area like that can offer

Spending time in my apartment is to be accompanied by the shadow of the magnificent dome of Brunelleschi, the grandeur of Giotto’s belltower and the splendour of Vasari’s frescos, in an unforgettable dream that Florence will dream with you and bring you great joy and an even greater desire to return.
Florian directly faces the Duomo, giving you the sensation that you could reach out and touch its magnificent green and white marble facade. The apartment has been completely restored in Florentine style, but with all modern comforts.

Florian is a romantic and welcoming apartment comprising: a cosy living room with a comfortable sofa, a small and fully-equipped kitchen with a balcony that offers a charming view of Florence, a bedroom with two single beds (85 by 200) that can be transformed into a double bed. A small entrance hall with a splendid view of the Duomo and one modern bathroom with shower complete the description of the apartment.

All modern comforts are provided: air conditioning, LCD TV, satellite TV, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave oven, american coffee, WiFI internet dsl no cable, air conditioning, safe, security door and intercom.

CHECK-IN:
I always meet my guests to hand over the keys so I need to make an appointment with you in advance.

CHECK-IN is possible from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From 1:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. check-in is not allowed.

LATE CHECK-IN:
From 8:00 p.m to 11:30 p.m. there is an additional charge of € 25.00 (check-in/cash).
From 11:30 p.m to 1:00 a.m. there is an additional charge of € 35.00 (check-in/cash).

CLEANING FEE:
€ 50.00 in euro cash upon arrival ( check-in ).

STAY TAX:
The City of Florence has decided to extend the “Stay Tax” (introduced in 2011) also to private rentals (on top of Hotels, B&B and so on..)
The Tax is 6.00 EURO PER NIGHT/EACH GUEST for a max of 7 nights to be paid in euro cash upon arrival.

ELECTRICITY:
From June 1st to September 30th electricity will be calculated on consumption with counter ( euro 0.60 x kWh ) to be paid on check-out in euro cash.

BEFORE BOOKING:
Please review and agree to my rental agreement and make a secure online payment.
If you need more bedrooms or have a larger group (max 6 people), please see my adjoining apartment at VRBO Property number 68449 / Homeaway 68449ha

Keywords: Apartment, , great view, new, elegant,one level,
panoramic views,rooftop,Duomo, modern kitchen

Property manager

Luca
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Languages

English, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Cleaning fee: € 50.00 in cash upon arrival
Electricity consumption charge based on usage. Consumption charged only from June to September (€ 0.60 x kWh).
Stay Tax upon arrival in cash. The tax is € 6.00 PER NIGHT/EACH GUEST for a max of 7 nights (check my rental agreement for more info)

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 IT048017B4K9DAO55J

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 Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Florence Botanical Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottegone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Edoardo SRL - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Don Nino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pizza - Piazza del Duomo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffé Ricasoli - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Florian Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Florian Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Florian Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Florian Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is steps away from Piazza del Duomo, Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 227 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Great location

Very nice little flat. Warm, very comfortable mattresses and linen, plenty of hot water. Location could not be any better; right in the middle of everything. The host recommended a restaurant, Trattoria Antellesi, which turned out to be friendly with great food and super wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie B.

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

Amazing stay

Luca was an incredible host, warm and friendly. The view is incredible and indescribable. Had everything you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Amazing place !

Excellent location wonderful view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., Cheltenham, UK

Touching history - what a view!

The Florian Apartment is a fantastic place to stay in Florence. The view of the Duomo from each of the three rooms on the front of the building is worth the price alone. However, this charming apartment has been beautifully fitted and maintained and provided a lovely place for a short holiday. Luca is a gem. He is very thoughtful and thorough. He gave us an excellent explanation of everything and then left us alone to get on with it. He arranged for our luggage to be carried upstairs on arrival. (The only disadvantage of the place is that the stairs are a bit of a challenge - 86 of them - but oh, the view.) Though it's essentially a small apartment, you have everything you could need. You don't need to go very far for food (whether supermarkets, markets or restaurants and it's all good. We'd recommend going slightly off the main streets for restaurants. We found 3 brilliant ones within 100 metres. We would stay again within a heartbeat - a brilliant find, run by a lovely man.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D., Sheffield, UK

Beautiful and cosy central apartment

Spent a long weekend here with my daughter, cosy, clean, amazing views and central for lots of lovely restaurants. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean F., Yorkshire, England

Stunning Apartment

It was a privilege to spend our time in Florence in the Florian Apartment and it made our holiday. You couldn’t possibly get closer to the Duomo and the views are fantastic. The Apartment was very clean and comfortable and had all the facilities we needed. Luca was very friendly and helpful, explaining everything we wanted to know. Would highly recommend this Apartment if visiting Florence.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Fabulous location and lovely apartment

We stayed for a week in March 18, and had a wonderful experience. Lucca was a wonderful host, explaining the apartment well and a very friendly chap. The apartment location is sensational, you really feel right on the heart of the city. It was hard to come away from the window and the view of the Duomo and the street scene. Location is just so central for everything. We walked everywhere, never been so fit after a holiday. I was dreading the steps to the apartment but they really were not as bad as I imagined. Lucca had arranged for help with our bags going up. The apartment although very central is actually very quiet at night, the windows and shutters are very efficient at noise reduction. Apartment was very clean and comfortable. We only ate breakfast and the odd lunch in it but loved the home comforts. The TV was only useful to us for the BBC World news, no other English channels. Although wasn't too much of a problem as we weren't on the apartment for particularly long periods, do much to do and see in Florence. If returning to Florence, we would definitely book this apartment again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicola P., Sheffield UK

Amazing location

Great location. Nice apartment, very clean. Comfortable beds. Small balcony. There was a coffee maker, but we would have liked a kettle as well, it was a bit of a pain boiling water for tea. There was a lot of noise from the street below when the windows were open. Overall we had a very good stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan T.

Fabulous apartment in an amazing location

We loved this apartment in just the most amazing location. You are so close to the Duomo and within walking distance of all the main attractions the city has to offer. We purchased a Firenze card and used it extensively to visit so many wonderful sights. Luca was very helpful and explained the area including recommending restaurants and places to visit. Thank you for an amazing time!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel and Peter C.

Brilliant

Description of the apartment very good , spent 4 nights here and looking forward too returning , Luca met us on arrival and explained everything to us and then left us to enjoy the wonderful city but making sure we had contact numbers if needed .Would recommend this apartment to anyone who wanted to be in the heart of the city and to feel part of it

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Location is everything

Great place, best location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

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

Wonderful stay in the heart of Florence

Our trip through Italy consisted of 3 rentals and this one was definitely the favorite. Our host Lucca was wonderful. We met him at the property for check in. The apartment is very rustic with exposed beams and brick through out. Location is spectacular. You cant get much closer to the central part of the city then this. As mentioned in the description, there are alot of steps. We were well aware of this and only travelled them once a day essentially anyway so not a big deal. Would recommend for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer S.

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

Perfect location and incredible stay

Location and stay was perfect. Lot's of room with duomo view right outside. Walking distance from anything in Florence and great restaurant right outside. Also very fun and lively square around the duomo during the evening. Would highly recommend this stay for your next trip to Florence
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Incredible location and unforgettable stay.

This property offers an unforgettable experience in Florence, thanks to Luca, the welcoming owner, and its prime location overlooking the cathedral. The unit itself is cozy and fully equipped, perfect for solo travelers or couples. One of the highlights is opening the windows to soak in the magical atmosphere of the street below. Plus, with all the tourist sites within walking distance and an abundance of restaurants nearby, it's an ideal choice for any traveler. And for those who prefer to cook, there's a convenient store just around the corner. Highly recommended for a memorable stay in Florence!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Incredible Location in Florence

What a beautiful apartment in the heart of Florence! You literally walk out onto the Piazza del Duomo and immediately surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shops. The cathedral is literally in front of you. It is also an easy walk to the Uffizi museum, Accademia and Palazzo and Ponte Vecchio. Luca is a very attentive host who met with me and gave me an excellent overview. Yes, there are 4 flights of stairs to go up but that is typical of most of Europe in my experience. Just something to keep in mind if you have a mobility issue. Unfortunately the facade of the building is under construction so views out the window are minimal right now but who wants to see the views from inside? The washer is also out of commission right now due to this outside construction if that is something you were wanting and needing. Overall, this is an exceptional apartment with a location that cannot be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianni F.

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

Firenze da paura

Firenze è bellissima, tante cose da vedere, tante cose da fare, si mangia bene, ma come questa volta non avevo visto così tanta gente.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY R.

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

Lovely Apartment in perfect location

This super clean apartment is directly across from the Duomo, so within walking distance to everything we wanted to see. Luca, the apartment owner, is a gem. He communicated with us through the entire booking and arrival process. He even met us at the apartment to clearly explained how everything in the building operated. So easy! We enjoyed our stay very much. Thanks, Luca!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Awesome Place

My daughter and her friend stayed here, and loved it. Perfect location and outstanding place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackson W.

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

Fun, central location

The apartment is beautiful and situated next to Il Duomo. It is 10 minutes to the main train station on foot. The taxi from the airport was able to leave us practically at the front door. There are many cafes, bars, and restaurants literally steps from the building entrance. It is also a short walk to L’uficcio, La academmia, and Ponte Vecchio. Everything in the apartment worked great, including the AC and clothes washer. We are two adults and a child and found the size to be just right. This is a great place for a small family. For me the only negatives would be the amount of stairs as it is on the top floor. Bringing up the luggage after a long flight was unpleasant, but you only have to do it once. If you have physical limitations however you might reconsider. As the apartment overlooks the piazza there is ambient noise that goes into the morning. This includes live musicians, church bells, and some evening revelry. Personally we love this as it sounds like Italy and makes the location festive. I wouldn’t call it loud or intrusive at all. We slept great every night. The check in and check out process couldn’t have been easier. Luca was wonderful and began communicating with us before we arrived in Italy. He sent very detailed instructions to get to the property including what to tell the taxi driver in Italian. Our family loved Firenze and enjoyed very much staying in this very charming property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

3 nights in Florence

The location was great! Right across from Duomo and close proximity to many restaurants and coffee shops. In the evenings, you could listen to the street performers, Even though this area of the city is very busy, the apartment is quiet. It was perfect for our short stay in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan Enrique L.

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

Excelente !

El apartamento está muy bien equipado , muy limpio y tiene una de las mejores ubicaciones de la ciudad. Está en la plaza del Duomo , perfecto para poder llegar a todos los lugares de interés a pie en minutos. Pese a lo concurrida que es la plaza a todas horas , no hay ruido molesto en el apartamento. Luca fue un magnífico anfitrión , muchas gracias !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Perfection

This apartment is conveniently located a rock’s throw from the Duomo and is beautifully furnished with breath taking views. Luca is an exceptional host and provided me with several amenities that made it comfortable during my vacation. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during my time in Florence. Grazie Mille!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing property, amazing location, outstanding historic building and very welcoming owner! We loved everything and enjoyed every moment of our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

liz p.

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

Firenze fabulous!

Our stay in Florence was fabulous! Our host Luca was fantastic! Can’t say enough about his prompt responses and excellent communication. He was friendly and helpful with tips about Florence. Apartment was lovely with the entertainment from the street below and quiet when we needed it. Stairs are true to description but we loved the challenge! Apartment had all the amenities we needed but the best was the coffee maker!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Navdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Luca

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My name is Luca and I was born in this magnificent palace in front of the Duomo and now with pleasure I propose my apartment for those who are attracted by the beauty of Florence and its history.

Why they chose this property

The entire top floor of the building belonged to my family for over 200 years

What makes this property unique

The best location in the Florence’s historical centre

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests