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MINERVA - A gem next to the Arno river

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Dining
A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a white countertop, and a black chair.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a small table. A kitchen with cabinets and appliances is visible in the background.
A double wooden door with a metal handle, set within a stone archway.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, white armchair, and a small table with decorative items. A dining area with a white table and black chairs is visible in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Firenze, Tuscany
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

MINERVA - A gem next to the Arno river

"Minerva" is only 400 meters far from Ponte Vecchio: it's in an elegant and lovely position in Piazza Sauro n. 2, just next to Carraia bridge on Arno. A bright living room, two bedrooms on a quiet side despite a lot of life on the street; the bathroom has a very large shower and the kitchen is really fully equipped.
The apartment Has Been recently restored and furnished with taste.
You will have a wonderful stay here!
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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT048017C2WD37IPK4
Property # 6866042
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pitti Palace - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babae - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nerocarbone - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe del‘ 900 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Oltrarno - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Santo Bevitore - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MINERVA - A gem next to the Arno river pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MINERVA - A gem next to the Arno river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at MINERVA - A gem next to the Arno river?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is MINERVA - A gem next to the Arno river located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Via Maggio, Ponte Vecchio and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 15 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Great Location

Fantastic location for all Florence adventures
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aysun P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very comfortable and in a great location. We had all we needed to have a pleasant stay in Florence. The host was very gracious and promptly responded to all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Lovely apartment

A lovely apartment in a great location. Everything you need and a very helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Great location in Beautiful Florence

My daughter and I stayed here for a long weekend. Gianni is very attentive and helpful and the location of the apartment was a 5 minute walk to Florence city centre. We love Florence and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina V.

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

Very nice

Has everything we needed. Clean, friendly, great location. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

V P.

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

So close to everything!

Our two night stay was great. The property was exactly as shown. Very clean and well appointed. Location-wise, we couldn’t ask for better. Easy walks to excellent restaurants and sight-seeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd E.

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

A fine place to stay.

This apartment was just as advertised. We had no issues communicating with the ownership during the booking and check in process, and detailed instructions were provided up front. It's a great location as it is close enough to walk to all of Florence's main attractions yet is quiet and not on the main tourist routes. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

The right side and the bright side of the river.

Perfectly placed across the river from the main sites of Florence, this apartment exceeded all expectations. Hosts were prompt and friendly, accommodations were clean, bright, and cozy. The best part was wandering the streets after dark finding piazzas and posteriors around every corner. Good boutique and vintage shopping for those not looking for big brands. The whole family enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice neighborhood but unit is small and without elevator

Host was helpful and responsive. Apartment was clean and in a nice location. Our only negative was that the unit was pretty small. The bath room in particular was quite small. Overall we had a good stay but wish there was more room in the unit as the three of us felt cramped in the space. Lastly and importantly, there are 4 flights of stairs to get to the unit and no elevator. I don’t recommend for anyone with heavy luggage or any type of walking issues
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Perfect spot!

My co-worker and I extended after a business trip to Naples. The weather was so incredibly hot in Italy we were thrilled to have wonderful air conditioning. There were units in each bedroom and the living area. Everything was furnished with the exception of a small frying pan to cook eggs but we used another pan and made due. The washer worked well and there is a large drying rack provided. The apartment is very quiet and in a fantastic location. Gianni was very responsive anytime we needed something and provided thorough information prior to arrival. Note there are 3 small flights of stairs you will have to haul your luggage but it wasn't too bad because the stairway is wider. We very much enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn O.

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

Clean, comfortable and calm with a great Gelato shop next door!

The owners of the property were not only gracious and attentive, but had also thought of everything I could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Although the walls were white, the added details of nicely framed art, books, plants and personal touches including colorful dishware, made the apartment feel very homelike. The location was brilliant, and although close to a busy road running alongside the Arno, the apartment was quiet as it backed onto a small courtyard. From the second bedroom, I had a glimpse of the river, which was nice. A gentle breeze also made the temperature in the apartment very comfortable even in the July heat. Everywhere I wanted to go in Florence was minutes away by foot. There was a convenient grocery store about 2 and 1/2 blocks away. The area abounded with bars, cafes and restaurants. I can especially recommend the cafe that is about a 2-minute walk from the apartment on the road bordering the river. It had great food and reasonable prices. The gelato shop mentioned in the title was maybe a minute's walk away. The main train station of Santa Maria Novella was a 20-minute walk from the apartment, which meant that I could easily access it for day trips, such as the one I took to Lucca, and on the day of my departure, I could return to Rome without having to call a taxi. I can highly recommend staying in this very comfortable apartment with its attentive owners, who were both respectful and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

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

Very comfortable apartment near the Arno

We had a base to stay within walking distance of all we wished to visit, and could return home to rest or drop off what we had without undue inconvenience. The neighbourhood was filled with places of high quality for eating out morning, noon and night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2022
Thanks for your precise home & nearby description
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

victoire f.

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

La dolce vita in Firenze !

Gianni is a very nice and caring host. The appartement is absolutely perfect, ideal location to visit stunning Florence and couldn’t be cleaner. AC saved our nights too. I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

Zentral, ruhig gelegene Ferienwohnung

Wir verbrachten fünf angenehme Ferientage in Florenz. Die Wohnung ist sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Trotz der zentralen Lage ist es in der Wohnung ruhig. Gianni empfing uns herzlich und wäre wenn notwendig mit weiteren Infos zur Verfügung gestanden. Im Quartier kann man am Abend in verschiedenen Lokalen genussvoll essen.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Perfetto

Gianni was very welcoming when we arrived. The apartment was located in a perfect location. Within walking distance to restaurants, gelato shops and grocery stores. The best part is that the Oltrarno gives you the real life everyday Italian feel. Will be renting this “gem” again very soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks Jeremy, it has been a pleasure to meet you. Hope to see you again !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Great apartment in a perfect location

My family and I were very comfortable in this apartment which was very well located to everything in Florence. The street noise can get a bit loud in the evening from traffic but it was nice to be on the old town part of the city away from the hustle and bustle of the tourists. I would definitely recommend for a family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Dr Denis B.

Very clean very modern and adequately equipped Bright and highly recommended

Clean modern and bright. In s perfect location easily accessed from airport or station. Only 10 to 15 minutes walk to all the major sites and in an area that is not excessively touristy. An ideal location for an early morning or evening stroll into the centre or back streets for cultural experience and food
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

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