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GuestHost - Fortress Garden & San Lorenzo Central Apartment

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a built-in stove, and a radiator.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, sink, and various utensils.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a small side table with a plant, and a white shelf above with potted plants.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella

Popular amenities

  • Limo or town car service available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Florence, FI
  • Place, Fortezza da Basso
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Florence

Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Fortezza da Basso. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Artemio Franchi or Coverciano.
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Florence, FI

What's nearby

  • Via Faenza - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fortezza da Basso - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 7 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè degl'Innocenti - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Livio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Matto Matto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Bondi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is GuestHost - Fortress Garden & San Lorenzo Central Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GuestHost - Fortress Garden & San Lorenzo Central Apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GuestHost - Fortress Garden & San Lorenzo Central Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GuestHost - Fortress Garden & San Lorenzo Central Apartment located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Via Faenza and Fortezza da Basso. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo are also within 15 minutes. Fortezza Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice apartment in a good location. They were very accomidating and had our room ready early. Everything was clean and nice. We were able to do laundry as well. Only small downside is very little storage space for things in the bathroom. Just a minor inconvenience. We enjoyed our stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful time! We enjoyed everything and it all worked out great! Only a 10-15 min walk from basically everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed our location. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we’re glad everything worked out great. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, GuestHost Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very kind and welcoming. The place was clean and modern. I loved the location, within great walking distance of everything. Lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
The location is very good, the check in process was not the best
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was an easy walk from the train and close enough walk to the Bardini and Bolboli gardens. The apartment was very comfortable for the 2 of us. It was a relief to have a gas stove and washing machine I could figure out. The location of the washing machine was very clever.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the convenient location and found the apartment comfortable and well-equipped. We’re glad the gas stove and washing machine met your needs and that you appreciated the thoughtful layout. We hope to welcome you again in the future! GuestHost Team
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
So loud all night long with trucks and people yelling and talking at all hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
the host met me .which was helpful..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Laundry is in a staircase donjun like. We didn't want to use it. Great location it could a great place if it was cleaner but good value. I recommend for a budget place close to the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet locatiom

Nice, cozy and close to everything. Linens were clean, kitchen had most utensils you need to cook a simple meal and some toiletries were provided. Manager was responsive and took care of issues quickly.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was so well situated, very good walking distance from both train station and central Florence. It was warm, once we figured out how to use the central heating (don't have in NZ). An excellent spot to base yourself in Florence. Was great having big windows and the bedroom was a good size. Also handy having a washing machine and clothes rack. Supermercato close by also.
View from kitchen window
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Our main concern was with the cleanliness of the place. When we came in first thing we saw was black mold in the bathroom, on the shower head, shower curtain and on the floor near the air conditioning unit. The next concern was the lack of hot/cold water. There only seemed to be lukewarm water out of the faucets and cold water out of the shower head. Finally we saw hair and other particles all over the bedroom floor. The communication, and the person who gave us the keys were great but the cleanliness was the biggest area of improvement for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed staying here- the location is excellent (within walking distance of everything without too many crowds nearby) and I found the apartment to be exceptionally clean and bigger than expected.I tend to spend about 14 hours a day out and about when I’m traveling, so all I truly need is a clean, easy to access space with a comfortable sleeping situation. This checked all the boxes for me. The neighborhood is safe for the single traveler and there are some pretty decent restaurants within a few blocks (great for grabbing dinner after a long day of sightseeing).One tiny thing- the gentleman who met me when I arrived was already upstairs when I got in (loved that he was there, very nice)… he didn’t offer to come down and help me with my bags. Not a dealbreaker- but would have been the cherry on top of an otherwise error-free stay.I would recommend this VRBO to friends traveling to Florence in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the location, cleanliness, and comfort of the apartment. We’re also happy to hear that the neighborhood felt safe and that you found good restaurants nearby. We sincerely apologize for not assisting with your bags upon arrival—thank you for mentioning this, and we’ll make sure to improve for future guests. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to host you again soon! Best regards, GuestHost Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Shower floods, mold in the bathroom and the AC has mold in vents
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La chambre était conforme aux photos, accueillantes.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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