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Quiet and cosy, central location: your 'Slow Time' in Florence. air con

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5538.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quiet and cosy, central location: your 'Slow Time' in Florence. air con

Quiet and confortable apartment completely renovated in 2010, on the first floor of a XVI century palace. As usual in the old buildings, there is no lift but the stairs are confortable. Windows open in an interior, so no traffic noise at all. Air conditioning is available (first of june to 15 september)!
The apartment is composed of a kitchen with a little table, a bathroom with shower, a large living room with a double sofa bed and a dining area and a large loft with king size bed, and an hammock for your meditative “siestas” :-) .
Kitchen is fully equiped! I love cooking, and I think that you can experience Florence also trying to cook some typical recipe!
Children welcome: it is available a little bed for children up to 3 years with cushion/linens supplied. Just ask for it!
It is available a internet WIFI fast connection.
About the District: Sant'Ambrogio is definitely one of the most lively neighborhoods in the city. From this district it's only a ten-minute walk to all the major monuments and museums of the city. And yet, due to its location just outside of the most heavily-touristed areas - it hasn't been overrun by mass tourism.
Along the streets of Sant'Ambrogio it's still possible to meet many 'real Florentines' - walking, shopping or simply chatting on the stairs of a church, on a park bench, in a market, or amidst the narrow streets. The Bar, just in front of the main door, is an historic well-known meeting for the district residents. Almost all of the area's streets are closed to traffic and this makes the district even more attractive for both tourists and residents.
Sant'Ambrogio is especially well-known among Florentines for its indoor and outdoor daily markets. Every morning in Piazza Ghiberti the 'Sant'Ambrogio' market is held, a great alternative to local supermarkets (both in terms of quality and prices), where you can find typical cheeses and meats, fresh fruits and vegetables as well as articles of clothing, whilst immersed in the very characteristic atmosphere of an authentic Italian market.
In Piazza Annigoni have a look to the flea market: all kinds of unusual antiques and collectibles at budget prices. And in this same square, on the last Sunday of every month, there's a high-quality (with prices to match!) 'Antique Market' that is very interesting to visit, even if only to browse.
NIGHTLIFE - Sant'Ambrogio is famous among Florentines for the quality of its restaurants, pizzerias, and for the presence of very cool and trendy bars like Caffé Sant'Ambrogio and Le Murate (Set in the open space of a former women's prison). Absolutely to visit.
A special mention must also be made for the local cafés: Café Cibreo and Ditta Artigianale have been ranked amongst the Top Ten Italian Cafés thanks to their excellent coffee.

Property manager

Francesca

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Ask before booking. fee €4/day
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 IT048017C2YHPA4KDY

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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Coverciano or Visarno Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Giostra - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eby's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iyoiyo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rex - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet and cosy, central location: your 'Slow Time' in Florence. air con pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Quiet and cosy, central location: your 'Slow Time' in Florence. air con?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet and cosy, central location: your 'Slow Time' in Florence. air con?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet and cosy, central location: your 'Slow Time' in Florence. air con located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Great Synagogue of Florence, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria are also within 15 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Florence F.

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

Great ! Great ! Great

Excellent location and amazing host ! Loved ♥️
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie I.

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

Great place to stay

Loved this 1
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

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

Home away from home

Great place to stay. Clean and great area!! Would stay there again. 100%
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey E.

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

Charming apartment in a great location with a welcoming host.

The property was clean and well appointed. Although we didn’t really use the kitchen, it was spotless and had everything you would need. The bathroom was a good size and the washing machine was easy to use. The spiral stairs to the loft were not a problem for us, but were steep so just take that into consideration.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Great location!

The apartment was fresh, clean and cozy. Loved the loft area and hammock. The location was perfect and Francesca was very helpful and informative. Lovely time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

Excellent base for exploring Firenze.

Our hostess, Francesca, was extremely gracious and helpful. She checked us in very efficiently and provided great tips for our Firenze visit. The apartment is comfortable and well appointed, and is very convenient to a great many of the popular attractions, as well as a number of excellent local dining options. As depicted in the advert photo, the bedroom is a loft and not suitable for someone with mobility issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M., Clarks Summit, PA

Lovely

What a cool apartment! Clean and spacious. Tastefully decorated. Very cozy. Spiral staircase takes you from the living room to the loft, where a bed and hammock are located. Francesca was a fantastic host. She lives across the hall in case there are any issues. Safe and quiet location. Just a five minute walk to the Duomo. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S., Austin

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

Fabulous apartment

We loved it here! The location was amazing, the property clean and more spacious than expected. The steps to the second floor loft area aren’t as treacherous looking as they are in the pictures and the loft itself was bigger than expected (full height and plenty of room for a seating area and everything). My husband was psyched to listen to some of the records, and the selection was very cool and included some nice Italian music. The host has excellent taste! FYI: A few minutes away is the BEST record store in the city also (Rock Bottom Records).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

steve e.

Centrally located apartment

This apartment is in a relatively quiet and safe area about 5 min walk to the Duomo. The host, Francesca, was very helpful in providing us with tips on where to eat, buy groceries, and places to see. She was also prompt when responding to emails or text. We spent 3 days in this nice apartment. The only thing that disappointed us was the Air conditioner. The unit stopped blowing cold air on the 2nd day of our stay so evenings were hot since we stayed in August. I almost wanted to take off a star for this but since it did work the 1st day, i figured it really was not the owner's fault. I would still recommend this place and would stay here again if I ever go back to Florence but I would ask the host in advance to check if the ac works especially in the summer.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

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

September 2022

This property was lovely! Great location, fully equipped, very clean, a beautiful loft area for sleeping! Francesca greeted us at the apartment, was very helpful, great tips on restaurants and the area. She booked a cab for us on our last day and came to meet us to make sure it arrived. One of our best experiences with VRBO. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Florence and highly reccomend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S., Westhampton Beach, NY

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

Perfect place to stay

This apartment was amazing, clean and so centrally located with a five minute walk to the center of the city of Florence. Quiet, safe and cozy. Francesca was accommodating and super friendly a perfect host. Go to Florence and stay in this apartment it’s perfect for your Firenze stay. Florence will steal your heart and this apartment will seal the deal.

10/10 Excellent

sarah r., Baltimore

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

4 days in Florence

What a wonderful host so helpful. Found us a parking garage at a discounted rate. Apt very clean and comfortable. Nice towels and beautiful art work. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

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

Great location!

Easy process all the way around. Location was perfect. Apartment was very nice and clean as well-just be aware the bed it up the stairs and the bathroom is downstair. Navigating this at night was a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

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Great loft in the middle of it all

Francesca’s place was the perfect home-base for our time in Florence. Centrally locates, it was perfect. The washer/dryer combo was a real plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Cristina A., Albuquerque, New Mexico

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

Fun 2 weeks in Florence

Very clean little apartment with adequate storage and appliances. Centrally located and close to good restaurants. Our favorite was Ristorante San Ambrogio, only 3-4 blocks from the apartment. Excellent food, good wine list and Leo was an amazing server. I caught a cold while there and the pharmacist (one block away) was very kind and helpful. Everyone in the neighborhood is friendly. Folks have said the AC is loud, but that must only be for the neighbors living outside of the apartment w/o AC, because it wasn't loud for my husband and I as tenants. Francesca was there when we arrived to let us in and helpful with getting cabs ordered for the airport. She also helped me when the drain was stopped up in the shower. Overall, a nice stay in lovely Florence.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful flat in the heart of florence

From the moment we arrived at francesca’s lovely apartment we felt at home. Francesca was warm and welcoming and we liked her immediately. She lives across the hall in another apartment so is available should you have any questions or problems and she responds immediately thru texting. We needed her help one day to call a taxi for us. The apartment itself is beautifully furnished and spacious. I loved the hammock in the loft/sleeping area, and it became my reading spot each day after hours of exploring the city. The location is great. You can walk everywhere from the apartment. I highly recommend staying here when you are in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient nice place

Nice place to stay convenient to everything. Friendly host who also let us in earlier than check in. Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

David K., Orange County, California

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

Great place to call home for 3 days.

Francesca is an amazing host. She answered my numerous emails before we got to Florence and we communicated with Whatsapp as well. She made us dinner reservations at a local restaurant and called taxis for us numerous times. The apartment is much more spacious than the photos make it seem. The loft area is very nice. We used the washing machine and the drying rack came in very handy. The shower was a nice size compared to many of the showers we experienced in Italy. Francesca has the bathroom nicely stocked with toiletries as well. There were three of us and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raymond K.

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

Just Amazing, Great Experience!!!

This place was fantastic for my family of 4. Our youngest daughter loved the hammock, the beds were comfortable and land clean. The entire place was spotless. Having AC was a plus as the afternoons did get warm as we walked around, it was nice to relax and cool down. The location was perfect as we walked to all the sites. We highly recommend staying here. Thank you Francesca and we enjoyed meeting your mother as well.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart & Lynne M., Nelson, New Zealand

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Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. Fabulous location and everything we needed. Clean, quiet and spacious. Lots of great restaurants nearby. If you have mobility issues the stairs to the bedroom are quite steep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

francesca m.

Il cuore di Firene

Siamo stati cinque giorni in questa struttura, molto funzionale e curata. L'host gentilissima e disponibile, ma la casa è già rifornita di tutto. Tutto a portata di mano, ristorante di fronte straconsigliato, sicuramente da raccomandare
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

nancy N.

Great location. Fabulous bed and shower Location is perfect for walking anywhere in Florence.

Francesca and her mom were so gracious and Professional. The apartment is inviting and well designed. The staircase to the bedroom is hard to manage at night and I prefer a one level unit. All in all it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane L., Richelieu, Quebec, Canada

EXCELLENT

Great experience. Good location, nice apartment, friendly hosts. Everything you need to have a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael-Anne A., Durham, NC, USA

Wonderful place!

This apartment is just adorable. Very comfortable and in a great location! Francesca was so helpful with everything and easy to contact. We so enjoyed our stay in this wonderful apartment!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Louisville, Colorado, United States

Loved it!

Quiet, clean, had everything we needed, centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Francesca

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I'm an architect and mother of two little girls.
I love to welcome people from all over the world and suggest the special places or things to do in this wonderfull city that is Florence!
I live in the same block, so I'm available if you need help, but also if you like to have a coffe and chat a little...

Languages:

English, Italian