Uffizi - Flo Apartments

Just a 2-minute walk from Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery, in the prestigious Santa Croce district, our aparment is located on the second floor without a lift (35 steps) of a typical 17th century Florentine building, in a quiet alley next to the famous Via de 'Neri, in the beating heart of the historic city center.
At Sweet Home Signoria you can breathe the traditional and charming Tuscan atmosphere, thanks to the warm pale colours of the walls, to the wood and exposed beams, cleverly mixed with the functionality of modern comforts as Wi-Fi, microwaves, washing-machine,TV etc.
The strategic location of the apartment places you at the very center of the Florentine Renaissance, that you can enjoy in all its beauty. Ponte Vecchio can be easily reached with a few minutes walk, and all the main attractions of the city center as The Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Uffizi and Palazzo Vecchio are a stone's throw away
For those who wish to live the true soul of Renaissance Florence, this bright apartment, newly renovated with taste, is the perfect choise: suitable indeed for those who dream of immersing themselves in town history and in its momuments, but also for those who love the comfort of moving by bike or on foot around the city center, for families with children who need large and well-organized spaces, or even for those who explore the city with friends, with the advantage of 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms and a wide, cosy and comfortable living area, fulcrum of the house and conviviality.
Stepping into the apartment, you pass through a bright hall that opens to the living area of the house, consisting of a fully equipped kitchenette, where you can prepare and enjoy your breakfast, lunch or dinner every time you want, and of the living room furnished with a big wooden table and a sofa . The sand-colored forniture give a relaxing and homey touch to the room, and the big windows that let the sunshine come in, give brightness to the whole room.
From here a short hall, equipped with a wide built-in wardrobe, leads to the first wide and very bright bedroom with an original antique decorative fireplace in terracotta and a window that faces a quiet inner courtyard.
The bedroom is furnished with a romantic wrought-iron double bed, a single bed and a styled wardrobe, where you can easily store your holiday outfits, TV and a writing desk, for those who need to work at PC.
A bathroom with wide shower completes the lower floor.
From the living room a modern iron and light wood stair leads to the romantic loft, where there’s a master bedroom with ceiling beams, skylight, styled wardrobe and TV.
From this room you access another bed room with a single bed.
A bathroom with washing-machine completes the upper floor.
Wi-FI, aircon and heating
THE DISTRICT
The apartment, located in the city center, allows you to live the true soul of Florence staying a stone’s throw from Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza Duomo, museo del Bargello, Piazza Santa Croce.
We are in a small alley, Via Osteria del Guanto, beside to the more famous Via de’ Neri. Already attested in the 17th century, the name of the street originates by the presence along its stretch of a ancient tavern, owned by the Bernardini del Guanto family, that had a golden glove in red field as coat of arms.
This little quiet pedestrian street, paved with flagstone and with residential character, goes from Via de’ Neri to Via de’ Saponai, less than 5 minutes walking from the Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria.
Even though it’s a touristic area, it has kept its original and charming appearance: strolling around through the narrow alleys and the little squares,you can discover artesan’s shops, typical restaurants and smaller museums such as Bargello.
The district is in fact characterized by the presence of important monuments and historic evidences but also by typical trattorie and shops of all kinds.
And how not to help yourself to a walk along the river Arno and its bridges?
Within walking distance there is also the ancient district of Sant'Ambrogio, with the homonymous church and its typical market.
This area has plenty of restaurants / taverns and clubs, that animate squares and streets with their outdoor, especially during summertime.
Here you can enjoy the best dishes of Tuscan cuisine, an informal lunch or a romantic dinner.
Ideal for couples or families with children, the district offers everything you may need during your stay.
A couple of blocks away you will find: a bank, a pharmacy, bars, pastry shops, ice cream parlors, pizzerias, typical and ethnic restaurants, supermarkets, hairdressers, laundrette, bus stop, gardens for children.
We are within a walking distance from all the most important places of interest in the city:
Palazzo Vecchio - 3 min walk
Galleria degli Uffizi - 3 min walk
Piazza della Signoria - 4 min walk
Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk
Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - 9 min walk . City Tax: € 6,00 per person per night to pay at check-in for a maximum of 7 nights
. Extra: AIR CONDITIONING Free of charge , CRIB Free of charge (upon request), ELECTRICITY Free of charge , EXTRA LINEN € 15,00 Per person (upon request), HEATING Free of charge , LINEN AND TOWELS Free of charge , WASHING MACHINE Free of charge
Pets - not allowed
Arrival between 20:00 and 23:00 is subject to 30 late arrival fee.