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Purple Suite in the core of the center!

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Historic Centre of Florence

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Living area
Room
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Purple Suite in the core of the center!

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Historic Centre of Florence
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include free WiFi and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. This Florence apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Property manager

Mariangela MInervini
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number IT048017C25ZACIOTS

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

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Visarno Arena or Stadio Artemio Franchi.
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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Lorenzo dè Medici - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Canto Dè Nelli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pompi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Cappelle Medicee - Light Lunch Wine Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Konnubio - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Purple Suite in the core of the center! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Purple Suite in the core of the center!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Purple Suite in the core of the center!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Purple Suite in the core of the center! located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is steps away from Medici Chapels and Historic Centre of Florence. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 5 minutes. Unità Tram Stop and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property and location excellent. Near main train station and easy walk to all main sites. Calm and spaciousness of property much appreciated in hustle and bustle of the city. Good welcome, check-in and check-out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUAN CARLOS K.

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

Todo muy agradable y muchos detalles

Todo bien
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan e

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, the location, the flat, the host, the hospitality!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest L.

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

Perfect apartment

We thoroughly enjoyed the apartment. The location was close to the train station and all the major sites, the place was spacious for the 5 of us, and the host and property manager were very nice and accommodating. The communication was excellent. They even let us check in early and Francesca thoroughly explained everything to us. Overall, a perfect stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elie G.

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

Nice place

Mariangela & Sara were great. The place is well located close to the train station & close to the duomo, central mecardo & lots of restaurants & shops. To no fault of their own the A/C could not keep up with the heat that made the stay a little uncomfortable but overall very pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Superbe airbnb

Tout d’abord, nous étions à un emplacement idéal : à 2 minutes de la cathédrale Santa Maria del Fiore et à 5 minutes de la gare. Nous avons eu un excellent service lors de notre arrivée à l’appartement qui soit dit en passant est très spacieux et propre. Je recommande cet endroit à 100%. Un gros merci à Mariangela et Sara!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene K.

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

Lovely stay

My husband and I are travelling with our girls for our 20th anniversary. The host was lovely from start to finish. Very accommodating with excellent communication throughout. She left us a lovely anniversary welcome and was able to arrange a later checkout for us so we could squeeze in a museum visit in the morning without having to figure out how to store our luggage. The apartment was in a central location, very clean, and in the middle of this heat wave, the excellent air conditioning in the unit was a huge plus. The bed and pull out sofa were very comfortable and we all slept very well. Would definitely book again the next time we come to Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy g.

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

A Great Stay

The apartment was spacious, clean and had all of the amenities. It was a three minute walk to the Duomo and all of the other sitters were within a short walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abbie S.

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

Great spot for a family

We had an excellent time in Florence and this property was perfect for my family of 5. They accommodated us with a pack n play for our 18 month old as well as a cot and pull out sofa. We had plenty of space. We came in by train and it was a quick walk from the train station but also very easy to get main areas like the Duomo. The food around the property was actually the best we had during our stay. We loved having a kitchen and washer/dryer. The host communicated quickly and frequently with us. She checked on us through our stay with email and was so kind. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a place to stay in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Wonderful vist and amazing owner

Our 2 weeks in the purple suite were ideal. Great location close to all of the major sights and less than 10 minutes to train station. The owner, Mariangela, is the most helpful person we have dealt with. Was there to meet our cab on arrival, arranged one for our departure, and checked in several times to ensure everything was OK. Between her and the beauty that is Tuscany, we had a lovely trip. And the bed was so comfortable! The News Cafe is right below and has great cappuccino and croissants. Many good restaurants within 2 blocks and San Lorenzo Market and Mercato Centrale starts two blocks away. Would recommend this location to all who like to be in the midst of an exciting city. George & Sharon - Canada
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Wonderful Apartment in Florence

This is the perfect location! Has everything necessary for a wonderful stay. Very clean, nice towels, everything works. Highly recommend and would stay again and again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

Wonderful apartment in a great location

We absolutely loved our stay in the Purple Apartment. Mariangela was brilliant, she met us at the apartment and showed us around, leaving us with plenty information about the flat and the surrounding area. It really made us feel so at home. The apartment was exactly what we needed, perfect location (only 2 minutes from the Duomo and 5 minutes from the station). We'd absolutely recommend and would definitely stay here again if we return to Florence!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Dallas, Texas USA

Very comfortable updated apartment in a great location

great property! Property manager was outstanding!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice and clean apartment in historic part of Florance

We enjoyed the apartment. It's close to most of tourist attractions of florance and also plenty of restaurants and shops are steps away. The building itself is an older historic building but the unit is newly updated and fully equipped. The reasons I gave it 4 instead of 5 is because this a loft and not an apartment as advertised. The bedroom is not separate as advertised. Also there is no elevator in the building so if you have lots of luggage be prepared for a good hike carrying them upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

LAURA M.

Nicely appointed studio in good location

The purple suite is a nicely appointed studio apartment located in a bustling neighborhood close to many Florence attractions such as the beautiful Duomo and the Medici chapels. It is also in walking distance of the train station which was very handy for our travels. There are plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and shops nearby. The building is charming and old, with many steps to the apartment on the second floor. One thing to note is that this is a studio -- one big room separated by an attractive purple divider. There is a king sized bed behind the divider and a pull out couch in the main living space that also holds a kitchen wall and glass table for seating. We were a party of five so an additional cot was supplied. There is one bathroom which is quite modern and clean with good water pressure and heat. We received a warm welcome when we arrived and Mariangela is responsive to emails. I think this apartment is ideal for a couple or a family with one or possibly two young children.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

EXCELLENT

This apartment was absolutely perfect for our stay in Florence. It was cute, clean and well appointed with everything we needed. The location is close to the downtown area as well as the train yet quiet. Mariangela was very accommodating, kind and professional. She showed us how to use the devices in the apartment and talked to us about some of the sites in Florence. In our 18 day journey in Europe, this was our favorite place we stayed. A+ perfect, highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Excellent. Highly recommend!

We stayed at the Purple Suite during our April 2016 honeymoon. Of the 5 apartments we rented, this was the nicest and cleanest. The apartment is modern and well equipped. The location was extremely convenient. Mariangela was kind and easy to deal with. My husband and I want to return to Florence and would love to stay at the Purple Suite again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

André M.

Immer wieder gerne!

Wir (zwei Erwachsene und drei Kinder) haben vier Nächte in diesem Apartment verbracht und können es nur weiterempfehlen. Perfekte Lage, ruhig und doch zentral, alle Sehenswürdigkeiten zu Fuss erreichbar, sehr, sehr sauber und mit Mariangela eine perfekte Gastgeberin: besser geht es fast nicht! Für uns ist auf jeden Fall klar: Wenn wir wieder nach Florenz kommen, dann hierher! Andy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kazia G.

Amazing Apartment with great location!!

I stayed in the purple apartment and it was fabulous. High ceilings, clean, updated appliances and all the amenities that you need. Mariangela was great to work with and answered any questions very promptly. The apartment is right in the center of Florence. It is less than a 5 minute walk to the train station. Great places to eat and sights to see right out the front door. I would highly recommend staying here and if given the chance to come back I will definitely be staying here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Michigan, USA

Lovely large airy apartment, with a guardian angel

The apartment is large and airy, with all necessary amenities. But more important to us was the kindness of Mariangela Minervini, who volunteered to be our contact with the airlines when our 2 large bags were left in Paris by Air France. Mariangela communicated with the airline and with us, until the bags were delivered. But more important was when my husband slipped on the road and hit his head on the curb, Mariangela communicated with the emergency room personnel at the hospital and served as emergency contact if something went wrong while he was under observation in the Emergency Room. 2 MRI's later, he was discharged with a few stitches and is now fine. However, it was such a comfort to have Mariangela as a friend to whom we could turn in times of trouble in a foreign country. She also called a cab for our departure time, to get us to the airport. The cab was even a few minutes early, which was great! The apartment is close to several very good restaurants which are inspected and certified by the Italian Celiac Association as being able to provide safe meals for celiacs. This was a wonderful plus, as we rarely eat out at home. Grazie, Grazie, Mariangela! You helped save our vacation from lost baggage and a trip to the hospital! We hope to come back again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Fabulous apartment for small family!

We stayed in the purple apartment and it was just perfect for us. Mariangela was able to provide us with all we needed for our 18 month old, it really made things easy (kids dishes, highchair, porta crib). We loved how we were right in the centro of Firenze, it was wonderful. We also had all we needed to cook a simple meal when we felt like it. The apartment is well appointed and very clean. It's great to stay somewhere that looks like the pictures and not worn and old when you see it in person. Mariangela was great and answered any questions we had prior to our arrival. Upon arrival she also booked us our taxi to the airport which was very helpful! We would definitely stay here again, just need to save up for our next trip!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

Great apartment in the center of Florence

The purple apartment was in an excellent location in Florence. My family of 3 were very comfortable and had plenty of space. It was nice to have a 'home' for a week and really feel what it is like to live in Florence. It took us 5 minutes to walk to the Duomo and only a few minutes to get to many of the other important historical monuments. Mariangela was a fantastic host and was quick to respond to my questions. She was friendly, helpful and very professional. This place was much better than a hotel room! I would recommend this to a small family or couple.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mona S.

The purple suite was very comfortable! Mariangela

Overall had a great stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judi B.

great apartment

Location, location, location. This completely updated apartment is a short walk from the train station even with luggage and everything else you want to see in Florence. It is also convenient to catch various buses at the Train station to other parts of the city like we did to Piazzale Michelangelo and Boboli gardens. Apartment is just as it looks in all the photos, modern and spacious with great natural light. Best of all, it is just around the corner from the famous Mercato Centrale, which has everything you could possibly want fresh to cook in your fully equipped kitchen plus plenty of food already made to either be consumed there or bring home with you for later. There is also a smaller Conad nearby for when the Mercato Centrale is closed. Being so near Mercato Centrale is a huge plus. Don't miss it! Apartment is in a busy, touristy area so if solace and quiet is what you seek then this place is not for you, (although it was surprisingly quiet in the apartment with the windows closed) but if you want to walk just minutes to the Duomo and the other main attractions this apartment is perfect. The host is gracious and friendly. To get away from the crowds head towards Piazza Santa Maria Novella and it's a short walk to the Arno river at Ponte Alla Carraia, a great spot to watch the sunset on Ponte Vecchio. Across Ponte Alla Carraia, look for Trattoria Angiolino recommended in the apartment guest book and a fantastic authentic Tuscan dining experience. Plan to spend a couple of hours and tell Alessandro Judi sent you! Thank you Mariangela! It was a pleasure to stay here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

just like staying at your friends house

A professionally run but extremely comfortable apartment. We saw just the right amount of the of the owner, she was there when needed her but she did not not try to take over. The apartments location is perfect with a five minute walk to the Duomo, the rail and the markets. Many restaurants are nearby and Mariangelas are well worth following. Will we stay here again when next In Florence.? Yes please, it is fantastic.

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