Apartment

Heart of Historical Florence

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Living area
Living area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Florence, Tuscany
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Heart of Historical Florence

Unique and traditional style 13th century 3 bedroom spacious apartment just next to the Arno and Piazza Santa Croce.

Very quiet and private apartment within the heart of historical Florence; The apartment is located less then 5 minutes walk from Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Signoria, and approximately 10/15 minutes walk to the Duomo.

This first floor apartment is on Corso dei Tinori. A lovely and typical street known for its 12th and 13th century history of tinting wool and silk next to the river and the 'Arte dei Tintori'. There are wonderful bars, restaurants, trattorias, gelato shops and typical caffés surrounding this area.

The apartment has been carefully and traditionally renovated, and has air conditioning and heating in every room. It has a quirky and interesting lay out with original beams, stone exposure, original shutters, antique furnishings and original flooring in places. It’s full of character for a unique stay in the heart of historical Florence.

Access to the third bedroom and second bathroom is through a 1.6m beamed study. Living room and second bedroom look out to each other across a courtyard and double French shuttered doors.

Fully functional and equipped modern bathrooms and kitchen and expendable dining space within the living area.

PLEASE NOTE CITY TAX IS NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PAID ON ARRIVAL. This is a legal requirement. You will receive an email from property manager prior to arrival with details and to arrange check in etc.

Travelling to the apartment:

There is no access to this street with a car during the day, however you can again access between 7:30pm to 7:30am (when green light on only) or of a Saturday. If you wish to stay with a car you can park short stay along the Arno in blue spaces, and pay at meter - though I would only recommend this for short stay as it becomes very expensive after first hour, however it is free there from 8pm to 8am.

The nearest garage is on the Street "Garage Tintori" please look online for rates and to book a space with them.

The house can be accessed at all times on that street by bus or taxi - there is a bus stop on the street which can runs bus service no. 23, direction SORGANE)

Santa Maria Novella train station is approximately 15 minute walk: Directions; once you have walked out of the station, turn right on to Via de' Cerretani and walk until you reach Piazza del Duomo. (You can't miss this Piazza!) Walk along Via del Proconsolo and keep straight on until you reach Via dei Leoni. At the junction with Via de Neri turn left, and proceed over the traffic lights at the crossroads with Via de Benci, keep going straight until you finally reach the Corso dei Tintori, No. 23! If you are unsure weather you have arrived at the right door, you will see 'Connaire' listed as a name on one of the bells.

Property manager

Jessica Connaire
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

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 GBP 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 Santa Croce, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Florence, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station - 6 min drive
  • Unità Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berberè Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Garter - House of Sizzle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Buchetta Food & Wine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Melaleuca - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Historical Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Historical Florence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Historical Florence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Historical Florence located?

Located in Santa Croce, this apartment building is steps away from Piazza Santa Croce and Historic Centre of Florence. Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and San Marco University Tram Stop is 18 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top location bad beds.
Our location was great. Walking distance to everything. However sleeping was a challenge. The two double beds had terrible mattresses.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and cozy apartment
The location of this apartment was excellent and within walking distance to all sites. We found the apartment very cozy with lovely comfortable chairs to relax in after a long day of sightseeing. Vanni was very welcoming and explained all the necessities to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location for a Walkable Florence Stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cute, quirky and cozy apartment. The listing photos were accurate, and bedrooms were all very comfortable. We stayed in late March so the apartment temperature stayed cool and comfortable. The Santa Croce neighborhood location was outstanding and made walking everywhere we wanted to go (sights, shopping, food) on either side of the river a breeze. While we did walk from the train station when we arrived, we decided it was easier to catch a taxi back to the station when we left. Communication with the property manager was excellent! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jay z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky museum feel with all the amenities
This was the perfect apartment for our family of four (2 adults and 2 teens). We loved the quirky layout of this renovation, including all of the special touches, details, and artwork. The cave room at the back of the apartment was a hit with our teens.We also appreciated the availability of both a washing machine and a dryer. The location was excellent. It was on a quiet street, but close to all the major sites that we wanted to see and superb restaurants.Communication with the owner and management team to confirm arrival details was also excellent.We highly recommend this apartment and would definitely stay here again during a future visit to Florence.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Mosquito coast .
The property was charming and mostly what we expected from the listing. Neighborhood was fantastico! And walking distance to all the places we intended to visit. I would suggest an extra quilt or blanket or two, trash bags and toilet paper. Our biggest complaint were the mosquitoes! Our second night in our daughter's room , the small white one with the twin beds ,she insisted she was getting bitten by mosquitoes. It only got worse as the week progressed. My son and daughter were both covered in mosquito bites all over their exposed areas. We could hear them in the master bedroom buzzing in our ears. We couldn't figure out where they were coming from. We never opened the windows to allow fresh air for fear we would allow more mosquitoes in. So both my son and daughter came home with mosquito bites all over their face, their eyelids, their necks, their arms and hands. A bit of a nightmare. We were not warned about the mosquitoes. Our check in host only mentioned not letting the pigeons fly in, but mentioned nothing about the mosquitoes. At first, I thought they may have been a different kind of bug… Fortunately, that was not true , as we all heard them buzzing around our heads at some point throughout the week. If that is an issue, we would've appreciated some warning, and or, supplies to prevent the house having a mosquito infestation. It was a very unfortunate , annoying and gross part of our experience, there were blood stains on the pillows and sheets from getting bitten .
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique apartment, great location!
We very much enjoyed our stay in this apartment! It’s very quirky with strange hallways and nooks, and we found it really unique. It is renovated and well stocked. The kitchen is small, but has good appliances and definitely had everything we needed. We loved the location of the apartment, within walking distance of everything we wanted to do/see. We found a new favorite restaurant just down the street (l’Osteria Cucina Casalinga) that we went back to multiple times. We definitely hope to stay here again when we return to Florence!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
really charming and convenient!
we like the traditional charm of the house very much! it is also spacious with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for a family. Location is central, full of shops and markets outside, within 20 minutes walk to museums, palaces and churches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SarahJo E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and spacious
This unit was clean and comfortable. There are lots of levels to maneuver through, but it is charming. Unfortunately, the dryer was out of service during our stay, but the manager provided us with a drying rack.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louise T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stay in Florence
We had a wonderful time in Florence. The location of the property was amazing. Walking distance to every major attractions. We felt that the apartment was a little humid and a moldy smell. But overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
This place was great! Great location, clean, roomy and comfortable. I can’t imagine a better place to stay and owners were very friendly and responsive. We were able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Close to all the major sites. Terrific little grocery store across the street. Property manager easy to work with.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great appartement in the heart of Florence historic center
This was a great apartment to explore Florence for few days. Location is great, in a small and quiet street in the historic center, with a supermarket, restaurant and cafe all within 30 sec walking. Also very close to the Arno River. There are 3 bedrooms. The one located in the far part of the apartment is on the smaller site and the shower in the second bathroom is rather rudimentary. Great decoration throughout, we loved this place. Only comment is there is not much natural light, but anyway you will be out exploring most of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here!
The property had everything we needed. We loved the antique spaces with modern amenities. The check in and communication with hosts was great. The location was wonderful! We walked everywhere, except to the train station. We called a cab and literally 3 minutes until pick up for that. We stayed a week and appreciated the washer and dryer before we moved on. Literally minutes walk to great sites, shopping and restaurants. Thank you for sharing with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Florence
We very much enjoyed our stay in Florence at this property. It was in short walking distance from all the sites and museums, shopping and other attractions we wanted to see. Grocery store across the street was very handy. We are also runners so being close to the river/canal for a long morning run was fantastic. We both recommend this property for someone wanting to stay in the historic portion of Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Holly R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Florence the month of March
Vanni the manager was super Location & shower great! Worst bed mattresses ever! Three beds all horrible- Musky smell throughout the apartment that is gross. Dog pee on curtains in day bed area, totally disgusting! Chairs with signs Do not sit under renovation! Ridiculous! Broken chairs stacked by dryer that barely works! Horrible! The apartment in pictures looks spacious but it’s actually just a long hallway that takes up all the square useless footage. Uncomfortable tiny sofa. Tiny bathroom with washer in it. The washer and dryer should be together. If the broken chairs next to dryer were not there that’s where the washer should be hooked up. It’s freezing cold in there- damp and smelly.uncomfortable we stayed for the month we were there. Worst bed mattresses we have ever encountered in the last 15 years on VRBO… and we travel 5 months every year throughout the world. My husband contacted the owner and requested a new mattress for the master bedroom. Two weeks later she responds that she ordered a new duvet cover and a three inch extra foam pad for the crappy original mattress. How does this help? Horrible. I even slept on the floor one night because all the mattress stink. The bathroom is the tiniest bathroom imaginable..the spare bathroom they basically advise you not to use & is simply a drain next to the toilet with a shower head. Boat showers are better. Hot water went out twice! I’d never stay here again!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The location of this property could not have been better!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy D., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool apartment in a great location
The location was perfect between the Santa Croce church and piazza de La Signorelli. We walked everywhere, and there was a convenient grocery store just across the street. The apartment had what we needed and was perfect for a few nights in Florence. The shower was good sized with good water pressure, and there were two bathrooms, which was nice. The only slight negative was the mattresses were hard and AC in the bedrooms noisy. But we could deal with these things for the great location and overall apartment amenities. Great place to stay in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alana m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and vibe!
What a fun place to stay with teen girls. The property itself was the most unique place we have ever stayed. It is huge and both my girls, 14 and 16 had their own rooms. Location was perfect to walk to everything. Literally 5 min it’s to the Uffizi gallery, plus the other must do’s in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and funky place
This apartment was a great base of operations for my family's four day stay in Florence. It's just outside the really busy area so it's quiet but still within a 5 minute walk of the action. The pictures don't really convey just how strange this apartment is. Personally, we loved the place and its eccentricities but I can't imagine living there and it certainly wouldn't be for everyone. The "cave room" is a long way back and one must stoop down under two short doorways to get there. It was perfect for my 11 year old but if two adults wanted to stay back there it would be pretty annoying as the bed barely fits so there isn't much room for one's things. The pictures show a lot of natural light coming in the apartment but all of those windows actually face on to courtyards with walls or AC units as your only sights. So you'll need to leave the apartment for views... which is fine because Florence is a wonderful city to walk around. The last thing you should do is stay in and look out your windows! The kitchen was well-appointed and the two bathrooms with showers were nice. And after 3 weeks in Italy, hanging clothes inside our apartments to dry, I cannot overstate how amazing it was to have a clothes dryer! I recommend this place for a family with kids who will love playing in the "cave"... and the price is certainly reasonable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In a nutshell, we would absolutely stay here again
The prior reviews of this property were spot on. The location is about a mile away from the Santa Maria Novella train station, making it convenient for us to use our Eurail passes for trips throughout Italy. We landed at the Florence Airport to begin our three month stay here. We arrived in the afternoon and decided to take a taxi to the property since we weren’t yet familiar with the area yet and were also concerned with rolling luggage on cobblestone. However, it literally only took a day to familiarize ourselves with the area. A lot of people can be seen rolling their luggage to the train station to take a train trip or to use the tram to get to the airport, so it’s doable. The property has a washer and dryer which made it convenient for us to wash and dry our clothes. The kitchen has dishes, utensils, a coffee maker, microwave oven and stove and oven. The wi-fi is wicked fast. The TV wasn’t working, but we were able to stream movies on our phones, tablet and laptop. There are manual items for cleaning, but it would have been nice (but not a necessity) to have an electric broom. There are plenty of open restaurants within easy walking distance, but some were also closed while they were on vacation, but almost all were open within a week or two of our arrival. The Conad supermarket just across the street was one of our favorite conveniences for us to purchase water, snacks and groceries as needed for us to cook at the property when we didn’t want to eat out. Some of our train trips required physical tickets. Mail to the property is available, but be aware that the post office didn’t want to give us the mail in our name because we weren’t the property owner and they wanted permission from the owner to release the mail. Bottom line, we felt right at home here and we would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 91 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location,!
Everything was close by, location was great. No shampoo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to city center
Great experience 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanna B., Portland Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
This location was great for seeing all of Florence. We could walk anywhere. The apartments has its quirks, but, overall, it worked for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

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