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Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift

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The clean and quiet Strozzi is a good place to recharge after a wonderful day of sightseeing.
The small terrace provides a sunny retreat. It faces the back of the neighboring apartments.
The living room has a sofa bed that converts into two beds.
Living area
In the living room, the sofa may be made up as two beds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Florence, Tuscany
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift

FLORENCE ITALY PERFECT STROZZI APARTMENT

Strozzi Florence apartment is located in the most upscale area of the historic center of Florence.

PLEASE NOTE: Check in is from 5pm-7pm, by appointment. NO CHECK IN AFTER 7pm, sorry no exceptions.

Via Tornabuoni, around the corner , lined with beautiful Renaissance buildings, is now filled with wonderful shops, luxury hotels and designer boutiques. Piazza della Repubblica is 2 blocks away and within a 10 minute walk, you will be at the Ponte Vecchio and famous Uffizi art museum.

Strozzi apartment is located on the third floor of a Renaissance building with elevator, off a gracious private hallway. This apartment is quiet, as it is located at the back of the building facing an internal courtyard and the surrounding renaissance style buildings. Your views provide a glimpse into the daily lives of Florentines who live and work in the historic center.

The living room adjoins to a sunny terrace facing the courtyard. While , not having an expansive view, the terrace provides a sunny, peaceful retreat in the center of Florence. The terrace is furnished with a table and 2 chairs.
The living room sofa bed converts to two twin beds.
The French doors open onto the terrace adding light to the apartment.
There is an efficiency kitchen for preparing simple meals. When the doors to the kitchenette are closed it looks like an antique armoire in the corner of the living room. Kitchen has limited counter space.

The bedroom is comfortable with two twin beds which can be made up as a king upon request, and a set of double windows overlooking the internal courtyard. The dressing room area that leads from the bedroom to the bathroom has large, floor-to-ceiling storage closets and a full-length mirror.

The white-tiled bathroom has a good-sized shower, washing machine and French doors that open to a second small internal terrace which is perfect for hanging laundry.

The comfortable and conveniently located Florence Strozzi apartment offers an excellent historic location, modern conveniences, hard-to-find center of town quiet for sleeping, and a bevy of wonderful museums, cafés, tempting gourmet food purveyors, restaurants, and shopping at the building's doorstep.

Things To Note:

88 steps to the elevator.

Balcony faces back of other buildings, no views.

For stays greater than 4 weeks, a €500 damage deposit is collected in cash on arrival. Utility costs will be deducted from the deposit.

Baseline utilities (gas/electric) €4/day included for stays of less than 4 weeks. Overage paid locally.

Weekly cleanings included for stays of 7+ nights, linen change included with weekly cleaning.

Check in is 5pm-7pm, by appointment. NO CHECK IN AFTER 7pm, sorry no exceptions.

Children 0-17 allowed.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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

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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
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
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 IT048017C2C9HYZL3R

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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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Florence

Duomo, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. 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. Florence Botanical Gardens and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Florence, 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
  • Ponte Vecchio - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 9 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angel Roofbar & Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colle Bereto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Procacci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Obicà - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is steps away from Via de' Tornabuoni and Historic Centre of Florence. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Pitti Palace are also within 5 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome, if you want class and Italian style this is it. Not a brand new hotel, this place has been in their family for generations and is run well. It was like going back in time and staying at grandma's house. Great location, 10 minute walk from SMN train station, everything walkable, highest recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKEMI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location and clean rooms. Thanks to the very friendly host and hostess, it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Very good older apt, comfortable and well equipped until the lift broke on day 3 of 4
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!+
Great location. Quaint,building with tons of character. Welcoming apt. Has 2 acs...which we appreciated. (U have to pay an overage fee if you exceed the daily elec limit. We used it sparingly...only when home and not both acs at the same time. Owed 21 euro
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experience the real Firenze
The building is located in the center of Florence where the shopping is incomparable. You’re five minutes away from everything. The owners were gracious and wonderful hosts. The apartment is exactly as advertised. I enjoyed sitting on the balcony and had lots of room with a large sitting room bedroom dressing, room, and bathroom. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful apartment
Very clean and comfortable. Owners were extremely helpful and made us feel welcome. Overall a fabulous experience
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

warren v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect florence getaway
The apartment worked out perfect for us it was very roomy and had everything we needed to relax after a busy day. The location was great you could walk anywhere in a short time. There was nice resturants very close. The hosts were very nice, they came early to let us in when we arrived 3 hrs before checkin We would rent this again for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Firenze magic
This was a wonderful apartment in central Florence. Feeling like we had stepped back in time, it was comfortable and clean. The outdoor space was ideal for breakfast and a glass of wine at night. Hosts were excellent. Many fine restaurants close by ( best was Giovanni's). Hope to teturn soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans W.

Wonderful safe apartment, excellent location, good bed
My wife and I really enjoyed a week at this great location. It is right by the high-end shopping street Via de' Tornabuoni, so is a very secure area. It was our 5th trip to Florence so we felt right at home. We generally like 5 -Star hotels in Europe, and were very pleased w this apartment. Was always quiet. The bed mattress was in very good condition, medium-firm I'd say, which is important for those with back issues. Small US-type drip coffee maker provided in addition to Italian type. Small refrigerator was perfect for our needs, since mostly we ate out. Nice bakery 3 doors down. Hair-dryer is provided. Heat wave while there, but the AC functioned well. As they note, you will need Euro in cash to deposit and then later settle up for additional electricity fees for AC ( was a total of about E-95 for 7days); we kept it cool at 20 degree C while there average of about 9 hrs/day, but bumped it up to 25C when we were out, if that gives you any guidance. We never had any problems w amount of hot water available for showers, as suggested by another review. Takes 30 sec for water temp adjustment to be realized since comes from a distance, so if you cool off the temp, it takes a while but easy to over-shoot so then could seem like you've run out of hot water....but if you will just wait a while for the adjustment back to warmer to take effect, you realize there is plenty. Easy once you figure out where to move the lever for next time. Even with electricity fee, total cost was similar to about 1 night's charge for 5-Star Savoy Hotel, not far away! We used small interior-facing balcony only for hanging some clothes out to dry. Small washing machine in bathroom was helpful. FYI, there's a large, full service grocery store w good prices close to the Duomo about a block off the north-western end of piazza called Sapori Dintorni (Conrad) w address about 16 Borgo San Lorenzo; otherwise easy to find small convenient stores for milk, OJ etc scattered around the area. Contact with Franco and his wife was very easy, made us feel at home. You'll get detailed instructions from ItalyPerfect after you sign up. Franco offered to help arranging cab for departure, but we'd already arranged a car for pickup. Size was fine for a couple. Would definitely stay there again, or in the even larger apartment just across the hall, owned and run by same family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH C.

Great loacation, wonderful apartment!!
Miki and Franco were great hosts, explaining everything and making sure all was going well. From the apartment, a very short walk to great restaurants and historic sites of Florence. Short walk to the train station from which we took several day-trips.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katherine G.

Fantastic Florence location but some things to consider before booking
We very much enjoyed our stay in beautiful Florence, and this apartment is in perfect walking location from all the hot spots. It was roomy, comfortable and met our needs, and the owners are very kind. There are three things to consider, however, before booking this apartment. First, the hot water ran out pretty quickly. There were only two of us but we had to shower very quickly in order to preserve enough hot water for us both. Second, the mosquitos in the apartment were very annoying at night. We had our balcony doors open for only about 30 minutes total in 6 days, but every night we were awakened by that annoying mosquito buzz in our ears, and we woke up with several bites, no matter how many we thought we killed. Third, the balcony photo is deceiving. We were specifically looking for a place with a balcony and thought we had hit the jackpot when we found this place. What you can't clearly see in the photo is that the view is of other buildings very close by. Despite that being our number one criteria, we ended up not using the balcony even once.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W., Baton Rouge, LA USA

Charming with a great location!
Perfect location with everything one needs to enjoy a stay in Florence.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robin R.

Fantastic location. Very helpful owners
Fantastic location. Short walk to most historic sights. Clean, completely suppplied, comfortable apartment. Owners extremely nice &.very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paige M., Hoboken

Just perfect!
First of all, the hosts - Miki, Franco and their son Marco- were so helpful and accommodating. The building itself is really cool. The entry way is a big archway, the elevator is an old fashioned lift and the archetecture has such character to it. Everything was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect. I couldn't have asked for better. Just a 5-10 minute walk from the Santa Maria train station. You're just steps from Via Tornabuoni and the Arno river which makes it so easy to cross ponte vecchio and the other bridges for dinner, gelato or just a quick stroll. Also just minutes from The Duomo, Central Market, museums, panini shops etc. I couldn't recommend staying here more. I would stay again the next time that I travel to Florence!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Spacious
It one of the quiet places we stayed in. A balcony was a pleasant surprise. Very spacious for our items to be spread out. The location was great near the railway station, above a coffee house & bakery. No problem making breakfast. Only a slight annoyance was the kitchen located in a piece of furniture & you needed to open when you wanted to open.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frances P., San Francisco

Lovely Hosts and Charming Apartment
This apartment is conveniently placed for visitors who want to visit museums, historical sites, and high end shopping. The hosts and their son couldn't be nicer and are very attentive and thorough in their orientation. The apartment, itself, feels like a sanctuary: it's quiet, has air conditioning, has good appliances, and is charmingly decorated. We were first time visitors to Florence and rushing a bit to jam in a lot of experiences, but we always returned to the apartment mid-day to relax and refresh. I should say a bit more about the hosts, who greeted us with bottled water in the refrigerator and a bottle of Tuscan wine on the table, and who offered to drive us to the train station when we were departing. Their hospitality was deeply appreciated. If we ever return to Florence, I would be thrilled if we could stay in this apartment again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

lovely apartment, great location
We really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms have high ceilings and are graciously decorated. The cupboard kitchen is surprisingly effective, and cooking is very possible if you don't want to eat the fantastic food everywhere. We did make our breakfasts every morning before setting forth to drink in the beauties of Florence. The bathroom works well, and there's a washer and a place to hang clothes to dry. The bed is quite comfortable. We walked as far as Piazzale Michelangelo and as close as Palazzo Davanzati--you can go all over Florence from here. Miki and Marco were delightful to work with, and made us very welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul R., Breckenridge CO

A gem!
This is a great place for home base to explore Matera. It is easy walking distance of the Sassi and the center of the new town. The apartment is spacious and great for one or two couples. The terrace is special. We enjoyed cocktails and lunch on the terrace. The apartment seems to be recently renovated with all the conveniences required for staying a while and exploring Matera. We recommend the apartment and Matera.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Florence as beautiful as before
After our holiday here last year there was still more to be seen and favourite places to see again - so we returned this April for another great 10 days. Our hosts, Miki and Franco, just as before gave us a warm welcome to their comfortable and very well appointed apartment and were so helpful, it was like coming back home. For food shopping the Mercato Centrale is very convenient to the apartment. On the ground floor we recommend the fish and chips shop for something completely different, but get there early if you want to eat there as there are only a few seats along the counter. Also look out for the small shop selling their own delicious vintage olive oils, cheeses and excellent Tuscan wines (Agriturismo dall'Annita al Poggio all Lame) - it's opposite the fresh pasta stall. There's a great antiques and collectables market near Piazza Santa Croce by the Sant'Ambrogio produce market and we found several vintage shops dotted around the city selling period clothes and scarves. There are of course so many wonderful places to eat; Marione next door to the apartment has an excellent Tuscan menu and a great atmosphere and La Spada just up the road serves first class Tuscan take-aways from the little door round the side. And we found a new organic gelato opposite the Pitti Palace. We spent spent several lazy late afternoon hours sitting outside the bar on the north side of the Ponte Vecchio overlooking the river and we would recommend the cafe on the upstairs balcony of the Ufizzi for a coffee and wonderful views of the city. For beautiful locally made linen and other textiles visit Le Telerie Toscane di Guilia, in a small street, Sdrucciolo de' Pitti, just opposite the Pitti Palace. As always we were served beautifully by Lisa and Pat Byrne and we recommend them heartily to anyone looking to holiday in a comfortable and well placed apartment in Italy. It was our fourth time with them and there will be a fifth in Rome next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The apartment is in such a great location for sightseeing
We'd just like to say thank you for hosting us in Florence. We had a wonderful time and loved every minute of our visit. The apartment is in such a great location for sightseeing and getting the most out of Florentine culture! All of the amenities made for a very relaxing and comforting experience. Thank you again. We can't wait for our next trip to Florence.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PETER M., Vancouver British Columbia Canada

Far too short
My wife and I spent three days in Florence at the end of October 2015 and stayed at the Strozzi apartment (We paid for four nights but because of a change in our return flight, we were only able to stay for three). The delightful owners, Miki and Franco greeted us on arrival and spent plenty of time showing us how everything worked. Franco also took me for a walk through the neighbourhood and pointed out places to buy food and restaurants to visit. He sent us to Osteria di Giovanni which he said was in his opinion the best restaurant in Florence - it was superb. Franco also arranged for a taxi to pick us up at 4:45am for an early flight. The apartment is somewhat eccentric in its layout but it was nonetheless charming. It is right in the centre of the places that tourist most want to visit - just four or five minutes walk to Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo and slightly farther to the Uffizi. We would love to return some time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent apartment
Excellent apartment: location, accomodations, landlord, transportation. Would highly recommend and will certainly stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

Location, Location, Location
You just couldn't be more in the middle of the action in Florence. It's an easy ten minute walk from the train station and one step out the door and you're surrounded by cafes, restaurants and very upscale shopping. We spent our days roaming the streets of Florence visiting churches and galleries, sunsets along the river and evenings rooting out great food and wine. Osteria Pastella, a couple blocks up the street is not to be missed. Our favorite was All Antico Vinaio, just down the street past the Uffizi where you can have a great dinner at night or the best sandwiches in Florence during the day. Miki and Franco were wonderful hosts. They are very thorough with the use of the apartment and building. Italy Perfect is very business-like and provides a lot of information. The apartment is well appointed with two balconies on the courtyard side, a washing machine, king size bed, high ceilings, large bathroom and attractive furnishings--even a kitchen in a cabinet. We only used the kitchen for breakfasts and it was perfectly adequate for that. Some simple cooking would be possible. Negatives? The Wi-Fi was off and on as was the hot water in the shower. Make sure Franco shows you how to adjust the water pressure. We thought getting charged 8-euros for an extra set of towels for a 5-night stay was a little petty. We didn't have arrival times until a few days before and the rental agent got a little intense about our schedule. All minor as far as we're concerned so we would certainly stay at this apartment if we re-visit Florence.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ursula N., Lincoln, California

We enjoyed our week at the Strozzi apartment
We enjoyed our week at the Strozzi apt. Overall we thought the accommodations were very good. Location was very central and within walking distances of most sites. Owners were helpful in showing us the apartment. All the information provided by Italy Perfect was useful. Only negative was the lighting over the stove/sink was minimal and kitchen area was minimal. Tips for future guests would be that there was a good size grocery store right across the Ponte Vecchio. There were no other grocery stores nearby that we could find. Yes, we would recommend Italy Perfect to friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Like staying with family
Our group of three academics had an ambitious goal- to see seven European cities in three weeks. Of all our apartment accommodations from London to Rome This apartment " Strozzi" in Florence was the best. We spent four days in the lap of luxury-Well appointed, spotlessly clean, safe and located steps from the Uffizi, river Arno and the Accademia! The owners were gracious, genuine and available. Their recommendation of "La Spada" restaurant a block away was superb. Miki and Franco are the epitome of hospitality. Lisa their booking agent is a consummate professional Making your Florentine vacation a once in a life time experience you'll want to revisit time and time again!!!!

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