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Centre - Duomo Square (150 Feet) Great Location - Free Wifi!

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Bedroom
view from the corner of the Palace
Side View from the street
The Medici Palace
Palace Entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 468 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Centre - Duomo Square (150 Feet) Great Location - Free Wifi!

DEFINITELY A GORGEOUS APARTMENT IN A WONDERFUL PALACE WITH UNIQUE LOCATION

It can't be denied: the apartment benefits from a unique location (indeed it was selected among half a score prestigious locations by a famous TV production)
It is just 50 meters (150 feet) far from the Duomo square: the magnificent Cathedral with its Giotto bell tower that appears from the corner of the street (via Dei Vecchietti).

Via Dei Vecchietti is one of the most well-known street of the centre of Florence: spacious, clean and luminous.
It runs parallel to via Tornabuoni, known throughout the world for its high fashion boutiques.

You get to the apartment by entering the noble palace belonged to the 'Medici Tornaquinci' family:over the front door a beautiful wide entrance hall with elevator and staircase that leads to the upper floors.

The apartment consists of a 68 m² floor area and can accommodate a maximum of 2+2 guests ( 1 bedroom )
It is on 2 floors: the main floor where are located the spacious living room with a fully equipped kitchen and a solid large sofa bed sleeping 2 additional guests; a separate bright and romantic bedroom; a lower floor, which is accessed by a staircase, providing a private large and luminous bathroom.The bathroom is equipped with shower, bathtub and washing machine.


All rooms are tastefully furnished with cotto floor and beamed ceilings. THE APARTMENT IS PROVIDED WITH: AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, High Speed WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION, TV, DVD PLAYER.

Bed linen and towels are provided upon arrival.

Don't miss the opportunity of a memorable vacation in the heart of FLORENCE!

Note:
** animals are not allowed, sorry.
** Unfortunately, the apartment is not wheelchair accessible.

Property manager

Chiara

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 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
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 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

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

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. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Gilli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪J.J Cathedral Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Italy SRL - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Floret - Artisan Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Centre - Duomo Square (150 Feet) Great Location - Free Wifi! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Centre - Duomo Square (150 Feet) Great Location - Free Wifi!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centre - Duomo Square (150 Feet) Great Location - Free Wifi!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Centre - Duomo Square (150 Feet) Great Location - Free Wifi! located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is steps away from Piazza della Repubblica and Historic Centre of Florence. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Delightful Duomo stay in Firenze

If we were any closer to the Duomo we would be staying in it. Every day we would go around the corner of the building and have the beautiful view of the tower and Duomo, we enjoyed it immensely and never tired of it. Chiara's apartment was very clean, comfortable and spacious enough for our 5 week stay. While the photos accurately represented the apartment, we didn't appreciate how central the location was to all the major sites, restaurants and bars. Florence was just rated the #1 walking city in the world for good reason. The area is very safe and if you want an American burger, the Hard Rock Cafe is a 3 minute walk. Chiara is very responsive and we felt fortunate to have stayed in the apartment. We would definitely stay again the next time we are in Florence.
Stayed 33 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tony G., Buffalo, New York, USA

Clean room, friendly staff, good location

Staff was helpful, bed and room were comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Laurent J.

Tres bien situé au centre de Florence

Confortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

A charming apartment

Thank you so much for letting us stay in such a lovely apartment. Chiara's description was perfect so we knew exactly what to expect. The location is perfect for exploring the city. Security ( all those heavy wooden doors) is excellent, as is the wi fi. Storage is fine for 2 people for a week's stay. Just a couple of notes - this is a very old apartment, that is its charm, so you will need house shoes as there are several broken and loose floor tiles. The windows overlook the neighbouring aircon units and the offices in the next block. These are occupied from at least 7am and there is no window covering on the landing down to the bathroom! The only thing I didn't like was the hand rail to the bathroom - this is rope so cannot be cleaned. As you can see from Chiara's description, unusually for a European rental, there is no Welcome Pack but a few things have (I am guessing) been kindly left by previous guests. We used the Conad store just off Piazza del Duomo which is close by and has most things anyone would need. All in all we had a most wonderful time on our return to Florence. Thank you Chiara.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manuela Maria P., Italia

Ottimo!

Ho soggiornato in questo appartamento 4 notti, dal 17 al 21 giugno, con la mia famiglia. La proprietaria è gentilissima ed ha avuto molte accortezze: abbiamo trovato la casa pulita e profumata, l'antizanzare (Vape) già alle pareti in ogni stanza,il condizionatore accesso e tre cioccolatini sul tavolo! Si sa..le piccole attenzioni fanno sempre la differenza! L'appartamento è comodo e ben arredato ma soprattutto è collocato tra il Duomo e piazza della Repubblica, grazie alla sua posizione è facilissimo evitare i mezzi e girare tutto il centro storico di Firenze tranquillamente a piedi! Sicuramente ci tornerò e lo consiglio! Manuela
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marsha S.

Perfect location, very well furnished

Chiara was a delight to deal with. She responded promptly to all of our pre-arrival inquiries, and the check-in process was seamless. The apartment had all the comforts of home including a larger than average refrigerator, good a/c, and excellent internet. All things we have not found common in European apartments. The pictures that Chiara posted are very accurate demonstrating a large living area and nice bedroom. We did not find having the bathroom located downstairs a problem, moreover, the bathroom was larger and better equipped than most we have found in our travels. We have stayed in Florence multiple times, and this was by far the best apartment we have experienced. We hope to return. Thank you, Chiara, for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Richard T.

Charming flat in a great location!

This is a well appointed apartment a very short distance from the Duomo! Our hostess provided helpful information on managing the apartment, navagating Florence, & a list of local restaurants. We would definitely stay here again! The only challenge is a lower level bathroom with low ceilings; however it was fully appointed with a tub & shower combo, separate shower, & small washing machine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah N.

Well priced. Great location.

This home is in a vey central location and close to the train station. It has a very rustic charm, set in the maid's quarters of an old Palace! Of course that comes with a few quirks like loose tiles and a bathroom that is down a flight of stairs. But for someone who likes having the "real" experience when I travel, I loved it! Having said that, there are all the basic amenities and an abundance of hot water for the shower! The only two things I wish I had at the apartment were paper towels and a pen! The hostess was wonderful. She sent me very detailed instructions on how to enter the apartment (complete with photos), a list of garages to park my rental car, and she was easy to communicate with. We were a family of 3 (infant daughter) and the apartment was more than adequate for our needs. It was also nice having a crib all set up for my baby when we arrived! Thank you to Chiara.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Lovely central apartment.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It could not have been more convenient for seeing Florence. The apartment was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. We have been to Florence several times and this was definitely our best visit. Chiara was very helpful and prompt in replying to our emails. When we return to Florence we will be very happy to stay again. Thank you Chiara .Tom and Julie United Kingdom
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Lovely unique apartment in the heart of the city!

Ciao Chiara! I had to write this review and say Thank You! Your apartment was delightful for my 3 daughters and myself for the 4 nights we stayed. The location is perfect walking distance to everything and around the corner of the Duomo. Close to the train station, no taxi needed. The inside of the apartment is exactly as the pictures portray. The downstairs bathroom is quite large and my girls loved using it as their dressing room ( two slept on the living room sleeper sofa) it has a large tub, a separate shower, washing machine which we used with drying racks and heater to dry your clothes, worked out perfectly. Only thing I would add to bathroom is a full length mirror, my girls were fighting for the one in the bedroom... Those girls can take hours to get ready in the morning! Kitchen has all amenities we needed....coffee! Has a French coffee press which I learned to use. The apartment is a mix of wonderful bygone days and modern mixed......loved...loved....loved it! Unfortunately we never got to meet Chiara because we were so busy everyday with our itinerary! She emailed me ahead of our arrival with pictures of exactly how to enter the apartment building. No problems at all. She never asked us for the remaining money we owed so I told her we would leave it on the table to pick up at her convenience. When we returned to the apartment after a busy day touring she left us a little surprise.....delicious honey! Next time we come to Firenze we are staying here!!!!!! Grazie for everything and making our stay at your apartment & Firenze memorable! We visited Rome and Venice also, but our favorite is Firenze!😀 Deborah
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location, apartment and host !

Excellent location, apartment and host ! Extremely clean apartment in a fascinating and quiet Palace in the heart of Florence. Proximity to shopping and museums is simply superb and Chiara was so friendly and keen to help make our visit to Florence a success. Free and full signal Wi-Fi was also an add on for us ... couldn't have asked for more, my wife and I have lived here like at home and wish we had stayed longer. We would love to come back in the next years ! Gracie Chiara Paul & Carmen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

mina g.

worse place, worse experience

My sister and I stayed here for four days from June 26 to June 30, 2016. The owner asked us to do self check-in. Three days later, Chiara (the owner) called me around 5:00 PM, asking if she could come to pick up her money. She showed up on our door without checking with us, she was rude and very impolite, did not even ask, how we were doing or if we needed anything, after all, she never gave us a tour of the apartment. The apartment was in a good location and that is all. The pictures are very deceiving. Also there were 15 sharp steps going to the bathroom. I usually wake up 2-3 times a night to go to bathroom and on many occasions, I was almost falling off those steps. I will not recommend this place to anyone and if we had a choice, we would have moved out of this apartment after one night. We had our worst experience, WORSE PLACE EVER.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randi C., Marietta, GA

Super Cute and Charming Apartment in the Best Location Ever

My husband and I stayed here for four days during a 3 week trip to Italy. We adored this apartment. The pictures don't do it justice- it's full of character and so unique. The bed was quite comfortable. It was nice to have such a huge bathroom too. The washer was also a bonus. The location couldn't be better. Florence is such a walkable city and the apartment is so close to many attractions- the Duomo, the Bargello, the Uffizi, Santa Croce, the Accademia, and Ponte Vecchio, just to name a few. There is no shortage of fine restaraunts nearby either. It's also a short walk to the train station. Chiara was very easy to work with. She responded promptly to all my inquiries and provided detailed directions for finding and getting into the apartment. I highly recommend this apartment and would stay here again if I ever find myself in Firenze again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean Jacques B.

Palace Parfaite localisation centrale

L'appartement est super/parfaitement localise a quelques pas du Duomo central de Florence. Spacieux dans un batiment palace historique, cosi et tres bien equipe de tous les details dont on a besoin dans la vie de tous les jours. Nous le recommandons sans hesiter. Tout simplement super et parfait. Jacques et Famille de France
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

Un séjour magnifique

Notre séjour à Florence dans l'appartement de Chiara s'est passé à merveille. C'est un appartement parfaitement situé dans le centre de Florence, près du Dôme et des musées, des restaurants. On découvre la ville à pied et après une bonne journée de marche, on a le plaisir de revenir dans un appartement accueillant, propre, meublé avec beaucoup de goût, calme et très spacieux. Parfaite communication avec la propriétaire qui est très aimable et parle parfaitement le français. Je recommande cet appartement et aimerai beaucoup y retourner. Sophie
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Rose Ann K., Parker, Colorado

GOOD AS IT GETS!

The old rule of Real Estate certainly applies here "Location, Location, Location" and it simply could not be better. It s only a few steps to the Duomo and there are plenty of small super markets nearby as well as the Mercado. The apartment is comfortably furnished and is fully air-conditioned. The kitchen is very adequate with a very large refrigerator and all the necessary appliances. The big bathroom is wonderful with a bath tub, shower, washing machine, and iron and board if needed. We would certainly stay in this apartment again should our travels bring us back to Florence. Chiara was very nice and helped us find the services we needed and gave us very helpful advice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Júnior R., Araguari

Fantástico!

I stayed in this apartment with my family (mother, brother and a cousin) for a few days in June 2014. It's a great apartment all as appears on the pictures, the location is wonderful, close of everything. The owner is amazing, polite and very concern with their guests. I highly recommend this apartment.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Graham C., Little Rock Arkansas usa

Perfect Location

Located very near the Duomo toward the Uffuzi, there is not a better location. Easy walk from train station and near all food and fashion stores. Very clean and roomy. Excellent service. Large Bathroom down steps but not a problem.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

live like a king

Located behind palace doors the apartment is located within an easy walk from the train station and close to the Duomo and most of the major sites Would definitely stay again Chiara was very responsive Try the new restaurant down stairs the food is delicious
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan J., Milford, PA

Firenze gem!

Our stay here was wonderful. Chiara is extremely helpful, patient and responsive. The apartment is perfectly located, well appointed and immaculate. If I ever get the chance to return to Florence, my visit step will be to contact Chiara and return to this rental. The unit's description is accurate, the bathroom is down some steep stone steps from the bedroom, but we didn't mind at all, especially since it is huge and contains a wonderful tub and a washing machine with plenty of space for a large drying rack. With the windows open you can faintly hear the street sound of Florence, not enough to be bothersome at all, and who could complain about the pealing of the cathedral bells!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darcey S., New Westminster, BC, Canada

Thank you, Chiara, for a wonderful stay in Firenze!

We just returned from a five day stay this amazing apartment right in the center of Florence. The apartment is perfectly located and we were able to walk to all the sights, restaurants, shops, etc. Chiara was an extremely attentive and helpful host, going out of her way to make us feel comfortable and offering us suggestions about what to see and where to eat. She even phoned a restaurant to make reservations for us (La Cucina del Garga - also highly recommended), and then printed out walking directions for us to follow! The apartment is very clean, spacious, comfortable, and well - equipped. We were able to cook our dinners with fresh local ingredients purchased daily at Il Mercato Centrale (have a panino con bollito from Nerbone - it is the best thing you will ever eat!). I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone. Thank you, Chiara, for being a wonderful host!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Vacation!

I just returned from having spent 10 nights in this great apartment and it was absolutely perfect for exploring Florence. The location is excellent, the apartment is exactly as shown in the photos (actually larger than it appears), is flooded with natural light and, yes, I would definitely rent it again. The weather was fantastic so I didn't need either the air conditioning or the heating and the room temperature in the apartment was always very comfortable. Additionally, there was always an abundance of hot water with excellent pressure. Lorenzo was very gracious and helpful when I had questions. Overall, everything went off without a hitch and I look forward to my next visit!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Glenise S.

A lovely apartment Florence

We loved this apartment for its spaciousness and old world feel but with enough modernity to make us very comfortable. We have been traveling around Europe for two months with a lot of luggage and this is one of the nicest and most unique apartments we stayed in. Very clean and well maintained, It has a roomy interior, comfortable bed, large living room and large bathroom (down a flight of stairs) with a washing machine and drying rack. Great location very near the Duomo and all the sights for which Florence is famous. There are some very good restaurants, enotecas and coffee shops in the area and lots of designer shops. We loved a restaurant close by called Obika and the lovely wine bar next door to it. The landlord could not have been more gracious and helpful with our many questions (and dropped by a lovely bottle of wine). We stayed an additional three nights, altogether six, as we had such a good time in the apartment and in the area and would definitely stay here on future visits. . Only addition for perfection would be the suggestion of a full length mirror.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Location, location, location

This apartment is much more than location, but the location puts you in the center of the most important sites in Florence. As if we were the center of a wheel, each day we would follow a spoke a different direction to find history, culture, art and food. And although we are in the very center of Florence, it was a quiet oasis being mostly on a people only street and three stories high with thick walls you would expect from a one-time palace of the Medici. The rooms are very-very generous and it was a big pleasure to able to spread out and relax in our own area. There are steps down to the bathroom and also to the front door, so it would not be handicap-accessible; but even with my bad knees, it was fine. Lorenzo is a delightful and accommodating person and had arranged everything in the apartment that we needed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., Fairfax, VA

Put This Unit at the Top of Your List!

Charming! Castle-like and very comfortable! Close to everything including Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo/Ponte Vecchio, Bargello and Galleria Uffizi. Large IKEA kitchen (which is very well equipped), eat-in dinette and living room which leads into master bedroom and staircase going downstairs to bathroom and laundry. Nice appointments and decor. Tile floors and wood doors handcrafted centuries ago. Clean and well kept. Washing machine is very nice - no dryer - and be careful on the staircase down from the upper level Building is located on a busy street, but has excellent security. Building also houses a number of local resident families. Lorenzo is great - went out of his way to help - and took very good care of us! This is an ideal base of operations - and a great value - for nearly any Firenze holiday. Our family of three had a great time and think you will too.

About the host

Hosted by Chiara

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You are welcome to ask any additional information about the apartment. Hope to meet you in Florence soon.


Why they chose this property

Because Florence is magnificent, and in our apartment you will experience every beauty of this city in total comfort and relaxation.

In addition, the chance of living in one of the most historical palace in the centre of the city.

What makes this property unique

Location, historical value, cleanliness and safety of the Noble Palace and the surrounding streets.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish