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THE LEMON FLORENCE CENTER

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Firenze, Toscana
  • Pitti Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ponte Vecchio
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

THE LEMON FLORENCE CENTER

San Frediano, in the center, quiet area, 5 minutes walk from Ponte Vecchio, Piazza del Carmine, Palazzo Pitti, a lovely, very quiet apartment completely renovated. Typical Florentine furniture with everything needed for the living room, equipped with all comforts (wifi internet-washing machine-hot / cold air conditioning-heating-refrigerator-32 "flat screen TV).
Borgo San Frediano is a street located Diladdarno, as they say in Florence, in the district where once the workshops of the artisans of Oltrarno were located, and where the Florentine vernacular was most widespread. It is the headquarters of the craft shops and the most passionate and true local culture. The known liveliness of this district is consolidated by the presence of people who have lived and worked for generations in the streets around Piazza del Carmine. A city within the city, with its characters and stories, customs and beliefs, where you can breathe the atmosphere of belonging to the same traditions. Obligatory stop for those looking for an original and bohemian nightlife, restaurants and trattorias of home cooking and above all the most intimate and fabulous art and history of Florence.

The apartment has a very central location, all the most important monuments can be reached on foot.
Palazzo Pitti: 9 minutes
Boboli Gardens: 20 minutes
Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi: 14 minutes
Bargello Museum: 16 minutes
Accademia Gallery: 20 minutes
Duomo, Baptistery and Giotto's Bell Tower: 14 minutes
Piazzale Michelangelo: 28 minutes
Piazzale Michelangelo can also be reached by bus number 12 which leaves from Lungarno Santa Rosa 3 minutes from the accommodation.
If you will use the car to get to Florence I recommend using a garage because the paid parking spaces are quite expensive and very difficult to find. The closest garage to the apartment is located in Piazza Cestello.
DIRECTIONS FROM SANTA MARIA NOVELLA STATION:
On foot: the best way to get to us is seen on the last photo of the ad.
Public transport: take the D bus in front of the station stairs and get off at San Frediano.
BUS STOP IN FRONT OF THE APARTMENT. PAID PARKING PIAZZA CESTELLO 200 M

Limited Traffic Zone: The historic center of Florence is a ZTL zone which means a 'limited traffic zone' and, therefore, special rules apply to access to this zone. This particular apartment is in fact located within the ZTL area so this means that if you are thinking of coming to Florence by car and want to arrive by car, you will need to pay particular attention to the road signs and cameras that limit access to this area (they will show a red or green light) to avoid fines. Guests who need to travel within the ZTL area by car to reach our apartment are advised to contact one of the private garages in the center (the one closest to the apartment is located in Piazza del Tiratoio 3 / r) and obtain a temporary access permission. Upon arrival in the garage, guests must specify their need for access to the ZTL and the garage will write down the vehicle number plate and transmit it to the traffic police to avoid fines.
There are also paid parking spaces even outside the restricted traffic area. The closest is located in Piazza del Cestello (400 meters away).

Property manager

ANTONIO
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and 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
Property Registration Number IT048017C2AMZY8UUQ

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

Located in Oltrarno, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is near theme parks. 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. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding nearby.
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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pitti Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 13 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'OV Osteria Vegetariana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Berberè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Piazza Del Carmine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Volte - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Atelier Dè Nerli - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE LEMON FLORENCE CENTER pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE LEMON FLORENCE CENTER?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE LEMON FLORENCE CENTER?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE LEMON FLORENCE CENTER located?

Located in Oltrarno, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Historic Centre of Florence and Pitti Palace. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Alamanni - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 11 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a lovely place to stay in Firenze. Highly recommended. The host goes above and beyond to assist providing local information and recommendations. The apartment has everything you need - even umbrellas should it rain and the option of opening windows or using air con or heating. Great use of space and so quiet. It's positioned in the perfect spot in a narrow road running parallel to the river and between two bridges across to the city. The road includes a great selection of bars, restaurants and cafes. A fabulous stay. Thank you so much for opening your lovely home up to us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W., Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Comfort
My family and I had a great 4 night stay. The apartment is modern and quite spacious and not far from the centre. The host is a lovely woman who really takes great care of you. I thoroughly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne and Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous firenze
Very comfortable apartment. Location worked for us as we were happy to walk around. Restaurants and supplies nearby. Hosts were very communicative and quick to respond with queries. There were three short flights of stairs to get to the apartment so if not strong or agile it might be a bit much to get your luggage up and down. Thanks for having us Antonio and Ilaria.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 nights in Florence
Great location,safe and close to everything we wanted to see
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week in Florence
The apartment is in a great location to explore Florence. We were able to walk to many of the sites in Florence, but busses were available nearby. The apartment is in a historic building, but the owners have equipped the apartment with all the conveniences we needed. Ilaria supplied us with a large amount of information about Florence and the area around the apartment. Apartment is located near a busy area with restaurants, bakeries and a grocery stores but the apartments thick walls keep the interior a quiet place. We had a great stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, beautiful, clean, European style, friendly and wonderful people for hosts!

8/10 Good

JoAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends getaway
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
We were three adults and the Limone was just so lovely and perfect for our family. Excellent communication from the host and hostess. I would recommend this place and wouldn't hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Hermina

Liked: Amenities, communication
I loved the location, quiet neighborhood, access to nearby stores, and recommendations from the owners, and them obtaining a taxi for our departure. Everything is walkable and near by. Apartment furniture needs updating as it didn’t look freshly new as it did in the pictures. I paid for an apartment with air conditioning but I couldn’t turn on the AC as we had to ask the owners to turn it on while we were in the apartment. A few days before we left, we were given access to turn the AC on when we wanted it. If I booked and paid for an apartment that included AC, then I should have been able to turn on the AC when needed throughout my entire stay. This was not mentioned in the advertisement. We paid service fees but never asked to have the apartment cleaned yet we were asked, if possible, to throw away the trash. If I paid for this service, why would I be asked to do it? We only threw away the bathroom and food wast trash out of courtesy. Other than that, our stay was lovely.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location bien situee
Beau temps,beaucoup de visites mais beaucoup de monde
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts!
Great stay with great hosts! They were very attentive to all of our questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, location, and hosts!
My family and I had such a great stay here. It was a beautiful unit in a historical building. Antonio and Ilaria were amazing hosts and gave us endless advice for places to go and eat. We had an amazing dinner at a restaurant that we would not have known about without their advice. If you are looking for a place in Florence that is not too far from the prime locations, this is the place to stay! We would stay at any place owned by the hosts 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Florence apartment with character
This home was easy to access and close to many of the things we had planned. It was fun to be in such an old place. Hope the person below this apartment finishes their renovations as there were strong odors from below.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location
Prefect location for a quick visit to Florence in the heart of the city. Walking distance to the train station, beautiful city to explore and extremely helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from the hosts.
Ilaria and Antonio kept me informed with anything I needed as a guest. House is spacious and has a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We loved our stay in Florence! Hosts were quick to respond and had lots of ideas of where to go during our visit. The beds in the master bedroom were two twins pushed together. My 3 year old loved the little bedroom with one twin and my other 2 slept in the family room on the pullout twins. They had it all set up for us when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Il Limone in Borgo San Frediano Florence
This is a nice, clean, well equipped 2-bedroom apartment in a nice location. It is up 2 flights of stairs without an elevator though was worth the climb. It was nice to have a washing machine and there were 2 drying racks available for use. The bathroom was wonderful as good size and nice large shower. Antonio and Ilaria were fantastic hosts. They provided so much information prior to our arrival. They were so helpful when we arrived and realized we did not have the correct electrical adaptors. They were quick to respond with a nearby location that had just what we needed. This is a nice location with many restaurants nearby. We highly recommend this apartment and if we are fortunate to return to Florence, we will definitely look into a return stay at Il Limone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to visit Florence
The apartment was so central to the tourist centre but very quiet at night. We could do sightseeing locally, catch a train to Pisa and Lucca and walk many flights of stairs to Michelangelo Park while using the apartment as our home base. We were able to cook simple meals and access a grocery store easily. Our girls stayed in the living room on the pull out chairs and enjoyed having their own space while watching TV. Thank you for the smooth check in and recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood and helpful hosts
Great neighborhood and helpful hosts. We were lucky to spend the month of November in Florence. We especially like the neighborhood of San Frediano. Close enough to everything you want to see in the main part of Florence but a true neighborhood. Our hosts Antonio and Ilaria could not be more helpful and available. They left us a great deal of information, maps, and gave us suggestions during our stay. Any questions we had they were always available to answer. The apartment is lovely and very well equipped for your stay. There are a lot of characteristics from the old building to enjoy. Highly highly recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet N.

Liked: Check-in, location
It was nice.
The pictures are outdated and the amenities were a lttle thin. Only 2 placemats, there are no tablecloths and the table is different. The photos look better than it is. But the place was cute, well located, and at the time we were there the price was acceptable. I would probably stay again, but would also check around just a little more. Nothing bad about it; it was acceptable tho not spectacular. Oh. And no bathroom hand soap and one tiny packet each of shampoo and conditioner. The 2nd bed was not made up (2 women friends booked a 2 bedroom) but once it was finally understood the issue, the housekeeping came over and were wonderful. Also left quite a few, mini-bottle shampoos (which we used for hand soap). We also had to buy a 3rd roll of toilet paper. There was not enough for 3 days, even as we were not there during the day. A bit of a surprise. The other 3 places we stayed were better equipped. Given the location, etc, I would stay again; but be better prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Outstanding accommodation perfectly located near the center of Florence. Host was incredibly nice. Would definitely choose again. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim A., Whitley Bay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
San Frediano
We had a wonderful stay in Il Limone. The apartment is in a perfect location for exploring The Oltrano but is also not far from the main sites of Florence across The Arno. Thank you for the restaurant recommendations. We ate well and slept well in the comfortable beds. The apartment is well equipped with everything that we needed for our visit. Our hosts contacted us daily to ensure that we were OK along with tips for visiting interesting sites across Florence. A huge thank you to Ilaria and Antonio for making us feel welcome and looking after us. We can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L., Vernal, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly and excellent location!
Excellent location and family friendly accommodations. Host was very attentive and provided a great list of local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place in a Great Neighborhood
Quiet. Well furnished. Quite serviceable for even a longer stay (we were there a month, in February). Comfort where it counts: good mattress, good shower, etc. Well lit. And the Neighborhood is terrific. Untouristed (except a little movement to the Masaccios in Brancacci Chapel).
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
We loved our stay in this charming apartment. First, the communication was excellent. We were met at the apartment at check in and given instructions, along with maps and recommendations for things to do and places to eat. The apartment itself was large enough to host my husband and me and our daughters, ages 14,17, and 20. The kitchen was fully equipped for us to make meals as desired. Part of the original wall (from the 13th century) is showcased in part of the kitchen wall. It is tastefully decorated. Two of our daughters used the pull out chair/beds and they were quite comfortable. The location was perfect for us. We walked from the train station with our backpacks and also we were able to walk from the apartment to the Duomo, Uffici Gallery, Accademia, Ponte Vecchio, Boboli Gardens, grocery store, and nice restaurants. The air conditioning was very welcome at the end of the hot days. The hosts messaged us at least once daily to ensure we had everything we needed. We would definitely choose this lovely place again. Thank you, Antonio and Ilaria, for providing a wonderful place for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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