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  • 3 bedrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

    +1 extra toilet

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It's hard not to be charmed by this apartment. Not only is the location excellent – Piazza Santa Croce is literally on your doorstep – but the historic building is bursting with character. Found in a palazzo formerly owned by Medici bankers, the design inside boasts 18th-century stucco, pastel paintings, and authentic frescoed ceilings. Whether you're waking up in the cosy bedrooms, enjoying an Italian dinner around the dining table, or breaking a sweat in the building's communal gym, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time. This apartment also connects to another in the building, making it ideal for larger groups.


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What to expect


Highlights

Step out the front door and straight into Piazza di Santa Croce

Step out the front door and straight into Piazza di Santa Croce

Stay in a former Medici-owned palazzo bursting with character

Stay in a former Medici-owned palazzo bursting with character

Begin the day with a workout in the communal gym

Begin the day with a workout in the communal gym

Dine on Italian classics under the frescoed ceiling

Dine on Italian classics under the frescoed ceiling

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Home truths

    This apartment can be connected to another in the building, creating a six-bedroom home for eleven guests. Speak to your host for more information.

    You'll have access to the building's communal gym here. It's shared with other residents.

    You won’t need a car in this central location. All of the landmarks are within easy walking distance.

    There are multiple desks here if you plan to work from home.

    This apartment is on a busy piazza home to one of Florence’s famous landmarks. Some street noise is likely.

About this stay


Amenities

Laptop friendly workspace

Gym

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Washing machine

Dryer

Bedrooms & bathrooms

3 bedrooms, 4 beds

2 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet

Extras


VIP services

Daily cleaning

Additional fees

  • Your host can arrange extra cleaning services for you here upon request – an additional fee may apply.

  • Your host has several apartments in this building, and you may be able to book them together to accommodate larger groups – please ask for more information.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Santa Croce

Santa Croce is a trendy, architecturally impressive neighbourhood that’s less busy than the Duomo or San Marco districts, but still in the heart of Florence. Home to the eponymous basilica, and the Casa Buonarroti museum, it’s located in the eastern part of Florence’s historic centre. The largest crowds have thinned out by this point, but if you stay here, you're still close enough to explore the whole city on foot....

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Brave the crowds at the Uffizi

Brave the crowds at the Uffizi

There's a reason it's busy – from Leonardo and Botticelli through to Rembrandt, this is one of the most important collections of European art in the world.

8 min
Pay respects at Basilica di Santa Croce

Pay respects at Basilica di Santa Croce

Many of Florence's most eminent citizens are buried in the Franciscan church, including Galileo, Machiavelli, and Michelangelo.

2 min
Get a coffee at Caffè Le Murate

Get a coffee at Caffè Le Murate

A combination of a bookshop, a cafe, and a gallery, this arts centre is housed in a former prison, but these days the vibe is slightly different.

9 min
Indulge in gelato at Gelateria dei Neri

Indulge in gelato at Gelateria dei Neri

A classic gelateria in Florence serving a wide variety of delicious gelato flavours. With generous portions and a velvety smooth texture, it's a must for gelato lovers.

4 min

Get around

Airport

Amerigo Vespucci

40 min

Pisa International

1 hr 24 min

Train station

Firenze Santa Maria Novella

21 min

Bus stop

Magliabechi

4 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

3 min

Cafe

2 min

Pharmacy

3 min

Points of interest

Beach

Bilancino Beach

57 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 14:00

Departure before 11:00

On floor 2, has a lift

Air con

Wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    30

    days

    Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Leopoldo

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Leopoldo and his team manage a collection of old-world apartments set in a historic palazzo in the heart of Florence. They provide guests with the opportunity to appreciate authentic Florentine living, offering antique touches and piazza views.

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