Galileo's Glories
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
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Housed within the 15th century Palazzo dell'Antella in Florence’s famous Piazza Santa Croce, this beautiful flat radiates history and rustic elegance. Tall exposed beam ceilings and tiled floors combine with stylish modern furnishings and frescoes in the living room to create an awe-worthy first impression. We love the glass divider that separates part of the living area off as a reading nook, where picture windows proffer unobstructed views of the Basilica of Santa Croce. Start mornings off here with your morning coffee while feasting on the scenery, then head to the building’s shared gym for a workout. When you’re ready to explore, the city’s most iconic sights are all within easy reach on foot – the Piazza del Duomo and Ponte Vecchio are just ten minutes away and the Uffizi Gallery is reachable in eight. After a day of sightseeing, come back home for a soak in the blue-tiled tub, then pour yourself a glass of wine to watch the sunset from your windows. Enjoy an intimate meal beneath the beams of your picturesque pad or throw on your glad rags for a night out in a local trattoria. When it’s time to turn in, two beautiful frescoed bedrooms wait... to send you into a comfortable night’s sleep.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore Florence's historic sights like the Florence Cathedral, just a ten-minute walk away
Feast on views of Piazza di Santa Croce and its beautiful basilica from the living room
Start mornings off with a workout in the building's shared gym
Take in the home's elegant decor while sitting pretty on the sofa
Fall asleep in the frescoed bedrooms
Sit down to a meal beneath the beams
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Home truths
This home is on the first floor of a building with no lift
As this home is located within one of Florence's most visited sights, you may hear some street noise even with the double glazed windows
Both beds can be divided into two singles each if needed
The building's gym is shared with the other residents
Stays over twenty-eight days will require additional charges for utilities – ask the host for more information when booking
The host can provide a cot for little ones
About this stay
Amenities
Gym
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Balcony
Lift access
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
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
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.
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.
Dine like a local at La Giostra
Experience the intimate and classy yet relaxed atmosphere of La Giostra. Indulge in Tuscan dishes, including the famous Florentine T-bone steak, paired with a selection from their extensive wine list.
Get around
Airport
Amerigo Vespucci
31 min
Pisa International
1 hr 17 min
Train station
Firenze Santa Maria Novella
21 min
Bus stop
Della Robbia La Farina
10 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
3 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Points of interest
Beach
Bilancino Beach
54 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Smoking allowed
No pets
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
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 Federica
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay.
Registration or licence number: 048017LTI1103. Property classified as: common.undefined.propertyTypes.non-historicalResidence.name
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