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A window on Florence

Apartment near Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in Florence

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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Smart TV
Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Firenze, Tuscany
  • Place, Central Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Florence

City center stay.At this Historic Centre of Florence apartment, you'll be well placed to visit Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, both within a 5-minute walk. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Via Faenza - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Central Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 5 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antica Pasticceria Sieni - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alibi Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Impressione Chongqing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪banana bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panino Mondiale - Specialità Lampredotto - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A window on Florence

The apartment is located in Via Faenza, in the central district of San Lorenzo, near the central market, at the Cappelle Medicee, less than 5 minutes walk from the Duomo, the Central Station and the Fortezza da Basso.
Suitable for couples and families with children, it features air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
The apartment, which sleeps up to five people, is located on the third floor of a typical house in the center of Florence, with wooden floors and ceilings with wooden beams, composed of a double bedroom with a loft with a single bed, a kitchen a living room with sofa bed, a bathroom with shower and a living room with sofa and TV.
The towels and sheets are included.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT048017C2ASRDJEV4

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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A window on Florence Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away from Home

We loved our stay here! Great apartment, spacious and well equipped. Amazing location and communications with the host were easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

All good!

Easy check-in in this clean and spacious apartment with a super quiet bedroom. The location could not be better: restaurants and the city’s main market are steps away, and the train station (and tram to airport) and all major tourist spots a short walk from the apartment. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Window of Life

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Paolo's apartment. His son traveled through the storm to met us for check in. The home was warm and comfortable with plenty of space for two adults. We were able to watch the world pass on the street below, but with the windows closed the sounds were hardly noticeable. The kitchen was well stocked and the furnishings were in excellent shape. The bathroom was a bit tiny, but the shower was a great size and there was plenty of hot water. This was a great stay for a week of tourism.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paolo’s apartment is in an excellent location, with a lot of space, a great kitchen with a washing machine and a large, cool, dark bedroom. The building has a lot of charm, with stone walls and ancient wooden beams along the ceiling. You are literally steps from local eats, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and the train station. Yet despite its central location, the apartment is quiet during the evening and in the early morning. Upon our arrival he greeted us and told us all about the apartment, and local places to eat and see during our stay. He was also easy to communicate with during our stay. We would recommend this apartment to you for your stay in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

family vacation

Ideal location. A lot of steps but doable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location. Relatively quiet considering on a busy street. Host responsive. Great check in. Only problem was it wasn’t very suited to anyone with a suitcase. A few floors of narrow stairs to manoeuvre in wasn’t fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Apartment in an Amazing Location

The apartment is drop dead beautiful. Wood beam ceiling dating back to the 1500s. The location is ideal. Around the corner from the Central Market and the leather market. About two blocks from train station to Lucca and other beautiful places I visited. And the tram to the airport is even closer. All in all, a great place to rent.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

This place is amazing. I could not have asked for a better location. The tram is a 5 minute walk, which goes directly to the airport. The train station and all the sites are within a short walking distance. The place was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spotless, great location, beautiful

I stayed here in Feb./Mar. 2023 with my 15 y/o daughter. We could not have been more pleased. The place was spotless, well appointed, comfortable and homey. We planned to go on a number of excursions, so we chose something close to The Santa Maria Novella train station. It was so close, we could walk; even with our big suitcases on our way in and out. Absolutely everything was practically on our doorstep. The duomo, leather market, Central market, shopping, eating, history…everything. I can’t express how perfect this place was for us. It was my daughter’s first time in Italy and, at 15, she wants independence, but is still a kid. The loft sleeping area was perfect for her and a cool space at the same time. I slept in the main bedroom which was quiet and comfortable. I slept like a baby. The day it rained, we stayed in for a couple hours and watched tv. Again, cozy and welcoming. This property is very well kept and cared for. Paulo greeted us when we got there and checked in half way through our stay. We were so busy having a great time because we were staying right in the middle of everything and the place was so perfect, we didn’t need much. High praise for Paulo who has obviously works hard to make sure his guests can make the most of their vacation. This is everything and more of what you want in a vacation rental. We were sorry we had to leave. Thank you Paulo.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Walking distance to everything you want to see in Florence!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We spent 5 nights at this apartment and everything from check-in to leaving went well. Pros: Location, Beds are comfortable...even the couch bed. Cons: Stairs and small bathroom (neither were real bad) The location of this place is a short walk from the train station and a short walk to all the sites. Plenty of restaurants and stores near by. The host met us at check in and then checked on us during the stay. The listing was as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, great apartment, great host!

The apartment is in a great location, very central to historic Firenze and near my new favorite restaurant, Brandolini! Paulo was terrific, very accommodating and even checked in a couple of times during my stay. I would definitely rent from him again. Thanks Paulo.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen R., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious accommodation

Spacious accommodation and the sofa bed was so comfortable. Very central and not far to walk to the Duomo. Accommodation is a short walk to the train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H., Phoenix, Arizona USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Flat, Great Location

Good sized flat close to train station and historical attractions. Restaurants, grocery, Mercado, etc. very close. I recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

TJ K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Host

This property is in the perfect location for the train and places to see. We were able to walk to everything we needed. Paolo was at the apartment to meet us at check in. He showed us all the features of the unit and gave recommendations for shopping and eating. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in Florence!

Great location with easy access to the Duomo and river! Check in was easy and accommodating, as our train was ~1 h late from Rome. Paolo also let us leave our bags after check out so we could spend more time in Florence before heading out. The shower is a little small, but apartment was a good size for 2-3 people. Stairs up to the apartment are narrow, so be prepared to carry your bags up. The only issue we ran into upon arrival is that the street numbers are not chronological, so we were half a block off.

10/10 Excellent

Caryl M.

Right in the middle of everything!

Lovely apartment right where you want to stay yet only a few blocks to the train. We had a lovely stay in Florence and Paolo was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Great for families!

Staying here in Florence was so great! It felt like a truly authentic experience of how people live in Firenze. This was homey, and comfortable. There was an accurate portrayal of the property, very clean, and great location. Very close to the duomo, and important sites. You do have to climb up a few flights of stairs, but the view is worth it! We stayed here (family of 5) and were quite comfortable. Paulo was very hospitable and explained how to use all the appliances in the property and gave us great recommendations for local amenities. He even had a nice bottle of wine and water to refresh us- gratis. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

kim t.

Clean

Great location with cute apartment. Host was very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K., St. Louis, USA

Beautiful apartment in a great location

This was a beautiful apartment very close to the Duomo! It is very clean and easy to get to. The host, Paolo, was also very accommodating with our arrival time, and we would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Beautiful apartment, great location. Paolo was excellent.

Our favorite flat to stay in during our time in Italy, with all the other VRBOs being good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't think of a better place to stay.

This apartment is very well located, near everything and it's beautiful. It fully meets the requirement for our family of 5. The owner welcome was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Exceptional apartment close to everything

Paulo was a wonderful host. He was very responsive throughout the whole process and very accommodating when he met us earlier than check in so we could drop our bags since we were arriving early in the morning. His apartment is fabulous! So quaint and homey and you feel like you’re in a Tuscan villa. This was the best place we stayed at in our travels from Rome - Florence - Venice. The bottle of wine upon check in was a lovely touch. If we could give him more than five stars, we would!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very clean and centrally located!

We really enjoyed Paolo's apartment in Florence. It was VERY clean and quite comfortable. We liked that it was so centrally located to the museums and plazas we had come to visit. Paolo thoughtfully provided a well-equipped kitchen, a clothes washing machine, and a list of local restaurants. I highly recommend staying here. Thank you, Paolo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee & Karen H.

Charming and close to everything.

Very nice place And perfect location. 5 minutes to train station. 2 minutes to San Lorenzo. Easy 5 minutes to duomo. Paolo was very kind and easy to work with. Apartment is in great shape, and the bed is very comfortable. I won't look anywhere else for future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017