Choose your holiday home in Florence
The essence of Italian hospitality is making you feel at home. We care about your experience!
Celebrate one of the most evocative and romantic cities in the world, its traditions, Art and good food culture at one of our apartments and suites.
Family run holiday rentals – Superhosts on Airbnb and Booking.com since 2014. ⭐️ 🥇
Our apartments & suites
- Enjoy your stay in the heart of town.
All our spaces are located in Santo Spirito, in the "Oltrarno" area. -
Balcony River View Sauro
110€
Per Night
On the 1st floor of a historical building with a large balcony, this luxury apartment is ideal for two people, or a family of four looking for stunning river views.
SUITE GIOTTO
95€
Per Night
Freshly renovated and with AC, this cosy suite has everything you need. Ideal for two people interested in the atmosphere, city walks and art galleries.
SUITE DANTE
95€
Per Night
This suite is next to the other one, with similar facilities and equipment. It has a smaller living space but with a bathroom is bigger. This is also recommended for two people.
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who we are
We are mother and daughter taking care of our small family business. Martina works remotely and takes care of the the administration whereas Paola – the mother – is the host and will be your main point of contact for your bookings.
Having grown up in Florence, Martina has now taken some time to explore the world, and travel a lot for work as well as pleasure. Meeting new people and exploring different cultures fascinates her but she returns home regularly to savour Italian food and culture.
Paola has lived in Florence all her life and is very knowledgable about the city’s history and crafts. In keeping with local traditions she makes her own fine linens and tapestries.
We are very proud to call Florence home, and we would love to help you get to know this beautiful, vibrant city!
Some recommendations
Santo Spirito and San Frediano have an organic mix of locals and foreigners that live in town. You will also find many delis, bakeries, boutiques, craftsman workshops and art studios. You will find it animated during the day with markets, passing tourists and students of all ages, Piazza Santo Spirito comes to life also in the evening with numerous bars, restaurants, ”trattorie” and cafès.
In Tuscany, urban style and culture live in close proximity to wild, spiritual landscapes. Florence is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Europe, and the best way to admire it is from the top of some of the most famous belvederes. Wait until sunset, take a camera with you and be ready to see some of the most stunning panoramas!
ENJOY SOME OF THE BEST PANORAMIC VIEWS IN TOWN AND AROUND:
• La Rinascente is a well-known fashion store and it has a rooftop bar with a stunning 360 degrees view in the heart of the city.
• Piazzale Michelangelo has the best view from one of the surrounding hills. There are busses but a taxi shouldn’t be more that 17€. It’s also possible to walk up from San Niccolo’. There are steps and it takes 40 mins from the apartment, but it’s an amazing walk.
• Fiesole is another beautiful view spot. You will need a car, taxi or catch the public bus.
• Monteriggioni and Pienza are two Medieval villages that are definitely worth seeing and not as touristy than Siena or San Gimignano.
• La Val d’Orcia is one of the most iconic landscaped of Tuscany. This is where the movie The Gladiator was filmed.
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS, TRATTORIAS:
Cibrèo: High-end restaurant. They also have a trattoria, a café and a Tuscan oriental cuisine restaurant.
Enoteca Fuori Porta: Basic food but they have one of the best wine selection in town. More than 300 different bottles. One of my favourites and not too expensive is Bolgheri.
Trattoria il Sabatino: Not glamorous but the food is very traditional. 10 mins walk.
Alla Vecchia Bettola: High-end affordable trattoria. 10 mins walk.
Il Santo Bevitore: It’s almost opposite the apartment. Very good food & wine! They also have a local bakery and a deli.
Vivanda: Delicious vegetarian restaurant. Amazing handmade pasta and organic produce. 5 mins walk.
Trattoria Omero: Another extraordinary trattoria with a great view of the Tuscan countryside!! You need a car or catch a taxi.
Osteria Santo Spirito: Good pasta and classic dishes. 5 mins walk
Trattoria La Lola: Simple traditional food for lunch. Dinner time is a different menu which is still good but not as traditional.
HERE ARE OUR FAVOURITE PIZZA AND SNACK BARS:
Semel: Best sandwiches in town!!!
Da Gherardo: Probably one of the best Pizzeria in town! 5 mins walk
Berberè: They have a selection of different pizza dough and vegan pizzas. 10 mins walk
Gusta Pizza: Quite popular pizzeria. It’s not possible to reserve a table. You just have to show up. Waiting times are not too long. They turn around tables quite quickly. 5 mins walk
Gusta Panino: Partner of the above. They make amazing sandwiches with local produce. 5 mins walk
Gelateria la Carraia: Best ice cream in town. It’s on the corner from the apartment.
Santo Forno: The best backers in the area. They really care about all their produce and the origin of their ingredients.
Volume: Good for aperitifs and crepes. They have live music in the evenings.
Italy is known worldwide for its high quality and striking design – and Florence is an excellent showcase for both. Between luxury boutiques with top name designers, fashion outlets, craftsmen and their workshops to the open air markets you are assured of finding just what you are looking for at prices that fit your budget.
ALL OF THE LOCATIONS LISTED BELOW ARE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM US:
Since the 14th century, Via Tornabuoni has housed beautiful, stately palaces of noble Florentine families such as Antinori and Strozzi and now you will find boutiques for Gucci, Prada, Pucci, Cartier and Bulgari. This area is growing and expanding, including Via della Vigna and Via Santo Spirito where you will find lots of ateliers and workshops. If you fancy an all-inclusive fashion trip out of town, there are also daily round-trip service from central Florence to the luxury outlet, The Mall Firenze.
Florence was home to one of the most famous antique and collectible dealers in Italy (if not the world): Stefano Bardini. Via Maggio and Via de’ Fossi. Both these streets are full of important antique shops where you can find valuable artworks and collectibles. Passing their windows sometimes seems like passing by a museum, with wonderful pieces on display.
Aside from being famous around the globe for its gorgeous and sparkling windows, Ponte Vecchio is also famous for the jewellery shops located on the bridge where you can find lots of handmade, unique jewellery. This is a skill that found itself ingrained in Florence thanks to Lorenzo de Medici and his passion for gold jewellery.
FAQ & INFO
Booking cancellations and full refunds are possible up to 7 days before the date of your arrival. If you cancel your booking less than 7 days prior your check-in date, the 50% deposit will not be refunded.
To reserve one of our spaces we require a 50% deposit
Please note that your reservation will not be completed unless we have received the deposit.
A security deposit of 200€ will also be requested at your arrival. This will be handed over back to you after your stay if no damage has occurred to the property and its belongings.
Occupancy Tourist Tax is a nation wide tax, equal to 5.50€ p/person p/night. The maximum charge is for 7 nights irrespectively of the length of stay. You can find further explanations on Booking.com (Legislative Decree No. 50/28.07.14, July 2014).
The 50% deposit payment must be paid via PayPal prior your arrival. The remaining 50% can be paid by cash, card or via PayPal at your arrival.
The 200€ security deposit and the Tourist Tax must be paid at the check-in but only in cash as these are not taxable – See more info about this tax below.
There is an ATM 20m from the apartment. If you prefer to pay the balance payment via bank transfer or PayPal, please make sure that all funds are cleared before your arrival, or you are able to send a clear proof of payment. We cannot guarantee access if the reservation has not been paid in full.
Our prices may vary slightly depending on seasonality and length of your stay. Please fill in the contact form at the bottom of the page, or send us an email or WhatsApp with the following information:
- Full Name
- Name of the apartment you are enquiring about
- Arrival & Departure date
- Estimated check-in time
- Number of guests (Are there any children?)
- Any special needs or requirements
We work hard to make sure that all bedding and surfaces are properly disinfected before your arrival. In return we expect your collaboration in respecting social distancing. Even though it’s not mandatory we recommend the use of masks in crowded public spaces during your stay in town.
We advise you to always check your travel requirements with your airline before your departure as regulations can change very rapidly. We however often consult the IATA Travel Centre to find out about Passport, Visa & Health information based on your origin, destination, and even any eventual transfers.
The check-in is between 2PM and 10PM. If we don’t have any other bookings an earlier check-in might be possible, or at least you will be able to drop off your luggage and come back later.
In very few occasions late check-outs have been possible. Generally speaking, all guests must check-out by 10AM to give us enough time to clean the space for the next guests.
Generally speaking the only rule is be respectful and treat our home like it was yours ❤️
Children of any age are welcome. The minimum age for check-in is 18 years old.
Smoking, parties and pets are NOT allowed.
Local Taxi Numbers
0039 055 4390
0039 055 4242
Buses
Bus tickets give you 90 mins journeys from the time you validate them on the validating machines inside the bus. This allows you to get on and off onto different buses and you use the same ticket if there is no direct bus.
1 x 90 minute ticket (bought in advance) €1.50
1 x 90 minute ticket (bought from bus driver) €2.50
Bus Map Download HERE
Trains
Visit www.trenitalia.com to reserve long distance train journeys. There are 3 train stations in town:
- Santa Maria Novella (City Centre)
- Rifredi (North)
- Campo di Marte (East)
FirenzeCard
The FirenzeCard is a museum pass of the city of Florence. The card costs 85€ and it is valid for 72 hours starting from the first entrance. Adding only 7€ it is possible to purchase the FirenzeCard+ which allows access to the city’s public transport (Ataf & Linea buses and tram) for 72 hours.
It allows you to enter once into all the museums of the FirenzeCard circuit, with over 80 sites of the cultural heritage of Florence, permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
Ticket for admission + ticket for exhibitions + 1 priority access for every museum of the FirenzeCard Circuit, except for the Grande Museo del Duomo Complex.
Priority access to museums with no need to make reservations, except for the Dome (Cupola), Uffizi Gallery and Accademia Gallery. (See their website to know the new priority access rules).
Free admission for those under 18 years of age who are members of the same family unit of the FirenzeCard holder.
Visit the FirenzeCard website for more information.
TurboFlorenceCityPass
The TurboFlorenceCityPass is offers 1-3 day passes to enter some of the most popular museums in Florence. It’s valid from the specified validity day. After the first day of usage, the pass must be used in the following consecutive days and it will be valid until midnight of the last day. Offers on guided tours around Tuscany are also available.
1-Day Pass: Adults 59,90€
• 6-14 years 19,90€ // 15-17 years 39,90€
2-Day Pass: Adults 69,90€
• 6-14 years 24,90€ // 15-17 years 44,90€
3-Day Pass: Adults 79,90€
• 6-14 years 29,90€ // 15-17 years 49,90€
• RESERVED / FAST TRACK ENTRY to the Uffizi & Accademia Gallery
• INCLUSIVE guided walking tour through Florence
• DISCOUNTS up to 35% on guided tours (a) Chianti half day wine tour, (b) Pisa morning tour, (c) Day trip: Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa with lunch, (d) Cinque Terre & Portovenere, (e) Guided bike tour through Florence.
Visit the TurboPass website for more information.
There is no parking on the premises but the closest car park is in Borgo Ognissanti, 10 mins walk from the apartment – GarageEuropaFirenze
The closest car rentals are around Borgo Ognissanti
There are plenty of delis & grocery stores in the area.
• CONAD – 5 mins walk, see opening times
• SAPORI E D’INTORNI – 10 mins walk, see opening times. It’s further away but bigger and with a fresh deli.
There is a convenience store just next to the chemist but if you are looking for fresh food you can wander to the Santo Spirito farmers market, from Monday to Saturday.
In Piazza del Mercato (10 min walk) there is the biggest food and produce market in town, called Mercato Centrale – See opening times.
It’s a 10min walk or a 15 Euros taxi ride. Unless you have heavy luggage, we recommend to walk. When you leave the station go towards the Santa Maria Novella Church (70m/yards), and walk along the church leaving it to your right. Cross the square straight ahead of you and walk on Via dei Fossi for 5mins. The river is at the end of this road. Cross the bridge in front of you, Ponte alla Carraia.
By Train:
NOTE: Avoid trains and train stations between midnight and 5am when possible.
When you leave the airport follow the signs for PisaMover. It’s the shuttle that connects the airport with the Pisa main train station and it costs €2.70 each way. The 1st stop is the car park. The 2nd is the train station, and your final stop. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to SMN for €8.40. Even if you purchase a direct train ticket to Florence online (https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html), you will still have to take the shuttle and change at the train station.
By Bus
NOTE: It is preferable to take the overnight bus for early morning flights.
Book your ticket on www.airportbusexpress.it for €14. The bus stop is on the right when you leave the airport and they will drop you off at the Central bus station in Piazzale Montelungo. It’s not far from the train station but it’s not that easy to get there on foot especially at night-time. Book a taxi in advance on the numbers provided for €10 or €15.
Avoid busses and train stations between midnight and 5am when possible. If you arrive at night the quickest and most convenient way is by taxi, for about €25.
There is also a tramline that in 35 minutes takes you to the the central train station (SMN). The cost for a single ride is 1.80€ – See timetable. The bus stop is in the airport car park, 2 mins walk to the right as you leave the airport (Bus number T2).