See all properties
Entire apartment

Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift

Photo gallery for Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift

Outdoor dining
TV
Interior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift

FLORENCE ITALY PERFECT STROZZI APARTMENT

Strozzi Florence apartment is located in the most upscale area of the historic center of Florence.

PLEASE NOTE: Check in is from 5pm-7pm, by appointment. NO CHECK IN AFTER 7pm, sorry no exceptions.

Via Tornabuoni, around the corner , lined with beautiful Renaissance buildings, is now filled with wonderful shops, luxury hotels and designer boutiques. Piazza della Repubblica is 2 blocks away and within a 10 minute walk, you will be at the Ponte Vecchio and famous Uffizi art museum.

Strozzi apartment is located on the third floor of a Renaissance building with elevator, off a gracious private hallway. This apartment is quiet, as it is located at the back of the building facing an internal courtyard and the surrounding renaissance style buildings. Your views provide a glimpse into the daily lives of Florentines who live and work in the historic center.

The living room adjoins to a sunny terrace facing the courtyard. While , not having an expansive view, the terrace provides a sunny, peaceful retreat in the center of Florence. The terrace is furnished with a table and 2 chairs. The living room sofa bed converts to two twin beds.
The French doors open onto the terrace adding light to the apartment.
There is an efficiency kitchen for preparing simple meals. When the doors to the kitchenette are closed it looks like an antique armoire in the corner of the living room. Kitchen has limited counter space.

The bedroom is comfortable with two twin beds which can be made up as a king upon request, and a set of double windows overlooking the internal courtyard. The dressing room area that leads from the bedroom to the bathroom has large, floor-to-ceiling storage closets and a full-length mirror.

The white-tiled bathroom has a good-sized shower, washing machine and French doors that open to a second small internal terrace which is perfect for hanging laundry.

The comfortable and conveniently located Florence Strozzi apartment offers an excellent historic location, modern conveniences, hard-to-find center of town quiet for sleeping, and a bevy of wonderful museums, cafés, tempting gourmet food purveyors, restaurants, and shopping at the building's doorstep.

Things To Note:

8 steps to the elevator.

Balcony faces back of other buildings, no views.

For stays greater than 4 weeks, a €500 damage deposit is collected in cash on arrival. Utility costs will be deducted from the deposit.

Baseline utilities (gas/electric) €4/day included for stays of less than 4 weeks. Overage paid locally.

Check in is 5pm-7pm, by appointment. NO CHECK IN AFTER 7pm, sorry no exceptions.

Children 0-17 allowed.

Property manager

Vacation Perfect

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Interior

The Florentine Renaissance (Duomo)

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 73 reviews
The Florentine Renaissance (Duomo)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number IT048017C2C9HYZL3R

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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

89

About the neighborhood

Map
Florence, Firenze

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza della Signoria - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station - 9 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria Belle Donne - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colle Bereto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Procacci (Panini Tartufati / Alimentari di Lusso) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Obicà - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Via de' Tornabuoni, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Best Upscale Historic Center-Terrace-AC-Washer-Lift Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Great location...easy to get around the area Quiet-lovely old apt that was kept nicely-old world charm Hosts were very pleasant to deal with
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKEMI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location and clean rooms. Thanks to the very friendly host and hostess, it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Very good older apt, comfortable and well equipped until the lift broke on day 3 of 4
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful apartment

Very clean and comfortable. Owners were extremely helpful and made us feel welcome. Overall a fabulous experience
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robin R.

Fantastic location. Very helpful owners

Fantastic location. Short walk to most historic sights. Clean, completely suppplied, comfortable apartment. Owners extremely nice &.very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda N., PRESCOTT

Beautiful week in Florence

Our apartment, the Strozzi was perfect for my sister and I, the location could not be better and Mikki was so delightful. I would recommend this apartment highly. Loved, loved our stay.

10/10 Excellent

warren v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect florence getaway

The apartment worked out perfect for us it was very roomy and had everything we needed to relax after a busy day. The location was great you could walk anywhere in a short time. There was nice resturants very close. The hosts were very nice, they came early to let us in when we arrived 3 hrs before checkin We would rent this again for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Experience the real Firenze

The building is located in the center of Florence where the shopping is incomparable. You’re five minutes away from everything. The owners were gracious and wonderful hosts. The apartment is exactly as advertised. I enjoyed sitting on the balcony and had lots of room with a large sitting room bedroom dressing, room, and bathroom. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Great place to spend a week

We stayed for a week and found the apartment to be just the right size for the two of us. We enjoyed the terrace and appreciated the "American" coffee maker. The location probably couldn't have been any better. We were close to the train station, within walking distance of all the major attractions and restaurants, and as a runner, I loved being close to the river and trails. We highly recommend Trattoria Sostanza, but be sure to make reservations.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location!+

Great location. Quaint,building with tons of character. Welcoming apt. Has 2 acs...which we appreciated. (U have to pay an overage fee if you exceed the daily elec limit. We used it sparingly...only when home and not both acs at the same time. Owed 21 euro
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve S., Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Just the right place as a base for seeing Florence

Italy Perfect describes this apartment as "modest and affordable", and it worked just great for us. No surprises in our 4-day stay in this comfortable and functional place. The kitchenette built into a wardrobe was just great for making breakfast and warming meals. We enjoyed breakfast every morning on the inside facing terrace. Franco provided the best recommendations for restaurants from any of our sources, and called to make reservations one night for us one night after his pick for steak Florentine turned us down saying they were full. The location was central for us to walk to all of our selected sites. We would stay here again and hope we have that opportunity.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lora S.

lovely apartment, great location

We really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms have high ceilings and are graciously decorated. The cupboard kitchen is surprisingly effective, and cooking is very possible if you don't want to eat the fantastic food everywhere. We did make our breakfasts every morning before setting forth to drink in the beauties of Florence. The bathroom works well, and there's a washer and a place to hang clothes to dry. The bed is quite comfortable. We walked as far as Piazzale Michelangelo and as close as Palazzo Davanzati--you can go all over Florence from here. Miki and Marco were delightful to work with, and made us very welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Northern California

Christmas in Florence, 2013

Over Christmas, 2013, we stayed in the Prisco apartment and our adult daughter stayed across the hall in the Strozzi apartment. It was an ideal situation. We were met by the charming Miki and Franco who helped us learn about the apartment and the area. For ten days we lived as the local people do, buying our groceries, preparing our Christmas dinner and enjoying take away and local restaurants when cooking seemed too onerous. The apartments were spacious and clean. The Prisco kitchen was well equipped. The wifi worked perfectly and the location was fabulous for visiting Florence.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Like staying with family

Our group of three academics had an ambitious goal- to see seven European cities in three weeks. Of all our apartment accommodations from London to Rome This apartment " Strozzi" in Florence was the best. We spent four days in the lap of luxury-Well appointed, spotlessly clean, safe and located steps from the Uffizi, river Arno and the Accademia! The owners were gracious, genuine and available. Their recommendation of "La Spada" restaurant a block away was superb. Miki and Franco are the epitome of hospitality. Lisa their booking agent is a consummate professional Making your Florentine vacation a once in a life time experience you'll want to revisit time and time again!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell B., Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

We highly recommend this apartment, and are looking forward to staying there again

My wife and I recently enjoyed a memorable, two-week stay in the Strozzi apartment. The location is superb, with many shops and restaurants on the same street, and the building has the ambience of a stately palazzo. Guests should be aware of the limited cooking facilities, but the kitchenette is functional and more than adequate for our purposes. We had no complaints or issues with the apartment, and the security of the building gave us peace of mind. However, the most valuable assets of this apartment are the owners, Miki and Franco, who are two of the sweetest people we've ever met! They greeted us as if we were family, and went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible. We highly recommend this apartment, and are looking forward to staying there again, or in one of the other two which Miki and Franco own on the same floor, when we return to Florence. Mille grazie, Miki & Franco, for being such wonderful hosts!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Great Location!

We were greeted by Mikki and Franco outside the apartment building and led upstairs. There is an elevator which helped with the oversized luggage that we will never use again! The apartment is a good size and provides everything you will need for your stay. The kitchen is more like a "kitchen in a cabinet" and space is limited, we found it fun cooking there. We would visit the Mercato Centrale and return with ingredients to make a delicious dinner. The bed was comfortable with adequate pillows and linens. The bathroom was large and equipped with a washing machine and the entire apartment was very clean. The apartment is really located in a great area that makes it easy to walk to nearly everything you would wish to do in Florence. A couple of great restaurants we found were Giovanni and Carozze. Both very nearby and delicious! Mikki and Franco were very helpful and informative. We would definitely recommend this apartment.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PETER M., Vancouver British Columbia Canada

Far too short

My wife and I spent three days in Florence at the end of October 2015 and stayed at the Strozzi apartment (We paid for four nights but because of a change in our return flight, we were only able to stay for three). The delightful owners, Miki and Franco greeted us on arrival and spent plenty of time showing us how everything worked. Franco also took me for a walk through the neighbourhood and pointed out places to buy food and restaurants to visit. He sent us to Osteria di Giovanni which he said was in his opinion the best restaurant in Florence - it was superb. Franco also arranged for a taxi to pick us up at 4:45am for an early flight. The apartment is somewhat eccentric in its layout but it was nonetheless charming. It is right in the centre of the places that tourist most want to visit - just four or five minutes walk to Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo and slightly farther to the Uffizi. We would love to return some time.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gayle D.

Accommodations were great

Accommodations were great. Charming antiques and furnishings, induction cooktop, microwave, electric kettle, fridge, washing machine, good wifi--all the things that made our stay convenient. The greeters are very kind and helpful. The location was perfect, less than a 10 minute walk to almost everything! We could walk/tour for a while, head back to the apt. to relax and then head out again. It was so much fun to stroll around after sunset and see everything lit up. The best leather shop we found is Noi, a couple blocks away; not cheap but top quality and very stylish. Buy tickets the day before and then get in line at 8:15am to beat the crowds and climb the Duomo--so interesting and such fantastic views. A block down from the apt., the restaurant La Spada has a great wood fired grill for bistecca alla firorentina. We booked with confidence, received more helpful info than we were expecting, and everything went smoothly. Lisa even gave very helpful advice about booking the train to Rome to catch our flight back to the States. We will use Italy Perfect again next time we travel to Italy.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, interesting building

We had a little mixup with the checkin, I was a little confused on who we had to contact. The owners are a nice couple that are there off and on. There is a small elevator, it works well. The unit has a living room that opens onto a small patio. Bedroomhas a comfortable bed, a changing, large bathroom. The shower is not the best needs a little more power. The washer works well, no dryer, easy to hang up and dry. The location is perfect location to access the sites.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome, if you want class and Italian style this is it. Not a brand new hotel, this place has been in their family for generations and is run well. It was like going back in time and staying at grandma's house. Great location, 10 minute walk from SMN train station, everything walkable, highest recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Firenze magic

This was a wonderful apartment in central Florence. Feeling like we had stepped back in time, it was comfortable and clean. The outdoor space was ideal for breakfast and a glass of wine at night. Hosts were excellent. Many fine restaurants close by ( best was Giovanni's). Hope to teturn soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans W.

Wonderful safe apartment, excellent location, good bed

My wife and I really enjoyed a week at this great location. It is right by the high-end shopping street Via de' Tornabuoni, so is a very secure area. It was our 5th trip to Florence so we felt right at home. We generally like 5 -Star hotels in Europe, and were very pleased w this apartment. Was always quiet. The bed mattress was in very good condition, medium-firm I'd say, which is important for those with back issues. Small US-type drip coffee maker provided in addition to Italian type. Small refrigerator was perfect for our needs, since mostly we ate out. Nice bakery 3 doors down. Hair-dryer is provided. Heat wave while there, but the AC functioned well. As they note, you will need Euro in cash to deposit and then later settle up for additional electricity fees for AC ( was a total of about E-95 for 7days); we kept it cool at 20 degree C while there average of about 9 hrs/day, but bumped it up to 25C when we were out, if that gives you any guidance. We never had any problems w amount of hot water available for showers, as suggested by another review. Takes 30 sec for water temp adjustment to be realized since comes from a distance, so if you cool off the temp, it takes a while but easy to over-shoot so then could seem like you've run out of hot water....but if you will just wait a while for the adjustment back to warmer to take effect, you realize there is plenty. Easy once you figure out where to move the lever for next time. Even with electricity fee, total cost was similar to about 1 night's charge for 5-Star Savoy Hotel, not far away! We used small interior-facing balcony only for hanging some clothes out to dry. Small washing machine in bathroom was helpful. FYI, there's a large, full service grocery store w good prices close to the Duomo about a block off the north-western end of piazza called Sapori Dintorni (Conrad) w address about 16 Borgo San Lorenzo; otherwise easy to find small convenient stores for milk, OJ etc scattered around the area. Contact with Franco and his wife was very easy, made us feel at home. You'll get detailed instructions from ItalyPerfect after you sign up. Franco offered to help arranging cab for departure, but we'd already arranged a car for pickup. Size was fine for a couple. Would definitely stay there again, or in the even larger apartment just across the hall, owned and run by same family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH C.

Great loacation, wonderful apartment!!

Miki and Franco were great hosts, explaining everything and making sure all was going well. From the apartment, a very short walk to great restaurants and historic sites of Florence. Short walk to the train station from which we took several day-trips.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katherine G.

Fantastic Florence location but some things to consider before booking

We very much enjoyed our stay in beautiful Florence, and this apartment is in perfect walking location from all the hot spots. It was roomy, comfortable and met our needs, and the owners are very kind. There are three things to consider, however, before booking this apartment. First, the hot water ran out pretty quickly. There were only two of us but we had to shower very quickly in order to preserve enough hot water for us both. Second, the mosquitos in the apartment were very annoying at night. We had our balcony doors open for only about 30 minutes total in 6 days, but every night we were awakened by that annoying mosquito buzz in our ears, and we woke up with several bites, no matter how many we thought we killed. Third, the balcony photo is deceiving. We were specifically looking for a place with a balcony and thought we had hit the jackpot when we found this place. What you can't clearly see in the photo is that the view is of other buildings very close by. Despite that being our number one criteria, we ended up not using the balcony even once.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W., Baton Rouge, LA USA

Charming with a great location!

Perfect location with everything one needs to enjoy a stay in Florence.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017