Elegant three-room apartment with modern furnishings, managed by BelcantoVillas, for tourist rent in the historic center of Florence, a few meters from the Duomo and the Accademia Gallery.
Located on the second floor of an ancient building, with elevator, in via della Colonna, in the most elegant and residential area of the historic center, sought after for its proximity to monuments and museums, and well served by bars, restaurants, groceries and characteristic Florentine shops.
The apartment can accommodate up to 4 people in 85m2. (915 sq. ft.) well divided into entrance, double bedroom with dressing room, living room with dining area and double sofa bed, kitchen and bathroom with shower.
The very central location of the apartment allows you to visit the entire historic center of Florence very well even on foot.
However, public transport services are many and particularly close, allowing you to move around without problems.
To receive news and updates on public transport in real time we recommend:
- Link to the public transport website in Florence: ataf. net
- Link to the Trenitalia railways website: trenitalia. it
- Consult the "home instruction book" that you find on the living room table.
The ancient palace from the Renaissance period has been intelligently renovated, so much so as to equip it with a lift, which is not common in the historic center.
The modernization works (including air conditioning) saved the architectural structure: the frescoed ceiling of the living room and the coffered ceiling decorations of the bedroom are really valuable.
The apartment is located halfway between the San Giovanni neighborhood (which houses the Duomo and the Accademia Gallery) and the Santa Croce neighborhood (with the church of the same name) and you couldn't wish to stay more in the historic center than this!
Less than a 10-minute walk away are all the most important Renaissance monuments, as well as the Sant'Ambrogio market and the Santa Maria Novella train station.
During the Renaissance, this area was the cultural center of Florence, Italy and the world!
The area overflows with humanity especially around the stalls that are spread around the Central Market, which is also very populated inside.
On the ground floor there is still the ancient market, where you can buy typical Florentine food products (don't forget to taste the lampredotto and finocchiona!), while on the first floor restaurants and street food follow one another in a unique socializing environment where everyone can eat at the same table!
The other face of the neighborhood is that of the Medici family who left humanity majestic works such as the Palazzo Medici Riccardi, the family's seat for decades, the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Medici Chapels, an extraordinary family mausoleum.
An obligatory stop on every visit to Florence is the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as the Duomo with its wonderful dome by Brunelleschi, adorned by the Baptistery > and from the adjacent Giotto's Bell Tower: many steps are absolutely worth climbing to admire a breathtaking view!
But don't forget to visit Piazza Santa Croce and get lost in the streets of the historic center among its ancient shops, its cafes and trattorias offering typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine.
Those who choose to live in this area will find a wide range of food shops, pastry shops, bakers and much more.
The apartment is located in the historic center of Florence which is a limited traffic area, ZTL, where special rules apply for accessing or parking.
If you wish to use the car to get to the apartment, we advise you to book the nearest garage, in order to obtain a temporary access permit through one or more ZTL doors.
You can go directly to the apartment to unload your luggage and then, within 3 hours of your first access to the ZTL, go to the garage, which reports your license plate on the "white list" (at a cost of € 1,00) for regular access without sanctions.
Closest garages:we advise you to book in advance.
- Garage City Florence, Borgo Pinti, 101
- D'Azeglio car park, Via Vittorio Alfieri, 1/R
- Multi-storey car park, Piazza Massimo D'Azeglio, 18n,
- Garage Downtown Florence, Via Fiesolana, 19
- Let's move Parking, Via degli Alfani, 97/R
For more information and real-time availability visit: fipark. com
===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
Refined and modern three-room apartment of 85 m2 well renovated and finely furnished, to accommodate up to 4 people.
The elevator arrives at the second floor, where an ancient iron gate leads us to a common entrance compartment.
An armored door gives us access to the apartment and its small and charming entrance, furnished with a nice console, which connects us to all the other rooms.
The large modern room has a beautiful frescoed ceiling, two bright windows, a fireplace (design only), a dining table (for 6 people), a >desk with seat and Kartell lamp (excellent for smart working), a beautiful sideboard with smart TV and a double sofa bed (160 cm wide) with its wardrobe. The floor is parquet and the refined furnishings are completed by a designer mirror, an antique clock on the wall and two finely elaborate rugs.
The eat-in kitchen is equipped with a breakfast table and stools for 2 people, a bright window, 4 gas burners, traditional oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, espresso coffee machine (with pods supplied), pots, plates and crockery and any other useful accessory for a gourmet kitchen.
The flooring, in white and blue ceramics, has a cheerful and modern tone.
The room, with decorated wooden ceiling with coffers, has a double bed, two bright windows, a designer armchair, a smart TV and a large dressing room wardrobe . The floor is parquet covered with ancient carpets.
The bathroom is decorated in gray and white marble, which gives a refined tone. It is equipped with a toilet, bidet, large shower, comfortable mirror above the sink, and storage room for washing machine, brooms, vacuum cleaner...
dispensers with soap for hands and showers are available to guests.
The heating is by radiators. The air conditioning splits (hot/cold) are three, one in each room to obtain an immediate and optimal temperature both in winter and summer. To avoid unnecessary waste of energy, the air conditioning and heating are centralized and cannot be adjusted manually.
The rental property is equipped with bed, bathroom and kitchen linen, but it is not an accommodation facility, therefore, by law, are not allowed any personal services such as reception, supply of meals and drinks, extra cleaning and extra change of linen during the period.
Our Opinion
Very elegant and stylish apartment, capable of combining the ancient charm of its architectural structure with a reinterpretation of modern and functional furnishings.
Ideal for short or medium-term holiday stays, thanks to the optimal location in the historic centre. Perfect for 2 couples of friends or a couple with children, for those traveling for tourism and for those who particularly appreciate style and comfort.
The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Tourist tax.