Located on the ground floor of a building on via Maffia, a quiet street in the Oltrarno area. This apartment is ideal for those who wish to visit Florence, without getting lost in the frantic tourist life that takes over the historical center. A 15 minute walk leads the guests to all the most important monuments in Florence.
The public bus service in Florence is provided by "Ataf".
The nearest bus stop to the house is on Piazza Nazario Sauro about 5 minutes walking distance, and the bus n° is 11 or C4.
Otherwise it is always possible to call a taxi calling one of these numbers: +39 0554242 or +39 0554390.
The apartment is located in the Oltrarno district in Florence’s historic city. The name “Oltrarno” literally means “beyond the Arno” and this district which stretches along the south bank of the river represents a different facet of Florence to that which is found near the Duomo. The Oltrarno perhaps displays the true character of Florence and in general is slightly quieter, greener and more relaxed than the other districts of Florence. Indeed many tourists tend to choose the Oltrarno for this reason.
Traditionally an artisans’ quarter, the Oltrarno still boasts today many lovely antique shops and artisans’ studios (particularly furniture and leather-workers) and Via Maggio remains the focus of Florence’s thriving antiques trade.
Over time the Oltrarno became a rather chic area and many aristocrats chose this neighbourhood to build their villas and palaces, the largest of these being the Pitti Palace, which became the home of the various Grand Dukes. Today this sumptuous palace houses several important museums which rank amongst the best in Florence.
Other major sights the Oltrarno has to offer are the Cappella Brancacci with the fabulous frescoes of Masaccio, Piazzale Michelangelo with its breath-taking views over Florence, the magnificent church of San Miniato, (one of the highest points in the city of Florence and also one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture within Tuscany) together with the most famous and oldest bridge in Florence, Ponte Vecchio, home to a glittering array of jewellery shops and goldsmiths.
Extending up the hill from the Pitti Palace are the formal Boboli Gardens, an outdoor museum of garden sculpture that includes Roman antiquities as well as 16th and 17th century works. The Oltrarno is famous for its wine bars such as Olio & Convivium, authentic trattorias serving typical Tuscan cuisine, including Il Santo Bevitore, I 4 Leoni and Il Magazzino, not to mention the wonderful fresh produce market held every morning in Piazza Santo Spirito. For those choosing an apartment in this area the Oltrarno quarter also offers a choice of grocery stores, patisserie, bakeries, gift shops and much more.
Florence city centre is a ZTL zone which means a “limited traffic zone” and therefore special rules apply to when you can enter this area. This particular apartment is in fact located within the ZTL zone so this means that if you are thinking of coming to Florence by car and wish to drive around and park, then you will need to pay special attention to the road signs, CCTV cameras and access cameras (they will show either a red/green light) in order to avoid receiving fines. Guests who need to travel within the ZTL zone by car to reach their apartment are advised to contact a private garage. Thanks to the private garage you will obtain a temporary access permit. Upon arrival at the garage, guests must specify they need access for the ZTL and the garage will then note the vehicle’s number plate and forward it to the appropriate police headquarters.
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Located on the ground floor of a building in via Maffia, a quiet street in the Oltrarno area. This apartment is ideal for those who wish to visit Florence, without getting lost in the frantic tourist life that takes over the historical center. A 15 minute walk leads the guests to all the most important monuments in Florence.
Apartment of both modern and antique style (40 sq.mt /430 sq.ft) with 1 bedroom that can sleep up to 2 people and 1 bathroom.
Once inside the apartment, the guests find themselves in a small entrance area with a small table and closet. Then there is the living room with dining corner, and a flat screen TV. The living room faces the modern and functional kitchen.
From the living room the guests can use the stairs to reach the loft where there is a bedroom with a master bed and closet. The bathroom is complete with shower and thanks to a small patio door, leads to the internal area where there is a washing machine and sink.
Independent heating.
Air conditioning: one split in the living room and one in the bedroom.
Ideal for short term rentals.
Perfect for a couple that wishes to spend a romantic vacation in Florence or for a small family that wants to visit this enchanting city without having to be in the middle of the chaos of tourists.
The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Bed Linen and Towels (additional set), Extra Cleaning, High chair, Late Arrival, Late Arrival (after 23:00), Late Departure, Refundable Security Deposit by credit card, Tourist tax.
