Located in Careggi Rifredi, a neighborhood in Florence, Ape Rosa Relais is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza della Signoria. Museo Stibbert and Fortezza da Basso are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Florence travel guide
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
Food and drink
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Gravel flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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1 building
2 floors
Built in 1700
Mosquito nets
Smoking not allowed
Tuscan architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV
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Access via exterior corridors
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Mobile key entry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Guests are required to download the property's Vikey mobile app before check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), smart lock
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day
A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Relais Villa Ape Rosa
Relais Villa Ape Rosa B&B
Relais Villa Ape Rosa B&B Florence
Relais Villa Ape Rosa Florence
Villa Ape Rosa Relais
Ape Rosa Relais Florence
Ape Rosa Relais Bed & breakfast
Ape Rosa Relais Bed & breakfast Florence
Frequently asked questions
Is Ape Rosa Relais pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ape Rosa Relais?
As of 7 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ape Rosa Relais on 8 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 215, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 10.00 per day.
What time is check-in at Ape Rosa Relais?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ape Rosa Relais?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Where is Ape Rosa Relais located?
Located in Careggi Rifredi, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Museo Stibbert and Careggi Hospital. Meyer Children's Hospital and Fortezza da Basso are also within 2 mi (3 km). Poggetto Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Leopoldo Tram Stop is 12 minutes.
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Reviews
Ape Rosa Relais Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Accommodation on Expedia but NO reply from host regarding my booking; despite a number of messages sent. Warning that driving through the entrance gate is challenging; and is only possible with a small vehicle. The villa is charming, old world with a lovely garden and nice breakfast. Spacious room and has a lovely bath tub. Good value for anyone needing to be near Careggi hospital❣️
Reception girl ( sorry I forgot the name) was really awesome. She contacted us on WhatsApp to many times and then she makes easy for us. Thank you!
Dashnor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Erika
13 November 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were so excited for our stay at Ape Rosa, as my mother is from Florence and used to live nearby. The place definitely has classic Italian charm and is in a fantastic setting. However, we discovered so many issues that we had to check out after only one night. The bathroom had dozens of ants, both dead and alive, primarily in the shower so we couldn’t use the shower unless we wanted to step all over ants. We were also concerned about keeping any food in the room or in our bags because of the ants. Above the shower were 6” long cobwebs full of dead insects. The floors were filthy and had very clearly not been cleaned properly. The wardrobe doors were so worn out that they were nearly impossible to open or close. There were no drawers in the room save for 4 small ones in the nightstands, 3 of which had no knobs rendering them entirely useless and leaving us with one drawer that was an inch and a half deep. We specifically booked a room with two beds and were very frustrated to discover at 10pm that one bed had no sheets at all. The coverlet of the other bed had visible stains across it. The mattress on the only bed with sheets was sloped to each side, so you’d slide to the edges during the night. Staff were unconcerned about the issues which clearly speak to persistent subpar cleanliness and maintenance. To top it off, they refused to provide any sort of refund. Take your money elsewhere.
Erika
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Mathias
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Generelt sett var dette en fin overnatting. Men det er flere ting som gjorde denne opplevelsen ikke så bra. Første kveld/natt var det ikke noe vann i hverken vask eller toalett. (Noe vi fikk beklagelse for dagen etter), det var problemer med låsen på døren til rommet noe som ble litt styr. Hårføneren fungerte ikke og det var nærmest umulig å dusje i badekaret når dusjhodet sprutet i alle retninger. Hotellet var koselig, det hadde en gammeldags og god vibe. Låsesystemene med app var kult (så lenge det fungerte) Frokosten er ok, lite utvalg. Vær forberedt på at man må gå litt til trikken (tung oppoverbakke)
A parte la mancanza dell’ascensore , normale in una villa del 600, é tranquilla e sicura, comoda ed é garantito il parcheggio interno.
Ottima colazione
Lugnt läge med bussen till centrum strax utanför.Varit här en gång tidigare och kommer säkert komma tillbaka.Mycket charmigt med trevliga ägare/personal.
Klein
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
30 March 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
La location è bella un'oasi di verde in città
A due passi dal Careggi le stanze belle, la colazione da rivedere scomodo l'ingresso al parcheggio, il personale cortese da rivendere la connessione Internet lenta e poco stabile ma nel complesso buono
I arrived after 7:30 and it was raining. The owner was at the reception and was very helpful, with indications of restaurants and other important information for the area.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
6/10 Okay
betti, bad aussee
21 September 2017
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely old villa( old house)
Sadly we had no old room as in pics, as not in the main house..
Very small and just functional bathroom,
Bed size good but not soft enough,
Room cleaning every day was without washing or sweeping the floor,
Breakfast was all right for italian style, good products, small variety...
sadly no fresh bread from the bakery...
Parking on sight is spacious. 6 € a day!
For walking too far from town, bus is around the corner, or bike as we did...
betti
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
6/10 Okay
julie
21 August 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
Décevant
Arrivée difficile,une fois 20 h personne,Ni de réponse au téléphone,il n'y avait pas moyen de les atteindre! Heureusement un couple de François,y logeant nous ont aidé à trouver le propriétaire qui ne trouvait pas notre réservation que nous avions déjà payée ! Le lendemain rencontre avec sa femme (aucune diplomatie,pas très sympathique) en plus il y avait également des suppléments : leur parking payant ! Et pour notre chien aussi.Donc nous sommes partis déçu
Soggiorno piacevole struttura che avrebbe bisogno di un po' più di cura nella parte esterna
Buona la colazione, ottima la gestione, personale disponibile.
Posizione eccellente
The hotel was good but faced issue going to and fro from city center/railway station as there is bus number 4 which runs and it was always late.
Deepak
4/10 Poor
J, London
29 October 2016
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Awful - Extremely Rude Staff
Our service here was terrible. Firstly I was asked to stay in a smaller room to the one I booked for the first night, then the next morning after packing up and checking out of this room, I was told I couldn’t go into my booked room because people were sleeping in it (even though I had booked it from the night before). I then went to work (the reason I came to Florence) but was emailed to come back from work to get my room keys otherwise staff would go out and I wouldn't be able to access my room. I was told we could not use the heating (even though it was freezing cold in the room) because it was against the law. Two staff burst into our room the next morning when we were changing without knocking – they said they thought we were out. We were spoken to extremely rudely when we asked/complained about anything. In fact, at check-out they were extremely angry, practically shouting at us, telling us we must not know how to use keys properly or work the heater. They threatened to call the police when we asked to pay for the cheaper, smaller room for the first night rather than the apartment that we had paid for. The only thing they offered was a free breakfast on one morning (the owner made a point of telling me to include this in the review as she was worrried about our negative review), but this didn’t cover the difference in price between the two rooms, and nowhere near made up for the bad service, rudeness and insulting language. I would highly recommend not staying here.
nous avons passé 3 nuit dans cet hôtel accueillant.
pour le dernier nous avions notre avion le soir et avons pu laisser nos bagages à l'hôtel, la réception nous avait donné les codes d'entrée du portail et de l'hôtel
Die Lage des Hotels ist schön. Buslinie fast vor dem Haus. Das Haus an sich mit dem grossen Garten könnte eine Perle sein, wenn es gepflegter wäre. Die Besitzer sind nett und freundlich aber es fehlt leider das professionelle. Die Villa wurde vor Jahren renoviert. Leider unfachmännisch. Die jetzt vorhandenen Mängel unvermeidlich. Die Liste ist gross. Angefangen bei den verrosteten Gartenmmöbel, allen Böden im Haus, die zwar gesaugt werden aber schon ewig keine Reinigungsmittel mehr gesehen haben, bis hin zu Schimmel in der Dusche, durch Staub verstopfter Badlüfter, verdreckten Klimanlagen und klemmender Toilettenspülung. Die Bilder sprechen eine deutliche Sprache.
It was disappointing, not like the photos on the web site. The outdoor lacked enough lounge chairs and the only two were dirty. If the landscaping on the property had been done properly it would have been a very attractive garden.
Our room was dark and noisy because was facing the street on the ground level, the small shower had no place to put the soap and the soap was really tiny.
The breakfast was below average. We needed five different keys to move around the property, to open two gates and three doors, not fun to carry around sightseeing and shopping. Overall inconvenient and not restful as it looked on the photos.
Schöne, ruhige Umgebung auf Anhöhe ausserhalb des Zentrums.
Leicht zu erreichen mit Bus. Haltestelle in unmittelbarer Nähe.
Schöner Garten zum Entspannen.
il b&b è situato in una bella zona in collina con molto verde attorno, ma troppe cose lasciano davvero senza parole:il parcheggio che doveva essere gratuito, interno alla struttura, è invece a pagamento, il bagno senza bidè (cosa davvero scomoda) ma soprattutto pieno di formiche, davvero tante. ovviamente vagano per la stanza, nel piatto doccia e in ogni dove. Davvero un cosa brutta e poco gradevole. Prezzo non conveniente per essere un B&b, ovviamente colazione non inclusa.
Verified traveler
8/10 Good
Ana E, Huddersfield
16 March 2016
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hubo un problema ajeno al hotel, hormigas, en la habitacion que nos daron y el dueño nos cambio de habitacion y nos dio ina mas grande.