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Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola

Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Piazza della Signoria

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
  • Place, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola

CASA NICOLA
This enchanting apartment is located in the Historical center of Florence. The apartment is located beside the Santacroce Chathedral, one of the most important cathedral. It is a 10 minute walk from the Duomo (main cathedral of Florence) and the Ufizzi gallery( which owns some of the most important pieces of art work of the renaissance). To get to the apartment, there are 36 pretty steps to climb, but it is well worth the journey.

Completely renovated in early 2010, the 55sqm apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room 1 bathroom and a tiny terrace with a breathtaking view of the surrounding historical center. The apartment reflects its exterior surroundings as it has been carefully decorated in a typically Florentine fashion. Once you enter the apartment on that has two windows on the Via San Giuseppe and has a splendid view of the basilica and of the belltower of Santa Croce.

The room with a Queen-sized bed is very comfortable and entirely furnished with antiques. Next in the apartment, to the right we find the lounge, with a characteristic ceiling in wood and Tuscan terracotta, the floors are furnished with parquet flooring. The living room is furnished with two sofas, one of which it a comfortable queen size bed. The living room also consists of a small library, and a television set.

The bathroom, is large and comfortable with bathtub, hand held shower, sink and bidet. The kitchen, has two windows with view on the skyline of the historical center, perfectly equipped, with a dishwasher, washing machine, capable refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, blender, toaster, coffee maker. The apartment provides air conditioning and winter heating.

The apartment is ideal for a vacation to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Florence like its residents live it, given that the apartment is found near one of the most attended markets, S, Ambrogio (well-known for the fruit and the vegetables, sold directly from the farmers) and next to the market of San Lorenzo, in a rich zone of local and refreshing attended by the Florentines.

The district of Santa croce has managed to maintained its identity, with its shops craftsmen and the its local characteristics. behind via san Giuseppe is found the flea Market, picturesque department store of the small antique businesses, beside the apartment is also the world renowned 3 star Michelin restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri, It is renowned for it selective wine cellar but also for its unique and refined cuisine.

The apartment provides adsl highspeed Internet connection, LCD Tv, and a Cd/Dvd player. There is also an extensive library of cookery books. The cookery books were written by the owner Rosalba Gioffre Mazzanti. She has written a few cookery books, such as the popular collection Flavours of Italy, Emilia Romagna, Venice and Chocolate. Another popular series is Fun with Italian cooking and Fun with French cooking.
Casa Nicola gets its name from our son Nicola, who is a student at the University of Florence, studying Physics. He will also be at your beck and call if needed.



Keywords: warm, cozy, flat, apartment, terrace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 IT048017C2OV8BOBEM

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Palazzo Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 20 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boccadama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finisterrae - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante fantasia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Toscana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Mario - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica of Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. Uffizi Gallery and Piazza del Duomo are also within 15 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute apartment was in a great location and easy to walk to the main Florence attractions. We loved the roof patio for an evening glass of wine. Restaurants and market nearby. Hope to get back and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the heart of the Santa Croce area. The apartment is well supplied with towels, washing machine etc. Comfortable bed.The stairs would be too challenging for anyone with mobility issues or heavy suitcases.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

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

Lovely flat in great location

Great location in a well proportioned flat and an ideal place for a short break in Firenze.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described this is a quaint Florentine apartment perfect in location for our stay in Florence. A great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the apartment. Great location. Difficult entry with the stairs and luggage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Great place for exploring Florence

The location in the historic center of Florence was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Loved it

All was perfect. Couldn't have expected a better place to stay. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Fabulous!

We loved this apartment. We love staying in authentic places and this side was that. The location is amazing looking out on Santa Croce. We loved it. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giulia B.

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

Home from home in a fantastic location

This was a perfect place to stay. Our host was extremely responsive to messages we sent her and was very helpful in accommodating our check-in needs. There were loads of kitchen utensils etc. for self-catering and having a dishwasher and washing machine was a bonus! The apartment was much more spacious than we expected and was tastefully and authentically furnished. The location was excellent; the apartment was a short walking distance to all the main attractions the minute you walked out the door. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley Walker

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Santa Croce, Florence Apartment

Very Boho with wooden beams and exposed ceiling tiles. Spacious enough for two people but the kitchen and bathroom is very small so four adults (especially if tall) would be falling over each other. The small terrace in the roof is accessed. From
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica Z.

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

Beautiful, spacious apartment in the centre of Florence

Overall, this apartment exceeded all of our expectations. The apartment was spacious with a living space (2 couches and 1 of which is a pull out), kitchen, balcony and bedroom. The kitchen had a full fridge, dishwasher, sink, small table, and met all our needs. The bathroom was spacious and clean. Well functioning air conditioning. The check in and out process was easy and the host was responsive. The location was amazing, walkable to the train station and the rest of Florence. The apartment is even more beautiful in person than the pictures and I would certainly return and recommend this place to anyone visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

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

Location! Amenities!

Amazing location within walking distance of all the places we wanted to go but away from busy tourist streets. Other reviewers complained of street noise and there is some, we just used a white noise app on our phones and it wasn't a big deal. Loved having a washing machine and clothes line as this was day 6 of a 15 day trip and we could wash all our clothes with the detergent we brought. Great kitchen to cook our own meals. We were not aware that we needed to provide our own toilet paper once the complimentary role was spent but there is a grocery store a block away. Apartment was very clean and beds were firm but comfortable for us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Charming

Casa Nicola exceeded our expectations. The property was clean, charming, and well-equipped. The fresh flowers in the apartment were a very special touch. The bed was very comfortable and the sheets superb, which is so very nice when you are traveling. Nicola gave us a very thorough walk-through and we so appreciated his grasp of the English language and his gentle, friendly manner. Rosalba was very responsive to any questions we had about the property. We had expected the street to be a little more peaceful, however, the Santa Croce Square happened to be hosting a footrace the weekend we were there so it was quite busy! The apartment was in a perfect location. I would highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Krystal K., Glendale

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

WONDERFUL

I was most impressed with this flat. It was in a perfect location. Close to cafes and bus stops. Cutest little place with a terrace. The bed was the most comfortable bed I have been in for quite some time and the pillows were amazing. I may have to ask here where she got them. It had everything we needed as we did not eat out every night. The stair way to the flat is narrow so the kids had issues with their luggage but that was more a coordination issue than anything. Would most defiantly recommend this place to anyone and would stay here again just for the bed and pillows alone. Her towels were also very nice, soft and clean with a hit of fragrance. Over all one of the best places, I have stayed at. Thank you for allowing us to stay here. Oh, she also had a broom and dustpan which I love because I like to ensure we leave a place as clean as we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice rustic apartment, just like explained. Grocery store and markets nearby a plus. Very convenient to all sites and felt safe. The stairs were a bit for me because my bags were heavy but in all just fine. The couch was comfortable but front was sagging so might need replacing in future but I truly enjoyed my stay. I would recommend it, very good for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jon C.

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

Quaint third floor walk-up

Great location. Our host explained everything to us as far as the apartment and also nearby things like the grocery store, cafes, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas and Michelle H.

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

Super cute. Well equipped.

Had everything needed. The views and cute balcony!!!!! Very nice host. Sad to leave. It was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Great location

Delightful charming apt close to major sights but far enough away for some quiet at night. Close to cafes and on the same block as a grocery. Easy to get to taxi stand in Santa Croce square for airport/train station transport
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luba G.

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

3 Nights in Florence

Our first trip to Italy. We absolutely loved our stay in this historical cutest apartment. Walking up to 4th floor was challenging with suitcases, but we knew of this when booking. Just made it more memorable! Great location! Highly recommended .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emerentiana T.

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

Gezellig appartement op mooie lokatie

Gezellig appartement op een heerlijke en centrale plek naast het mooie Santa Croce. Vriendelijke eigenaresse.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

odile V.

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

A côté de Santa Croce

La situation, plein centre historique, le long de Santa Croce, est le point fort de cet appartement typique, que nous avons habité pour la 2e fois.Mêmes remarques que la première fois : plus de lumière serait appréciable, surtout dans le salon qui n'a pas de fenêtre. Et un peu plus de vaisselle aussi .Excellent séjour dans cette ville magnifique !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vineta Z.

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

Florence

Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Florence

A very charming, spacious, well appointed and clean apartment walking distance from major attractions. It was absolutely perfect. Just a heads up for future guests: lots of stairs to climb to the second floor…pack light! Balcony is delightful for a glass of wine in the evening. WIFI is good in the apartment but sketchy on the street until you get to the piazza 2 blocks away. If you’re using google maps to route your day’s “walkabout”, you might lose it and have to reboot it. Loved the apartment and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Très bien situé et belle propriété

Rien de négatif sur l’appartement sauf un manque de rangement difficilement explicable compte tenu de la dimension de l’appartement. Par contre, les directives données par la propriétaire pour l’accès n’étaient pas claires et lorsqu’on a demandé des explications, elle a répondu 2 jours plus tard. Elle ne semble pas intéressé e un
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanté x.

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

Great Apartment

This apartment was very charming and good sized, with great wood floors, a balcony sitting area and a small, but very well supplied kitchen which was so great to be able to make a meal in. The location was just outside of the central area but close to everything. Some things to consider - it is on the third floor with no elevator. It is also next to Santa Croce church which meant many bells from the church during the day and late night revelers walking down the street at night under the bedroom window. Rosalba was a great host and easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by rosalba gioffrè

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What makes this property unique

The apartment is ideal for a vacation to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Florence like its residents live it, given that the apartment is found near one of the most attended markets, S, Ambrogio (well-known for the fruit and the vegetables, sold directly from the farmers) and next to the market of San Lorenzo, in a rich zone of local and refreshing attended by the Florentines.

Languages:

English, Italian