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The Flora Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo

The Flora Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo

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The Flora: Entrance hall

Overview of The Flora Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Florence, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Duomo1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown16 min walk
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Flora Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo

Offer!!!

We are renovating the building with scaffolding until approx. July 2024.

That's why we're offering a discount.

The view of the Cathedral is partial, but you'll stay in a historic Florentine building, in the heart of the Renaissance!

The works take place from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and sometime on Saturday morning.

Take a look at the photos in the listing!

The apartment 'Flora' is situated in Piazza del Duomo in the heart of Florence’s historical centre, on the 4th level ( no lift - 87 steps ) of a prestigious XVI century palace that once belonged to the Ghiberti family, one of Florence’s most important historical families, with easy steps well worth the journey.

From October 25 2009, Piazza del Duomo is a pedestrian area with all the advantages that an area like that can offer

Spending time in my apartment is to be accompanied by the shadow of the magnificent dome of Brunelleschi, the grandeur of Giotto’s belltower and the splendour of Vasari’s frescos, in an unforgettable dream that Florence will dream with you and bring you great joy and an even greater desire to return.
Flora directly faces the Duomo, giving you the sensation that you could reach out and touch its magnificent green and white marble facade.

The apartment has been completely restored in Florentine style, but with all modern comforts. Flora is a charming and elegant apartment comprising: a living/dining room with a comfortable sofa, a modern and fully-equipped kitchenette, 1 bedroom with a double bed (140x200), 1 bedroom with 2 single beds ( 85x200) that can be transformed into a double bed. 1 modern bathroom with shower, complete the description of the apartment. The apartment also boasts a splendid skylight with electronic controls that offers you a bird’s eye view of the famous Brunelleschi dome.
All modern comforts are provided: air conditioning, LCD TV,Dvd, satellite TV, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave oven, safe, WiFi and cable internet dsl, security door and intercom.

CHECK-IN:
I always meet my guests to hand over the keys so I need to make an appointment with you in advance.

CHECK-IN is possible from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From 1:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. check-in is not allowed.

LATE CHECK-IN:
From 8:00 p.m to 11:30 p.m. there is an additional charge of € 25.00 (check-in/cash).
From 11:30 p.m to 1:00 a.m. there is an additional charge of € 35.00 (check-in/cash).

CLEANING FEE:
Euro 60 in euo cash upon arrival ( check-in ).

STAY TAX:
The city of Florence has decided to extend the “Stay tax” (introduced in 2011) also to private rentals (on top of Hotels, B&B and so on..)
The Tax is 5.50 EURO PER NIGHT/EACH GUEST for a max of 7 nights to be paid in euro cash upon arrival.

ELECTRICITY:
From June 1st to September 30th electricity will be calculated on consumption with counter ( euro 0.60 x kWh ) to be paid on check-out in euro cash.

BEFORE BOOKING:
Please review and agree to my rental agreement and make a secure online payment.
If you need more bedrooms or have a larger group (max 7 people), please see my adjoining apartment at VRBO Property number 88148

Keywords: Apartment, great view, new, elegant,one level, panoramic views, rooftop, Duomo, modern kitchen, 5 star

Property manager

Luca

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cleaning fee: € 60.00 in cash upon arrival
Electricity consumption charge based on usage. Consumption charged only from June to September (€ 0.40 x kWh).
Stay Tax upon arrival in cash. The tax is € 5.50 PER NIGHT/EACH GUEST for a max of 7 nights (check my rental agreement for more info)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Center - Downtown and Piazza della Signoria. Florence Botanical Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Florence, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 1 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 9 min walk
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bottegone - 2 min walk
  • Edoardo SRL - 2 min walk
  • Don Nino - 2 min walk
  • Mr. Pizza - Piazza del Duomo - 1 min walk
  • Caffé Ricasoli - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Flora Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Flora Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Flora Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Flora Apartment: The feeling of touching the Duomo located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is steps away from Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rimma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place in a beautiful spot
Great spot to stay in Florence, don't need taxis as it is in the thick of it all. Luca made the check in process simple, easy and helped with local information. Highly recommend staying here, there are restaurants and supermarket near by. The apartment is cosy and has everything you need. Would love to come back here one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Good apartment right in the centre
Luca’s apartment is great and very central next to the Duomo. It’s very comfortable and not huge but fine for a base in Firenze. If you are not a fan of stairs you probably best pick another apartment but this didn’t pose an issue for us. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here, memories of a lifetime!
Absolutely the best place I’ve ever stayed! Location was perfect and close to everything. The host Luca was so helpful and he has the best pillows on the bed. You can see the top of the Dumo from the living room Skylight, absolutely amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We very much enjoyed our stay at The Flora Apartment! It's in a really neat old building right across the street from the Duomo, yet has been thoroughly updated. Our host, Luca, was very accommodating in meeting us late after our flight was delayed, and took the time to explain how everything works with the apartment. The location is awesome! We would certainly stay here again on our next visit to Florence!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kailen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book this place, you will not regret it!
I am so lucky that I found this place for our trip to Florence! This was by far one of the cleanest places I have stayed while travelling. Not to mention it feels luxurious, the beds were great and the whole apartment is updated. There was a lot of space which was very comfortable especially coming from a place in Rome. The location is incredible, you can walk everywhere. Luca was so friendly, and after we had been travelling for so long it was so comforting to have someone greet us who was so welcoming. There are stairs, but if you are travelling to Italy, this is common in any place that you stay, and keep in mind that this building is very old and has a lot of history so it was worth it. Luca went above and beyond having someone waiting there for our arrival to bring our bags up to the apartment (we didn't have this at any other place we stayed). Being from Canada, we are used to very different living spaces, but this apartment made us feel so comfortable. If you are renting through VRBO and not staying at a hotel you must book this apartment, it was the best accommodations we booked for our entire trip. Thanks again Luca!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Luca

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My name is Luca and I was born in this magnificent palace in front of the Duomo and now with pleasure I propose my apartment for those who are attracted by the beauty of Florence and its history.

Why they chose this property

The entire top floor of the building belonged to my family for over 200 years and whether you're a newcomer to Florence or a regular visitor, I'm always on hand to give advice on everything you’ll need to get the most out of your stay.

What makes this property unique

The best location in the Florence’s historical centre.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish
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