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Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Pitti Palace

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Firenze, Toscana
  • Place, Pitti Palace
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boboli Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ponte Vecchio
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay

Space
Situated on the third floor (no lift) of a historic building typical of the Oltrarno area, just steps away from the city center yet easily accessible by car, this apartment offers exceptional acoustic insulation, thanks to the nearby BOBOLI GARDENS, shielding it from the city's noise.

The apartment spans 100 square meters, with a modern layout that includes two double bedrooms, a welcoming entrance hall, and a spacious, bright open-plan living and dining area. Additionally, there is a sofa bed in the living room that accommodates two extra guests. The apartment features a fully equipped, modern kitchen, a bathroom with a shower/tub, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower.

Recently furnished by the owner with meticulous attention to detail, each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen television. The lighting and designer furniture choices reflect the owner's personal taste and passion for architecture and design. Local craftsmen have contributed to making this apartment truly unique. Nearby, you’ll find a supermarket 500 meters away, artisans' shops, a butcher with fine meats, a bakery 800 meters away, top-notch Japanese and French restaurants, a cozy bar for aperitifs, and a bus stop just 200 meters away—all within a few steps from the city center.

In just 5 to 15 minutes, you can reach Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, the Uffizi Gallery, and the main shopping streets. This apartment is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful stay in a space equipped with every comfort, from quality linens to a dishwasher, TV with internet connection, WiFi, air conditioning, and all necessary bathroom amenities. Those with an appreciation for beauty, elegance, and modern architecture combined with the charm of a historic building will find this stay truly delightful.

Access
Check-in time is 3PM - 7PM
As we don't have a front desk please let us know a precise arrival time at least 24h before check in date.
Any late check in must be requested and approved 24h before arrival.
Early and Late Check-In has an extra cost:
From 12 noon to 3pm: €10 ( €15 on weekends)
From 7pm to 8pm: €25
From 8pm to 10pm: €35
From 10pm to MIDNIGHT: €45
No check-in after MIDNIGHT, except for agreement made previously.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 allowed: in designated areas

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 debit cards and 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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Pitti Palace and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Map
Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Piazza Santo Spirito - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pitti Palace - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boboli Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loggia Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gusta Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe pitti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gustapanino - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria Di Pitti - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is steps away from Via Maggio and Pitti Palace. Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really felt immersed in Florence in this apartment - it was wonderfully spacious and our family of 4 made ourselves right at home. Would absolutely recommend this place to others. It has a couple oddities but they were more charming than anything. The staff were so wonderful - I appreciated the check in greeting and brief walk through of the apartment and their quick response times with question (including some needed local advice). Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large place. Washrooms ad usual are the only issue. There is a strange window looking into the one shower at an awkward location. Also you have to be under 5'8" to use the shower in the smaller bathroom. Location is fantastic and everything else was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Lovely apartment in grwat location

We loved our stay here. Perfect for all of the downtown historical and art museums of Florence
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Loved it!!

Property was just as shown, amazing. We had plenty of space and a great location! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We actually stayed in the apartment next door as this one apparently had a leak. Great location near Ponte Vecchio and accommodations were just what we needed. I will note that the bed in our actual apartment was very hard and I slept on the couch the second night. Other than that, a lovely building and assuming our original apartment would have been great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MISTY G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment was truly our home away from home, you couldn’t ask for a better location! Right next to the Pitti Palace, a taxi stop, extremely walkable to the Ponte Vecchio and across the bridge for shopping and tours. Within one minute great restaurants, bakery, only five minutes to a small grocery. Our two older teens and my husband and I enjoyed this unit immensely! Communication with the host was wonderful, the kitchen was great and just what we needed. The very tiny shower in the master bedroom is unique I will say! But we made do, and the other bathroom worked great for my husband and my two daughters. The decor and the ambience of this unit is so incredibly unique and beautiful! We used the washer many times, very easy to use and line dried on the balcony. The three flights of stairs were a lot at the end of the day, but very doable! I would stay here again and again highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beers B.

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

Great sized apartment

Cons - only one shower was really working well. Pros - everything else. good location, a few flights of stairs may be difficult with a lot of luggage. But the size of the living room, just great. It allowed the teenagers to not be on top of each other and have some room to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

Excellent flat great location!

The property was as described and suited us perfectly. We knew it would be close to many of the sights we wanted to see but we had no idea the neighborhood would have so many great restaurant and shops! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Great place to stay in Florence!

I would highly recommend this property. It was a beautiful place in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Place was great. Clean and amazing location.

Place was great. We wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

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

Amazing location

What a beautiful spot to enjoy Florence! We loved this place and would happily return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Wondeful

This 2nd floor appt is just perfect. Cozy, comfortable and great for a family of 4. Communication was good, helpful, in person check in. Location was great. Close to everything but far enough away from the city center. My boys loved this place. Was a little cautious from previous reviews but had no issues and was a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

BROOKE A.

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

Great Location

The property is in a great location within Florence.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was exactly as pictured; beautiful and spacious. The location is great, if you take a right out of the apartment the Pitti Palace is right next door. Continue down the street and you arrive at the Ponte Vecchio bridge. In between there are plenty of restaurants, stores and gelato. If you take a left and a right you are in piazza Santo Spritio with more restaurants. There is a grocery store to the left about 5 minutes away. The location is great! The host was very helpful and responded quickly. I would have given it all 5 stars but I didn't care for the late charge for checking in after 7pm. It was probably listed somewhere on the site but I didn't appreciate the extra charge. Besides that everything else was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Best place so far!

Great location. Two bathrooms a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Luxurious apartment next to Pitti Palace.

A very beautiful, comfortable apartment in a great location with easy walks to the sights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gill S.

Perfect location in Florence

Excellent apartment - location, facilities and attention to detail. Will book again!

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Lovely place.

We loved the location a bit away from the crowds. The interior is well above normal for apartment rentals in Florence. Everything worked, check in and out was easy. The only knock is the second bathroom which is quirky at best. We would stay there again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Great apartment for family or group of 6

The best apartment we stayed in for similar cost elsewhere. Felt like home immediately. You won’t regret booking it, close to everything. Enjoy!!
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10/10 Excellent

Marguerite S.

We would definitely stay here again.

Amazing apartment to stay at in Florence. It's in a great location, right across from the river. The apartment is beautifully decorated and well appointed/clean.Sweetstay were always responsive and we appreciated Daniela's help in arranging an early morning taxi for us.

10/10 Excellent

roxanne h., Washington, DC

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

Fabulous in Florence

Apartment was spacious, clean and very comfortable for our family of 3. Great location and very easy to walk to sites and around town. We loved being on the other side of the Arno for quiet, afternoon relaxation. Good restaurants, roof bar nearby was a big plus! Would love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ao G.

Excellent place to enjoy a holiday.

The place is good for a quiet and peaceful holiday. Not too close to the city center but it is still very convenient. Great food and service nearby. Very cozy to stay some time. Recommend to all.
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10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

Fantastic Home Base

Our family of four stayed in this apartment for 5 nights, it was fantastic. We cannot say enough. It was in a perfect location and was wonderful to come home to after a day of sightseeing etc. When we go back, we will definitely book in again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Excellent property in Florence

We absolutely loved our stay at this location in Florence. It is on the other side of the river which is a little quieter. The master bedroom is quiet but the front rooms do hear the street traffic. We overall loved this quaint apartment.

4/10 Poor

Gustavo A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is terrific, the apartment spacious and well decorated. However, upon our arrival we encountered various problems: first a cockroach situation with multiple roaches in the kitchen and even in the sofa bed. Management indicated that this is a seasonal problem and the insects probably entered the unit through the drains after a recent fumigation. The AC unit of the main did not function properly even after we notified management and they came to fix it. I have stayed with VRBO for many years and this is the first time that I have encountered roaches. Hard to stomach for such a pricey property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Andrea

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SWEETSTAY is a hospitality company based in London that specialises in sourcing medium term accommodation for corporate professionals in relocation and short term accommodation for holiday makers in different locations in Europe.

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