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A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi

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Dining
Kitchen/living room
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Firenze, Tuscany
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ponte Vecchio
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi

Principio Apartment is located in Via dell’Alloro, a quiet street within walking distance from the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and the historical centre, a street where Giotto lived in his youth.
The Apartment is on the first floor of a classic Florentine building, you can reach it with only 20 wide and easy steps.
It can host up to four people: two in a queen-size bed in the bedroom and two in a comfortable sofa-bed in the living room. Principio Apartment has been totally refurbished in July 2016 and is equipped with all the necessary conveniences. Everything is brand new.
- In the kitchen/living-room: dishwasher, microwave with grill, italian and american coffeemaker, kettle, induction stove and induction cookware, toaster, Italian coffee machine, bluetooth Speakers with embedded radio to connect your Smartphone/Tablet and play your favorite music.
- In the bathroom: a spacious shower for two people, towels, hairdryer.
- In the utility room: washing machine, clothes dryer, iron and board. There are many laundromats in the center of Florence, too.

Principio Apartment is provided with high speed WiFi connection reachable from all the rooms in the apartment.

You can find maps of Firenze, guides and brochures of museums and entertainment places.
It is a non-smoking apartment.

Via dell’Alloro is a quiet street in the heart of Florence, just a few steps from Piazza del Duomo and walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. It is the perfect base for a day trip to Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Bologna. Even Rome, Venice and Milan are just a couple of hours away thanks to the high speed train that stops in Santa Maria Novella Train Station, 2 steps from the apartment.

Within walking distance from the apartment you can find all the major sites and squares: Uffizi Gallery, Accademy Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza Santo Spirito, Piazza Santa Croce, San Lorenzo Old Central Market, and others places. Two steps from home, you can visit magnificent shops: Officina del Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the Richard Ginori shop, a porcelain brand renowned all over the world, and walk the very same streets as the most important Renaissance artists: Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Giotto, Michelangelo..

And don’t pass up a visit to the church of San Miniato al Monte and the breathtaking views from Piazzale Michelangelo! You can begin your “climb” at Piazza Ferrucci

Nearby Principio you can find plenty of food stores, gelaterias, bakeries, and other shops where you can buy all the delicacies you need for a delicious dinner at home. Or if you prefer, you can take a stroll to one of the many typical Tuscan or international restaurants nearby. Plus, there are so many terrace bars with a view where you can grab a cocktail before dinner that you won’t know which one to choose... you will love them all and we'll be happy to show them to you at your arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
I bambini sono i benvenuti
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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:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
CHECK-IN: 1pm until 5pm. Early check-in is often possible, please ask for it.
-The apt green key is a code key. In case of loss 40€ are due from you. --When you leave the apt turn off the light and AC
-Animals aren't allowed. -The city tax is due in cash at the check-in. -For booking longer than one week, a cleaner will come to clean the apt

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
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 IT048017C21WHIE32G

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 USD 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 Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Boboli Gardens and Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪giaogiao stazione firenze - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Banki Ramen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ciro & Sons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lorenzo de'Medici - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Medici Chapels, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Ponte Vecchio and Piazza del Duomo are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Lucia Poggiali

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I'm Lucy, full time host, and owner, for Principio and Regina Apartments, in the same building. Organizer for my guests of private daily tour to the Chianti countryside with lunch and wine taste in wonderful wineries. Or Touts to Lucca and Pisa or where you prefer go. I provide also tourist guide for an walking tour of Firenze or for a walking tour to Uffizi and Galleria. She will take care to reserve the tickets for you.
I love to take care of our guests by showing them Florence's particular locations frequented by Florentine. To be present at their arrival and departure, to host people from every part of the world is for me a big pleasure. My greatest satisfactions is to know their fully satisfaction and desire to come back here.

Why they chose this property

We traveled a lot (and still do!), for business reasons and for leisure, and we really like to get in touch with people coming from other cultures. That's how we came out with the idea of buying Principio apartment. "Principio" means "beginning", and we hope that it will be the beginning of your wonderful stay here in Italy, and at the same time, a very good beginning of our activity.

What makes this property unique

Principio is in the perfect location both for visiting Florence and for travelling around It. Via dell'Alloro is a very quiet street. The apartment is at the first floor of an ancient Florentine building and you can reach it with only 20 stairs. It is a lovely apartment with all the amenities, furnished with the typical Italian taste. I also organize PRIVATE DAILY-TOURS TO THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE WITH WINE TASTING: Duration about 9/10 houres. A private driver will be available for you for movements from a place to another.
- Visit of the medieval town of Siena, famous for the Palio horse race taht taks place in the particurar square Piazza del Campo.
-Visit to the Monteriggioni fortress
Afterwards you will travelling to one of the beautiful wine estate to enjoy a wine cellar tour , a lunch or snack and wine tasting while sitting surrounded by vinegards.
Possibility of buying or booking wine, oil, balsamic vinegar from the estate at advantageous prices
-Visit to San Gimignano, the Unesco World Heritage Site, famous for its 14 towers and its artisan shops.
Return to Florence, stopping to take some pictures on the road surrounded by hills.
I arrange also daily tour to Lucca and Pisa, or everywhere you will prefere to visit.
A professional tourist guide is at your disposal for a walking tour of Firenze or to accompany you to the museums, booking for you the entrance tickets.

Languages:

English, Italian

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