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On a typical street, lined with period buildings, this charming loft home is a real retreat from the city. Comfortable and homey, it's just a short walk from all the major attractions, with the Basilica of Santa Croce just steps away from its door. Once you've climbed the stairs (and there are a few to deal with here), you'll be rewarded with a beautifully modernised apartment with ancient beamed ceilings and a combination of period and contemporary styling. The open-plan living space has twin windows overlooking the street, and you'll have everything you need to cook at home and eat at the dining table. Perfect for a couple or a solo traveller, but also offering a sofa bed to increase the guest count, we particularly love the olive green bedroom.


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What to expect


Highlights

Explore this extraordinary city – it's just a ten-minute walk from the cathedral

Explore this extraordinary city – it's just a ten-minute walk from the cathedral

Stay in a typical street near the Basilica of Santa Croce

Stay in a typical street near the Basilica of Santa Croce

Admire the loft home's period features

Admire the loft home's period features

Sleep soundly in the peaceful bedroom

Sleep soundly in the peaceful bedroom

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Home truths

    Although we think it's perfect for two, this apartment can accommodate up to four guests thanks to a sofa bed in the living room

    Those with heavy luggage should be aware you can only access the home via a steep, narrow staircase

    It's not the brightest apartment we've seen

    Children aged two and over are considered adults when booking this apartment – there are no cots or high chairs provided

    The home has a shared entrance

    It's worth noting that the mattresses here are on the firmer side, so not everyone might find them comfortable

    Given the home's location, expect to hear some street noise throughout your stay.

    It's possible you may hear some noise from neighbours during your stay

About this stay


Amenities

Desk / workplace

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Parking available

TV

Dishwasher

Bedrooms & bathrooms

1 bedroom, 2 beds

1 bathroom

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Additional fees

  • There's no free parking at this home, but you can pay to use the nearby public car park

  • Your host can arrange a variety of services for an additional fee, including private airport transfers, wine tastings, city tours, museum visits and massages

  • Your host may be able to accommodate a later check-out time (up until 2pm) for an additional fee of €40

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Santa Croce

Santa Croce is a trendy, architecturally impressive neighbourhood that’s less busy than the Duomo or San Marco districts, but still in the heart of Florence. Home to the eponymous basilica, and the Casa Buonarroti museum, it’s located in the eastern part of Florence’s historic centre. The largest crowds have thinned out by this point, but if you stay here, you're still close enough to explore the whole city on foot....

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Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Brave the crowds at the Uffizi

Brave the crowds at the Uffizi

There's a reason it's busy – from Leonardo and Botticelli through to Rembrandt, this is one of the most important collections of European art in the world.

8 min
Get a coffee at Caffè Le Murate

Get a coffee at Caffè Le Murate

A combination of a bookshop, a cafe, and a gallery, this arts centre is housed in a former prison, but these days the vibe is slightly different.

10 min
Indulge in gelato at Gelateria dei Neri

Indulge in gelato at Gelateria dei Neri

A classic gelateria in Florence serving a wide variety of delicious gelato flavours. With generous portions and a velvety smooth texture, it's a must for gelato lovers.

4 min

Get around

Airport

Amerigo Vespucci

31 min

Pisa International

1 hr 17 min

Train station

Firenze Santa Maria Novella

21 min

Bus stop

Della Robbia La Farina

10 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

3 min

Cafe

4 min

Pharmacy

9 min

Points of interest

Beach

Bilancino Beach

55 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 15:00

Departure before 10:00

Air con

Wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    24

    hours

    Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.

Host


This home is managed by Alvise

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Valerio and his team manage several places around the city, and you can tell that they do this full-time. The professionalism and efficiency shine through, but never at the expense of friendliness.

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