Occupying the third floor of a historic building in the centre of Florence, this apartment might seem entirely modern at first glance. However, your hosts have cleverly incorporated plenty of period features into the design. For us, standout elements include the exposed wooden beam ceiling and circular porthole windows that sit seamlessly alongside an elegant black marble bathroom, an eye-catching glass dining table and industrial-style hanging lights. The apartment's central location offers easy access to the city's many headline attractions, just 400m from the Palazzo Strozzi and its many 16th-century Renaissance artworks. Elsewhere, the bustling Piazza della Repubblica and the iconic red-domed cathedral are within a leisurely ten-minute stroll. To the south, the five-arched Ponte alla Carraia spans the River Arno, linking you to the vast Palazzo Pitti, one of Florence's largest architectural monuments, under a kilometre away. While it was once a grand private residence, today it houses the Medici family's lavish private collection.

Additional fees

• There's no free parking at this home, but you can use the nearby Quick Central Parking Garage on Via dei Fossi – it's a two-minute walk away

• Your host can arrange daily cleaning services and private tours for you here at an additional cost

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.