In this building you will find two apartments. The first one is called "Valentina", which is located on the third floor, without lift - 60 steps to climb, and the second one is called "Giulia", which is located on the fourth floor, without lift - 70 steps to climb. Its central location is excellent as it is just a stone's throw from the Basilica of Santa Croce. From here it is easy to reach the most famous monuments of Florence such as the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the Uffizi. Furthermore, the Santa Croce area is full of restaurants and typical shops where you can taste and buy Florentine specialties.
The public bus service in Florence is provided by "Ataf".
The nearest bus stop to the house is on Piazza Salvemini about 3 minutes walking distance, and the bus n° is 14 or 23.
Otherwise it is always possible to call a taxi calling one of these numbers: +39 0554242 or +39 0554390.
The apartment is located on via Fiesolana which forms part of the Santa Croce district on the eastern edge of Florence’s historic city centre. The area takes its name from one of the city’s most remarkable churches. The Santa Croce neighbourhood provides a rare glimpse of “old” Florence with lively markets and tiny leather and artisan workshops, including the flea market (Mercato delle Pulci) at Piazza dei Ciompi. The Mercato St. Ambrogio, the city’s second main food market after the Mercato San Lorenzo, is within close walking distance too.
Furthermore, the area is just a stone’s throw from some of the city’s main cultural attractions such as the Bargello Palace, which houses one of Italy’s most important museums, the Casa Buonarroti, (the former home of Michelangelo), Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Ponte Vecchio, as well as the magnificent Santa Croce church and museum.
You will also enjoy the largest selection of boutique shops, bars, and traditional restaurants and pizzerias within the city. Three of the finest and most expensive restaurants, Cibreo, Pinchiorri, and Alle Murate are located nearby. There is also a good choice of mid-priced dining options.
Florence city centre is a ZTL zone which means a “limited traffic zone” and therefore special rules apply to when you can enter this area. This particular apartment is in fact located within the ZTL zone so this means that if you are thinking of coming to Florence by car and wish to drive around and park, then you will need to pay special attention to the road signs, CCTV cameras and access cameras (they will show either a red/green light) in order to avoid receiving fines. Guests who need to travel within the ZTL zone by car to reach their apartment are advised to contact a private garage. Thanks to the private garage you will obtain a temporary access permit. Upon arrival at the garage, guests must specify they need access for the ZTL and the garage will then note the vehicle’s number plate and forward it to the appropriate police headquarters.
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The apartment is built on one level in a contemporary style (160 sq.mt / 1722 sq.ft.) It can accommodate up to 8 people with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. As soon as you enter you will find a corridor and immediately to the left is the well-equipped kitchen with dining area. From this room you get to an ante-chamber that leads to the first bathroom with shower. The ante-chamber also leads you to the first bedroom (with two single beds 90 cm wide - can be joined together).
Returning back to the corridor, to the right of the entrance, is the second bedroom (with two single beds 90 cm wide - can be joined together) with walk-in closet and its own ensuite bathroom with shower. Returning to the corridor, at the far right, there is an ante-chamber which leads to both the third bathroom with shower and the third bedroom (with two single beds 90 cm wide - can be joined together). At the far left of the corridor there is finally the large living room with a sofa bed for two people (160 cm wide mattress) and a flat-screen TV.
The ceilings are finely frescoed and the lighting of the rooms is very well designed. The apartment is quiet as it overlooks an internal courtyard.
Independent heating.
Air conditioning: in the living area, in the kitchen and in the bedrooms.
The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Bed Linen and Towels (additional set), Extra Cleaning, High chair, Late Arrival, Refundable Security Deposit by credit card, Tourist tax.
