Florence Historical Centre: Apartment with large terrace near the cathedral Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Florence Historical Centre: Apartment with large terrace near the cathedral pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Florence Historical Centre: Apartment with large terrace near the cathedral located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is steps from Santissima Annunziata Square and Gallery of the Academy of Florence. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo are also within 5 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Unità Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

21 June 2025

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

Excellent location and stay

The apartment was great. We did not lock the iron gate on the third floor based upon reviews so we had no issues with that. We assumed the four flights of stairs would get easier over our 10 day stay. They did not. Antonina checked in on us by message and was very friendly but the language barrier was a challenge. Location was fabulous as was the balcony. Would stay again.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

23 September 2024

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

Perfect location. Lovely apartment

We loved the apartment decor and location. Steps up to 4th floor are steep but for us it was well worth it. Would stay here again if ever in Florence. Beautiful city!! Thank you Antonine.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

25 October 2023

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

Lovely apartment

Lovely apartment in excellent location.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurin H.

10 September 2023

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

Great location and charming apartment.

Other than the stairs, the apartment and terrace was great.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robin L.

6 June 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Communication awful with host, bedbugs in the bedroom (photos provided of bites on face).

Stressful few days after being locked of of apartment and host did not help with the jammed door lock. Communication awful with host, no sheets provided on second bedroom. I purchased sheets for 81.00 to sleep on and ended up with bed bud bites on face and extremities.We then had to find other accommodations and left the apartment due to this.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

22 April 2023

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

very nice property

very nice master bedroom very nice terrace and view Antonina was exceptionally sweet and helpful, she met us when we arrived after 8pm, her English is limited so you should know a few Italian words There is 3-4 flights of stairs to carry luggage

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

2 October 2024

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

Authentic

Great very clean authentic apartment with modern renovations. Centrally located with walkability to major sites and restaurants. View of the Duomo and a lovely balcony. For check in, we had to call the host to find out how to get the keys. Her friend brought them to us within a few minutes. Speaking at least some Italian is definitely a plus for checking in. We had a great stay here and would definitely recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W., Montreal

20 October 2023

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

A gem in a great location

Apartment very tastefully decorated within walking distance of just about everything. Lovey terrace. Note the 65 stairs may be a challenge for anybody with any kind of mobility issues. The host spoke very limited English, which made communication a bit of a challenge, but her friend, Antonio was super in stepping up to support our needs

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew

16 June 2024

Disliked: Amenities

We had problems with the stairs. We had a lot of luggage and the stairs are medieval. Also communication problems due to the language barrier. The apartment is ok but the stairs are a problem.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

alan g.

12 May 2024

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

Beautiful,but???

The apartment was beautifully decorated and comfortable. The patio was a wonderful asset. We loved everything, but we had a problem that worried us. The iron gate that goes up the last flight of stairs would not open to let us out. It was very frightening for an hour before we could pry it open with a knife. The deadbolt jammed and had a problem which we hope has been remedied. You must be aware that there are 60 large stairs to climb up, but the apartment is worth it if you are able to do so.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mona J.

6 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location. lovely apartment, 66 steps

Overall very pleasant Love the historic building and nice finishes. Only problem was check in. Not enough detail provided on location - crossstreet should be noted as Ricwsoli. The host does not speak or understand English very well. So you need to know italian or impose on someone walking by to aid in communicating over the phone.The host was ill and could not meet us to hand over the keys and seeminly waited until after we arrived to make arrangements with a friend to bring us keys. It took three phone calls and we kept being told someone would arrive in 20 min, then 30 min in total, we waited nearly an hour. So, a rough start but overall we were pleased with location and accommodations. Note: there are 66 steps and no elevator.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Emily B., Gainesville, GA

31 July 2013

Simply the Best!

My husband and I just returned from a trip to Italy during which we stayed in 4 different VRBO rentals (in Rome, Florence, Monterosso Al Mare, and Venice) and this one was by far the best! The location could not be beat, it is literally across the street from the Accademia and a five minute walk from the Duomo (which you can see from the terrace and the bedroom windows). Antonietta is a fabulous host and checked in with us throughout our stay to make sure we were happy. We emailed her one morning to tell her that the hot water wasn't working, and within 3 hours she had come by and fixed the problem. The kitchen is great for making meals and there is a market down the street so you can do so, and it is directly upstairs from a delicious bakery so you wake up to the smell of chocolate and fresh bread every morning! The one and only thing to consider is that it is on the 4th floor and there is no elevator, but the stairs were definitely worth it. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Florence, and we couldn't imagine staying anywhere else!

4/10 Poor

Janis E.

29 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

BAD access to site. 4 floors with tiny, dark, irregular steps. INFO WAS IN ITALIAN!

Unit was rustic,cute and convenient EXCEPT FOR ACCESS TO THE UNIT. Hosts approach to our asking for assistance getting luggage upstairs was."hahaha not my probem". Emergency required us to vacate unit early morning before last day. When asked for refund said 1day would be refunded . Should have been ~210€. But was much less.(30€) Haven't received yet from VRBO. This unit isn't for everyone, description should be better and in English. I expect to receive full refund for last day as promised.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer and Brett M., United States

6 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Wonderful Apartment Overall

Antonina's apartment is wonderful, exactly as described and photographed. It became my home for a month, and overall, my stay was pleasant with a few challenges. Due to delays, my arrival time was delayed from the original estimate of 7pm. I received a communication requesting an 80 Euro payment for key delivery, which seemed suspicious. Antonina eventually called me and told me to pick up the key from a neighboring location, without mentioning the payment. The apartment was lovely, although the bedding and the apartment itself could use some cleaning. Additionally, mosquitoes were prevalent. I left an infuser and lemongrass oil to address the issue. Communication was frustrating, as I felt ignored when I asked questions. It seemed like I was dealing with two people: While Antonina herself was pleasant when we finally met, she suggested having coffee with me and my husband, which seemed disconnected from our previous communication. I think I was interacting with two different individuals: Antonina and someone else (perhaps a relative). I would recommend the apartment, but non-Italian speakers may find it challenging. Also, be prepared to communicate with someone other than Antonina online, as I'm certain it wasn't her.

Stayed 30 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoph M.

27 March 2025

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

Bericht

Es ist eine sehr schöne, ideal gelegene Wohnung mit allem wichtigen Zubehör für einen längeren Aufenthalt. Es ist zudem erstaunlich ruhig nachts.

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

23 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great apartment!

Great stay perfect location. Right by the David gallery. Great view of duomo from window. Great terrace. Apartment was awesome! But don’t lock rod iron gate! we got locked in. Antonina is very kind and wants to help but language barrier was difficult. Directions were not helpful to get to property. There are two same addresses. Need to know to go by academia.it would have been very helpful to have known that in advance

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda W.

21 September 2024

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

Lovely apartment in excellent location!

Loved the apartment, location, amenities, view and being awoke by Cathedral bells!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Page C.

11 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful apartment with view

We loved our stay. Once we finally found the apartment we were greeted with a bottle of wine. The apartment info is a little hard to navigate. You must look for the black number not the red one. Communication was hard and sporatic. Be prepared that you may need to buy toiletries or other necessities while using the apartment. There are about 60 stairs to the apartment, but they are worth the view! If you are aware of these things your stay will be great! Our overall stay was wonderful and the location is perfect for walking to and from all the sights Florence has to offer. There is also a very convenient cafe right down the street to grab a coffee and quick breakfast before you head out for your day. Florence is beautiful and we can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

16 June 2024

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

Nice views and well stocked

Well stocked apartment with great views. Bed was comfortable, AC worked well. Kitchen was decently stocked to make some coffee and food. Finding the place was a bit confusing, check in process could have been made more smooth with better directions beforehand. Google maps will take you to the wrong address, but Antonina helped me find the right place. Also, be ready to use google translate to communicate with Antonina. All together a nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

3 June 2024

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

Great location and amazing stay!

We had such a lovely time in Florence and the apartment was just what we needed! It's such a cute space with everything you need. We even did laundry which was so nice to have access to on a long vacation. The only thing that I wish were different was the bed. It's the firmest bed I've ever slept on and as someone with back and shoulder problems, that was a bit challenging. But Antonia was very helpful and responsive, even making sure we had extra pillows because I told her that I am pregnant and extras would be appreciated for sleeping comfortably. Which definitely came in handy given the firmness of the bed. The location was also great, just a short walk from all the activity of Florence. We really loved the apartment and had such a great time!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

16 May 2024

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

Beautiful Apartment in a great location

We stayed for four nights and loved every second. There are stairs, but this is Europe. They're manageable, but know they're there. The apartment itself is fantastic. The host is reachable via WhatsApp if you needed to call or text her. Her English is limited, but better than our Italian. We used google translate to message on WhatsApp and it was dead easy. Antonina was wonderful, we had a coffee with her. The apartment is clean, has beautiful views, is in a great location and I'd stay there again! As others have said look for the Blue house numbers, google maps will put you down the street about a block or two. This is right near the corner by the cafe w/ gelato by the Accademia.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eve R.

16 May 2024

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

Lovely Place with a lovely host!

The flat is absolutely gorgeous and in a wonderful location! Antonia was so lovely and checked in with us regularly during our stay. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting to visit Florence

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

9 November 2023

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

Great option in the heart of Florence

Perfect location! Yes there are stairs to climb, but you should expect that in Europe. Great experience and I highly recommend. Warning: if you use Google maps to find it, you’ll go to the wrong location. There are 2 places with the same address - the business section and the residential section. Google maps takes you to the business section. Once you find it - it’s well worth it.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

23 October 2023

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

Great location, lovely property

The property was as advertised. It's located 1/2 a block from the Accademia Gallery and about a 10 minute walk from the Duomo square. The apartment has a lovely balcony for late night glasses of wine and was spacious and clean. Beware of the steps to get up to this 4th floor apartment (63 in total). Also, we did have some trouble finding it. Florence has two numbers on each property and it's the newer blue ones you need to look for, google maps lead us to the older number system. Once we found it it was perfect for our needs. Communication with the manager is best done via messages/email as there is a bit of a language barrier. All in all I'd highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Debra M.

1 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

European adventure

Two seniors (sisters) in France and Italy for the first time. We love Italy!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

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