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The Heart of Florence

Holiday home in Florence, steps from Historic Center - Downtown
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Private kitchen
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    1 min walk
  • Piazza della Repubblica
    2 min walk
  • Piazza della Signoria
    3 min walk
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    28 min drive

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About the area

Florence

This holiday home places you steps from Historic Center - Downtown and within a short 5-minute stroll of Ponte Vecchio. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine. .Home features a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. .Attractions within a short walk of this Duomo holiday home include Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Center - Downtown - 1 min walk
  • Ponte Vecchio - 3 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 4 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 8 min walk
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Borsa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Grotta Guelfa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega Del Gelato - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Queen Victoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rooster Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Heart of Florence

Holiday home in Florence, steps from Historic Center - Downtown
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Heart of Florence have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Heart of Florence?

No, The Heart of Florence does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at The Heart of Florence?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Heart of Florence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walk to everything! Apartment was very comfortable (esp the bed!) and had everything we needed. Plus it was cool! Good air conditioning!!! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot with a great host.
We were greeted by Michael with a smile and he helped us with our luggage when we arrived and when we left. The apartment was wonderful and well appointed. Comfortable bed, coffee machine, tea, and extras we didn’t expect, but was very nice to have. We would stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!
Very clean, nice cold AC, nice tea and coffee selection. I broke my ankle in December, and the host was so kind to help get my bag up the steps. The host was very accommodating, letting me check in early after my very long, overnight flight. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
The apartment was a comfortable size with all the commodities needed for the stay. It's location was perfect. All of our tours were within 15 minutes walking time or less. There were plenty of restaurants near-by as well as small supermarkets. The owner was always accessible and the check in and check out went smoothly. Truly a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic flat right in the center of the historic district
My family of four, including kids 9 and 11, stayed here for a week and it was perfect. It's steps away from the market of the Porcellino, and a three minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio to the south, the Piazza della Repubblica to the north, and the Palazzo Vecchio to the east. It could not be more conveniently located for all the wonderful things the city has to offer. The flat was immaculately clean, and it was QUIET! There is an Irish pub blasting music across from the entrance to the alley where the flat is located, and we were worried it would be too noisy, but we never heard a thing, either from neighbors or from the street. Also, the two AC units worked well and kept the place nice and cool, even when it was over 100 degrees F outside. The flat itself is simple and homey, but not fancy. The two windows open onto an air shaft in the center of the building, so there's no view. But as a staging pad for rambling around Firenze, it's perfect. The host had excellent communication and was very solicitous, even when we made things difficult by changing our arrival time repeatedly. Michaele, the on site guy, met us at the flat and let us in, and even carried our luggage up the stairs for us. He came back later to give us a larger bialetti for coffee and to drop off toilet paper and garbage bags. We felt very well cared for. Now, the stairs...they're tall and steep. We live in DC and these are as steep as the famous Exorcist steps. There are 28 steps to climb to the flat, so it's effectively a third story walk up. It wasn't a problem for us, but just know you'll be going up and down a lot of steep stairs whenever you come or go. Overall I would not hesitate to rent this flat or from this owner again. It's a delightful little place, clean and functional if not opulent. Go ahead and book this place with no hesitation!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Wendy F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location, BUT and it’s a big but...
Location was amazing , right in the center of town, but the apartment was dirty ( mold in bathroom, dishes dirty , floors , ect... and ill equipped. Fold out bed was broken and the toilet seat was about to fall off. I told the contact person but nothing was done about it, I was told I could pay additional Euros and he would come clean and they wouldn’t fix the bed and toilet until I paid the tourist fee. I had paid the late check in fee, but VRBO told me not to pay any of it When I called them later. Also a sewer smell would permeate the apt several times a day and at night. When I paid for the apt, the receipt and disclosed cost said all fees and charges were included in the the total disclosed and I agreed with that amount, yet when I got there the manager insisted I had to pay more Euros additional in cash for a tourist fee per person. I explained to her that I had verified before I booked that the total amount shown was all the charges . I didn’t know I had to read Italian to see the additional charges, if I would have I a Would not have booked that property as it was no longer competitive with others I was considering. I called VRBO. And was told that the owner had the disclosure in the listing but it was in Italian. ( The only thing in Italian on the page/listing), So there was no way I could have known. It also contained a notice that there was a late check in fee that the owner never mentioned when I sent her my arrival information to verify the time wasn’t going to be a problem. Not until I was in the apt was it brought up along with the “tourist” fee. There was also pounding and dragging ( sounded like construction of some type), all during the evening up until 12 pm many times above us. I have rented many apts through VRBO, this however was the worst experience I’ve ever had. All in all, I would not recommend this even with the amazing location. It is also on a dead end alley and people would relieve themselves there at night and the stench was disgusting when you left the apt in the morning.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

timothy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in Central Area
We were met by the host (who graciously worked with our delayed train schedule) and were shown the apartment. The location was very convenient, close walking to dining, groceries, shopping and the many museums and historical sites in central Florence. The apartment is an easy walk to the train station (although we took a cab [lO EU] for arrival as the location is not that easy to find). The apartment was clean, quiet and well appointed. It is up a flight of stairs (no elevator), no problem for us but could be for those with heavy bags or difficulty with stairs. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Mark S., Burnsville, United States

Amazing location!!
We loved the location of this apartment and it was very comfortable. We used the sofa bed and were short one sheet the first night. Michael was very gracious and accommodating. Bathroom could use a good cleaning...mold in the shower. Otherwise this is a great place to be for a vacation in Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Claudia M.

Fantastic location
This apartment was in the middle of everything! It was a great location to see all the major sights of Florence. The apartment was well-equipped, the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was clean, and the washing machine was easy to use. The stairs to get to the apartment were pretty steep, but we had read previous reviews and were prepared from them. The only two things were that we could never find a grocery store (but there may have been one a block from where we looked), and we were not sure what to do about the trash. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Timothy A., WESTMINSTER

Fantastic property in a terrific location!
You can't beat the location and comfort of this spartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

karen m., Norwood NJ

Comfortable and ideally located
This is a very comfortable apartment in the very center of Florence. There is a great washing machine, large drying rack, iron and board, a full-size refrigerator, and good living space. The air conditioning worked well even in the hottest days of July. There is a steep stairway from the street to the apartment door but we managed fairly well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Great location and accommodations!
Highly recommend. Location is great; booking, communications and connecting was easy; and owner was responsive to requests and communications. Everything we needed was available and our stay was comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Antonia L.

Appartamento centralissimo
Appartamento posto in zona centralissima di Firenze a pochissimi passi dal centro storico. Composto da due ambienti vivibili, sala/cucina, camera da letto e bagno. Si presenta accuratamente pulito completo di tutti i comfort necessari per il soggiorno. Si segnala che per l’accesso all’appartamento è necessario percorrere una scala ripida. Migliorabile l’isolamento delle finestre. Notevole la cortesia da parte sia della proprietaria che da parte della persona di riferimento in loco.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019