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A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi

A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi

Dining
Kitchen/living room
Dining
Private kitchen
Dining

Overview of A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Firenze, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown6 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi

Principio Apartment is located in Via dell’Alloro, a quiet street within walking distance from the Duomo (Florence Cathedral) and the historical centre, a street where Giotto lived in his youth.
The Apartment is on the first floor of a classic Florentine building, you can reach it with only 20 wide and easy steps.
It can host up to four people: two in a queen-size bed in the bedroom and two in a comfortable sofa-bed in the living room. Principio Apartment has been totally refurbished in July 2016 and is equipped with all the necessary conveniences. Everything is brand new.
- In the kitchen/living-room: dishwasher, microwave with grill, italian and american coffeemaker, kettle, induction stove and induction cookware, toaster, Italian coffee machine, bluetooth Speakers with embedded radio to connect your Smartphone/Tablet and play your favorite music.
- In the bathroom: a spacious shower for two people, towels, hairdryer.
- In the utility room: washing machine, clothes dryer, iron and board. There are many laundromats in the center of Florence, too.

Principio Apartment is provided with high speed WiFi connection reachable from all the rooms in the apartment.

You can find maps of Firenze, guides and brochures of museums and entertainment places.
It is a non-smoking apartment.

Via dell’Alloro is a quiet street in the heart of Florence, just a few steps from Piazza del Duomo and walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. It is the perfect base for a day trip to Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Bologna. Even Rome, Venice and Milan are just a couple of hours away thanks to the high speed train that stops in Santa Maria Novella Train Station, 2 steps from the apartment.

Within walking distance from the apartment you can find all the major sites and squares: Uffizi Gallery, Accademy Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza Santo Spirito, Piazza Santa Croce, San Lorenzo Old Central Market, and others places. Two steps from home, you can visit magnificent shops: Officina del Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, the Richard Ginori shop, a porcelain brand renowned all over the world, and walk the very same streets as the most important Renaissance artists: Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Brunelleschi, Giotto, Michelangelo..

And don’t pass up a visit to the church of San Miniato al Monte and the breathtaking views from Piazzale Michelangelo! You can begin your “climb” at Piazza Ferrucci

Nearby Principio you can find plenty of food stores, gelaterias, bakeries, and other shops where you can buy all the delicacies you need for a delicious dinner at home. Or if you prefer, you can take a stroll to one of the many typical Tuscan or international restaurants nearby. Plus, there are so many terrace bars with a view where you can grab a cocktail before dinner that you won’t know which one to choose... you will love them all and we'll be happy to show them to you at your arrival.

Property manager

Lucia Poggiali
Premier Host
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Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
I bambini sono i benvenuti

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The check-in is from 1pm until 5pm. For an early check-in please ask me if it is possible. Late check-in has to be agreed with the owner.
The apt green key is a code key. In case of loss you have to pay 40€ . Thanks
In Florence the city tax is 4€, per person per night (until max 7 nights). Please to pay at the check in. It’s free for children until 12 years old.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florence

This apartment is located in Duomo, a neighbourhood in Florence, and is in a rural area. Historic Center - Downtown and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Florence Botanical Gardens and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 4 min walk
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk
  • Uffizi Gallery - 11 min walk
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante Lorenzo dè Medici - 2 min walk
  • Ristorante Konnubio - 2 min walk
  • La Boulangerie Del Rifrullo SRL - 2 min walk
  • Giglio Rosso - 2 min walk
  • Ristorante Alla Griglia - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Few Steps From Duomo Cathedral, Bright and Quiet Apartment w. High Speed Wifi located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Medici Chapels, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Piazza del Duomo are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The apartment is in a great location. All the main attractions are within walking distance and it is close to the train making day trips outside of Florence easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Everything was exactly as describe but was so much more. The location was excellent! Both beds were very comfortable and the apartment had everything you needed. There were restaurant recommendations and lots of info in the apt which was very helpful. Grocery store around the corner plus tons of wonderful restaurants. Our host Patrizia was responsive prior to the trip and during the trip. Check in was easy - she met my daughter at 10pm! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone going to Florence but would also like to keep it a secret for myself. It was such a wonderful place to stay! It was a mother /daughter weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Florence
The flat was exactly as shown on VRBO. Very clean and updated. plenty of room and shower was great. The location is perfect, a short walk to all the sites and wonderful restaurants. Lucia was a fantastic host. She had everything ready to go and the check-in/out process was simple. Hopefully we are able to book this unit again when we return to Firenze.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Walk to everything
This apartment is wonderfully updated but has so much charm. It gets great light. Easy to find and close to the train station. The owner/ property manager was super helpful and flexible. She had put out rain ponchos for us bc it was supposed to rain. (It hardly rained!). She has tons of brochures and a great book full of info about how to use the washer/dryer and other appliances. We would stay here again. Perfect for a couple or a family with little kids who would stay on a fold out couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Stay
My husband and I have been planning our trip to Italy for almost 2 years. Lucia's apartment is perfect. Very light, airy and clean. She met us and helped get us to the apartment from the train station which was just a 5 minute walk. The proximity to the Duomo, shops, restaurants, and all the other sites were all super close. I highly highly recommend this apartment! We stayed at two other places and Lucia's apartment was the cherry on the cake! Thank you for having us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lucia Poggiali

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A bit photographer, a bit creative art craft host for primary school children, mummy, and full time host for Principio Apartment. Organizer for my guests of private daily tour to the Chianti countryside with lunch and winetaste in wonderful wineries. Or Touts to Lucca and Pisa or where you prefere go. I provide also tourist guide for awalking tour of Firenze or for a walking tour to Uffizi and Galleria. She will take care to reserve the tickets for you.
I love to take care of our guests by showing them Florence's particular locations frequented by Florentine. To be present at their arrival and departure, to host people from every part of the world is for me a big pleasure. My greatest satisfactions is to know their fully satisfaction and desire to come back here.

Why they chose this property

We traveled a lot (and still do!), for business reasons and for leisure, and we really like to get in touch with people coming from other cultures. That's how we came out with the idea of buying Principio apartment. "Principio" means "beginning", and we hope that it will be the beginning of your wonderful stay here in Italy, and at the same time, a very good beginning of our activity.

What makes this property unique

Principio is in the perfect location both for visiting Florence and for travelling around It. Via dell'Alloro is a very quiet street. The apartment is at the first floor of an ancient Florentine building and you can reach it with only 20 stairs. It is a lovely apartment with all the amenities, furnished with the typical Italian taste. I also organize PRIVATE DAILY-TOURS TO THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE WITH WINE TASTING: Duration about 9/10 houres. A private driver will be available for you for movements from a place to another.
- Visit of the medieval town of Siena, famous for the Palio horse race taht taks place in the particurar square Piazza del Campo.
-Visit to the Monteriggioni fortress
Afterwards you will travelling to one of the beautiful wine estate to enjoy a wine cellar tour , a lunch or snack and wine tasting while sitting surrounded by vinegards.
Possibility of buying or booking wine, oil, balsamic vinegar from the estate at advantageous prices
-Visit to San Gimignano, the Unesco World Heritage Site, famous for its 14 towers and its artisan shops.
Return to Florence, stopping to take some pictures on the road surrounded by hills.
I arrange also daily tour to Lucca and Pisa, or everywhere you will prefere to visit.
A professional tourist guide is at your disposal for a walking tour of Firenze or to accompany you to the museums, booking for you the entrance tickets.

Languages:

English, Italian

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