"Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7100 sq m

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Air conditioning
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Firenze, Toscana

Historic Centre of Florence
‪1 min walk‬
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
‪5 min walk‬
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
‪10 min walk‬
Florence (FLR-Peretola)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Child Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Double Sofa bed

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining Area

About this property

Discover the "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais, situated in the heart of Florence just off the prestigious Via Tornabuoni. Located a short distance from the River Arno, this exclusive residence is located inside the historical Palazzo Berardi, dating back to the 1600s. The neighbourhood is surrounded by traditional Tuscan restaurants, high-fashion boutiques such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren and WP Store, as well as grocery and convenience stores.
The apartment, which can accommodate up to six people, occupies the second and top floors of the building and is accessible by lift. The lower floor of the apartment offers a spacious 60 square metre living area with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower, while the upper floor overlooks the living room and features a period wooden floor, a ceiling with wooden beams, and period paintings. The three peaceful bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, are located on the upper floor. The rooms are configured as one twin and two doubles.
Book your stay in Florence now with WP Relais and enjoy a unique experience in this authentic Italian jewel!

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Gaia Vitolo

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English, French, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Small dogs are allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

Property Registration Number IT048017B464LAS9MI

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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

Located in Duomo, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is near theme parks. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and ecotours.

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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ponte Vecchio - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Unità Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 9 min walk
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buca Mario - ‬3 min walk
‪L'Osteria di Giovanni - ‬2 min walk
‪FOODY FARM Firenze Lungarno Corsini - ‬4 min walk
‪Art Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Il Barretto - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is steps away from Arno River and Historic Centre of Florence. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

9.6

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Warren B.

29 September 2023

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

Florence short stay

A short stay in Florence with family and friends. 3 couples and the apartment worked really well. Location is excellent and we had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Great communication with Pietro - thanks! Would happily stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

11 April 2025

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

Italy Tour

Excellent property and location. As described in reviews, there are a lot of steps but completely manageable. Responsive host. Only negative was that lights in the common stairwell were inoperable at night.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel B.

4 November 2024

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

Great location beautiful rental

We were a group of 7, all adults this location was great. 10 to 15 walk to almost everything. The rental was great, and beautiful. This may have been my fault but we had an elderly person with us and it was a little hard for her to use the stairs, but we made it work. Both bedrooms are up on top of 3 floors. Middle flóor was the loft which had a sofa bed. Overall I thought the vrbo was great. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Basia W.

23 October 2024

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

Grazie!

This is my second time at this property and loved it even more. everything was great. Location was incredible close to everythung and loved all of the space for our group. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joan H.

15 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Property

We loved the property location … Steps were both inside and outside the property The inside steps were to the bedrooms this was not clear on the property description Other observations —1st floor bathroom toilet keeps running — air conditioners were not very cooling — refrigerator light bulb is flashing -may need to be replaced

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria A.

26 July 2024

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

Iconic Florence Stay

This was my friends and I first time in Florence, we wanted a place close to the action so we could walk places. This was the perfect location for us, right near the river, near shops and restaurants, and a close walk to all of the sites. Also, big bonus in the Italian summer it had AC. We loved the aesthetic of the home, it was classic and beautiful. Plenty of space for our group which had 5 of us and a baby. There are quite a bit of stairs, so make sure you are comfortable with that. If it’s not an issue, than this is the perfect spot. The hosts were very easy to communicate with, and the check in process was easy as well. We definitely would stay here again if we were in Florence! Thank you!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert R.

12 July 2024

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

Location Location Location

1st impression. This apartment is on the top floor and the elevator is a 2person max that is very finicky. So if you are a family, like we were, with luggage for everyone it is a very challenging process as you will have to stack some luggage and only one person will fit. Inside the apartment, it is a 2 bedroom with an open loft. The 2 bedrooms each have their own en-suite bathroom but they are all very small. Like cruise ship small. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has 2 twin beds. The open loft has a sofa bed but you will either have to go downstairs or upstairs into a bedroom to use a bathroom. The living area is very spacious. Kitchen has a lot to be desired but honestly how much are you using that anyway. It has a dorm room style fridge but can easily hold some drinks if needed Now onto the location. This place is in a magnificent location and that trumps everything else in my mind. I would 100% stay here again because of that. I would definitely recommend unless you have someone that can’t really deal with stairs as the elevator to get up to the floor is tricky and the stairs inside the apartment are plentiful and very steep and tight.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

23 June 2024

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

Amazing location and lots of steps!

The apartment is exactly as pictured - great space for a family or large group. We used the kitchen every morning for breakfast and sat around the table every evening sharing stories and playing games. The location is amazing - you can walk to anything from the apartment within 15 minutes (the train station, every major attraction and great shopping). Be aware, that if you have anyone who is not super mobile, there IS an elevator to the apartment, but within the apartment itself all of the bedrooms require very steep stairs. We would stay there again - super quiet, very clean and fantastic location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

7 June 2024

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

Fantastic flat in the heart of Florence

My family and I enjoyed our stay at your place in Florence. The location was perfect and we had plenty of space for all six of us to sleep and each shared a bathroom/shower with one person from our group. Definitely will come back and stay at your place again. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristine M.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This location couldn't have been any better. It is close to everything. We had a good stay and lots of great memories. Finding the location wasn't easy apple maps had us a block away, the instructions via email didn't help much and communication with the host was hit and miss. It says it sleep 7 and that is really pushing it. The listing say 3 rooms in one spot and 4 rooms in another spot. It’s 2 rooms an a loft and there is a cot for a 7th person you can pull into a room or the loft. The apartment is much darker than the pictures lead you to believe. We had lots of stairs everywhere we stayed in Italy but this place had by far the most. If you don't have someone with some muscle this isn't the place for you if you have suitcases.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

21 May 2024

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

Great Location

Great place, central to all places in Florence. Able to have our own space.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne L.

2 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, lots of stairs

This rustic Italian apartment is located in a fantastic area in the heart of Florence. The host was helpful by phone when we arrived early in allowing us to store our luggage at the apartment while it was being cleaned. He also allowed us to leave the luggage a couple hours later at the end of our stay since we had a later flight. Please know that there are many stairs in the apartment. You have to climb two flights of narrow winding stairs inside the apartment to get to the two bedrooms. There is a loft on the middle “floor”. I would not recommend it for families with young children or elderly people. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but we wanted to make sure that people understood the property. We loved the location. Very close to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gillian P.

25 March 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Not for older people!

The apartment was spare but fine - nothing fancy but comfortable. However, what isn't mentioned is that there are very very steep and narrow stairs throughout that are dangerous for little kids or older people. And while there is an elevator, it stops 8 steep steps before the apartment door.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjie S.

15 March 2024

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

Great location!

This was an excellent stay. Highly recommend. Only suggestion is that couch bed could be better. And we desired a few more blankets in the apartment. Overall very good stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

elena m., Austin

29 January 2024

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

Lots of stairs. Great location

The location is great to walk to anything in Florence. The street is quiet and safe. We stayed here for 5 days over thanksgiving break. We messaged to share/get check in details a week prior to our arrival based on other reviews and they did not respond. The locks and check in are automated and I had to call them when we arrived 15 minutes prior to the electronic locks being activated. They were able to do this remotely. I wish they had any information about the climate control posted in the apartment. The heater clanged for an hour and a half one night before we finally figured out that the dial had inadvertently been left on and we think the temp dropped enough in the night to trigger it. We would have contacted the host during our stay but we fixed the issue ourselves. Plan to have your coffee on the way out in the many cafes nearby. It would be helpful to provide nearby grocery stores or recommendations as the kitchen only has basic necessities. The decor in the was really stunning and the bedrooms layout was very private except the loft bed above the living area. The wine bar across the street was super friendly and recommended some great bottles.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

5 January 2024

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

Amazing location of historic apartment

This is an apartment with a lot of history. Would have enjoyed more information about the people who lived there in the past. It was a great experience for all of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

1 December 2023

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

Florence

The property was everything it was advertised to be. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

7 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and easy access to most of Florence. The apartment was lovely, plenty of space for us all and AC units in each bedroom. The only issue we had was accessing the apartment, we didn’t receive check in access and had to call to receive it. But otherwise all was wonderful and perfect for us.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Andrei S.

28 August 2023

Liked: Location

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

Deceiving Apartment

This apartment is not in livable condition especially with kids - unacceptable conditions, extremely hot and not suitable for small children. We left the apartment soon after checking in and book a hotel spending a lot of extra money but worth it. Please see below a list with things that we consider unsafe and not acceptable: • the multi stairs with unsafe handrail • the excessive heat inside with 2 small AC units that were barely working. Inside the apartment it was so hot we were sweating constantly doing nothing just seating on the living room couch. • the bathrooms are dirty and the floors were filthy. • the kitchen looks and smells like a barn with the fridge acting weird. • unsafe extension cords in the kitchen (especially for kids ) • the list is longer but I stop here Pictures are deceiving and price quality is not there at all!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

12 August 2023

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

Florence with family!

Our family really enjoyed this apartment! There are 3 levels, with the loft and bedrooms at the top which we didn’t fully realize when booking, but it made for a lot of extra space. The extra large living area downstairs, high ceilings and 3 bathrooms were great. With a lot of original character, the apartment still felt new and clean. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Albert R.

24 June 2023

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

It was a nice stay.

No surprises here. Between the owner's description and the other reviews, this property was exactly as expected. Some of us from suburban America are not accustomed to such accommodations. A sense of adventure, good mobility and packing light are helpful when staying in an apartment building that is much older than your hometown. Yes, there are lots of stairs. Yes, the showers are small and the water temperature was all over the place. But the apartment was clean and well taken care of. The location is convenient and safe while also being away from the tourist crowds. The owner responded quickly to a couple of issues. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

15 June 2023

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

Beautiful multi-story flat in Florence

Lovely beds and high ceilings. Central to all.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

3 June 2023

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

Wonderful Apartment with the Best Location

Our stay in Frienza was made wonderful by this awesome property. It is beautiful in every way. It is in a building built in the 1600s with incredible architecture and views. It is close to the river, the il Duomo, restaurants and shopping. Incredible place. The apartment is managed well and Gaia and Pietro were very responsive to any of our needs. For example, when we checked in, 2 of the canned lights in the ceiling were burnt out, not a big deal, but still made the dining room a bit dark. Gaia had the repair man there the next morning to replace the lights (that was great, Thank you!). We loved the apartment, the feel, and the closeness to the city of Florence. Being in a historic building, that is completely upgraded only added to our experience. Grazie Mille, Ciao!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael L.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Florence

Great location. Front door entry wasn't great. I couldn't get it to work on my phone, but it worked for my wife. The stairs are rough, so not a good choice for the elderly. We managed but it wasn't fun with luggage. Location was perfect. Close to everything but not a real busy street. Overall a nice place.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

25 March 2023

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

Charming Property

Excellent proximity to major museums, churches, shops and restaurants. You are no more than a 20 minute walk to anything of significance. The apartment is located in a building constructed around 1600 (late Renaissance era) and it truly gives the visitor an old-world flavor of what it must have been like to live in Firenze during its golden age. You will have no trouble getting around by foot. As described, there are about two sets of stairs that you need to navigate in order to get to the upper bedrooms once you enter the main floor of the apartment. The stairs are very narrow, so it can be a challenge to negotiate the steps with suitcases in hand; you might find it easier to leave your large pieces of luggage in the main floor and transfer, bathroom, sleep necessities and the next day's change of clothes to the upper bedrooms. We very much enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Double Sofa bed

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms

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Bathroom 3

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