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- About The Experience
Searching for a room with a view? Look out over the red-tiled rooftops of Florence from the balcony of our spacious and charming accommodation in Florence, just across the river Arno from the Uffizi Gallery. Walk across one of the beautiful bridges to access the historical center of Florence, or go south to explore the characteristic neighborhoods of local Florence, filled with excellent restaurants and cafes.
- Location Description
The palazzo housing this Florence apartment is situated on the south side of the Arno River in the Oltrarno district of Florence. On one side, the accommodation in Florence overlooks the Arno and the Uffizi Gallery, and on the other side, the via de'Bardi. In the neighborhood you'll find food shops, clothing stores, and restaurants.
Nearby Attractions: The Otrarno is the area of Florence that is south of the Arno River. While it contains some of the most famous and characteristic Renaissance buildings, it is also a quarter known for authentic flavor. Here you will find the Santo Spirito Church designed by Brunelleschi, the Santa Maria del Carmine Church with its famous Brancacci Chapel containing Masaccio’s exquisite frescoes, and the Palazzo Pitti. There are magnificent views of Florence from the Forte Belvedere and Piazzale Michelangelo, a prime destination for a gelato or glass of wine while watching the sunset. For those who like quirky, a visit to La Specola Museum, with wax anatomical models from the 18th century, is sure to fascinate. In addition to all of this, the quarter has many fine restaurants and shops, as well as an open-air market in the Piazza Santo Spirito.
Pisa: 98 km/61 mi
Siena: 70.4 km/44 mi
Ponte Vecchio: Within walking distance
Palazzo Pitti: Within walking distance
Uffizi Gallery: Within walking distance
Piazzale Michelangelo: Within walking distance
- Exterior Description
This palazzo dates back to the 15th century, when the banks of the Arno River were flanked by palazzi (palaces) belonging to patrician families such as the Bardis. The edifice was modified over the centuries until the mid-19th century, when a famous architect, Enrico Poggi, endeavored to transform Florence into a capital city. He modeled the palazzo after the Lungarno Torrigiani area in order to maintain the classical renaissance color palette of cream plaster and gray “pietra serena” stone, which is visible in so many buildings throughout the city. A daytime doorman is available and each apartment is made secure with a bell and a buzzer.
- Interior Description
- (41 m2/441 ft2 + 18 m2/193 ft2 terrace)
Fifth Floor (with lift to the fourth floor, then a flight of stairs):
This extraordinary "tower" apartment has breathtaking views, particularly from the double bedroom. The apartment has a small living room with a sofa (new March 2010), a bathroom (with shower), a kitchenette with two electric burners (no oven), and doors that lead onto a lovely terrace, which is equipped for dining. A staircase leads to the double bedroom, which has a queen-size (160 cm) bed (can be separated into two twin-beds on request) and four large windows with spectacular 360-degree views of Florence.
- Features Description
Extra Services:
- Upon Request: CD/DVD Player, answering machine, portable baby crib, and high chair.
- Housekeeping can be arranged for €12/hour (includes cleaning supplies).
Please Note:
- This apartment is not suitable for students.
- Air conditioning is in the living room and bedroom, only.
- Kitchen towels, bath towels (two sets per person), and bed linens (two sets per bed) are provided for the duration of the visit.
- Parking is difficult to find in Florence, so a car is not recommended.
Features and Amenities
- Balcony/Terrace
- Outside Area - Private
- Outside Dining
- TV - English Channels Available
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- Internet - Wireless
- Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing
- American Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Washing Machine
- Air Conditioning - Partial House
- Heating - Whole House
- Doorman
- Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost
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Arrival Times
Please note: Official Arrival Times:
- Sun
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Mon
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Tue
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Wed
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Thu
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Fri
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
- Sat
1:30 PM
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5:30 PM
Conditions *
Security Deposit
- Upon arrival at the property you are required to pay to the property representative a security deposit payable in cash. The security deposit will be returned to you prior to your departure minus any extra charges or accidental damages to the property. The listed security deposit is: 250 EUR
Additional Expenses
- Telephone (If Available): According to consumption
- Arrival Fee [after 6:00 pm or on a Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday (Epiphany, April 25th, May 1st, June 2nd, June 24th, August 15th, November 1st or December 8th)] Payable in Cash upon Arrival: 50 EUR
- Arrival Fee (on a holiday such as Christmas, St. Stephen’s Day, New Year's, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday) Payable in Cash upon Arrival: 100 EUR
Other Notes
- Heating (in Italy): Allowed by law from November 1 - April 1; some exceptions for extreme weather
- UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A CONTRACT FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
- Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day
* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.
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Based on 27 Reviews
Customer Reviews
Overall:
We had a great time and a very enjoyable experience.
Enjoyed Most:
Italian style and convenience to the city. Very good local resturants.
Surrounding Area:
Beautiful old Renaissance city with color, history, and ambiance.
Nearby Events or Locales:
We were in the middle of Florence with access to many shops and restaurants.
Directions:
The taxi driver found the place easily.
Check In Out:
The local agent was very friendly; it was a pleasure.
Clifton, June, 2011
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Overall:
Very pleasurable.
Enjoyed Most:
The view from the bedroom and the open terrace.
Enjoyed Least:
Difficult stairs.
Surrounding Area:
Only a block from the Ponte Vecchio on the Arno, Oltrarno side. And could avoid the crush by going east to San Niccolo.
Tips or Restaurants:
I liked the Sunday brunch at Ruffalo or some reasonable approximation just down from Porta San Niccolo.
Directions:
Took a cab.
Check In Out:
Laura was very nice.
Bill, May, 2010
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Overall:
Nearly perfect! Great location on the River Arno overlooking the Uffizi Galleries and the Ponte Vecchio from the 360 degree view in the bedroom. Close to everything we wanted to see and all within walking distance. Perfection would have been us being able to speak Italian!
Enjoyed Most:
The sitting area between the living room and the deck - it was perfect for quiet, reflective breakfasts overlooking the hillside of Florence. The view from the bedroom is awesome - day or night! The apartment is perfectly located to hear all the cathedral bells ringing on Sunday morning - a cacophony of wondrous sounds!
Enjoyed Least:
The very steep and narrow stairway up to the bedroom. We decided to leave lights on at night to ensure we could see clearly if we needed to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. My partner has an artificial shoulder joint and a fall could be extremely detrimental to him.
Surrounding Area:
We could walk to everything we wanted to see while in Florence. All of our morning adventures would end up at the Piazza behind the Uffizi. A myriad of outdoor cafes serving lunch and fantastic people watching. All of our afternoon adventures would end up at the Gelato stand just east of the north end of the Ponte Vecchio - really good Gelato and the baristas were great!
Tips or Restaurants:
The Tratorria Ponte Vecchio restaurant is a must. Located just east of the north end of the bridge. They have a pear and Robiola cheese pasta appetizer that is magnificent! On the menu it's Fiocchi Ripieni al Pecorino e Pere alla Crema di Robiola e Tartufo - simply fantastic. Another great find was La Casalinga near the Pitti Palace. Neighborhood local restaurant - try their polenta lasagna - it's very good. With an appetizer each, a large carafe of red wine and our lasagna entrees and tip the bill was E 38. Another good restaurant is Ristorante di Bardi near the Ponte Vecchio. Reservations are recommended and the hostess staff is pretty snooty if you don't have a reservation - once you get beyond the hostess, the service, atmosphere and the food are well worth the price.
Directions:
We hailed a taxi at the train station and showed him our paperwork with the apartment's address on it. He seemed to drive straight there without issue.
Check In Out:
Note to international cell phone users. We had great difficulty using our phone - nothing would connect for us. After many calls back to Customer Care at Sprint, we found someone who could tell us what was going on. There is a lot of cell phone fraud in Italy. There are 3 major networks and they will drop their coverage without notice if too much fraud is detected. What you have to do is manually select one of the other networks. Be sure you know how to do this before leaving the US.
Bob, October, 2008
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