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Heart of Historical Florence

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Books, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Heart of Historical Florence

Unique and traditional style 13th century 3 bedroom spacious apartment just next to the Arno and Piazza Santa Croce.

Very quiet and private apartment within the heart of historical Florence; The apartment is located less then 5 minutes walk from Ponte Vecchio and Piazza Signoria, and approximately 10/15 minutes walk to the Duomo.

This first floor apartment is on Corso dei Tinori. A lovely and typical street known for its 12th and 13th century history of tinting wool and silk next to the river and the 'Arte dei Tintori'. There are wonderful bars, restaurants, trattorias, gelato shops and typical caffés surrounding this area.

The apartment has been carefully and traditionally renovated, and has air conditioning and heating in every room. It has a quirky and interesting lay out with original beams, stone exposure, original shutters, antique furnishings and original flooring in places. It’s full of character for a unique stay in the heart of historical Florence.

Access to the third bedroom and second bathroom is through a 1.6m beamed study. Living room and second bedroom look out to each other across a courtyard and double French shuttered doors.

Fully functional and equipped modern bathrooms and kitchen and expendable dining space within the living area.

PLEASE NOTE CITY TAX IS NOT INCLUDED AND MUST BE PAID ON ARRIVAL. This is a legal requirement. You will receive an email from property manager prior to arrival with details and to arrange check in etc.

Travelling to the apartment:

There is no access to this street with a car during the day, however you can again access between 7:30pm to 7:30am (when green light on only) or of a Saturday. If you wish to stay with a car you can park short stay along the Arno in blue spaces, and pay at meter - though I would only recommend this for short stay as it becomes very expensive after first hour, however it is free there from 8pm to 8am.

The nearest garage is on the Street "Garage Tintori" please look online for rates and to book a space with them.

The house can be accessed at all times on that street by bus or taxi - there is a bus stop on the street which can runs bus service no. 23, direction SORGANE)

Santa Maria Novella train station is approximately 15 minute walk: Directions; once you have walked out of the station, turn right on to Via de' Cerretani and walk until you reach Piazza del Duomo. (You can't miss this Piazza!) Walk along Via del Proconsolo and keep straight on until you reach Via dei Leoni. At the junction with Via de Neri turn left, and proceed over the traffic lights at the crossroads with Via de Benci, keep going straight until you finally reach the Corso dei Tintori, No. 23! If you are unsure weather you have arrived at the right door, you will see 'Connaire' listed as a name on one of the bells.

Property manager

Jessica Connaire

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
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

Property is also known as

Tintori 23 Santa Croce Florence Apartment
Tintori 23 Apartment
Tintori 23
Tintori 23 Santa Croce Florence Florence
Tintori 23 Santa Croce Florence Apartment
Tintori 23 Santa Croce Florence Apartment Florence

About the area

Map
Florence, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station - 6 min drive
  • Unità Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria dei Neri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berberè Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Garter - House of Sizzle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Buchetta Food & Wine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Melaleuca - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Historical Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Historical Florence?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Historical Florence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Historical Florence located?

Located in Santa Croce, this apartment building is steps away from National Central Library of Florence and Historic Centre of Florence. Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

Heart of Historical Florence Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

SarahJo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and spacious
This unit was clean and comfortable. There are lots of levels to maneuver through, but it is charming. Unfortunately, the dryer was out of service during our stay, but the manager provided us with a drying rack.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Louise T.

Stay in Florence
We had a wonderful time in Florence. The location of the property was amazing. Walking distance to every major attractions. We felt that the apartment was a little humid and a moldy smell. But overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daren H., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Top location bad beds.
Our location was great. Walking distance to everything. However sleeping was a challenge. The two double beds had terrible mattresses.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
This place was great! Great location, clean, roomy and comfortable. I can’t imagine a better place to stay and owners were very friendly and responsive. We were able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Na
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Close to all the major sites. Terrific little grocery store across the street. Property manager easy to work with.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great appartement in the heart of Florence historic center
This was a great apartment to explore Florence for few days. Location is great, in a small and quiet street in the historic center, with a supermarket, restaurant and cafe all within 30 sec walking. Also very close to the Arno River. There are 3 bedrooms. The one located in the far part of the apartment is on the smaller site and the shower in the second bathroom is rather rudimentary. Great decoration throughout, we loved this place. Only comment is there is not much natural light, but anyway you will be out exploring most of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here!
The property had everything we needed. We loved the antique spaces with modern amenities. The check in and communication with hosts was great. The location was wonderful! We walked everywhere, except to the train station. We called a cab and literally 3 minutes until pick up for that. We stayed a week and appreciated the washer and dryer before we moved on. Literally minutes walk to great sites, shopping and restaurants. Thank you for sharing with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Perth Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and cozy apartment
The location of this apartment was excellent and within walking distance to all sites. We found the apartment very cozy with lovely comfortable chairs to relax in after a long day of sightseeing. Vanni was very welcoming and explained all the necessities to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Florence
We very much enjoyed our stay in Florence at this property. It was in short walking distance from all the sites and museums, shopping and other attractions we wanted to see. Grocery store across the street was very handy. We are also runners so being close to the river/canal for a long morning run was fantastic. We both recommend this property for someone wanting to stay in the historic portion of Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Holly R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Florence the month of March
Vanni the manager was super Location & shower great! Worst bed mattresses ever! Three beds all horrible- Musky smell throughout the apartment that is gross. Dog pee on curtains in day bed area, totally disgusting! Chairs with signs Do not sit under renovation! Ridiculous! Broken chairs stacked by dryer that barely works! Horrible! The apartment in pictures looks spacious but it’s actually just a long hallway that takes up all the square useless footage. Uncomfortable tiny sofa. Tiny bathroom with washer in it. The washer and dryer should be together. If the broken chairs next to dryer were not there that’s where the washer should be hooked up. It’s freezing cold in there- damp and smelly.uncomfortable we stayed for the month we were there. Worst bed mattresses we have ever encountered in the last 15 years on VRBO… and we travel 5 months every year throughout the world. My husband contacted the owner and requested a new mattress for the master bedroom. Two weeks later she responds that she ordered a new duvet cover and a three inch extra foam pad for the crappy original mattress. How does this help? Horrible. I even slept on the floor one night because all the mattress stink. The bathroom is the tiniest bathroom imaginable..the spare bathroom they basically advise you not to use & is simply a drain next to the toilet with a shower head. Boat showers are better. Hot water went out twice! I’d never stay here again!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location of this property could not have been better!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy D., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool apartment in a great location
The location was perfect between the Santa Croce church and piazza de La Signorelli. We walked everywhere, and there was a convenient grocery store just across the street. The apartment had what we needed and was perfect for a few nights in Florence. The shower was good sized with good water pressure, and there were two bathrooms, which was nice. The only slight negative was the mattresses were hard and AC in the bedrooms noisy. But we could deal with these things for the great location and overall apartment amenities. Great place to stay in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

alana m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and vibe!
What a fun place to stay with teen girls. The property itself was the most unique place we have ever stayed. It is huge and both my girls, 14 and 16 had their own rooms. Location was perfect to walk to everything. Literally 5 min it’s to the Uffizi gallery, plus the other must do’s in Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and funky place
This apartment was a great base of operations for my family's four day stay in Florence. It's just outside the really busy area so it's quiet but still within a 5 minute walk of the action. The pictures don't really convey just how strange this apartment is. Personally, we loved the place and its eccentricities but I can't imagine living there and it certainly wouldn't be for everyone. The "cave room" is a long way back and one must stoop down under two short doorways to get there. It was perfect for my 11 year old but if two adults wanted to stay back there it would be pretty annoying as the bed barely fits so there isn't much room for one's things. The pictures show a lot of natural light coming in the apartment but all of those windows actually face on to courtyards with walls or AC units as your only sights. So you'll need to leave the apartment for views... which is fine because Florence is a wonderful city to walk around. The last thing you should do is stay in and look out your windows! The kitchen was well-appointed and the two bathrooms with showers were nice. And after 3 weeks in Italy, hanging clothes inside our apartments to dry, I cannot overstate how amazing it was to have a clothes dryer! I recommend this place for a family with kids who will love playing in the "cave"... and the price is certainly reasonable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Gilroy, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
In a nutshell, we would absolutely stay here again
The prior reviews of this property were spot on. The location is about a mile away from the Santa Maria Novella train station, making it convenient for us to use our Eurail passes for trips throughout Italy. We landed at the Florence Airport to begin our three month stay here. We arrived in the afternoon and decided to take a taxi to the property since we weren’t yet familiar with the area yet and were also concerned with rolling luggage on cobblestone. However, it literally only took a day to familiarize ourselves with the area. A lot of people can be seen rolling their luggage to the train station to take a train trip or to use the tram to get to the airport, so it’s doable. The property has a washer and dryer which made it convenient for us to wash and dry our clothes. The kitchen has dishes, utensils, a coffee maker, microwave oven and stove and oven. The wi-fi is wicked fast. The TV wasn’t working, but we were able to stream movies on our phones, tablet and laptop. There are manual items for cleaning, but it would have been nice (but not a necessity) to have an electric broom. There are plenty of open restaurants within easy walking distance, but some were also closed while they were on vacation, but almost all were open within a week or two of our arrival. The Conad supermarket just across the street was one of our favorite conveniences for us to purchase water, snacks and groceries as needed for us to cook at the property when we didn’t want to eat out. Some of our train trips required physical tickets. Mail to the property is available, but be aware that the post office didn’t want to give us the mail in our name because we weren’t the property owner and they wanted permission from the owner to release the mail. Bottom line, we felt right at home here and we would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 91 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location,!
Everything was close by, location was great. No shampoo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to city center
Great experience 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanna B., Portland Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This location was great for seeing all of Florence. We could walk anywhere. The apartments has its quirks, but, overall, it worked for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
From excellent check in with Vanni who gave us tour of property and all you need to know about wine of the area and general information was so helpful. The apartment was as the pictures, with an extra dash of quircky and we loved it, very comfortable. Florence is very walkable and friendly and would totally recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Authentic Florentine apartment
Overall, we were really happy with the experience with a few caveats. The apartment itself was nice and comfortable. The building is very old which caused some challenges but it was so quaint that we didn't mind. I just loved the windows and decor...really lovely. The managers were really helpful in allowing us to check in early which was appreciated and they answered questions quickly. We appreciated them printing some travel documents for us since we had no access to a printer. The location was walkable to the entire city with nearby grocery and restaurants. There were costs over and above the normal VRBO fees which were mentioned early, but I would have preferred they had been added to the nightly cost of the unit for fair comparison when choosing which unit to rent, but it was still overall a good value. The property managers did not post check-in process on the VRBO platform but rather sent an email from an address I didn't recognize which caused needless confusion. VRBO automatically sends an email a week prior to check in saying that the check in instructions are included but they weren't. We had to buy toilet paper, paper towels and shampoo during the stay (there was a picture of a shampoo dispenser among the photos for the unit but one was empty). We didn't ask for these supplies because we were afraid of seeming difficult, but it would have been nice to have had things a little better stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great amenities!!!
I really enjoyed my stay! TV wasn't working but the city of Florence made up for that! The third bedroom is like a little cubby getaway. Just be very careful if tall. You must duck to get there and dry clothes. Also there is no balcony or street view. However, we got used to it and ended up truly enjoying our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything fantastic
Couldn’t ask for a better location or experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rose P., Cherry Hill, Nj USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartment amazing location
We absolutely loved this apartment. Not only was the location amazing. The apartment is so unique but modern at the same time. Our family was arriving earlier then the check in time and Jessica allowed us to check in early. She was so helpful with some logistics and communication was amazing. It was so helpful especially since we were traveling with children We had an incredible memorial time. I would sure recommend this apartment t to anyone!! Rose
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith Renee W., Kerr Lake, Clarksville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Rare 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment In Historic Location
The apartment was spacious, comfortable with 2 full bathrooms and great amenities. It's proximity to the city's historical center was excellent, especially since we walked to most of the places we wished to visit. There was a bus stop nearby that we used to visit places that were too far away to walk to. Since the weather was so hot we used the washer and dryer, conveniently located in the apartment, quite a bit to clean our sweaty clothing. The only negative things were that I wish the elevator had been working. My 65 year old, travel weary, body would have appreciated not having to haul my luggage up, then down, several flights of steps. The other thing was the proximity of the bathroom to the bedrooms. The apartment layout put the bedrooms at the end of a long walk, up several steps (no handrails). The bathroom was at the other end of the apartment near the entry door. It was a long way to go when nature called in the middle of the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019