ALERI, Florence

The apartment sits in the real heart of Florence, just off Santa Maria Novella square. Santa Maria Novella is a 3-minute walk, Palazzo Vecchio 8 minutes, Uffizi Gallery 1 km, and the Accademia Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza del Duomo are all within easy walking distance. Florence Airport is 9 km away and can be reached in about 20 minutes via the tram stop at the station. The location is quiet despite the centrality, with a Carrefour supermarket nearby and a Conad about 10 minutes on foot. Numerous restaurants and cafés are within 0.5 km, including La Grotta di Leo, Trattoria il Contadino, and Tiona Asian Restaurant. All attractions are accessible without a car, making this an ideal base for exploring Florence on foot.

The apartment offers a large living area with a seating area, dining table, satellite flat-screen TV, and a sofa bed. Five steps lead down to a separate bedroom with a very comfortable bed and good pillows. The private bathroom has strong water pressure and hot water. The kitchenette includes an oven, microwave, coffee machine, electric kettle, cookware, and basic condiments and tea/coffee. Additional amenities include a washing machine, ironing facilities, heating, and a balcony. The property is on the 1st floor (13 steps up) with no lift, and some rooms face an inner courtyard (no city views). Rooms are quiet, very clean, and decorated in a charming Tuscan style with extra touches like Netflix on the TV. The Wi-Fi has a framed QR code for easy connection and supports streaming on multiple devices. The apartment also has a balcony, family rooms available, and is non-smoking throughout.

The apartment does not have a restaurant, but the kitchenette provides everything needed to prepare full meals, including an oven, microwave, coffee machine, and basic condiments. Breakfast availability is not guaranteed and should be checked when booking. Several dining options are within 0.5 km: La Grotta di Leo, Trattoria il Contadino, The Grill House, Tino Caffe, Caffe degli Artigiani, Ristorante Belcore, Su Guan, and Tiona Asian Restaurant. Supermarkets including Carrefour (nearby) and Conad (10-minute walk) make self-catering easy.

Wi-Fi is free and very fast (264 Mbps), suitable for 4K streaming and video calls on multiple devices. The property offers self check-in and check-out with a door code and lockbox keys, and early check-in with luggage drop-off can often be arranged. The host communicates clearly via WhatsApp and can provide restaurant recommendations and access instructions. Housekeeping is not daily but the apartment is left immaculately clean. There is no lift and no parking, shuttle, or spa. A minimarket is on site, and safety features include fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.