ARIENTO 9, Florence

Ariento 9 is located in the heart of Florence, with a location that makes it easy to explore the city entirely on foot. The central market, Mercato Centrale, is just across the street, offering a huge variety of food stalls and restaurants open throughout the day. The Duomo is a 5-minute walk, Palazzo Vecchio is approximately 5 minutes away, and Santa Maria Novella train station is reachable in about 7 minutes. Florence Airport is 9 km away and can be reached via tram or taxi. The surrounding area is bustling with vendors during the day, but the apartment itself remains quiet, especially in the bedroom located at the rear of the building. Several supermarkets and shops are within a minute's walk, making self-catering convenient.

The apartment offers a well-equipped space for two guests, with a bedroom, a bathroom with a shower and bidet, and a living area with a sofa bed and dining table. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and kitchenware - ideal for using fresh produce from the market opposite. The air-conditioned unit also includes heating, a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a safe, and a wardrobe. Parquet floors run throughout, and the apartment enjoys city views from the front windows. A notable feature is the excellent soundproofing: the bedroom is at the back of the building, ensuring a quiet night's sleep despite the vibrant location. The apartment is bright, spacious, and spotlessly clean. The host provides a welcome list of local restaurant and bar recommendations.

The Mercato Centrale, located immediately opposite the apartment, is a major food hub with a ground-floor market for fresh ingredients and an upstairs food hall offering a wide variety of cuisines from casual to sit-down meals, open late. Several popular eateries are within a 5-minute walk, including Trattoria Mario (0.5 km), Da Nerbone, and Le Cappelle Medicee. For coffee and pastries, Antica Pasticceria Sieni and Cafe illy are just 0.5 km away. The apartment's kitchen is well-stocked for self-catering, allowing guests to prepare meals using market produce. The surrounding area is very lively, with many bars and restaurants open in the evenings.

The apartment offers free Wi-Fi throughout and air conditioning for comfort. A safety deposit box is provided for storing valuables. The host is highly responsive and offers a self check-in process with flexible timing for late arrivals, communicating via WhatsApp. Luggage storage can be arranged if needed, though it is not guaranteed. Public parking is available at nearby garages such as Nazionale Garage (150 m) costing €36/day, with cheaper options at Villa Costanza (€7/day) reachable by tram. No pets are allowed, and the building is entirely non-smoking. The apartment is well-suited for families - a cot is available on request.