ARTE & PIANTE APPARTAMENTO, Florence

The apartment sits in a lively street that is both central and quiet. Within a ten-minute walk you reach the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and the Uffizi Gallery. Santa Maria Novella station is a 5-minute walk - ideal for train arrivals and bus connections to Florence airport (9 km). The street itself has rental car companies, making it a perfect hub to taxi from the airport and then rent a car to explore Tuscany. A supermarket, bar, and several restaurants are within a block. Parking is available directly opposite the apartment entrance at a garage.

This air-conditioned apartment sleeps up to 5 adults across 2 separate bedrooms (3 beds total) plus a sofa bed in the living room. The bathroom has a shower with good pressure and is private. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, coffee machine, microwave, and all cookware - ideal for self-catering. A washing machine adds convenience for longer stays. The living area features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining table, and a sitting area with sofa bed. The interior is beautifully decorated with original art and fixtures, creating a comfortable, quiet atmosphere. Rooms are warm and cosy, beds are comfortable, and the inner courtyard view keeps noise low.

The downstairs restaurant is a local favourite for authentic Italian cuisine, and the bakery directly across the street serves great pastries and coffee for a morning breakfast. Within a block is an Indian restaurant that has been noted as outstanding. Several other restaurants, a pastry shop, and a bar are all within a 5-minute walk - Trattoria Armando, Ristorante Shu, Panificio Palatresi, Il Profeta, and more. For self-catering, the apartment has a full kitchen with all cookware. Supermarket and bar are very close by. The host provides a welcome bottle of wine on arrival.

The apartment itself does not have a pool, spa, gym or dedicated leisure areas. The stay experience is centred on the artistic interior, comfortable living space, and the immediate surrounding neighbourhood. Guests spend their leisure time exploring the nearby Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, and Piazza del Duomo - all within a 10-15 minute walk. Temporary art galleries are occasionally available in the area.

WiFi is free throughout the apartment. Check-in is self-service via a virtual key link, with the host available by message for questions; private check-in/out is offered. Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out by arrangement. A safety deposit box is free. Daily housekeeping can be arranged for an additional charge. Pets are allowed on request with possible extra fees. The apartment is non-smoking throughout. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and key access ensure security. An iron, ironing board, and electric kettle are provided. Cots are available on request.