DANTE STATES APARTMENTS, Florence

The apartment sits on a lively pedestrian street packed with restaurants, bars, and shops, yet triple glazing and soundproofing keep the interior silent once windows are shut. All main Florence landmarks - the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Vecchio - are within a 10- to 15-minute walk. Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station is a 15-minute walk away, making day trips and airport connections straightforward. Several buses stop nearby for trips further afield. Parking garages (Garage dei Tintori and Garage del Bargello, approx. 25-35 EUR per day) are within a 5-minute walk, convenient for car travellers.

Studios are ideal for couples, while one-bedroom apartments add a living room with a sofa bed that accommodates up to 4 adults. Beds can be arranged as doubles or twins in all one-bedroom units and in one studio; the other studio has only a double bed. Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen (oven, hob, microwave, coffee maker, fridge), a washing machine with drying rack, a flat-screen TV, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Air conditioning, heating, and double-glazed soundproof windows ensure a calm sleep even on the busiest street. No balconies are available. The building has no lift; all apartments are up 27 stairs on the first floor.

The apartment kitchen comes equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, coffee maker, fridge, and essential cookware, perfect for preparing meals. Dinner out is easy: Via dei Neri is home to the famous All'Antico Vinaio sandwich shop, plus multiple pizzerias, osterias, and wine bars within a one-minute walk. The owner provides a curated list of restaurant recommendations, including a few offering discounts. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, and breakfast is not served, but several cafés on the same street serve morning coffee and pastries. A supermarket is also within walking distance for grocery shopping.

For relaxation, the property offers a selection of paid massage treatments, including back, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massages. These must be arranged separately. No pool, spa, sauna, or fitness centre is available. The location, however, puts you seconds from the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria, and the entire historic centre, so most leisure time will likely be spent exploring Florence's museums, piazzas, and riverside walks.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available in all apartments. Luggage can be dropped off from 11:00 to 11:30, and early check-in is possible if the apartment is ready. Check-in is from 14:30 to 20:00, with check-out by 12:00. The property is fully non-smoking and soundproofed. Pets are allowed free of charge in all apartments. Parking must be arranged at nearby paid garages (approx. 25-35 EUR per day). No lift, no airport shuttle, and no on-site restaurant or spa are available. Accepted payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, CartaSi, and UnionPay.