A short walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo, Heart of Florence!!Penthouse with Terrace,Lift,breathtaking Views,near the Duomo provides a terrace, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
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Free Wi-Fi
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Heart of Florence!!Penthouse with Terrace,Lift,breathtaking Views,near the Duomo
Get the feeling of touching the magnificent Dome!!Charming, bright and very peaceful penthouse (1100 square feet) with incredible 360 degrees views over the main monuments, Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio, Orsanmichele, and even distant San Miniato and Forte Belvedere! The apartment has been furnished with italian,Tuscan style and finely finished. The apartment featuring terracotta flooring and beamed high roof has two spacious bedrooms, each with its attached bathroom: one bedroom-with double bed plus single bed- is large and homely, offering nice view over Giotto Belltower and Duomo's Dome. Other one offers a romantic breathtaking view of Duomo's Dome; set between the two rooms, a large,spacious living room-provided with modern fully equipped kitchen- which leads out to a private terrace with incredible views onto the roofs, highest towers of the City and over the beautiful Hills;sun will shine on the terrace from 9/10 o'clock onwards, making the living area (through 4 large windows) very bright and airy. You benefit from a lovely private terrace where you can either get good tan,have a lovely italian meal or more simply sip a tasty chilled limoncello in the eve with staggering lights of Florence right before your eyes!! It is set on the top floor of an elegant palace literally a stone's throw from the Duomo.There's also a lift so you do not have to worry carrying luggage up the stairs.
Located on a river, this apartment is in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Nelson Mandela Forum, or consider a night out at Stazione Leopolda. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Florence travel guide
Is Heart of Florence!!Penthouse with Terrace,Lift,breathtaking Views,near the Duomo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Heart of Florence!!Penthouse with Terrace,Lift,breathtaking Views,near the Duomo?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Heart of Florence!!Penthouse with Terrace,Lift,breathtaking Views,near the Duomo?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heart of Florence!!Penthouse with Terrace,Lift,breathtaking Views,near the Duomo?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Heart of Florence!!Penthouse with Terrace,Lift,breathtaking Views,near the Duomo located?
Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is steps away from Via de' Calzaiuoli, Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio are also within 5 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 9 minutes by foot and San Marco University Tram Stop is 10 minutes.
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Heart of Florence!!Penthouse with Terrace,Lift,breathtaking Views,near the Duomo Reviews
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Our host Marco was wonderful! So helpful with making suggestions- and helping with arrangements - greeted us with wineand chocolates. Apartment well appointed - even had outlet switches for current. And it’s in a great location for sightseeing, meals, shopping Would definitely recommend
We stayed in this beautiful apartment for over a week while visiting our daughter abroad. We enjoyed our views of the Duomo and took full advantage of the beautiful outdoor terrace. We loved having space to move and a place to come back to with our daughter and other 3 children after dinner to sit, hang and continue to catch up. Marco is the most gracious host. Communication was fabulous, he checked in often and had great recommendations as well. This place and location right in the heart of this spectacular city will not disappoint.
We are 3 sisters in our 70s who had a five day stay at this wonderful apartment in Florence. We were so impressed with Marco and his prompt communication and warm welcome.The apartment was perfect for our needs and was very accurately described in the VRBO listing. But, the most outstanding feature of all was the location. When the listing says that the apartment is a 2 minute walk from the Duomo that is literally true. We would love to have the opportunity to stay there again.
Great location. Close to everything. Clean and comfortable. Marco was very helpful with suggestions and very responsive. We appreciated the early check in.
Such a great place with great views! Marco was incredible and very responsive.
So enjoyed our stay here and the view from the balcony was amazing! Would recommend and would stay here again if I get back to Florence!!
Great spot to explore, most things are less than a 10 minute walk to sights and excellent restaurants.
Great for those who want to share a place with another couple of family as bedrooms each has own bathrooms.
Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sean
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at Marco's place in July. An very well stocked apartment steps from the Duomo. Plenty of space for the four of us and the excellent air conditioning was appreciated as it was extremely warm out.
Finally, Marco is a very attentive host who takes care to ensure his guests enjoy their stay.
We highly recommend Marco's apartment if you're looking for a place to stay in Florence.
The location was within easy walking distance of anything you wanted to see or do. The building was very accessible with an elevator to the apartment. The property manager, Marco, was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions quickly and efficiently. He gave us additional help that many property managers do not give. We would definitely stay there again due to the location and easy communication with Marco.
After a long day of travel (and delays), the host met us with a smile! He explained the house workings and provided easy recommendations for food in the area. The apartment was perfect for me and 3 teens! The terrace was amazing!
My family and I loved staying here. It’s right in the heart of Florence with views of the Duomo. 3 bathrooms were a big plus and the second bedroom was adorable! Also there was an elevator which was nice since the apartment is on the top floor. The host greeted us and answered our messages in a timely manner. The only thing that I would say needs improvement is that the primary bed is not very soft. But overall wonderful experience and we would definitely stay there again!
We could not be happier with this apartment. We were greeted by Marco and he welcomed us with wine, chocolates and savory crackers. Marco is very quick to reply to messages. He is an incredible host. His property has been updated but it still maintains the charm of old Italy. You truly feel like you are at your nonnas home. We were able to enjoy caffe each morning thanks to his moka pots and coffee that Marco provided. The terrace is an added bonus. Beautiful views from all windows and the terrace. The lift made it so nice for our elderly aunt and uncle. We loved having 3 bathrooms!The location is perfection. Close proximity for the walking the town but also easy to use the taxi app for further destinations. If you’re looking for great location, old world charm with modern amenities like a lift, more than one bathroom and air conditioning, this place is for you! We hope to return soon!
Location location location. Wow. Just a couple blocks away from the city duomo with all the benefits of being within walking distance of nearly everything. Just 10-15 minutes from train station. A few easy steps up and a lift gets you and your luggage all the way up. Nice patio and multiple windows with great views. 2 1/2 bathrooms let Spouse and I have our own sink. Washing machine and with multiple heaters let us stay here a week. Great experience.
Only drawback was the mattress wasn’t the best we’ve had which meant some tossing and turning during sleep.
A great property in an old style apartment in the heart of Florence. Marco was an awesome host! His communication and planning was great. We forget something at the apartment and he contacted us and met up with us to return. The views were awesome from the apartment windows, skylight, and walk out patio. The walkout patio really made the place which seems to be pretty rare as many of the other listings that I reviewed did not have a balcony or patio. The apartment was extremely clean and had all of the amenities. Marco even left us wine and treats to enjoy during our stay. When I return to Florence, I will definitely rebook this apartment. A great family experience. Thanks again Marco for making this a memorable trip for me and my family. Ciao!
The location of this villa could not be better! Right next to the Duomo with some views of the cupola and Giotto tower. Three retired gals from Florida spent a month here, touring Italy and of course, diving into Firenze. We trained to Pompeii/Sorrento/Amalfi/Capri, Siena, Venice, Cinque Terre and San Gimignano. Hiked in Cinque Terre and up to the Piazzale Michelangelo. We enjoyed wonderful meals and celebrations (at Trattoria Za-Za, Gilli's, Caffe Concerto Paszkowski, Mercato Centrale, and restaurants right on the same street as our villa), museums, wine tours, a cooking class with Walk-About Tours, opera and Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Marco was the best and most attentive host ever. Super responsive and truly a kind person. The villa has an old-Florence feel and met our needs...we especially loved the outdoor rooftop terrace. I lived in Florence for a year in 2015/16 and come back every few years. Would definitely stay here again when we have 3-4 folks to share this larger space. Kudos to Marco and everything Florence!
Bright, comfortable and clean apartment, wonderful terrace and excellent location & host.
My two girlfriends and I had a wonderful 2 weeks staying in this lovely, classic apartment just a block off the Duomo. Marco, our host, was extremely communicative throughout the whole process and very helpful during our stay. I only have great things to say about the whole experience. The apartment is very comfortable and clean and well stocked with plenty of towels and other household items and it was really great having the third bathroom. There is a washing machine and a number of drying racks that you can set up on the terrace. There’s also an iron and ironing board and two hairdryers.We spent a lot of time on the wonderful, private terrace…. It was so great to have that space to unwind and relax on and listen to all the bells and just soak in the atmosphere.The apartment itself is well represented in the photos,I felt the main living space was actually LARGER than I expected! There are lots of windows, so it’s nice and airy, and you can open the windows for lovely breezes. The beds are firm, but very comfortable, The green bathroom in the first bedroom is fairly compact, but everything works well there is good water pressure.The apartment is surrounded by a plethoraof fabulous restaurants, shops, grocery stores, etc.If you want a charming, comfortable and classic penthouse apartment, with a lift and a private terrace in the absolute center of the historic district, with a fantastic host, look no further! We look forward to returning! Thank you Marco!
Location was great, a short walk to all major sites. Marco was a wonderful host! We had treats when we arrived and a great list of recommended places to eat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Tim O.
25 Jun 2026
Liked: Location
The location of the apartment is great! It was very quiet even with all the crowds of tourists. The air conditioning made it a sanctuary after long days of sightseeing. We loved hearing the bells of the basilica and seeing it so near, out the apartment windows! Sitting out on the little terrace, having early morning tea, seeing and hearing all the birds was magical. Marco is a great host, very kind, helpful and responsive. Overall a wonderful place to stay!
We had a wonderful stay at Marco’s - we had to update our plans just before arrival and he was super helpful, kept in touch during our transit, very available. The apartment is roomy with a great balcony to enjoy the sunshine and church bells.
Marco went above and beyond welcoming us to his beautiful property in a great location in the amazing Florence. He knows the city well and provided recommendations for restaurants, museums and transportation. 5 star experience and property. Will stay here again and recommend to friends .
The apartment is in a great location, it’s comfortable and spacious. We really enjoyed time on the outdoor patio . Marco met us at the apartment for check in and helped us with suggestions of things to do. It was a great experience!
Marco was a wonderful host for our 8 night stay in Florence. Location can’t be beat for walking to all the glorious, historic attractions, plus SMN train station etc. Brunelleschi’s massive cupola on one side and a charming outdoor patio on the other. Highly recommended!
It was a magical stay!!! Marco was so helpful. One day he drove my family and I out to the countryside of Tuscany. For wine tasting and dinner. The apartment is perfectly located. You can walk anywhere. We are ready planning to come back in October