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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Dining
TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is £319
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay

Space
Situated on the third floor (no lift) of a historic building typical of the Oltrarno area, just steps away from the city center yet easily accessible by car, this apartment offers exceptional acoustic insulation, thanks to the nearby BOBOLI GARDENS, shielding it from the city's noise.

The apartment spans 100 square meters, with a modern layout that includes two double bedrooms, a welcoming entrance hall, and a spacious, bright open-plan living and dining area. Additionally, there is a sofa bed in the living room that accommodates two extra guests. The apartment features a fully equipped, modern kitchen, a bathroom with a shower/tub, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower.

Recently furnished by the owner with meticulous attention to detail, each room is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen television. The lighting and designer furniture choices reflect the owner's personal taste and passion for architecture and design. Local craftsmen have contributed to making this apartment truly unique. Nearby, you’ll find a supermarket 500 meters away, artisans' shops, a butcher with fine meats, a bakery 800 meters away, top-notch Japanese and French restaurants, a cozy bar for aperitifs, and a bus stop just 200 meters away—all within a few steps from the city center.

In just 5 to 15 minutes, you can reach Ponte Vecchio, Palazzo Pitti, the Uffizi Gallery, and the main shopping streets. This apartment is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful stay in a space equipped with every comfort, from quality linens to a dishwasher, TV with internet connection, WiFi, air conditioning, and all necessary bathroom amenities. Those with an appreciation for beauty, elegance, and modern architecture combined with the charm of a historic building will find this stay truly delightful.

Access
Check-in time is 3PM - 7PM
As we don't have a front desk please let us know a precise arrival time at least 24h before check in date.
Any late check in must be requested and approved 24h before arrival.
Early and Late Check-In has an extra cost:
From 12 noon to 3pm: €10 ( €15 on weekends)
From 7pm to 8pm: €25
From 8pm to 10pm: €35
From 10pm to MIDNIGHT: €45
No check-in after MIDNIGHT, except for agreement made previously.

Property manager

Andrea

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 048017LTN0707

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Heart OF Florence Pitti 2 Bed apartment!
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About the area

Map
Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Pitti Palace - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusta Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Pitti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Caffè Bellini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pitti Gola e Cantina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria di Pitti - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay?

As of 27 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay on 12 Jul 2025 start from £319.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is steps away from Accademia Italiana and Pitti Palace. Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 17 minutes.

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Heart Of Florence - hosted by Sweetstay Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent flat great location!

The property was as described and suited us perfectly. We knew it would be close to many of the sights we wanted to see but we had no idea the neighborhood would have so many great restaurant and shops! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wondeful

This 2nd floor appt is just perfect. Cozy, comfortable and great for a family of 4. Communication was good, helpful, in person check in. Location was great. Close to everything but far enough away from the city center. My boys loved this place. Was a little cautious from previous reviews but had no issues and was a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place.

We loved the location a bit away from the crowds. The interior is well above normal for apartment rentals in Florence. Everything worked, check in and out was easy. The only knock is the second bathroom which is quirky at best. We would stay there again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Time in Florence

We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment in Florence. The apartment feels nice and homey. There were a few too many references to New York for my taste, but that was easily forgiven. The location was amazing and the apartment easily accessible. I'm a big guy, but the stairs are wide and didn't feel like too much of a burden.As mentioned by others, the one bathroom is a little odd and the "upper" shower is little bit short if your tall but I was OK at 5' 11". The tub shower has a slant because it's really meant to be a tub so takes some getting used to.We waited longer than we should have to try the pizza place downstairs. They were very nice and the food was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Great place to stay in Florence!

I would highly recommend this property. It was a beautiful place in a great location.

8/10 Good

BROOKE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The property is in a great location within Florence.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

roxanne h., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous in Florence

Apartment was spacious, clean and very comfortable for our family of 3. Great location and very easy to walk to sites and around town. We loved being on the other side of the Arno for quiet, afternoon relaxation. Good restaurants, roof bar nearby was a big plus! Would love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marguerite S.

We would definitely stay here again.

Amazing apartment to stay at in Florence. It's in a great location, right across from the river. The apartment is beautifully decorated and well appointed/clean.Sweetstay were always responsive and we appreciated Daniela's help in arranging an early morning taxi for us.
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10/10 Excellent

Ao G.

Excellent place to enjoy a holiday.

The place is good for a quiet and peaceful holiday. Not too close to the city center but it is still very convenient. Great food and service nearby. Very cozy to stay some time. Recommend to all.
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10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

Fantastic Home Base

Our family of four stayed in this apartment for 5 nights, it was fantastic. We cannot say enough. It was in a perfect location and was wonderful to come home to after a day of sightseeing etc. When we go back, we will definitely book in again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Excellent property in Florence

We absolutely loved our stay at this location in Florence. It is on the other side of the river which is a little quieter. The master bedroom is quiet but the front rooms do hear the street traffic. We overall loved this quaint apartment.
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8/10 Good

Veronika G.

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Very good location, large comfortable apartman, The check-in was organized well, the staff was kind and helpful. The Guest service was available, but unfortunatelly the problem of the wrong central heating had not been solved at all.
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10/10 Excellent

Derya B.

Fantastic location, cosy apartment

I stayed here with my parents. We enjoyed the location so very much. Fantastic. The decoration of the apartment is also really cosy and tasty, we enjoyed sitting at home after long hours of sightseeing and enjoying watching tv. Cleanliness wise it can be better, all it needs is a professional deep cleaning after each stay. We felt like they cleaned the apartment very slightly not professionally before our checkin which was a little disappointment. Other than that I really recommend this apartment to everyone.
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6/10 Okay

Robert A.

Location good

If you stay here be sure to clearly define in advance when you would like to check in. Some miscommunications for us led to much stress as we sat outside the front door blocking the sidewalk in the hot sun with many pieces of luggage hoping the greeter would bring the keys and let us in. After several pleas a back up greeter was sent over to let us inside. Also power surges occurred especially if a hair dryer was plugged in. The location was convenient. The apt was nicely decorated with a stylish kitchen and large bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Debby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Do not stay here: Inside job - THEFT

We were so excited to find this place, but warn you NOT to stay here. Someone entered with a key while we were out, fished through all our belongings, stole my wallet and some other small items. The host did not respond to our texts for almost 24 hours, and was entirely skeptical of our situation and did NOTHING to help us. Also, the host's phone number was connected to a fax machine. We were on our own to deal with police in a foreign language and VRBO customer service continues to leave our issue unresolved. We felt unsafe and transferred to a hotel at our own expense. Two weeks later, still no word from host and VRBO is still "investigating."
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming apartment in great location

My family of four (two adults, one teen, one tween) stayed here and were very pleased. It is a charming apartment with touches of quaint Italian living but with modern amenities. In reading prior reviews, I had some concerns prior to arrival (hot water issues, noise) but I can honestly say none of those things were an issue. All four people were able to take showers without hot water running out, all were able to charge multiple electronic devices at the same time without any power issues, and the apartment was quiet for sleeping. It is RIGHT next to Pitti Palace which was so convenient. During the day you hear the bustle of the area below but at night it quiets down. The location is less than a 5 minute walk to the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and the Ponte Santa Trinita bridge, which puts you right in the heart of the upscale shopping area. We walked to the Uffizi, maybe 10 minutes, the train station, 20 minutes, and the Galleria dell'Accademia (David). The A/C was a blessing and worked great and we used the washing machine several times. The only thing I will say as a word of caution is if you have mobility issues, you do have to go up three flights of narrow depth stairs, and in one room, the bathroom has steps up from bedroom. The shower there is very small, think phone booth size. So if you are taller than 6’ and/or a heavier individual, showering might be tough. But the other bathroom is quite roomy. Our host was great and communication was a breeze. Very pleased with stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Sylvia D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Not a good experience for us—no power or hot water

Although we read the info regarding the ZTL restrictions the guidance implied that we could double park to unload luggage. In fact we inadvertently entered the ZTL based upon this. The closest parking is a 10 minute walk. How can you do this if you have luggage or elderly or young travelers? You can’t! We had to hire a cab to drop our luggage off. Lorenzo was great to help but there are 3-4 flights of stairs to get to the apartment (with your luggage and elderly traveler). Next issue was no hot water in the apartment and no response for almost a day. Finally, the power went out! We only had on the apartment a/c and washer running. There were no instructions on limiting the washer. We first emailed the email provided to us. We finally got a hold of Lorenzo who directed us to the fuses which were outside the front door. We would have never found them and were in a pitch black apartment without a/c on a very hot Florence night. Two smaller issues were very uncomfortable pillows and not even a single coffee pod or directions on where to buy them or how to use it. Honestly just not a great experience at all. We’ve stayed at several VRBO’s and this is not one we would recommend. I am planning on requesting a partial refund due to no hot water and no power.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Colclough S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Excellent apartment and location, terrible communication

TL;DR It’s a lovely and comfortable apartment in a great location, but the hosting by SweetStay leaves much to be desired. As to the most recent review where a guest alleges that their wallet was stolen while staying there, and that it was an inside job, I was eventually told by the person who checked us in that these people did not actually lock the door with a key when they left, they simply let it latch behind them, which makes it very easy for anyone to enter with a simple tool or credit card. In Italy all locks are very strong, with long bolts that have to be turned multiple times to secure, both from the inside and outside. I was also told by the management in a message that they had changed the lock out of an abundance of caution, and indeed I could see that the lock was new and it seemed very secure. In addition to 4 bolts across the lock area, there is a bar that goes into the ceiling and floor when you engage the lock. We felt very secure inside, and also felt safe leaving our belongings there. That being said, I will agree with the same reviewer that communication with the host (agency) is absolutely terrible. We never received any sort of check-in instructions and I was messaging them up to the very moment of check-in for instructions on how to enter. The phone number is indeed a fax machine. Multiple messages went unanswered and there was never any follow up to see if everything was ok. If the real owner of the apartment reads this, I recommend new management.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

What a beautiful spot to enjoy Florence! We loved this place and would happily return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alon W.

Really enjoyed

The apartment is beautiful, the location is very very nice. Not so busy, relative to Firenze but central, a minute walk to Palazzo Pitti. Things to be aware of which were mentioned already in many reviews; 1. its a second floor with no lift. Just like many properties of such type. 2. Keys, entrance is not an issue at all despite some reviews. 3. Online check-in process is fine. Assume if one does it while traveling i can see how it is a bit annoying. You may want to allow people to do it from comfort of their home before leaving on holiday. 4. Someone came to show us around and was very helpful and nice. 5. Perfect for 4 people, for 6 guests you'd need to use the living room/folding bed. It is specious but obviously a tad less comfortable. 6. Although we havent used the kitchen it is a bit poorly equipped especially for 4-6 people cooking.
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8/10 Good

Daniel P.

Buen lugar para hospederse

Excelente ubicación, cómodo y precio justo!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Luxurious apartment next to Pitti Palace.

A very beautiful, comfortable apartment in a great location with easy walks to the sights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Gill S.

Perfect location in Florence

Excellent apartment - location, facilities and attention to detail. Will book again!
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10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Séjour agréable

Tout était conforme aux attentes et à l’annonce. Lieu parfaitement situé et confortable. Nous y reviendrons si les prix n’augmentent pas trop, comme ils le font malheureusement à Florence.