Title: San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo Apartment with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Gallery of the Academy of Florence ## Photo gallery for San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo ![Dining - San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44480000/44475200/44475164/3ca1ee64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44480000/44475200/44475164/19385bcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44480000/44475200/44475164/92604bae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44480000/44475200/44475164/a822a279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44480000/44475200/44475164/9f5d155a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A short walk from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo, San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo Cozy apartment equipped with all comforts, located on the top floor (no elevator; about 40 steps, plus 10 internal steps to access the loft bedroom) of a very clean and quiet building in the heart of Florence. Just a short walk from the main train/bus/tram station and the Galleria dell’Accademia, in the historic San Lorenzo district, world-famous for its wonderful Mercato Centrale. Ideal for short stays as well as longer periods, perfect for both couples and families. LAYOUT The apartment (approximately 45 sqm) can accommodate up to 4 guests (a baby cot is available upon request). Air conditioning covers the entire unit. The apartment consists of: a loft double bedroom, a living room, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. Wooden loft: double bed and wardrobe. Living room: double sofa bed, large table with chairs, TV. Kitchenette: fully equipped (plates, glasses, cutlery, pots and pans, utensils, bottle opener), refrigerator, gas stove, oven, microwave with grill, kettle, citrus juicer, toaster, American coffee machine, and moka pot. Bathroom: (with bidet), shower, washing machine, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and clothes drying rack. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The entire apartment is available exclusively to guests. A booklet with useful information, house rules, tips on major attractions, restaurants, and things to do is provided to help you make the most of your stay. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The city tax is NOT INCLUDED in the booking price: €6.00 per person per night (up to a maximum of seven nights), TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF THE REQUEST. ID documents: all guests must be registered in accordance with Italian law. Copies of valid ID documents for all guests must be provided in advance so that we can personally verify their correspondence with the guests. Check-in: from 3:00 PM Check-out: by 10:00 AM UTILITIES Utilities are included for stays of up to 14 nights. For stays longer than 14 nights, utilities are charged to the guest. Energy Performance Certificate (A.P.E.): Class G – 104.894 kWh/m² per year. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 deadlock 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 IT048017C2FJYYV6K3 ### 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 Vrbo Property ## About the area Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Fortezza da Basso. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. [Visit our Florence travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florence.dx1222) [View more Apartments in Florence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florence-Apartments.d1222-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.77882%2C11.25519&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2lKneEuEi7zRn8IMXfhI25faJeE=) Firenze, Tuscany ### What's nearby - ![Amazing view of St. Mark's Basilica above the San Marco square in Venice, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532502479/95e87d3a-6c26-4830-9f0e-91d11b4ec465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Piazza San Marco 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Central Market which includes markets, food and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075422/b7f4340f-294e-4171-9446-7c83e564545b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Central Market 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![David!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1222/2a60321a-8bf8-4a37-bfe3-c8ca6a5a22b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gallery of the Academy of Florence 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501046/58cc313e-b63c-4e3e-825f-1235037a9d48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Piazza di Santa Maria Novella which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167447/7f4e9e58-353d-4a42-8920-7d465f5e16de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - San Marco University Tram Stop 5 min walk - Florence Santa Maria Novella Station 10 min walk - Peretola Airport (FLR) 10 min drive ### Restaurants - Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera 4 min walk - Matto Matto 3 min walk - simBIOsi 4 min walk - Simbiosi Coffee 4 min walk - Sandwichic 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo? ### What time is check-out at San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo? ### Where is San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## San Lorenzo Bright Loft near Santa Maria Novella Station, Market, Duomo Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### daniel c. 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lorenzo’s space was located perfectly to visit the old city, close to the Lorenzo Market which is very convenient to get a quick bite at the end of the day if you get too tired to go to a restaurant. The location is super quiet, safe and close to all great restaurants, the Duomo and all other popular places to visit. We will try to book this place again next time we visit Florence again. If you rent a car, there is a garage parking right acceptas the street from Lorenzo’s place. In the event you arrive earlier than the check in time, you can store your luggage a few blocks away from there, Lorenzo will give you the address and the taxi can drop you there. Josie and Daniel. ##### daniel c. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen G. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We enjoyed our stay. ##### Maureen G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Jan 2018 #### Excellent apartment and location The apartment is even better then the pics on vrbo. The owner changed something in its furniture. The area of San Lorenzo is absolutely perfect to leave for a few days. All the most important sites are at a walkable distance and it is located near the tram line and the train station. I definitely will come back here!!! ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Julia M. 8 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pied à terre pratique Tres bien pour un pied à terre à Florence pour qqs. jours, on y trouve l'essentiel. ##### Julia M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Flavio Q. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### Soggiorno firenze Positiva ##### Flavio Q. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Anna W. 9 Oct 2017 #### Great location, some issues. We loved the location. Right outside the heart of everything. No lift so make sure you can carry your luggage up some steep stairs. A bit noisy but not terrible. Well equipped. The thing we didn’t like was the sleeping loft. I thought it was dangerous. It was added on. VERY steep stairs, not really a proper hand rail at the end. The bathroom was down the stairs. We always carry a couple of small flashlights when we travel and used them if we had to get up at night. Nice place but be warned if you are the least unsteady on your feet or have poor night vision. There was a futon downstairs as a sleeping option though. But it was also the living room couch. Washer, dry rack, decent kitchen, fair size shower, bidet, grocery store close, ATM. Pretty much everything. One last thing. The keys were a little bit of a problem. Needed to be jiggled just right. Once, I could not get my key to the outside door to work. We were able to use my wife’s key though, barely. Lucky we had both. It was late and the door was coming into the building from the street. ##### Anna W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### lola g., Cadiz, España 9 Jul 2017 #### Lo mejor la situacion, muy cerca de todos los lugares importantes, El apartamento bonito y limpio, ideal para conocer la ciudad y los alrededores porque la estacion de tren esta cerca. La informacion aportada por el dueño muy util, me ha encantado florenciA, una pega los vehiculos son los dueños de la ciudad, incluso por el casco historico, aparcan donde quieren y son los dueños. De la ciudad, una pena, eso le quita un poco de encanto, recomiendo visitar siena, pisa y luca, en tren q funciona muy bien y el trayecto es precioso, espero volver, graciAs . ##### lola g. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### sherry a. 19 Oct 2016 #### Great location Once we got used to the quirks like don't wash clothes or flush toilet if you are in the shower it all worked well. If you have mobility issues climbing 4 flights won't work or if you get up several times to pee in the night you might not like going up and down to do it. But kitchen is good. Bathroom size is good. Bed is comfortable. Location is excellent two blocks to central market and two blocks to grocery store. Close to Medici tombs and the Duomo. Close to train and bus station. Good communication with Cosimo before. Enjoyed our 6 nights there. ##### sherry a. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Dina M. 7 Jul 2016 #### Great location! This apartment was great for location and size! Cosimo was great and very timely with responses. The only thing we didn't like was the air conditioner wasn't really that great for a big apartment, it didn't really cool off the lofted part with the bed. Other than that, it was great! ##### Dina M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane P. 2 Jun 2016 #### Comfortable and Convenient with all Ammenities We (family of 3) enjoyed our stay in Cosimo's loft apartment. It was clean, cozy, centrally located and offered all the desired amenities. We especially appreciated the clothes washer, soap and drying rack--quite useful after several days of traveling. Wifi was quite good too. The only suggestion would be to leave more toilet paper in the apartment for 3 guests. We appreciated Cosimo's dining recommendations and frequented locations he recommended. Cosimo was responsive to our pre-travel inquiries and met us upon our arrival to show us the apartment. We would stay here again if our travels take us back to Florence. His property was nicely maintained and the description on the site accurately described the apartment. ##### Jane P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig K. 23 May 2016 #### Great location, cosy apartment, very helpful. We were met by Giulio at the apartment and he was very helpful in explaining how to get the most out of our stay in Florence. The apartment is in a very central location so we could walk to all the things we wanted to see and it close to a grocery store. It's well equipped and very comfortable. We had a fantastic stay. ##### Craig K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### David D., Sydney, Australia 26 Oct 2015 #### A disappointing experience While close to the station and the market, the suite was in a poor neighbourhood and very loud at all times (day and night), appalling wifi/internet signal (5 min to open an email), we lost water for a whole night and electricity in the stairwell for another night (pitch black climb up 2 floors). Not ideal for the price. The camera work for the suite also flattered the size of the suite and the loft was a lofty climb. ##### David D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Marie-France L. 5 Aug 2015 #### Great stay in Florence For a family of four, this apartment was well suited for our weekly stay, with a comfortable king-size bed, a queen-size sofa bed and an added single bed on request. It was clean, very much like the picture, and the AC was much wecomed in the hot weather. There were nice attentions such as basic spices, oil, and soap in the well-equiped kitchen we used quite a bit, and some washing soap pods for the washing machine. There was a nice selection of books on travel, arts, history... Amongst them, detailed and varied travel guides on Florence and the area we used for our daily activities and day trips. We found the location very good: a few streets away from Florence's Centrale Mercato for fresh local food and eats, a few blocks away from another general supermarket, a few streets away from the Academia (and the rest of the city's historical centre), and about a 10 minutes walk from the train station which made this an ideal base for day trips by train to Rome on a high speed train, and Sienna. In the 35 + C degree weather, making it tiring for long walks, we also tried the hop on hop off double-decker city sights bus tour which took us all around town to main attractions and the interesting nearby city of Fiesole and its roman anfiteatre. Our top family activity (of our whole one-month trip) was a cooking class organised by Florence Tours, which took us from the city centre to a winery in Chianti (20 minutes away) where we learned how to make our own pizza and gelato from scratch: great setting with a glass of wine watching the sunset over Florence in the distance while the pizzas cooked... We highly recommend it! The only slight down-sides of the appartment were the limited amount of storage for clothes and the street could be noisy sometimes quite late at night (bring ear plugs and you'll be fine). Water pressure in the shower is tricky as many places in Italy. This appartment is on the second floor (with some 40 stairs or so to climb). The definite plus of this apartment is the outstanding manager, Cosimo Curradi, a true Florentine who obviously loves his city, who gave us such a warm welcome and made sure we felt at home and had everything we needed. He was always of quick assistance during the week, especially when we had an unfortunate medical querry and arrangements were made and a doctor came for a home call within an hour or so. One word: wow! A+ on customer service. Grazie mile Cosimo for making our stay a memorable one! ##### Marie-France L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa N. 20 Jul 2014 #### Loved the location and amenities We stayed for 4 nights and loved it- great location just a few minutes walk to the major Florence sites (Uffizi, Accademia, Duomo, etc.). Very close to Mercado Centrale- shop there in the morning for local fresh food to make classic Italian snacks- cheese, bread, olive oil, tomatoes, prosciutto- and save some money on breakfasts and dinners by eating in the apartment (loved having a kitchen). We really appreciated the washer too since the airline lost our bags so we only had the clothes on our backs. WiFi was sketchy at first but Cosimo remedied that quickly. Florence is noisy, so bring ear plugs for sleeping! ##### Lisa N. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla W. 25 Jun 2014 #### Amazing. The property is exactly how it looks. The owner met us at the property to give us the keys. Very large place for the money. Also, the location was perfect for sightseeing downtown Florence. I would definitely stay here again if visiting Florence. Highly recommend. ##### Kayla W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia C., Castle Hayne, NC 21 May 2014 #### Just as pictured! Just as pictured! Loft apartment close to Train station. Cosimo greeted us, in beautiful English, when we arrived and showed us how to operate the door locks, washing machine, stove and other appliances, He provided coffee and laundry detergent; and had many good suggestions for restaurants. The bed was comfortable, and the street noise normal for a side street. Just blocks from the Accademia and Mercato Centrale this was a great place to stay. Mercato Centrale has every kind of market; fish, meat, vegetable and delis, a very lively place. One night, for a break from dining out, we purchased lasagna and meatballs and heated it up in the microwave. We had a bit of difficulty finding the apartment because the map printed from Mapquest took us a roundabout way. If you are headed toward the Marcato Centrale you are going in the right direction. ##### Claudia C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 13 Oct 2013 #### Great apartment, excellent manager, walking distance to historic city centre This is a superb, well-furnished apartment right in the heart of the city. The manager is very professional and helpful as well. Even when we ran into some slight problems, he was quick to attend to them. Also provided us with wonderful restaurant recommendations. We will definitely stay here again the next time we want to visit Florence! ### 8/10 Good #### J. Rene R. 31 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### J. Rene R. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ---