Title: Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence Apartment with kitchen, steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/d03c97e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/108de19f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/b4b8e58b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/ccb3a406.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/92b1f5a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Ponte Vecchio, Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5732 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning £261 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov ## 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. ### Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence Apartment with kitchen, steps from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include a dining area and a Smart TV. Limited housekeeping is available. Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Shower ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number IT048017B4JYRWS3K8 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 italydelite\_165 ## About the area ![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%7C43.77203%2C11.24971&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2qwsEOIfHQm6nLUk6Jd8K85f05U=) Firenze, Toscana #### What's nearby - Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Ponte Vecchio - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Unità Tram Stop - 5 min walk - Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 8 min walk - Peretola Airport (FLR) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Osteria Belle Donne - ‬1 min walk - ‪Buca Mario - ‬1 min walk - ‪GIACOSA - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Fiddler's Elbow - Irish Pub - ‬2 min walk - ‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence? > As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence on 17 Nov 2025 start from £261.01, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florence-Hotels-Urban-Retreat-In-The-Heart-Of-Florence.h89782978.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### Where is Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence located? > Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Ponte Vecchio and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 7 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley M. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florence vacay Excellent accommodations! ##### Lesley M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly J. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect We were there for 5 days and the apartment was perfect. Marco and the rest of the staff were very helpful and made great suggestions. We would go back to this apartment and will recommend it to our friends and family. FYI: it is on the 3rd floor and does not have a lift/elevator. ##### Kelly J. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### debbie m. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Perfect location. Clean. Bed comfortable. Laundry soap was provide just which coffee was also. Would retun when back in Florence. ##### debbie m. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francine T. 4 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, spacious and conveniently located Enjoyed our 3 night stay in this apartment. Excellent location, just a couple of blocks from Piazza SMN. Easy walk to train. Plenty of room, tastefully decorated, comfy bed and couch. Kitchen is small but all basic equipment for breakfast or heating leftovers. But we ate most meals in the excellent restaurants right outside the door! All windows lead to a small inner courtyard, so the apartment is very quiet from street noise. However if everyone has their windows open, you will hear your neighbours. Also be aware, there are many steps to get to the 3rd floor apartment, but we rather enjoyed this, it became part of our daily workout 😉 I recommend this apartment and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. couch ##### Francine T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa Y. 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! The apartment was beautiful, clean, and full of light. It had everything we needed and was close to all the things we wanted to see in Florence. The management was very responsive and handled questions quickly. The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had the supplies we needed. Some things are different in Italy than US. We were fine with these things, but newcomers should be aware before they book. The front door doesn't have a coded lock, but rather we needed to wait for a person to meet us to hand over the keys. He was friendly and made us feel at home. The apartment is 4 floors up and doesn't have an elevator, it was a lot to go up and down several times a day. The apartment has windows only to an interior courtyard, (not to US fire code). The building is an historic part of ancient Florence and with cafes, cafes, and shops right outside your door. The wall mounted hot water heater needs a switch turned before hot water is available. All of this was worth the stay. We would stay again if we had the opportunity! ##### Teresa Y. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy R. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amy R. 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