Title: Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=1222&destination=Florence%2C+Tuscany%2C+Italy&selected=89782978&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence ## Photo gallery for Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/1d7acc79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/89cc362c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/b4b8e58b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/bef74c78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89783000/89782978/108de19f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5732 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - 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. ### Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence 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 - 2 bedrooms - 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 - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### 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 - Unit size: 732 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21500/21408/05410bf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel De La Ville Historic Centre of Florence - 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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 Historic Centre of Florence, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. [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%7C43.77203%2C11.24971&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2qwsEOIfHQm6nLUk6Jd8K85f05U=) Firenze, Toscana ### What's nearby - ![Piazza di Santa Maria Novella 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 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Via de\' Tornabuoni showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141948/601fa12e-6fe3-4813-89b0-38b99653790f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Via de' Tornabuoni 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Province of Florence featuring street scenes and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179893/15050794-e57f-4660-89d9-ac2128f616b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Basilica of Santa Maria Novella 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Ponte Vecchio which includes a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075434/67189072-9377-4114-81b7-8ffaa6705976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ponte Vecchio 6 min walk \- 0.4 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 6 min walk \- 0.4 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 - GIACOSA 1 min walk - Osteria Belle Donne 1 min walk - Ristorante Buca Mario 1 min walk - Cafe dei Fossi 1 min walk - Il Latini 1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence? ### Where is Urban Retreat in the Heart of Florence located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Amy R. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amy R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ---