This characteristic apartment is located in a noble palace of Florence, where the painter Giotto learned the first rudiments of the fine arts. The apartment offers the rare opportunity to live in a large space in the heart of Florence. From its windows you can enjoy the view of Piazza Santa Croce and the hill of Bellosguardo.

This spacious apartment has its windows on the famous Piazza Santa Croce, but the view extends to the Bellosguardo hill. Located on the 3rd floor without elevator (82 steps) offers an incomparable view. In this building the painter Giotto, received the first rudiments of art at the school runned by his master Cimabue. At a few steps there are the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale, the River Arno, the Uffizi Gallery, Piazza della Signoria and the charming Piazza Ghiberti, where every day is held on the local market, frequented by Florentines. A market where you can lose yourself between colors and odors. Where you can find food, spices and other delicatessen. Not far away, there is Piazza del Duomo and all the famous restaurants and quaint shops of Via Ghibellina. The spaciousness of this apartment and its traditional beauty, guarantee a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

What is included and what not

For daily and weekly rates price does include: All Taxes, Utilities, Linen. It does not include: Final cleaning 70 €, heating, air conditions, internet connection.

For monthly rates price does not include: gas, electricity, water, internet connection, final cleaning fee.

Extra costs (this might be subjected to changes)

Electricity 0.40 Eurocent per 1 KW of consumption

Water 2,50 Eurocent per 1 m3 of consumption.

Gas 1.15 Eurocent per 1 m3 of consumption

Internet connection Euro 60/month

Final cleaning fee 140 € / one time fee

Extra cleaning services 15 € / hour

Breakage or Security Deposit:

for weekly rentals Euro 250/300/500
for 1 month rent - 50% of the monthly rent
for rentals of 2 or more months - 1 month rent

The apartment comprises an entrance hall, large living room with fireplace (not working) and a TV, a bedroom with two single beds, one double bedroom with an adjoining studio with an extra bed, bathroom with shower, kitchen (4 gas rings, oven, refrigerator and dishwasher), washing machine and ironing room with small bathroom with shower.

The apartment is furnished with vintage furniture, and is equipped with all the necessities for a pleasant holiday in the heart of downtown Florence.

Conditions for daily and weekly bookings (from one week to three weeks)

Balance will be paid one month before arrival and by Cash, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard), wire transfer. According to Italian laws a tourist rental contract might needed to be signed at check in, please bring with you a copy of your passport to give to the owner to take care of any formal requirement. The presence of unauthorized persons is a valid reason for eviction without the right to any reimbursement. Additional costs are specified in the rates section of the listing.

Cancellation policies for daily and weekly bookings

Up to 60 days prior arrival 10% penaltyfrom 60 to 30 days prior arrival 30 % penalty from 29 to 8 days prior arrival - 50% penalty Cancellation within 7 days prior arrival and no show will incur in 100% charge.

Conditions for monthly bookings (from one month up)

To reserve the apartment the requested deposit will be charged on the Credit Card provided along with the Booking Form that has to be filled out ,signed and returned by fax The receipt of the deposit will confirm the booking, no reservation will be considered confirmed until booking deposit will be received. Payment for the deposit can be done by Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard), wire transfer. Monthly rent will be paid upon arrival directly to the landlord in cash, in the same way each month for longer rentals. According to Italian laws a tourist rental contract might needed to be signed at check in, please bring with you a copy of your passport to give to the owner to take care of any formal requirement. The presence of unauthorized persons is a valid reason for eviction without the right to any reimbursement. Additional costs are specified in the description of the premises

Cancellation policies for monthly bookings

the deposit paid to confirm the reservation in non refundable. for cancellation of the rental contract prior to its natural expiration, the penalty is 1 month rent

Check in and Check out

Check In from 3 pm until 7 pm Check out before 10 am Different arrival time can be arranged and communicated by e mail at lest 15 days prior arrival date , but exact time must be advised at least one week prior check in. In case of late arrival without notice after 8 pm a 60 Euro fee will be applied. This property does not offer reception services or 24 h check in facilities.