"Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence

Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(165 Ratings)

The property offers spacious accommodations, a fantastic location in Florence, and clean, comfortable rooms. Guests enjoyed the historical charm and responsiveness of the hosts. Stairs are narrow but the overall experience was excellent.

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(165 Ratings)

Apartment in Florence

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this apartment rental

Discover the "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais, situated in the heart of Florence just off the prestigious Via Tornabuoni. Located a short distance from the River Arno, this exclusive residence is located inside the historical Palazzo Berardi, dating back to the 1600s. The neighbourhood is surrounded by traditional Tuscan restaurants, high-fashion boutiques such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren and WP Store, as well as grocery and convenience stores.
The apartment, which can accommodate up to six people, occupies the second and top floors of the building and is accessible by lift. The lower floor of the apartment offers a spacious 60 square metre living area with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower, while the upper floor overlooks the living room and features a period wooden floor, a ceiling with wooden beams, and period paintings. The three peaceful bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, are located on the upper floor. The rooms are configured as one twin and two doubles.
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Amenities at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of Florence

Nearby attractions

Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano

23.4 mi

Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore

0.5 mi

Bargello National Museum

0.5 mi

Oak of the Witches

30.7 mi

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Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(165 Ratings)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(165 Ratings)

Apartment in Florence

7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Florence

Nearby attractions

Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano

23.4 mi

Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore

0.5 mi

Bargello National Museum

0.5 mi

Oak of the Witches

30.7 mi

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(165 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing place in the best location! Loved our time in Florence and the apartment was a big part of that. Thank you!

10.0 / 10.0

Location is an area with many stores and walking distance (5 mins) to many restaurants and attractions, we walked to everything. We had a group of seven persons and the three sleeping areas worked out well for us, just note that one of the beds is in an open loft area. Also, lots of steep steps in the apartment so keep that in mind with young kids and elderly. The check in was fantastic as well as all the communications. We got in to Florence early and were able to leave all our bags with the host and came back later to check in - this was GREATLY APPRECIATED. They even moved our bags to the apartment for us, WOW!

8.0 / 10.0

Family of 6 traveling to Florence for first time. Excellent communication with the property manager. We had a chef come and he did a pasta cooking class for us which was a lot fun. Very convenient and easy walk to the main sites.

10.0 / 10.0

Pros -1. Location is convenient to everything2. Very clean3. Elevator (only takes you to the first of a three level apt)4. Air Conditioning worked great!5. Washing machine6. Has all the soaps, hair dryers, paper products7. There is a coffee shop three doors downCons1. There are NOT three bedrooms and a sleeping loft. There are two bedrooms, one with a big closet, and a sleeping loft 2. The apt is 3 floors. The stairs are steep. The elevator offers no help maneuvering in the apt.3. Only one set of keys which complicates dividing the group for different activities 4. The host offers no help with arranging transfersOverall, this was a great place to stay with friends and family. We got the Glovo app to have sundries, food, and wine delivered. The grocery stores aren’t super close so Glovo came to our rescue.I have no idea what you would do with a car if you rented one. We used a taxi app which worked great.

10.0 / 10.0

Our family enjoyed our stay here. It was perfect for our large family and conveniently located to many things.

8.0 / 10.0

This is the first place that we stayed in Italy. My expectations may not be in touch with reality. With that being said, the apartment itself is magical in its own way, uncertainly authentic to Florence. The antiquity surrounds you giving you that European experience that many travelers are seeking. In my case I’m traveling with my family who are not quite as adventurous as Only drawbacks might be with the size of bathrooms, lighting issues, or overall cleanliness. In all fairness, I will say that the place is extremely clean and well kept, and that this is Italy and that anyone should lower their expectations when comparing it to something Modern In this case this numerous stairs could be a concern for some families. I thought all of these features are part of the experience and makes it cool and unique to Florence but my wife feels otherwise. Apartment was overall accommodating and perfect for our family and while I have no actual hotels that I can compare it to, I thought this apartment was unique and historic and special.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent property and location. As described in reviews, there are a lot of steps but completely manageable. Responsive host. Only negative was that lights in the common stairwell were inoperable at night.

8.0 / 10.0

We were a group of 7, all adults this location was great. 10 to 15 walk to almost everything. The rental was great, and beautiful. This may have been my fault but we had an elderly person with us and it was a little hard for her to use the stairs, but we made it work. Both bedrooms are up on top of 3 floors. Middle flóor was the loft which had a sofa bed. Overall I thought the vrbo was great. Thank you

2.0 / 10.0

The company canceled our reservations, but never infoes us until we requested check in instructions, 2 hours before our arrival. Their response was the computer system had booked 2 reservations, even though the system had no issue sending me a 2nd payment notice. The reservation was for 6 people, they offered as an alternative a 5 person apartment. They made no offer to compensate us for the $80 and travel rental difference or the stress and inconvenience. It’s only fair to be reimbursed $250.

10.0 / 10.0

This is my second time at this property and loved it even more. everything was great. Location was incredible close to everythung and loved all of the space for our group. We will be back!

6.0 / 10.0

We loved the property location … Steps were both inside and outside the property The inside steps were to the bedrooms this was not clear on the property description Other observations —1st floor bathroom toilet keeps running — air conditioners were not very cooling — refrigerator light bulb is flashing -may need to be replaced

10.0 / 10.0

This was my friends and I first time in Florence, we wanted a place close to the action so we could walk places. This was the perfect location for us, right near the river, near shops and restaurants, and a close walk to all of the sites. Also, big bonus in the Italian summer it had AC. We loved the aesthetic of the home, it was classic and beautiful. Plenty of space for our group which had 5 of us and a baby. There are quite a bit of stairs, so make sure you are comfortable with that. If it’s not an issue, than this is the perfect spot. The hosts were very easy to communicate with, and the check in process was easy as well. We definitely would stay here again if we were in Florence! Thank you!!!

8.0 / 10.0

1st impression. This apartment is on the top floor and the elevator is a 2person max that is very finicky. So if you are a family, like we were, with luggage for everyone it is a very challenging process as you will have to stack some luggage and only one person will fit. Inside the apartment, it is a 2 bedroom with an open loft. The 2 bedrooms each have their own en-suite bathroom but they are all very small. Like cruise ship small. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has 2 twin beds. The open loft has a sofa bed but you will either have to go downstairs or upstairs into a bedroom to use a bathroom. The living area is very spacious. Kitchen has a lot to be desired but honestly how much are you using that anyway. It has a dorm room style fridge but can easily hold some drinks if needed Now onto the location. This place is in a magnificent location and that trumps everything else in my mind. I would 100% stay here again because of that. I would definitely recommend unless you have someone that can’t really deal with stairs as the elevator to get up to the floor is tricky and the stairs inside the apartment are plentiful and very steep and tight.

2.0 / 10.0

Be careful in booking this place! The pictures are deceiving. The staircase in the unit that goes up two levels is too narrow and small steps. My husband is 6’5” and a big man with bad knees. We explained that it is too difficult for my husband to navigate the necessary staircase. The elevator only fits one person and worked sometimes. We had to find, last minute, other accommodations. The owner will not give us a refund, partial or otherwise. Not a good way to do business!

10.0 / 10.0

The apartment is exactly as pictured - great space for a family or large group. We used the kitchen every morning for breakfast and sat around the table every evening sharing stories and playing games. The location is amazing - you can walk to anything from the apartment within 15 minutes (the train station, every major attraction and great shopping). Be aware, that if you have anyone who is not super mobile, there IS an elevator to the apartment, but within the apartment itself all of the bedrooms require very steep stairs. We would stay there again - super quiet, very clean and fantastic location.

10.0 / 10.0

My family and I enjoyed our stay at your place in Florence. The location was perfect and we had plenty of space for all six of us to sleep and each shared a bathroom/shower with one person from our group. Definitely will come back and stay at your place again. Thank you.

8.0 / 10.0

This location couldn't have been any better. It is close to everything. We had a good stay and lots of great memories. Finding the location wasn't easy apple maps had us a block away, the instructions via email didn't help much and communication with the host was hit and miss. It says it sleep 7 and that is really pushing it. The listing say 3 rooms in one spot and 4 rooms in another spot. It’s 2 rooms an a loft and there is a cot for a 7th person you can pull into a room or the loft. The apartment is much darker than the pictures lead you to believe. We had lots of stairs everywhere we stayed in Italy but this place had by far the most. If you don't have someone with some muscle this isn't the place for you if you have suitcases.

10.0 / 10.0

Great place, central to all places in Florence. Able to have our own space.

8.0 / 10.0

This rustic Italian apartment is located in a fantastic area in the heart of Florence. The host was helpful by phone when we arrived early in allowing us to store our luggage at the apartment while it was being cleaned. He also allowed us to leave the luggage a couple hours later at the end of our stay since we had a later flight. Please know that there are many stairs in the apartment. You have to climb two flights of narrow winding stairs inside the apartment to get to the two bedrooms. There is a loft on the middle “floor”. I would not recommend it for families with young children or elderly people. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but we wanted to make sure that people understood the property. We loved the location. Very close to everything.

6.0 / 10.0

The apartment was spare but fine - nothing fancy but comfortable. However, what isn't mentioned is that there are very very steep and narrow stairs throughout that are dangerous for little kids or older people. And while there is an elevator, it stops 8 steep steps before the apartment door.

10.0 / 10.0

This was an excellent stay. Highly recommend. Only suggestion is that couch bed could be better. And we desired a few more blankets in the apartment. Overall very good stay!

10.0 / 10.0

The location is great to walk to anything in Florence. The street is quiet and safe. We stayed here for 5 days over thanksgiving break. We messaged to share/get check in details a week prior to our arrival based on other reviews and they did not respond. The locks and check in are automated and I had to call them when we arrived 15 minutes prior to the electronic locks being activated. They were able to do this remotely. I wish they had any information about the climate control posted in the apartment. The heater clanged for an hour and a half one night before we finally figured out that the dial had inadvertently been left on and we think the temp dropped enough in the night to trigger it. We would have contacted the host during our stay but we fixed the issue ourselves. Plan to have your coffee on the way out in the many cafes nearby. It would be helpful to provide nearby grocery stores or recommendations as the kitchen only has basic necessities. The decor in the was really stunning and the bedrooms layout was very private except the loft bed above the living area. The wine bar across the street was super friendly and recommended some great bottles.

10.0 / 10.0

This is an apartment with a lot of history. Would have enjoyed more information about the people who lived there in the past. It was a great experience for all of us.

10.0 / 10.0

The property was everything it was advertised to be. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location and easy access to most of Florence. The apartment was lovely, plenty of space for us all and AC units in each bedroom. The only issue we had was accessing the apartment, we didn’t receive check in access and had to call to receive it. But otherwise all was wonderful and perfect for us.

10.0 / 10.0

A short stay in Florence with family and friends. 3 couples and the apartment worked really well. Location is excellent and we had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Great communication with Pietro - thanks! Would happily stay again.

2.0 / 10.0

This apartment is not in livable condition especially with kids - unacceptable conditions, extremely hot and not suitable for small children. We left the apartment soon after checking in and book a hotel spending a lot of extra money but worth it. Please see below a list with things that we consider unsafe and not acceptable: • the multi stairs with unsafe handrail • the excessive heat inside with 2 small AC units that were barely working. Inside the apartment it was so hot we were sweating constantly doing nothing just seating on the living room couch. • the bathrooms are dirty and the floors were filthy. • the kitchen looks and smells like a barn with the fridge acting weird. • unsafe extension cords in the kitchen (especially for kids ) • the list is longer but I stop here Pictures are deceiving and price quality is not there at all!

10.0 / 10.0

Our family really enjoyed this apartment! There are 3 levels, with the loft and bedrooms at the top which we didn’t fully realize when booking, but it made for a lot of extra space. The extra large living area downstairs, high ceilings and 3 bathrooms were great. With a lot of original character, the apartment still felt new and clean. We would definitely stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

No surprises here. Between the owner's description and the other reviews, this property was exactly as expected. Some of us from suburban America are not accustomed to such accommodations. A sense of adventure, good mobility and packing light are helpful when staying in an apartment building that is much older than your hometown. Yes, there are lots of stairs. Yes, the showers are small and the water temperature was all over the place. But the apartment was clean and well taken care of. The location is convenient and safe while also being away from the tourist crowds. The owner responded quickly to a couple of issues. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely beds and high ceilings. Central to all.

10.0 / 10.0

Our stay in Frienza was made wonderful by this awesome property. It is beautiful in every way. It is in a building built in the 1600s with incredible architecture and views. It is close to the river, the il Duomo, restaurants and shopping. Incredible place. The apartment is managed well and Gaia and Pietro were very responsive to any of our needs. For example, when we checked in, 2 of the canned lights in the ceiling were burnt out, not a big deal, but still made the dining room a bit dark. Gaia had the repair man there the next morning to replace the lights (that was great, Thank you!). We loved the apartment, the feel, and the closeness to the city of Florence. Being in a historic building, that is completely upgraded only added to our experience. Grazie Mille, Ciao!

8.0 / 10.0

Great location. Front door entry wasn't great. I couldn't get it to work on my phone, but it worked for my wife. The stairs are rough, so not a good choice for the elderly. We managed but it wasn't fun with luggage. Location was perfect. Close to everything but not a real busy street. Overall a nice place.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent proximity to major museums, churches, shops and restaurants. You are no more than a 20 minute walk to anything of significance. The apartment is located in a building constructed around 1600 (late Renaissance era) and it truly gives the visitor an old-world flavor of what it must have been like to live in Firenze during its golden age. You will have no trouble getting around by foot. As described, there are about two sets of stairs that you need to navigate in order to get to the upper bedrooms once you enter the main floor of the apartment. The stairs are very narrow, so it can be a challenge to negotiate the steps with suitcases in hand; you might find it easier to leave your large pieces of luggage in the main floor and transfer, bathroom, sleep necessities and the next day's change of clothes to the upper bedrooms. We very much enjoyed our stay!

10.0 / 10.0

This apartment was well-suited for our family as it had separate beds for our boys and three separate bathrooms. Note there are two actual bedrooms - the third room is on a mezzanine overlooking the living room with a pull out couch. As noted on other reviews there a lot of stairs - to get to the apartment and again to get to the bedrooms. This place is not good for someone with bad knees. Location couldn’t be beat - right in the heart of the old town with restaurants and cafes around every corner. It is not luxurious- but it had everything we needed for an amazing stay.

8.0 / 10.0

This is a great location for a stay in Florence. It is close to pretty much everything you want to see while visiting Florence. It is not for people with bad knees, small children or the elderly or anyone with mobility issues. There are 67 cement steps to the apartment and another 21 to get to the floor with bedrooms. A remote for the skylights would be great so you can darken the room for sleeping. Note that the pictures they send you do not include a photo of the entrance to the building. Another reviewer included a picture of the outer door to the building. The photos that they send via VRBO are of the doors/ entrance once you get inside the outer door. The elevator is small but is helpful in getting heavy luggage up to the unit. As other users have stated, the showers are small and the water temp cycles from very hot to cold. It is a challenge to keep it at a steady temperature. It does have 3 full bathrooms, complete with with a set of towels for each guest and includes soap and shampoo as well as a hair dryer. The kitchen is equipped with necessities and has a small fridge with a tiny freezer. It does have a wine opener, coffeemaker and coffee. At night, there are no lights in the stairwell to the apartment so you will need to use your phone light to light the way. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend the apartment and location.

10.0 / 10.0

The location is in the middle of everything. The building is older and you get to experience the real Florence in a loft with plenty of space. Kitchen was just right and washing machine was handy. Everyone enjoyed the stay!!! Great for a family.

10.0 / 10.0

Great place and amazing hosts!! The perfect Florence experience. The apartment is in a wonderful location, charming, clean and had everything we needed.

4.0 / 10.0

Good location. 3 floors walk up to apt. (tiny elevator) 3 floors inside apt. w/ very narrow stairs - 2 bedrooms w/ bathrooms on 3rd floor - loft area only on second floor - living space and kitchen on 1st floor - street is 3 floors below living space A/C did not maintain comfortable temperature (although it was very hot in Florence during our stay) Cold showers - minimal hot water. Tiny kitchen - Fridge did not cool beverages adequately

8.0 / 10.0

The apartment was beautiful. It was located very close to all the popular tourist sites and was in perfect condition. Without the cleaning crew, we would not have been able to figure out how to get into the apartment. I must say, the cleaners were super helpful and did a fantastic job in helping us feel comfortable. The apartment has a clothes washer, but no dryer. Although there is a drying rack and clothes hangers to dry clothing so having a dryer was not a problem. We were very happy with our three day stay there and would definitely return. Florence is an amazingly beautiful city. Grateful for our time there.

10.0 / 10.0

The apartment was in a great location. The entrance to the building was not so easy to find since the numbers of the building were a bit misleading ( bldg 17 was not across from 16&18). A picture of the actual door from the street view would be very helpful. Also, the bedrooms were upstairs and one had to use very narrow stairways to get up. Might be an issue for travelers with limited mobility. Other than that, it was a very nice apartment.

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Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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What amenities are available at "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is "Brunelleschi" apartment by WP Relais,unique experience in the heart of Florence pet friendly?

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