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Porta Rossa, LORENA

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Firenze, Tuscany
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ponte Vecchio
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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About this property

Porta Rossa, LORENA

The 3 - room apartment (60 m 2) is on the 2nd Floor (without elevator) of a palazzo that belonged to the famous Cavalcanti family in the Middle Ages. The building is now a listed building and has only recently been restored. The living space is optimally divided: spacious entrance with wardrobe, 2 bedrooms each with double bed and private bathroom (with shower) as well as a cozy, fully equipped kitchen and dining area with pull-out sofa. The lovingly chosen furnishings, the terracotta floor and the antique wooden ceiling give the studio an authentic Florentine atmosphere. At the same time, the apartment has every modern convenience: air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, dishwasher and washing machine.




The extremely central location offers the ideal starting point for conquering the city. Just a few steps, just around the corner, and you are in the middle of Piazza della Signoria. Sit down for a cappuccino in the Café Rivoire, admire the Loggia dei Lanzi, the Palazzo Vecchio - while you are making plans for the new day of your vacation. Could you start with a visit to the Uffizi Gallery, which, like most of the city's sights, is within walking distance of the apartment? Or they stroll through the surrounding streets, get some luck at the bronze 'Porcellino' fountain and walk over the Ponte Vecchio to the characteristic Oltrarno district, where they still work over the shoulder of the Florentine artisans in traditional 'Botteghe' can look.
The apartments CATERINA (2 pers.) And LORENA (4 pers.) Offer their guests countless possibilities to experience the city up close and authentically.

Property manager

Jessica, Regine
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Languages

Czech, English, French, German, Italian

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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 IT048017C24NYFZZ7K

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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

About the area

Florence

Duomo, a neighbourhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Florence Botanical Gardens and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Firenze, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪I Fratellini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Borsa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Perseo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rivoire - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vinaino - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Porta Rossa, LORENA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Porta Rossa, LORENA ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porta Rossa, LORENA ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Porta Rossa, LORENA located?

Located in Duomo, this apartment building is steps away from Via de' Calzaiuoli, Historic Centre of Florence and Piazza della Signoria. Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio are also within 5 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 10 minutes by foot and San Marco University Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The communication was good and the directions were also good our host was so lovely and helpful She couldn’t have been nicer the location was perfect We were only a short walk from everything A great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence

An amazing space in the perfect area!!! 2 couples enjoyed immensely! Thankyou!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the photos

The place was beautiful. Larger than the photos showed and full of history. Perfect location. Although one of our group managed to lock herself in one of the bathrooms. The host responded immediately and a locksmith had to be called to use a special key to get her out of the room. She made it to our tour in time with the guidance of our hostess. I would definately stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis J., Pittsburgh, USA

Great location

55 steps from the street to the apartment door and no elevator so be prepared. A very nice apartment however right in the heart of things in Florence. A 15 minute walk to the train station. Comfortable apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

svetlana r., St. Louis USA

Perfect location, very convinient --walk everywhere!

We were visiting Florence in May, 2 families no children. This apartment was just perfect for us -- 2 separate bedrooms, with full bathroom each, so we had enough privacy, spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen. Very clean and well maintained. Walking distance to everywhere! Central train station 20 min max! Jessica was very nice giving us detailed directions and meeting us at the steps of the apartment. Highly recommend! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stacy o., Overland Park, KS

excellent location, fun and safe

Our stay in Florence at your apartment in the middle of October was awesome. Certainly 5 out of 5 starts; perfect location - 5-20 minute walk to most of the major sites, on a street that was not very noisy, just the happy sound of walkers chatting, and very safe!; the apartment was clean, comfortable and well-appointed; communication and delivery of the keys worked well. I would definitely stay at this apartment if I am lucky enough to visit Florence again, and I will certainly recommend it to my friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jing X.

Charming apartment Lorena

We 4 people stayed in the lovely Lorena apartment for 3 nights in July 2014. The location couldn´t be better. We took the bus C2 from the train station to the nearest bus stop as my father could´t walk long, the distance is about 20 min walking with luggage. Jessica (or Regina?) waited for us at the front door, she spoke German and explained us everything. She gave us many useful suggestions: breakfast, dinner, grocery, ice cream... Everything was well prepared, we signed the contract and made an appointment for checking out. We also got 2 pair of keys that we could go out separately. There is a booklet which shows a lot of secret tips about Florece, we find it amazing! The apartment is on the 2nd floor of an old building. The stairs behind the main entrance are quite narrow. The apartment has 2 bedrooms , 2 baths and a living room with kitchenette. It is a clean and cozy place with nearly everything: Wi-Fi, AC, washing machine, laundry rack, refrigerator, dish washer... We also love the old wood furniture as well as the wood windows/balcony doors:) The only suggestion I would make would be some dish clothes and cleaner. We had to buy them from the small supermarket. The location of the apartment is just too good to be true. We could get everywhere on foot. We visited Italy at the peak time, me and my boyfriend had to figure out it was too noisy in the night. Even with closed window, we couldn´t sleep very well. The location of the apartment is so convenient, but at the same time too many people walked throught the street under our bedroom's window, they talked and laughed loudly in the middle of night... My parents' bedroom doen´t has such problem, it has a balcony towards the courtyard. I would recommend this apartment to my friends, but maybe in the low season.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C., San Diego

Perfect place with a perfect host!

WOW....This was an amazing place! The apartment had a Tuscany charm. The large ceilings, tiled floor with the wood window shutters were adorable. It was a little villa in the middle of the city. The two bedrooms and two baths was just what the doctor ordered. Large beds in each room with airconditioning unit that turned the rooms into the North Pole. The two bedrooms were on opposite ends of the apartment which was nice to get a little time alone. It is great for two couples or a family of four. The kitchen had all the amenities and the freezer, like the bedrooms worked well. We would put bottled water in at night and they were frozen solid to take on our day trips. We also drank the tap water with no problems. The showers were powerful and hot! The only suggestion I would make would be to get a better fitting floor rack to stand on in the shower, in the back room. It was a little slippery. The location was key if you want to be 5 minutes from all the sites. It is a busy location but it seems all of Florence is busy. We loved a store called Grana Markert a few blocks away. They were the sweetest folks in the market and you can get Prosecco on ice...so ready to open and drink. Jessica was a doll and met us at the apartment on time and had only quick and precise communication with the booking process. I have been to many places on VRBO and this one was on of the best. The pictures on VRBO don't do it justice it is so bright and cozy. Noice level wasn't bad, but it is in a city so it is what is expected in the back bedroom. The bedroom closest to the front door faced the courtyard and was very quite. The only other thing was that we didn't have access to the elevator. However, the stairs were not that bad and the apartment is on the second floor. It was a wonderful value.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Our stay in the ''LORENA'' apartment, was perfect!

We stayed in this lovely apartment for three nights. We were two couples from Greece. The apartment is perfect for two couples! Very clean, with all the necessary amenities and even more! It is situated in a great location, since all the most important historic sights are in a walking distance. Ponte Vechio is a 5 minutes walk from the apartment.There are lots of lovely restaurants and shops around , where you can get anything you need. Regina was very kind to help us, when she came to meet us , to show us the apartment. She was very helpful and gave us a lot of useful tips. I would definetly recommend this apartment to my friends, going to visit Florence!!! I hope we visit Florence again!! I know where we are going to stay, again!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Great apartment in a prime location

We stayed for 4 nights in the Lorena apartment, when our original accommodations fell through at the last minute. Regine was extremely responsive and prepared, when we met up with her at the apartment. We loved the place as soon as we walked inside. The apartment is bright, clean, and tastefully decorated. The location is very convenient to all the main attractions in Florence. We found a green grocer and a bakery, both within 2 blocks, which we visited every day for fresh fruit and bread. Highly recommend this apartment.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Lovely apartment in a convenient location.

Our stay at the the Lorena apartment was a last-minute happenstance, but we could not have been more pleased. Our original accommodations fell through at the last minute, so we were scrambling to find a place to stay. Regine was extremely responsive, and well-prepared when she showed us the apartment. We knew as soon as we walked in, that we were going to love the place. We ended up staying for four nights, and during that time we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The location is extremely convenient to seeing all the sights in Florence. We found a bakery and a green grocer within two blocks, and stopped there daily for fresh fruit and bread. The apartment is bright, clean, and tastefully furnished. We would highly recommend this apartment.

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