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Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Firenze, Toscana
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola

CASA NICOLA
This enchanting apartment is located in the Historical center of Florence. The apartment is located beside the Santacroce Chathedral, one of the most important cathedral. It is a 10 minute walk from the Duomo (main cathedral of Florence) and the Ufizzi gallery( which owns some of the most important pieces of art work of the renaissance). To get to the apartment, there are 36 pretty steps to climb, but it is well worth the journey.

Completely renovated in early 2010, the 55sqm apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room 1 bathroom and a tiny terrace with a breathtaking view of the surrounding historical center. The apartment reflects its exterior surroundings as it has been carefully decorated in a typically Florentine fashion. Once you enter the apartment on that has two windows on the Via San Giuseppe and has a splendid view of the basilica and of the belltower of Santa Croce.

The room with a Queen-sized bed is very comfortable and entirely furnished with antiques. Next in the apartment, to the right we find the lounge, with a characteristic ceiling in wood and Tuscan terracotta, the floors are furnished with parquet flooring. The living room is furnished with two sofas, one of which it a comfortable queen size bed. The living room also consists of a small library, and a television set.

The bathroom, is large and comfortable with bathtub, hand held shower, sink and bidet. The kitchen, has two windows with view on the skyline of the historical center, perfectly equipped, with a dishwasher, washing machine, capable refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, blender, toaster, coffee maker. The apartment provides air conditioning and winter heating.

The apartment is ideal for a vacation to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Florence like its residents live it, given that the apartment is found near one of the most attended markets, S, Ambrogio (well-known for the fruit and the vegetables, sold directly from the farmers) and next to the market of San Lorenzo, in a rich zone of local and refreshing attended by the Florentines.

The district of Santa croce has managed to maintained its identity, with its shops craftsmen and the its local characteristics. behind via san Giuseppe is found the flea Market, picturesque department store of the small antique businesses, beside the apartment is also the world renowned 3 star Michelin restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri, It is renowned for it selective wine cellar but also for its unique and refined cuisine.

The apartment provides adsl highspeed Internet connection, LCD Tv, and a Cd/Dvd player. There is also an extensive library of cookery books. The cookery books were written by the owner Rosalba Gioffre Mazzanti. She has written a few cookery books, such as the popular collection Flavours of Italy, Emilia Romagna, Venice and Chocolate. Another popular series is Fun with Italian cooking and Fun with French cooking.
Casa Nicola gets its name from our son Nicola, who is a student at the University of Florence, studying Physics. He will also be at your beck and call if needed.



Keywords: warm, cozy, flat, apartment, terrace

Property manager

rosalba gioffrè

Languages

English, Italian
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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 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

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 IT048017C2OV8BOBEM

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

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Uffizi Gallery and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Florence (FIR-Firenze Campo di Marte Rail Station) - 20 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finisterrae - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Vespe Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Cucina del Ghianda - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baldovino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queer - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Santa Croce Historical Florentine Apartment Casa Nicola located?

Located in Santa Croce, this apartment building is steps away from Basilica of Santa Croce and Historic Centre of Florence. Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 18 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 19 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 87 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giulia B.

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

Home from home in a fantastic location

This was a perfect place to stay. Our host was extremely responsive to messages we sent her and was very helpful in accommodating our check-in needs. There were loads of kitchen utensils etc. for self-catering and having a dishwasher and washing machine was a bonus! The apartment was much more spacious than we expected and was tastefully and authentically furnished. The location was excellent; the apartment was a short walking distance to all the main attractions the minute you walked out the door. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley Walker

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Santa Croce, Florence Apartment

Very Boho with wooden beams and exposed ceiling tiles. Spacious enough for two people but the kitchen and bathroom is very small so four adults (especially if tall) would be falling over each other. The small terrace in the roof is accessed. From
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele C.

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

Amazing place

It was lovely, the view from the balcony was amazing and all the utilities worked. It was in such a nice area too and we could easily get to it and find it, though beware when walking from the train station as it’s quite a walk with bags! There was excellent communication when we had a little problem but they were so kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivien M., Hertford, U.K.

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

Fantastic location, comfy and clean.

We had a lovely stay here for a week. The location is amazing and very central to so many places in Florence. The apartment was clean and homely on our arrival. The main bed and pillows were very comfortable. We loved being able to open up the shutters and see life in Florence going on below us in the street. We would stay here again. Thank you Rosalba for letting us rent your beautiful apartment!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen watters

Great property

Very clean property in a very central place . Lots of stairs so might not suit older people. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Emerentiana T.

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

Gezellig appartement op mooie lokatie

Gezellig appartement op een heerlijke en centrale plek naast het mooie Santa Croce. Vriendelijke eigenaresse.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

odile V.

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

A côté de Santa Croce

La situation, plein centre historique, le long de Santa Croce, est le point fort de cet appartement typique, que nous avons habité pour la 2e fois.Mêmes remarques que la première fois : plus de lumière serait appréciable, surtout dans le salon qui n'a pas de fenêtre. Et un peu plus de vaisselle aussi .Excellent séjour dans cette ville magnifique !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Svetlana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vineta Z.

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

Florence

Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Florence

A very charming, spacious, well appointed and clean apartment walking distance from major attractions. It was absolutely perfect. Just a heads up for future guests: lots of stairs to climb to the second floor…pack light! Balcony is delightful for a glass of wine in the evening. WIFI is good in the apartment but sketchy on the street until you get to the piazza 2 blocks away. If you’re using google maps to route your day’s “walkabout”, you might lose it and have to reboot it. Loved the apartment and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Très bien situé et belle propriété

Rien de négatif sur l’appartement sauf un manque de rangement difficilement explicable compte tenu de la dimension de l’appartement. Par contre, les directives données par la propriétaire pour l’accès n’étaient pas claires et lorsqu’on a demandé des explications, elle a répondu 2 jours plus tard. Elle ne semble pas intéressé e un
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanté x.

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

Great Apartment

This apartment was very charming and good sized, with great wood floors, a balcony sitting area and a small, but very well supplied kitchen which was so great to be able to make a meal in. The location was just outside of the central area but close to everything. Some things to consider - it is on the third floor with no elevator. It is also next to Santa Croce church which meant many bells from the church during the day and late night revelers walking down the street at night under the bedroom window. Rosalba was a great host and easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald E.

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

Nice location

The location was good and the accommodation was a great older place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Loved it

All was perfect. Couldn't have expected a better place to stay. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacinto a.

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

Un lugar recomendable

La ubicación es lo mejor.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

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

First time in Firenze!

The stay was great! The apartment was just as advertised, our kids loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B.

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

Location, location, location!

Great location across from the Florence Leather School and several great cafes close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica Z.

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

Beautiful, spacious apartment in the centre of Florence

Overall, this apartment exceeded all of our expectations. The apartment was spacious with a living space (2 couches and 1 of which is a pull out), kitchen, balcony and bedroom. The kitchen had a full fridge, dishwasher, sink, small table, and met all our needs. The bathroom was spacious and clean. Well functioning air conditioning. The check in and out process was easy and the host was responsive. The location was amazing, walkable to the train station and the rest of Florence. The apartment is even more beautiful in person than the pictures and I would certainly return and recommend this place to anyone visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Living in Florence

We stayed at lovely Casa Nicola for three weeks, as we wanted to feel like we were living in Italy. It was comfortable and clean, and in a perfect location: everything we wanted to do or see was 20 minutes or less or walking from the apartment, including the Santa Maria Novella train station, which allowed us to side trips to Venice, Pisa, Rome, and Pompeii. The wonderful Vivoli gelato shop is a 5 minute walk, and the wonderful Scuola del Cuoio, which all the guidebooks say is a must visit, is directly across the street from the entrance. We were able to cook a few meals with local ingredients in the kitchen, and did laundry several times. I would definitely stay here again. There is no elevator, but walking up the steps balanced out all the gelato we ate!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

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

Great central location

My wife and I stopped here for a few nights between Paris and the Amalfi Coast. The apartment was exactly as described. Loved the rooftop terrace. Being able to do some laundry was a huge plus. Restaurant below the place had some solid pizza. Noise levels were very low at night. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

The perfect spot! Close to everything.

Couldn't ask for a better spot to stay. Host was super communicative and available. Very, very comfortable apartment. So happy!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

The best part about this apartment is the
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb T.

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

Ideal location in the ❤️ of FiRENZE!

Nice little apartment up 46 steps facing side of San Croce church. It was comfortable and a little noisy considering it's on a main corridor of tourists waking to the Piazza. Much to do and easily walkable to museums and restaurants. Kitchen was well equipped. Had a little trouble getting on the Internet due to language differences. We do recommend this apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence charm

A great little home away from home full of charm and character. Comfy beds and bath (yay, though on smaller size) large queen sofa so comfortably fit 4 people (2 adults, 2 kids). Host was very responsive, as we had a couple of issues which were resolved in timely manner. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by rosalba gioffrè

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What makes this property unique

The apartment is ideal for a vacation to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Florence like its residents live it, given that the apartment is found near one of the most attended markets, S, Ambrogio (well-known for the fruit and the vegetables, sold directly from the farmers) and next to the market of San Lorenzo, in a rich zone of local and refreshing attended by the Florentines.

Languages:

English, Italian