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Donati Tower's Loggia: spectacular view of the Duomo, in the heart of Florence

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3592.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Donati Tower's Loggia: spectacular view of the Duomo, in the heart of Florence

"THE DONATI TOWER'S LOGGIA" on the 5th floor with lift, in the highest of the few remaining medieval towers. The pleasure of sipping a glass of wine at sunset, having breakfast or simply thinking in front of the Dome of the Cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, the roofs, the hills ... is a unique emotion! You enter the apartment from a glassed-in loggia, perfect for 2-3 people: bedroom with double bed, living room (with a single sofa bed), Carrara marble bathroom with large shower, kitchen, wi-fi, AC.

If you wish to book another apartment in the TOWER:

THE DONATI TOWER'S TERRACE - with large panoramic TERRACE, 5th floor of the Tower w/elevator, 2 bedrooms, for 4 people, AC, wi-fi - https://www.vrbo.com/11205906ha

- SANTA CROCE in the DONATI TOWER - with spaciouos panoramic BALCONY, 4th floor of the Tower w/elevator - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 people - https://www.vrbo.com/10569688ha

THE SPHINX OF THE SECRET GARDEN - studio with private access to the GARDEN, on the ground floor, for 2 people, AC, wi-fi - https://www.vrbo.com/10824359ha


THE PALACE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

The ancient 13th-century tower belonged to the powerful Donati family. When the fortune of the Donati waned, the tower was incorporated in the second half of the sixteenth century into the Palazzo degli Albizi, a family of Florentine merchants and bankers who competed for a long time with the Medici for city supremacy. From the Albizi the palace passed in the 18th century to the Tassinari family and finally in 1929 to the family of the current owners.
The apartments located in a very central and ancient street, as well as the entire Palace and the Tower, are of great historical interest and bound by the Superintendence of artistic and cultural heritage of the Ministry of Culture. It is therefore the ideal place to dive in the history and beauty of the golden age of Florence.
The Donati Tower Apartments are located in an ideal position to reach on foot the most important sights and museums of Florence: among others, the Basilica of Santa Croce, Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the Bargello Museum, the Duomo with Giotto's Bell Tower, the Medici Chapels in San Lorenzo, the Accademia Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, as well as Palazzo Pitti, the church of Santo Spirito and the Boboli Gardens across the River Arno.
Being the owner a librarian by profession, he is of course obliged to suggest a visit or two to the nearby municipal library of the Oblate, in via dell'Oriolo, achieved in a spectacular architectural environment, with a large terrace and bar practically under the Brunelleschi’s Dome of the Duomo: internet, reading rooms, international magazines, children's room…
Bakery, greengrocer, butcher, newsagent, supermarket and pharmacy are a short step from the apartment, as well as the typical market of Sant'Ambrogio where to find all the Tuscan food specialties, and taverns and restaurants, with great traditional Tuscan cuisine.
And eventually shopping in the boutiques of the most famous Italian and foreign designers on the nearby via Calzaiuoli, via Roma, via Tornabuoni, via della Vigna Nuova.

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Antonella e Stefano
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Languages

English, French, Italian
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Amenities

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Air conditioning
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City view

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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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 IT048017C2KP2WFWRZ

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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

Located in Santa Croce, a neighbourhood in Florence, this apartment is near theme parks and on a river. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nelson Mandela Forum or Coverciano. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Firenze, Città Metropolitana di Firenze

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lion's Fountain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Locale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Nami - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Off Hook - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maestri di Fabbrica - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Donati Tower's Loggia: spectacular view of the Duomo, in the heart of Florence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Donati Tower's Loggia: spectacular view of the Duomo, in the heart of Florence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donati Tower's Loggia: spectacular view of the Duomo, in the heart of Florence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Donati Tower's Loggia: spectacular view of the Duomo, in the heart of Florence located?

Located in Santa Croce, this apartment building is steps away from Teatro Verdi and Historic Centre of Florence. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Uffizi Gallery are also within 10 minutes. San Marco University Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Unità Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Small but perfectly formed apartment. Great location: great hosts

An easy process

10/10 Excellent

jim e.

The Donati Tower

We chose to stay in the Donati Tower in the heart of Florence. Our unit was spacious and comfortable for our stay. Antonella, our host had recently renovated the suite to tastefully maintain much of the character of this important medieval tower. A big bonus for us was the organized and welcoming nature of our hosts to make sure our stay would be enjoyable. Antonella and Stephano were at the suite when we arrived (they also live in the tower so can be contacted very easily. They gave us a rundown of our suite, and also had a nice list of restaurants and activities they liked to enjoy in Florence. Their tastes were very similar to ours so we used their guide regularly. Antonella and Stephano were great, thank you very much! To sum it up, we enjoyed experiencing modern living conditions, while at the same time a little bit of Dante's Florence. A final point would be, you are in the heart of Florence so the street life at night can be a bit noisy if you are affected by such activity. Grazie mille, Antonella and Stephano
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

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

Extraordinarily Beautiful

The view from 3 directions is extraordinary from the tower, exactly as photographed. The apartment is clean, comfortable and has all the conveniences. There are extra touches - fresh strawberries, chocolates, etc. overall, excellent! The only thing I was not aware of was the additional cleaning fee and tourist tax, which had to be paid on cash on arrival. But, admittedly, I may have missed that in the communication. Antonella even worked out a taxi to get me back to train station at the end of visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teaka B.

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

Wonderful

Just like photos! Very clean!! Host and Mercedes were wonderful to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Wonderful apartment!

The pictures tell it all! The views are wonderful, and the location is perfect. The hosts could not be more helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

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

Wonderful experience in Florence

We feel we were immersed in the culture and local neighborhood. Antonella and Stephen shared their favorite local Cafes, Osterias, and Trattatorias. All their suggestions were fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

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

Beautiful and convenient location

We had a wonderful five days in Florence. The location of this property was close enough to everything terrific shops, and restaurants right out the door. Tired of pasta? As you exit to the right just a bit down to the left. There’s a great English pub. Tremendous burgers, fish and chips.. Very comfortable. So glad there was an elevator.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Perfect Location

What a wonderful experience at Donati Towers Loggia.When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Stefano. He kindly showed us the property and shared with us a map of the area with some tips of what to do and where to eat near the apartment. The pics posted are exactly as you see, the location was perfect to walk pretty much anywhere in the city. We took a taxi to the train station the day we left with all of our luggage, otherwise, we walked everywhere for 4 days. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Lovely stay in Florence

We had a wonderful stay, our hosts were gracious and introduced us to everything we would need. Would love to return here again and book 2 apartments for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth H.

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

Spectacular view apartment centrally located

This is the 3rd apartment we have stayed in that the owners have in this building. I think this is my favorite one. It has an incredible view from both the loggia and the bedroom. The AC works great as does the elevator if you are tired from the day and don't want to do the stairs. The bathroom and kitchen are very well designed and modern/clean and have everything you need. The suggestions from the owners of where to go, what to do, and where to eat were all fantastic. Hope that we get to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta d.

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

Great location and view!

The apartment is lovely with attention to every detail and the cleanliness of both apartment and building were excellent! You are right in the middle of all the action and the view of Dome is amazing. Thank you to owners for their hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Absolute Perfection!

This beautiful apartment exceeded our expectations! The decor is gorgeous, the bed is a dream, the AC worked beautifully and the views are breathtaking. Our hosts were beyond accommodating and gracious, and everything we wanted to see and do was within walking distance. The neighborhood is a feast for the senses. I cannot recommend highly enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana and Bob S.

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

Florence

Great location, wonderful host, everything we expected and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

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

Wonderful 24 night stay!

The apartment was lovely and the hosts terrific. Don’t hesitate to stay in this charming and comfortable apartment. The views are stunning and we never tired of our vantage point above the rooftops. Many excellent shops, cafes, restaurants and gelato within steps of your front door.
Stayed 24 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Stay in Florence

We had a wonderful stay! The apartment is in a great location and was perfect for our time in Florence. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Great location! Fantastic view!

We had a lovely stay at the Donati Tower's Loggia. The apartment was beautifully decorated and the kitchen was well stocked. We were greeted by Stefano. There was a thoughtful bowl of strawberries and chocolates in the room when we arrived. The beds were comfortable. We appreciated the restaurant recommendations and the activity suggestions. We hope to stay here again and would highly recommend this apartment to others. Thank you, Stefano and Antonella!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

john H.

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

Heart of Florence

Great property with Awesome Views. Clean and very convenient to walk to all of the key Florence sites. Host was extremely helpful at checkin and even helped us get to the taxi stand with luggage in tow.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

A little paradise

I was in Florence to attend a language school. The apartment was comfortable and the view was breathtaking. The owners were very gracious and accommodating. I plan on staying in the apartment again in a few months.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reba B., Madison, AL

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

Perfect Location!!

We had a spectacular stay! Stefano greeted us at the apartment and held our luggage as we arrived early. We truly enjoyed being able to make fresh pressed coffee in the morning and enjoyed the view and sipping wine in the evening. The apartment is centrally located and an easy walk to many of the attractions in Florence. It was clean, comfortable and truly a wonderful way to conclude our two week stay in Italy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia o.

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

Excellent

Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Wonderful!

We loved our 5-night stay in this apartment. It was clean, comfortable, well-appointed, and in a great location . We especially appreciated the washing machine and lift. Antonella and Stefano were excellent hosts . They were quick to respond to any questions and gave us suggestions for restaurants and sightseeing. Best of all was the view! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna B., Elk Grove, CA, USA

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

Wonderful stay

We had an amazing stay at this place, location is the best right in the heart of Florence and views of Duomo from the apartment are beautiful. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robb H.

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

Wonderful property in the heart of Florence!

Beautiful apartment located in a wonderful neighborhood in the heart of Florence. The gracious owners made the arrival and departure process easy and provided great recommendations for dining in the city. Spectacular views made this place special and the accommodations were comfortable (and quiet) for our one week stay. I would highly recommend and would rebook here for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Perfect location

We had a great time and this apartment is in the ideal location. It was extremely clean and just as described online. The view of the Duomo is breathtaking! Antonella was always available for questions or recommendations. We will be back for another visit in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

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