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Luxury Renaissance Palace

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Firenze, FI
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Balcony

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Renaissance Palace

A luxury Renaissance palace in the heart of where Renaissance was born. Located next to Santa Croce, our 3 bedroom house offers a peaceful stay faraway from the city noise. Offering Tradition & Modernity, our venue is a magical way to live Florence. Our venue is a pearl right in the center of the city. Every wall to be touched, hidden spot to be uncovered, painting and antique to be admired, will highlight its Renaissance essence and will embrace you throughout your stay.
Filled with history and mystery, our accommodation offers the perfect match between living the traditional noble Florence as it once was and our modern furnishings, such as brand new kitchen.

And with its spacious living-room and cozy bedrooms, our guests will have a unique time to relax in one of the finest houses in Florence, located in the very best part of the city. The living-room overlooks a totally quiet private garden.

Our third bedroom has a loft with two single beds, therefore we can comfortably host up to 8 people.

Fiber cable WiFi, flat TV with Apple TV and Netflix.

*Please note: the Florence Council requires us to collect €4 per adult (over 12 y.o.) per night, for a maximum of 7 nights*

Property manager

Elisabetta and Cosimo Spagnoli
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no 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 IT048017C2TWOBEMDX

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 USD 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 on a river, this apartment is in Santa Croce, a neighbourhood in Florence. 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. Galileo Museum - Institute and Museum of the History of Science and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Firenze, FI

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station - 6 min drive
  • San Marco University Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berberè Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finisterrae - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Garter - House of Sizzle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Note di Vino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boccadama - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Renaissance Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Renaissance Palace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Renaissance Palace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Renaissance Palace located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

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

Luxury all around! WAY better than expected!

We spent 2 weeks here with our adult children and their partners (8 of us) visiting our daughter who was studying abroad here in Florence, it was absolutely amazing! Everyone had a bed, 2 full bathrooms, extra large kitchen/dining area, plenty of room for all of us. The host was available for anything and everything we needed. NO complaints at all whatsoever…worth every dime
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

50th Wedding Anniversary

Great location, lovely home, gracious hosts. Very responsive to our needs and requests. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

30 year Anniversary family gathering

My family of 7, Spent 5 nights in this beautiful apartment. Great location in Santa Croce neighborhood, close to many attractions and restaurants, and shops. Walkable to almost everything. Elevator a bonus for luggage to second level.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

perfect location

The location was perfect for a large group. We could walk everywhere and many dining and grocery options near by. The house itself was a work of art.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete L.

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

Great beautiful place!

The place has tons of room, and is uniquely designed. We were a family of 7 with 4 adults. It was a nice stay for 9 days. Cosmo and his family were hospitable and provided great instructions/communications. I would recommend this place if you're staying in Florence. Quiet place east of all the activities.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Great place

Great host and property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris Y.

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

Beautiful property

Our family of 5 adults and one 7 y/o had a wonderful stay. The location is great and is easily walkable to all the tourist sites and to restaurants and grocery. The properth is unique and very quiet without street noise. It was 98-99 degrees outside when we were in Firenze in July. So the upstairs bedrooms were a bit warm but are air conditioned. The property did list an outdoor space which was not available to use. I think this has now been corrected. We enjoyed our stay immensely
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LJ H.

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

Super!

We stayed 8 days in July and were very pleased with the Luxury Renaissance Palace. The weather was very hot but the thick stone walls helped keep the place cool. There are air conditioners in the bedrooms but not in the communal areas. *Decor is amazing *Located in the Santa Croce neighborhood - tons of restaurants and shops *Washing machine, no dryer - we washed clothes daily *Beds are large and comfortable *Lots of toiletries in the downstairs bathroom *Decent WiFi *Kitchen had a lot of cooking supplies & cookware but we ate out every night. *Plenty of hot water & good water pressure *Lots of towels We enjoyed staying here... the apartment is part of an old palace and has a circular staircase to the upper bedrooms. which could pose a challenge to those with mobility issues We briefly met the owner who checked us in. I wish we could have spent more time with her to learn more about the apartment, but since we arrived late at night (due to a cancelled flight) it didn't happen. I recommend this rental and hope for a second stay next year. Thank you Elisabetta
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ S.

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

Best Place to Stay in Florence

We had an amazing stay with my wife, three adult children and their respective boyfriends. The location could not have been better, walking distance to literally everything. The apartment itself... wow, we are still talking about it. I travel often for work and for leisure, and this is one of the best stays of my life.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Amazing location

Location is exceptional Street is quiet Great restaurants within 5 minutes Santa Croce church 1 minute Taxi service and coffee bars nearby and a food supermarket Living room is a great room to spend time with the family Stairs are a little steep for my older family Communication with owner is great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cara C.

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

Renaissance palace

Gorgeous property in the Santa Croce neighborhood- plenty of space, impressive artwork and features. Quiet location close to all the tourist destinations. My only complaint was that you did not have access to the garden, it is the owner’s private garden, and the VRBO description makes it seem part of your rental- a little disappointing. Overall an amazing property in a gorgeous, super safe setting- RECOMMEND!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Guy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Étonnant

Un côté historique indéniable, une salle de séjour incroyable. La chambre du Rez de Chaussée un peu bricolé dans une bibliothèque avant une fresque au plafond. Salle de bain du Rez de chaussé pas trop intéressante mais j'imagine qu'il n'a pas été facile de l'installer en préservant la fresque du plafond. Très propre, extrêmement bien situé. Accueil un peu froid avec peu d'indication. On a du attendre à la porte.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Perfect - Perfect - Perfect

This place was amazing, we would absolutely stay here again. The hosts were so nice, the locating was prefect and the place was gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Beautiful, wonderful stay! Highly recommend!

The Luxury Renaissance Palace was amazing! Highly recommend! This place was absolutely beautiful! It was so very kind of the hosts to leave a bowl full of fresh fruit and bottle of Prosecco in the fridge for us! We enjoyed that so very much! We also loved this location. It was quiet and we felt very safe. So close to a beautiful church, some fun bars and an INCREDIBLE restaurant. La Buchetta Food & Wine 2 was SO good that we ate there two nights in a row! FUN servers and excellent food! Look at the restaurant reviews! We were able to check in early and communication with Elisabetta was fantastic. Her mom met us right as scheduled and was so kind! She didn't speak English, however showed us a nice welcome video that we could understand. We wished how to use the keys was included in the video. We didn't completely understand from the Italian instruction! For future guests... the skeleton keys are for the front and main door and the key fob is for the gate. When leaving there is a button on the left wall to open the gate. We had some fun trying to figure this out! You are welcome! ;) We also found Pizzeria Ristorante I Tarocchi on the other side of the Arno but very close. It was very good food and service was great. The pear tortellini with Tallegio cream sauce was to die for. Try it, you won't be disappointed! Only issue was the main shower didn't drain well so was almost unusable... but otherwise this place was amazing! I'd book it again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam N.

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

Wow

This was the most beautiful VRBO I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fabulous Florence

Borgo, Santa Croce 17 our host Elizabeta was very responsive. The home is beautiful!!. It is located a block away from the Piazza Santa Croce. There was a very detailed booklet about the home which we found very helpful. A truly unique European experience, the living room and kitchen/dining room area, were very welcoming and had all the amenities that you could want. The bedroom on the first floor was very unique and I was told the ceiling fresco painting is over 450 years old. The two bedrooms upstairs were very comfortable. As mentioned in previous reviews, access to the second floor, and ultimately, the third floor where there two other beds were located could be challenging as access is via a stone spiral stair case similar to the Duomo’s in Florence. The apartment is just outside of Piazza Santacroce, and it is walking distance to many of the must see places in Florence The museums the Duomo there are so many fantastic restaurants and cafés within a five minute walk. Taxi service was also readily available overall a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Fabulous Stay in a Perfect Location

The palace is gorgeous and our hosts extremely gracious. Communication with them was prompt. The location was convenient to everything in the city, yet quiet when we returned from sightseeing each day. The apartment itself was spotless. Our hosts had a big bowl of fruit waiting for us. There is 1 bedroom on the main floor, and the remaining bedrooms up a spiral staircase. There is only 1 bathroom upstairs, so it’s possible that 4-6 people could be sharing. However, all in all an A+
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu K., New York City, USA

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

Amazing Property in the Heart of Florence!

My family loved our stay in Elisabetta and Cosimo's property. It is walkable to all main Florence attractions, and in a really lovely street right off Piazza Santa Croce. Hosts were excellent with communication. We would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

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

Great location

Was located in a great central walking location. Stairs going up to 2nd floor for majority of bedrooms can be challenge. The elevator is a must to get luggage up, so very glad to have it.Very modern kitchen area, some doors can be tricky /noisy to open or close but does add to the rustic historical charm of the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great stay

Apartment was wonderful, super location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy A.

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

Fantastic location and beautiful palace!

We loved this place. Very comfortable and easy walking to everything. We highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elisabetta and Cosimo Spagnoli

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My name is Elisabetta, I was born in Florence where I live with my husband, an architect, with my three wonderful cats and my sons when they return home from London where they live. I work for the European University Institute as an event organiser. I love sports, books, nature, travelling and beautiful environments.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in this apartment, my mom still live next door in the other part. My parents were art gallery owners, they have always loved being surrounded by art and antiques, and the apartment has been left exactly as it was when we lived there, full of amazing furniture and pieces of art. If you want to experience the feeling of a real home, furnished to live in, not to rent... well, this is the place.

What makes this property unique

The benefits of this place are many and I could boast them all, but I prefer to let you discover them by reading what one of our previous guests said about us, what better than a real experience?
"The apartment is stunning, including magnificent ceiling frescoes from the 16th century in the first floor bedroom. She gave us a complete tour of what was her childhood home, still owned by her and her family, of the place.
The location of the apartment really couldn't be better. It's a stone's throw from the Santa Croce Basilica, which is one of the most beautiful churches in Florence. It's also a very short walk to the Duomo, Uffizi and other piazzas of interest, as well as the Ponte Vecchio.
The apartment is truly unique, as it is built up around the core living room with vaulted ceilings (that was the old arms room of a 600 year old palace). The spiral stairs are truly one of a kind, and while maybe not appropriate for young children or elderly guests, make staying at this apartment feel like living in Renaissance Florence from the days of old.
However, don't let the authentic experience make you think that you'll be faced with medieval amenities; the apartment is fully upgraded where it counts in the kitchen and bathroom, and the beds were very comfortable in all three bedroom areas."

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