Beatrice is a well furnished apartment located in a magnificent 14th century building in Florence on via delle Seggiole. It is a perfect place for a romantic stay in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
The apartment (without lift - 49 steps) is located on the second floor of an ancient building dating back to the 14th century, well restored, in via delle Seggiole in the heart of Florence, in the Santa Croce area.
The public bus service in Florence is provided by "Ataf".
The nearest bus stop to the house is on Piazza Salvemini about 3 minutes walking distance, and the bus n° is 14 or 23.
Otherwise it is always possible to call a taxi calling one of these numbers: +39 0554242 or +39 0554390.
The apartment is located on via delle Seggiole, a wonderful cobblestone street, which forms part of the Santa Croce district on the eastern edge of Florence’s historic city centre. The area takes its name from one of the city’s most remarkable churches. The Santa Croce neighbourhood provides a rare glimpse of “old” Florence with lively markets and tiny leather and artisan workshops, including the flea market (Mercato delle Pulci) at Piazza dei Ciompi. The Mercato St. Ambrogio, the city’s second main food market after the Mercato San Lorenzo, is within close walking distance too.
Furthermore, the area is just a stone’s throw from some of the city’s main cultural attractions such as the Bargello Palace, which houses one of Italy’s most important museums, the Casa Buonarroti, (the former home of Michelangelo), Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Ponte Vecchio, as well as the magnificent Santa Croce church and museum.
You will also enjoy the largest selection of boutique shops, bars, and traditional restaurants and pizzerias within the city. Three of the finest and most expensive restaurants, Cibreo, Pinchiorri, and Alle Murate are located nearby. There is also a good choice of mid-priced dining options.
Florence city centre is a ZTL zone which means a “limited traffic zone” and therefore special rules apply to when you can enter this area. This particular apartment is in fact located within the ZTL zone so this means that if you are thinking of coming to Florence by car and wish to drive around and park, then you will need to pay special attention to the road signs, CCTV cameras and access cameras (they will show either a red/green light) in order to avoid receiving fines. Guests who need to travel within the ZTL zone by car to reach their apartment are advised to contact a private garage. Thanks to the private garage you will obtain a temporary access permit. Upon arrival at the garage, guests must specify they need access for the ZTL and the garage will then note the vehicle’s number plate and forward it to the appropriate police headquarters.
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Elegant apartment (70 sq.mt / 753 sq.ft) with 1 bedroom that can sleep up to 3 people and has 1 bathroom. The whole apartment has been recently renovated, with close attention to details and it is now equipped with air conditioning and internet. The rooms are well spread out on two levels. On the first floor there is a spacious living room that invites the guests to feel at home, relaxing on the pull out couch or perhaps enjoying a sit down dinner at the large table that makes up the dining area. The small yet fully equipped kitchen has a traditional oven, refrigerator, freezer, and coffee maker.
There is a unique spiral staircase that dates back to the 14th century that allows access to the second floor where there is the bedroom, with a double bed (160cm), closet, television, and chairs. Finally, in this same bedroom there is a bathroom decorated with pearl colored mosaics on the walls with a large shower.
Independent heating
Air conditioning: 2 split units (1 in the living room and 1 in the bedroom)
The following might be to be paid extra: Babycot, Bed Linen and Towels (additional set), Extra Cleaning, High chair, Late Arrival, Refundable Security Deposit by credit card, Tourist tax.
