Elegant Quiet Flat 2 min from SMN Station
Location: 8 Via Fiume, Florence, it
Star Rating: 9.3 Stars
Property Type: Apartments
About this Property
Central Location in Florence
Located in the heart of Florence, just a short distance from major attractions such as Santa Maria Novella and Strozzi Palace, New Quiet Central Flat - Casa del Fotografo offers a convenient and vibrant stay in the city.
Modern Amenities and Comfort
This spacious apartment boasts 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with modern fixtures. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and household amenities like a toaster and coffee machine, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Near Popular Landmarks
Explore iconic landmarks like Accademia Gallery, Piazza del Duomo di Firenze, and Piazza della Signoria, all within reach from the property. With the convenience of a lift and a private entrance for added privacy, Casa del Fotografo is the perfect choice for your stay in Florence.
Book now for an unforgettable experience in Florence!
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Express check-in/check-out
- Non-smoking throughout
- Pet bowls
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Shopping on site
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
Rooms Available
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Three-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring a private entrance, this spacious apartment also consists of 3 bedrooms, a seating area and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This apartment features air conditioning, a washing machine, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Accessible by lift
- Mobile hotspot device
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- Juan Manuel (10/5): -
- Peter (9/5): Charming 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment in a great location near train station. - Excellent location near the train station. Good facilities including kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine. Good wifi. Ensuite bathrooms were updated and both had showers. Host was helpful and friendly but only digitally, not in person. High ceilings and windows made apartment feel larger than it was. Charming old italian design. If needed, there was a fold-up dining table with 4 chairs. Description said 3 bedrooms but there were only 2 and a pull-out couch. Single steps from both bedrooms were hazardous and should be clearly marked with bright tape or paint on the top edge for exiting the bedrooms, not just entering. A few mosquitoes came in through the unscreened windows. Seating was really for 2 people, not 4, but we made do with 2 dining chairs and the couch. There was an elevator but there were a few stair steps to reach it, which for seniors with mobility issues with luggage could be an issue.
- Amy (8/5): Short stay good. - Location excellent. The train station is very close, walk to all sightseeing. Washrooms dated, water pressure very low.
- Simova (10/5): - Прекрасно местоположение. Домакинята е много отзивчива и добронамерена.
- Viacheslav (8/5): - Четкие инструкции по заселению. Чисто. Шумно. Старые деревянные окна пропускают звук. С 5 утра слушали как мусорки работают. Владельцу было бы не плохо наклеить пару уплотнителей на рамы. И шум и сквозняки уменьшатся.
Попросили комплект полотенец для 5 человека но ответа не получили..
Не хватало большого зеркала в комнате.
- Andreea (10/5): -
- Margaret (10/5): A perfect introduction to Florence. - Convenient to train station. Easy to access. Clean. The twin beds were a bit uncomfortable.
- Brigitte (8/5): A bit squishy for 6 adults, but good location for sightseers - Good location, close to Main train station for those travelling by train between locations; walking distance to most things we wanted to see during our stay. 2 bathrooms, washing machine, kitchenette. Was advertised as a 3 bedroom apartment, but advised by hosts once booked that is in fact 2 bedroom with sofa bed in living area. with sofabed set up - there is practically no living space. As we were travelling as a family, this was managable for us (6 adults), but may not suit friend groups. Street and area around accommodation does have drug affected people (be aware). Would be even better with a larger clothes airer for drying clothes; second set of keys for larger groups.
- Wenhan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jiannan (8/5): Very good -
- Yuri (9/5): Lovely and convenient flat - Beautiful flat, very clear instructions on how to access it and just great communication in general.
The location is very convenient, close to the station, of course, and the central market was good to have nearby as well. We mostly walked everywhere, but also took the bus and uber when we went to slightly further areas. Shower pressure was a bit low.
We're used to noise, so it wasn't a huge deal, but some people may find it noisy at night (drunk people, trolleys from restaurants or garbage collection).
- Aneez (8/5): Very good - Spacious room
Facilities
Location
twin bathrooms Value for money
Beds need an upgrade
- Arabella (10/5): Perfect location in Florence. Very close to train statuon and walkable to majority sights in Florence. Very clean and bi - Location, location, location. Very close to train station and very walkable to majority of sights in Florence.
Very clean
Elevator to help with luggages.
2 bathrooms for groups None
- Patricia (10/5): Great location and great communication with the owner. Facilities were clean and lovely. Great A/C and laundry. - Close to everything and just a short walk from the train station.
- Kathy (10/5): Great apartment with mattresses that need upgrading. - The location - quiet but close to all the sights and great restaurants. Bathrooms were upscale. Twin beds and sofa bed very uncomfortable for adults.
- Randy (10/5): Very nice flat, perfect for our lovely visit to Florence. - Clean, quiet, good amenities, responsive host. Terrific suggestions from host on things to do, restaurants, and where to shop. Liked that the place was close to the train station, but still tucked away in a quiet street.
- Anh (8/5): Very good - Everything
- Robert (10/5): Excellent place to explore and experience Florence - The flat was close to the train station so it was convenient for arrival and departure. It was close enough to walk to all the major sights as long as you are reasonably fit. The rooms were clean and comfortable so it was perfect for our family
- William (9/5): Overall, a good place to stay in the Florence old town, away fro the densest tourist crowds. - The location was excellent once we found the way from the train station. We arrived early (8am) and baggage holding was not available at the property but a commercial storage was literally right across the street.
The property sent us the means of reaching the coded key box with a video to show the complex secure entry. The proprietor requested we leave the city tax in cash in the apartment when we checked out. We did so, photographing it for proof. Collection through Booking would have been more confortable.
- Akshat (10/5): Exceptional - The place was excellent and the location was absolutely fantastic. Right next to the main railway station and close to all major attractions.
- Andrea (10/5): Exceptional - We loved the apartment and were very comfortable in the beds and the couch. The AC was excellent and it made a huge difference to have a life. Howard hurt his back just before we left home. The apartment is spacious and clean with gorgeous high ceiling. All the appliances worked well and we had all the supplies we needed. We also thought the location was perfect.
- Carla (9/5): Superb -
- Lacey (9/5): Loved our stay here - So close to the train station, clean and lots of room for our family of 5 Nothing
- Yaling (8/5): Very good -
- Peter (10/5): We had a wonderful stay in Florence!!! - The property was in a great location, one block from the train station and easy walking distance to historic sites. The apartment was spotless.
There were 2 bathrooms that made getting ready to go out to explore easier.The property owner was extremely helpful providing lots of pertinent information and easy to contact with questions.
- Fangzhou (9/5): Superb - Location is very convenient, close to the train station.
Check-in / check-out is smooth, all self-service
Two bathroom is very helpful for 4 adults and 1 child for my stay Only 1 capsule for washing machine provided for 3 nights stay. Could be a bit more accommodative
- David (10/5): Exceptional -
- Khoo (4/5): Hostile Host. Did not enjoy the stay. - It was near the train station Hostile host. I just highlighted the broken things and was accused of "...looking for excuses to find faults". As a customer, I do not need to look for an excuse. And why do I need to look for an excuse for a short-stay customer? I decided to keep quiet for the rest of the stay less she chased us out of the accommodation. Saw another customer complain that the host threatened to report them to the police for forgetting to leave the money for city tax.
There is no luggage storage and we have to deposit luggage in a store before leaving the city. I stayed in another apartment in Italy and the host was especially friendly, unlike this one. It's a heaven and earth difference. After we paid, we were not given access to the apartment before sending her our travel document outside booking dot com app. We were forced to send her the travel document before gaining access to the apartment. At the very least, she should come and copy our travel document. There were so many people got scammed and would love to be careful about sending the documents outside booking app.
Heaters were not working properly and the windows were not properly sealed. Make the whole apartment really cold at times.
- Rachel (10/5): Good, comfortable, clean apartment - This is a lovely spacious apartment in a good location. It is only a couple of minutes walk from the train station and five minutes walk into the centre of Florence. The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. We are a family of five so my son slept on the sofa bed in the sitting room, which he said was comfortable. Showers were good and there are heated towel rails in the bathrooms which you can turn on to dry the towels. There was some noise at night - traffic, sirens, people shouting. We were woken early by the sound of what sounded like bins being emptied, however, probably not surprising for a flat so near the centre.
- Jennifer (9/5): 2 bedroom 2 bath near train - Central 2 bedroom 2 bath near train station with washer and dryer. Responsive host Wish the Host would collect the tourist tax from
Booking. We got too busy and forgot to settle the tourist tax. We left before sunrise without paying and the host threatened to call the police on us. LOL I have stayed at over 30 hotels in Italy and none were this extreme. Fortunately she takes PayPal.
- Suzanne (10/5): A good Florence flat!+7 - The location was just a short walk from the train station. Having two bedrooms and two full baths made this an ideal flat for four adults to share. The bathrooms were updated and the showers were great. The flat was well equipped for some lite food preparation with a cooktop, microwave and refrigerator and laundry facilities. It was very efficient and clean. The security in the building was great for staying in such a busy area. It was a manageable walk to the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. There were many restaurants and cafes in the area. I would recommend this as a very nice place to stay in Florence. Nothing.
- Kathryn (9/5): We felt safe and comfortable, and I'd certainly recommend it to others! So nice, clean and comfy! - This flat is in a great location (literally a stone's throw from the train station) is VERY spacious (hard to find that in Europe) and is super clean/tidy with great amenities. This is a super great alternative to stay close (and in walking distance) to all of the tourist sites without having to stay in the super crowded areas. I'd definitely recommend this to others - and the host was SO communicative with amazing instructions! My only complaint would be that we had some issues with our water pressure/hot water on one of our nights - and if people are downstairs in in the street/neighborhood, you can hear a ton of noise, which is to be expected but a little hard to sleep when it's after midnight! However, I would venture to say that most of the areas that are close to attractions are going to be MUCH noisier, so I really can't complain!
- Adi (10/5): Perfect stay in the heart of Florence. Highly recommended. - Clean and well equipped apartment, easily accommodated family of 5 (one had to sleep in a leaving room).
Super prime location, just few minutes of walking distance to all important tourist attractions.
A host is super responsive. An area near the bathroom equipped with light sensor, turning on the lights for several minutes, if someone is sleeping in a leaving room, it’s a bit annoying.
- Hf86 (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was great. Didn't like the message where we were told to review the property and reminded that anything under 9/10 would be detrimental.
- Géza (9/5): Superb - Excellent location. We can reach easy the most important monuments, museums and restaurants. Well equipped kitchen. This is not a "quiet" apartment. We woke up every moning at 5,30AM! The outside noise ( the garbage truck with big noise of course come every morning!) But nothing noise insulations at the windows. Please change something: do anothyer wing or an extra wing to the windows. Thats why this not a 4 star only 2 star apartment was for us... Nothing windows to garden or street, only to the small area to the neightboor hotel.
- Sandy (10/5): Great stay in Florence, perfect. - the location, cleanliness, large size 3 bedroom ( includes sofa bed in lounge area) , very quick response time with queries, good security , great new fit out. nil
- Yahia (10/5): Wonderful hospitality and amazing locations - The location Nothing
- Ozzyaaron (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sheila (10/5): Exceptional - The place is very clean, comfortable, and very good a/c. Having 2 bathrooms is a plus! Very close to the train station and a few minutes walk to Mercato Centrale, restaurants, and Duomo.
- Samantha (10/5): Awesome - Location & new modern clean
- Weng (10/5): It was the best house we stayed during the whole Italy trip. Very convenient and clean. - location is very convenient. train station and super market is just nearby. The house is very clean, almost have everything inside. Definitely will stay again if we travel to Florence again. Host is nice and easy to enter the place.
- Phillip (9/5): Superb - close to all things of interest
well equipped apartment
very clean advertised as 3 bedroom apartment but it’s 2 bedroom with a sofa bed in lounge room
couch was very uncomfortable
- Helen (8/5): Very good -
- Ryan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Larisa (7/5): good value but too noisy - clean
central
spacious
well maintained
renovated very noisy at nights and mornings
- Douglas (10/5): Exceptional - This is a clean, spacious apartment located less than 5 minutes from the train station and 2 minutes from Mercato Centrale. 2 real bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as a sofa bed in the spacious living room/kitchen area. There is an elevator that services this 2nd floor apartment.
Ilaria was a wonderful host and very accommodating.
As a seasoned traveler, I highly recommend this property. What's not to like?
- Amar (9/5): Family summer 2022 vacation in Italy. - Great location. literally 5 minutes walking from the station.
Building is in quite location. Apartment was nice with everything as in photos. AC in each room and wifi was good.
Host communicated very well with direction and instructions on how to get into apartment. Kitchen had all the basic stuff.
Building had working elevator/lift, so it was easy to take luggage upstairs.
All the major attractions are walking distance from the apartment. Overall apartment was good and there is nothing to not like about it.
Just a clarification that in traditional sense it is two full bedrooms and living room is counted as third bedroom as it had futon or sofa which opens up to become bed. This is as per phots in the bookings site so no issues. I will definitely recommend this place.
- Gabriela (10/5): We had a perfect stay, recommend it to anyone visiting Firenze and we would definetly go back when we are in Firenze aga - The photographer's house is perfect in every detail: all really new and clean, comfortable beds, spacious, well equiped. Very well located and the contact with Ilaria was always very atencious. She was very kind and caring.
Everything very organized, explained via messages and on a folder that also tells the story of the house, which is very interesting!
We had a perfect stay, recommend it to anyone visiting Firenze and we would definetly go back when we are in Firenze again!
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