Das Florian Apartment: Das Gefühl, den Dom zu berühren

The Florian Apartment is delightful: sparkling clean, efficient, lovely bed linens, adequate closet and coat room, even a great shower. And of course there's the view and the sound of bells ringing in the Duomo. If you've come to Florence to cook, think again. The tiny kitchen is adequate for breakfast and a bowl of pasta but I wouldn't plan to prepare a meal. Enjoy Luca's restaurant recommendations instead, as we did. Luca was prompt, helpful, and thorough in his explanations. We were comfortable and happy. We had a delightful stay and hope to return one day!

Right next to the Duomo you can not be better situated for the wonders of Florence. Yet the windows really block out most of the sounds. 86 steps up three times a day was a chore for us elderly folk, but it was great that Luca was right there to take care of our bags on arrival and departure. It is not a large apartment but even so the bathroom is at the other end from the bedroom, and it and the kitchen are up a few steps. Luca is most friendly and speaks good English.

We had a great 5 days staying at Luca's property - the space was very comfortable for two adults, and waking up to the sounds of the people below was fantastic! It was never loud - and the bedroom stays nice and dark to allow a deep sleep after a full day of exploring. The location is ideal for those who hope to see all different areas of Florence - we felt like we could get just about everywhere within an easy 20-minute walk. Luca was very helpful and accommodating and we will for sure recommend this property to our friends who plan to travel to Florence. Thanks for a great stay!

The apartment is located in the heart of Florence by the most iconic landmark. Sure, you have to go up many flights of stairs but when you reach the apartment and look out the window, it is well worth it. The apartment was just as pictured, very comfortable for my daughter and I and contained all the amenities we could possibly need. The beds were very comfortable, the temperature easy to control, and once the windows and bedroom door were closed, the room was completely dark making for a very restful sleep. I also loved the shower with the large shower head and strong water pressure. But the best part was how accomodating our host Luca was. He had someone help me with my luggage upon arrival and was very thorough showing me how everything worked in the apartment. He also assisted with our luggage when leaving. He made a point to remind me to make sure I didn’t forget anything. I assured him I had gotten everything. But, come to find out, Luca later notified me that I had forgotten some things in the safe! Luca went out of his way to drop these items off to my daughter who is studying in Florence. How nice! You will not find a better apartment or a better host in Florence! Thank you! I can’t wait to return some day.

Luca was a great host with an amazing apartment! Many many stairs (86, to be exact) gets you to the top floor of an old building that his family has owned for 200 years. So much character and beauty and views. The bed was super comfortable, extra blankets and pillows in the hallway chest, air conditioning, washing machine, and cute little kitchen. The location cannot be beat! Even though the apartment was great, we barely spent any time there since we couldn’t sit still and relax with so much going on outside! What a great place to be on our first visit to Florence. Also, the gelato place around the corner by the Toast place was the BEST we’ve had! We just left and I miss it already. The gelato and the apartment and the city itself. Thanks, Luca!