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Loft apartment by WP Relais in the 17th-century Palazzo Berardi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, offices
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Loft apartment by WP Relais in the 17th-century Palazzo Berardi

Discover the loft apartment by WP Relais in the 17th-century Palazzo Berardi. Situated in the heart of Florence, this unique space is located on the "piano nobile", the main floor of the historical building, and extends over two levels for a total of 220 square metres. The neighbourhood offers a wide range of services, from luxury boutiques such as Gucci, Ralph Lauren and the WP Store, as well as supermarkets, pharmacies and banks. The privileged location on Via della Vigna, just a 2-minute walk from the River Arno and 10 minutes from Piazza della Signoria, makes the loft even more special. Via della Vigna also intersects with the famous Via Tornabuoni, one of Florence's most prestigious shopping streets.
The WP Relais apartment can accommodate up to four people and is a true architectural gem. The décor is characterised by an antique design, with inlaid parquet flooring and a wood coffered ceiling adorned with original gold leaf. The majestic windows illuminate the 8-metre-high walls, decorated with frescoes that have been restored and repositioned on panels. At the entrance there is a large table, while the other side of the room features a TV corner with a sofa that converts into a double bed. On the lower level, a spacious, fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a bright window and shower complete the layout. The two levels are connected by a wooden spiral staircase which leads to the large mezzanine bedroom complete with a double bed and a spacious walk-in wardrobe.
We look forward to welcoming you to the loft apartment by WP Relais, the perfect base for a unique Tuscan experience of good food, fine wine and Florentine art!

Property manager

Gaia Vitolo

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 IT048017B464LAS9MI

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stepitoso 200sqm Loft Center Coffered Ceilings up 4 Guests House
Stepitoso 200sqm Loft Center Coffered Ceilings up 4 Guests

About the neighborhood

Map
Tuscany, Firenze

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angel Roofbar & Dining - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colle Bereto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantinetta Antinori restaurant Florence - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Procacci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Obicà - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Loft apartment by WP Relais in the 17th-century Palazzo Berardi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Loft apartment by WP Relais in the 17th-century Palazzo Berardi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loft apartment by WP Relais in the 17th-century Palazzo Berardi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Loft apartment by WP Relais in the 17th-century Palazzo Berardi located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Via de' Tornabuoni, Ponte Vecchio, and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 10 minutes. Unità Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Loft apartment by WP Relais in the 17th-century Palazzo Berardi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan and Justin H.

Central location but with central location comes a bit of city noise

Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The loft was spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed during our stay. Near the bathroom there is a washing machine with soap ready to be used. Pietro and Gaia were kind and helped us solve an electricity issue.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo S.

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

Perfect location in great city

My wife and I spend 5 days in Florence and this unit was perfect. Gaia answered all of our questions and was very helpful. The apartment has more space than you would ever need. Centrally located to everything you could want to see in Florence. Easiest checkin process I’ve had before. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Rob G.

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

Massive apartment

Large modern/renaissance apartment in a great area. Somewhat quirky/inconvenient layout with very loud spiral staircase to loft with bathroom on first floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joddi N., Columbus, OH USA

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

Loved our stay!

We are a family of four, with two boys, ages nine and 10. We absolutely loved this apartment, couldn’t get over looking at the beautiful ceiling. The living area was very spacious. The location is perfect, within walking distance of the main train station, and an easy walk to Ponte Vecchio, Duomo and many fabulous restaurants and high end shops. On the street just behind the apartment and connected to the apartment building is a wonderful restaurant called Parione-would definitely recommend a meal in the basement wine cellar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Loved our stay in Firenze

Loft was huge and easily could hold 6 people, we were only 3. Kitchen had pretty much everything to Cook with, including oils and spices which was really nice. There is even a dishwasher in a large refrigerator. Conveniently located by the bridge and a bunch of restaurants and gelato shops. Also a short walk from the train, about 10 minutes. Easy communication with the owner and check in at his store is half a block away. Just know there is a spiral staircase to get upstairs, as in the pictures, which may not be for everyone. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C., Hollingbourne

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

Fabulous property

Amazing place to stay, even better than the pictures suggest. Great location to explore Florence and at the end of the day, it was great to have somewhere special to chill. Forgot any negative comments about the staircase, it added to the charm and character. Waking up each morning under that ceiling was very special.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

윤석 배.

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

a charming old period apartment

The location is really fantastic and quite an experience. Will stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony T.

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

July 2022

Wonderful location, the property is beautiful, and the owners were extremely helpful. We really enjoyed our stay in Florence. The wifi for the keyless entry had its moments and the staircase to the apartment is challenging with luggage. In sum our stay exceeded expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Emmy M.

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

Great location

The location for this flat could not be better. Everything is within a 10 minute walk. There are over 30 steps leading to the property so it’s a pain if you have a lot of luggage like we did. The air conditioning wasn’t great but Florence was having record heat. The hot water in the bathroom also didn’t work but we didn’t realize until the day after we checked in and it was late at night. A cold shower was actually refreshing. I’m sure these are easy fixes and we would stay here again…maybe just with a little less luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really unique and spacious property and in a perfect location-walkable to everything. Good air conditioning, which was appreciated during really hot days. Very easy access and communication with hosts. Overall the apartment was clean, comfortable and full of charm..creaky stairs and all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

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

Amazing Loft In Heart of Florence

Loved this property. Very open and spacious with bedroom upstairs in loft area with huge closet and a desk. Downstairs has queen size fold out in living room with a total of 3 comfortable sofas (including fold out). You are literally steps away from the river, the Duomo, world class shopping and the best of Florence. The dinning room table was so large you almost want to host a dinner party at this hip and inviting space. This will be our go to anytime we are in Florence. I highly recommend the restaurants they suggest on their things to do flip chart. All were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arden R.

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

Unique and so special!

Couldn't have loved our stay at this fabulous apartment more! The stairs from the loft are noisy- but part of the charm. If you have light sleepers- late night bathroom visits could be a disruption. However, in a city of small apartments, this large, special unit is fantastic! And, the AC was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moneesha B., Suwanee

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

An amazing home for those looking to immerse themselves in Florence

Great location, beautifully appointed, exactly what we were expecting and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John R.

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

Perfect location, creaky stairs.

Overall the apartment is great, and I would stay there again. However the stairs to get to the loft are old and creaky. My wife ended up sleeping on the couch because she was afraid to go up and down. I weigh two times what she weighs and enjoyed an empty king bed. Overall it is a minor issue but the stairs probably should be replaced.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

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

Nel cuore di Firenze

Benissimo, ottima posizione e accoglienza.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

jamie g.

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

Great stay

Awesome apartment. I will dream about this ceiling for the rest of my life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Danbury Ct

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

Gorgeous flat in Florence

If you want to stay "in the heart of the city" in a spacious flat with wonderful ambiance, this is the place to stay. If we can, we will stay here again on our next trip to Florence. Need I say more?
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M H.

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

What a treat

We loved our stay in Florence. The location of our flat was perfect within walking distance of everything. The flat was beautiful, clean, thoughtfully cared for, and overall a throughly enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Franck L.

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

Stupendo !

Fantastic location, close to main attractions in Firenze. The loft is stunning. Awesome coffered ceiling. A charming property for a wonderful experience. Appreciated air cooling. One point : invisible owner and not very welcoming guy in the shop. Everything else perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

A palatial Florentine pied a terre

If you're looking for a spacious apartment, footsteps away from the Arno and a short walk to every major attraction in Florence, but not too close to the noise and chaos, this is it. The true charm, however, of this historical walk-up is in its gilt and cobalt coffered ceilings, towering windows, inviting banquet table as well as its spare and authentic decor, all of which contribute to making you feel as if you've plunged back in history to lead the life of a medieval aristocrat. And what was, perhaps, the best part of this apartment during a raging continental heatwave, THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS EXCEPTIONAL, and provided an oasis of cool every time we returned from a day of marathon walking and inter city travelling. The kitchen was fully equipped, as was the bathroom, which doesn't have a bath but a new and modern shower. And the bed in the master loft was one of the most comfortable in which I've ever slept. My only caveat for travelers who are travelling with light sleepers is that the surprisingly strong wooden spiral staircase up to the master loft is very creaky and loud as you descend into the cavernous space, so plan your late night trips to the toilet accordingly. Perhaps our biggest regret after staying in this almost regal space was not having arrived with a group of friends, with whom we could have cooked a simple dinner in the fully equipped kitchen, and shared it with some wine and candles at the banquet table in the centre of the loft, under the glow of those gorgeous lofty romanesque windows. Sigh. Our host was absolutely exceptional, so gracious and warm, and even with the time difference in North America she managed to respond to every one of our inquiries right away. We were also surprised by how easy the check in was. Overall, we had an outstanding experience and most definitely want to return to our palatial pied a Terre in the heart of Florence.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great Location

Great location. Lots of difficulty checking in. Parking was difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Menno B.

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

Prachtige loft, prachtige locatie, vriendelijke mensen

Prachtige loft, prachtige locatie, vriendelijke mensen

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K., Oakland, CA

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

Prime Florence location and very large room

We stayed for 4 nights here. Great location, walk to all the main Florence attractions in 10 minutes or less. Half a block to the river. The place is very large but the loft arrangement makes it best for a couple or a family as if there are more than 2 people they will sleep on a pull out couch. The ceiling is beautiful! The street can be a bit noisy but at night quiets down a lot. The spiral staircase is very creaky which always woke up our kids sleeping down below. All in all, we very much enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

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

Fantastic!!!

What a treat!!! Our stay was fantastic....the apartment is plenty big enough to stretch out in, the kitchen is perfect, we even cooked a few meals! It was very clean! The location was perfect!! Perfect!! Perfect!!! As it says in description, it is on first floor (in the US, we consider this to be 2nd floor) so be prepared for stairs to the apartment!! And the wood spiral stairs up to the loft once inside are a bit loud and feel rickety but are very secure!!! Stefano (local point of contact) was a huge help and Gaia was easy to access via phone to answer any questions!! Again, It was perfect!!! We were disappointed to have to leave!!! Thank you all!!