Title: THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE Apartment in Florence, 10-minute walk to Ponte Vecchio ## Photo gallery for THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE ![Interior - THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106090000/106081600/106081566/8df278c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![WiFi, bed sheets - THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106090000/106081600/106081566/ffb548d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper - THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106090000/106081600/106081566/5f9d20f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106090000/106081600/106081566/ae67f6a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE (Firenze)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106090000/106081600/106081566/777fa083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A short walk from Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio, THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THE REAL HEART OF FLORENCE Arch Leonardo Bua did a marvelous gut restauration of this "monolocale". Florentine artisans restored a very dramatic ceiling wood beams, porcelain floor, triple crystal wood windows, walk in shower, induction stove, Mitsubishi dual AC. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38540000/38531300/38531268/1851a51f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nearby Fortress and close to the center, patio and garden Firenze - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=38531268&PinnedHotelID=38531268&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102070000/102061500/102061430/1cdbacd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartment 'Nel Cuore Del Rione Del Drago' with Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning Pistoia - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=102061430&PinnedHotelID=102061430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111380000/111375300/111375216/8158f265.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bargello121 #2 Historic Centre of Florence - Washer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=111375216&PinnedHotelID=111375216&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110560000/110551800/110551703/ee368e5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "AL PALAZZO" - Pergola Suite - 500m from the Duomo Historic Centre of Florence - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=110551703&PinnedHotelID=110551703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113420000/113418500/113418457/26dda88a_edited_d383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Garland House near Center Santa Croce - Kitchen - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=113418457&PinnedHotelID=113418457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119840000/119835900/119835860/2a1dffba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanfrediano apartment Historic Centre of Florence - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=119835860&PinnedHotelID=119835860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89710000/89707500/89707435/a35e7f13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Florence historic center Historic Centre of Florence - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=89707435&PinnedHotelID=89707435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Stovetop, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21800000/21799300/21799255/8c584bac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio in Oltrarno perfect for those traveling alone or in a couple. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT048017C2PRQ76V6Q ### 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 information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, is home to this apartment. Pitti Palace and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. 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