Apartment Toscanella

Tucked away in Florence’s characterful Oltrarno district, Apartment Toscanella is a refined three-bedroom retreat within a 15th-century palazzo once home to Paolo Toscanelli, whose maps guided Columbus. Thoughtfully restored, it blends historic charm with modern ease, think original beams, high ceilings, and handcrafted furnishings. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, with the master suite opening onto a peaceful private terrace in the internal courtyard.
The home’s inviting split-level layout includes a sunlit lounge, elegant dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen perfect for preparing Tuscan fare. Step outside, and you’re moments from the artisan heart of the city, just steps from Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli Gardens, and Ponte Vecchio, yet quietly tucked into a hidden corner that offers a rare sense of calm.


Features:

Lower Ground Floor (Just a few steps down)- Bedroom 3: Twin beds (90 cm each, not joinable), private bathroom with shower cabinGround Floor- Living area with sumptuous sofas and flat-screen TV- Dining room- Fully equipped, open plan kitchen- Master bedroom 1: King-size bed (160 cm, divisible on request), private bathroom with walk-in shower and access to a private terrace overlooking the inner courtyard
Mezzanine- Bedroom 2: Queen size bed (160 cm), private bathroom with walk-in shower- Office/Snug
Exterior- Private terrace
Additional Facilities- Outdoor lighting- Bike- Air-conditioning- Wi-Fi














Location:

Tucked into the heart of Florence’s enchanting Oltrarno district, Apartment Toscanella sits in one of the city’s most authentic and characterful quarters. This side of the Arno is known for its bohemian spirit and artisanal heritage, think cobbled streets lined with woodworkers, silversmiths, and tiny galleries where tradition lives on. Just steps from the apartment, you’ll find the grand Palazzo Pitti and the lush Boboli Gardens, while the iconic Ponte Vecchio is a mere two-minute stroll away.


Daily essentials are easily covered with local grocers, cafés and bakeries dotted along Via Toscanella and the nearby Via Maggio. For culture and cuisine, you’re spoilt for choice, intimate wine bars, family-run trattorias and independent boutiques abound, many tucked into Renaissance-era buildings brimming with stories. This part of Florence offers a rare sense of lived-in history; once the city’s noble district, it now blends past and present in the most inviting way.





Terms & Conditions:

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€150 charged to client’s credit card before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.

3 - 10 pm. Late checking after 10 pm available at an extra cost of €50.

10 am

Yes, included in the rental price.

Yes, included in the rental price.

On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €50 per pet per day will apply (paid locally).

Flexible.

Not included in the rental price, extra €123 to be paid with the balance due.

Smoking & Vaping not permitted.

2 nights. All other durations on request.

Yes, included in the rental price.

There is a city tax due to be paid locally which is not included in the rental rate. The amount will be confirmed by your onsite representative when you arrive.

Wi-Fi internet connection included.
Smoking - not allowed