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"Renaissance Retreat" by WP Relais , Palazzo Uguccioni, in Piazza della Signoria

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Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Firenze, Toscana
  • Place, Piazza della Signoria
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palazzo Vecchio
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Uffizi Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Florence

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Florence, steps from Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio. .This apartment is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Uffizi Gallery and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ponte Vecchio.
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What's nearby

  • Piazza della Signoria - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palazzo Vecchio - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Uffizi Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Unità Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Florence (ZMS-Santa Maria Novella Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivoire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪I' Girone De Ghiotti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Toscanaccio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Cernacchio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café San Firenze - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

"Renaissance Retreat" by WP Relais , Palazzo Uguccioni, in Piazza della Signoria

In the beating heart of Florence, within the historical walls of Palazzo Uguccioni, lies "Renaissance Retreat", a WP Relais apartment that promises an unforgettable experience and a journey through time. Built in 1549, Palazzo Uguccioni is shrouded in a veil of mystery and majesty and is often associated with architectural geniuses such as Raphael, Michelangelo and Palladio.
Situated in Piazza della Signoria, one of the most famous squares in the world, this WP Relais property is surrounded by a veritable open-air theatre of art and history, with Palazzo Vecchio and the Loggia dei Lanzi acting as a backdrop. Before stepping into the apartment, take a moment to admire the bust of Francesco I De Medici above the entrance, a tangible testimony of the building's historical grandeur.
"Renaissance Retreat" is a veritable treasure trove: featuring antique furniture and unique pieces of art, the apartment celebrates classical Florentine style in every detail. Its two finely furnished bedrooms offer a haven of comfort and elegance, while the two bathrooms provide every convenience.
If you dream of breathing the air of the Renaissance and immersing yourself in the wonders of Florence, "Renaissance Retreat" is the perfect apartment for you. A place where history, art and culture come together in a timeless experience. Book your stay with WP Relais in the beating heart of Tuscany and enjoy a unique experience.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
This smoke-free apartment features books and mountain biking nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

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
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

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"Renaissance Retreat" by WP Relais , Palazzo Uguccioni, in Piazza della Signoria Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Folsom, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location right on the Piazza della Signoria! Lots of character! Amazing, authentic property! Loved the hot showers , comfortable beds & cleanliness. It was so convenient to have a washer, dryer & kitchen while traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
When we arrived after a long trip from the US, the owner said we could gain access through a virtual key, but we did not have internet access when we arrived because we were using US phones and Whats App for communication.We went to the pub next to our building in desperation and he to let us hook up to his internet and try to access through the VIKey system. We found the directions very confusing. After numerous phone calls to reach the owner, we finally called VRBO directly. VRBO was able to contact the owner who said she would send someone to meet us at 9 a.m. the next and day to address our concerns . We needed to know how to link up with WI-FI, use the washing machine and adjust the air conditioning unit, no instructions. The owner sent her cleaning woman who tried to be helpful but did not speak English. We managed communication with her using the translate app. We felt bad that she had to shoulder the burden of frustrated renters. We continued to have trouble with the key throughout our stay. There also was only one set of keys for us (two couples). At times, when we wanted to do different things, we left the door open a crack to enable our friends to gain access.We strongly suggest that the owner change the entry process. It really hampered our stay in this rental. Also we noticed other reviews addressing the same problem and the owner did not seem sympathetic at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment right in the heart of Florence. It was really nice to have a kitchen! Many restaurants and shops very close by. Make sure to explore every street. Digital check-in is challenging but we figured it out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raj B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location! Very close to shops, restaurants and historical sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

wendy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanting apartment!! Like a fairytale!! But the virtual check-in process was a nightmare.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dani M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was darling. We had difficulty figuring out how to get in and out of all the various stores. We had some trouble with the remote key. The location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piazza della Signoria

Loved our stay here, right in the middle of Florence, across from palazzo Vecchio. Great apartment. Great location. Perfect for families. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C., Southlake, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay! Apartment was accurately described , very clean, spacious, and perfectly located. We had everything needed for our 5 night stay. The hosts were responsive and accommodating. We highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We enjoyed our stay. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron D., Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Plenty of restaurants nearby, shopping, places to visit. Very walkable. Easy to get a cab/taxi.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florence trip

Apt was good, great location, walking distance to many sites. The only issue we had was spotty WiFi upon arrival & we were unable to open apt door. Check in instructions indicated that if we were unable to open the door, we could call the phone numbers listed & they would open the door remotely. But no one would answer @ any of the 3 numbers we called. We kept trying until were we able to get WiFi signal & access apt. A representative did text message us a couple hrs later to see if things were going ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

P S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Stay in the Heart of Florence

This apartment was the perfect compliment to our family trip to Florence. From the amazing location in the Pizza Della Signora, entering the huge wooden door gave us the feeling of being transported back to the Renaissance. The place is well stocked and furnished and was surprisingly comfortable given the antiques. Given the location it can sometimes be a little noisy at night as tourists stumble home after too much wine but we found if we turned on the fan the white noise and our long days of touring made it easy to sleep through. Small hiccup at check in as we were on the wrong floor (European elevators start at 0) but we called the host and it was quickly resolved. I would highly recommend this place for small families staying in Florence, we had an amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location in the heart of Florence

We had a wonderful stay! We loved the location and everything was perfect!!! Gaia and Pietro were excellent hosts-highly recommend:)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely accommodations

Loved our stay at the Time Machine. My questions prior to booking were answered quickly. Booking process was straightforward. Check in was a minor challenge but again, assistance was available immediately. The area is perfect and central to many attractions. This made our time in Florence very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy J., Clearwater, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Can’t beat the location!! Right on the palazzo!! Wonderful old building. Only downfall is the noise but it’s worth it for location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

Lovely apartment appointed with everything you need, great location and communication from the hosts. I look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piazza Della Signoria

We enjoyed the apartment and location. All four of us had challenges with mosquitoes. We did not open the windows because there were no screens. I would charge more and install screens. The noise at night from the square was disturbing- more than we anticipated. Otherwise it was positive
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location… and true time machine!

We were in Florence in October and had perfect weather, so really were out and about the entire time. This property is historic and we found it special to stay in a place that is so authentic. The location is incredible and just footsteps from historic spots in the city center.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dj

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location for visiting Florence. The apartment is well equipped for families and has the old world charm too . Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great location

Perfect apartment for two couples exploring Florence for the first time. Good sized bedrooms and a decent sitting room and kitchenette. And in the most perfect location ever! Just one recommendation: please add a colour key for the recycling bins. We had no idea what was meant to go in which bin.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful and magic

Our stay in Florence was one of the best travel experiences I have had. The flat is in an authentic, well-maintained palazzo whose massive wooden door opens directly on the Piazza Della Signoria. Despite being located on a popular tourist piazza, the flat was quiet. The bedroom windows looked out into a lively side street, but still - the rooms were quiet at night. We had two generous bedrooms, as my husband snores and is a restless sleeper. Everything worth seeing - including shopping, dining and museums and sites - was within an easy 5 to 10 minute walk from the dwelling. We were a12 minute walk from the train station and the Fortezza da Basso, where we were attending a medical conference. Grocery stores were within 5 minutes walk. The flat has all the modern conveniences and everything is in good working order. There are 2 TV screens for viewing on a quiet evening. The flat decor was the most charming - rustic -style with floor tiles, dark wood furniture, large wooden ceiling beams and dark -iron beds with crisp white linens. The kitchen was well-equipped. The hosts were quick to respond to any and all questions. I highly recommend this lovely accommodation.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The apartment was exactly as advertised. Air conditioning worked very well, which was much appreciated given the mid 90’s temperatures. We arrived early and we were allowed in. The apartment was rustic and very comfortable. The location was PERFECT! It was within easy walking distance to virtually everywhere we wanted to go, including the train station. Thank you to Pietro and Gaia! If I return to Florence I will seek to stay here again before looking anywhere else. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay in Florence

Perfect location to enjoy Florence. Step into the history and all that Florence has to offer the moment you step outside the beautiful wooden doors. Convenient to all of the must sees. Enjoyed stopping in the apartment throughout the day and the ease of being near cafes, restaurants and shopping! Fabulous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to so much!

Great space for a family to relax while enjoying Firenze!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness

In the Heart of Venice

Property is right on the Palazzo Vecchio and all the major tourist attractions are very easy to access from the apartment. A lot of old world character the apartment. The beds were comfortable and the A/C worked well and was a much needed break from the Florence heat in July. Directions for check-in were easy to follow and required no personal interaction. It would have been nice to get a slightly earlier check-in, but the door access app appears to be hard coded to only work after check-in time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024