There are stays in Florence and then there are stays right in the historic core of the city, in a beautiful, frescoed old palazzo, steeped in history, and utterly charming to look at. For those who want to really experience the birthplace of the Renaissance and immerse themselves in its beauty, who want to have the city right at their fingertips, and who want to very much escape the mundanity and surroundings of daily life, then the Dimora Del Palazzo Aldobrandini Del Papa is the perfect place to stay on a holiday in Florence.
Located in the district of San Lorenzo, right behind the Basilica of San Lorenzo, near the entrance to the Medici Chapels (just 50m away!), with views directly overlooking this stunning and famous architectural gem, as well as the lovely streets of Florence, this apartment is within a palazzo that dates back to the very beginning of the 16th century. The apartment is also just a stone’s throw from some of the city's other famous and beloved attractions, with the renowned Piazza del Duomo just 400m from your doorstep; the Galleria dell'Accademia (home to Michelangelo's David) just 700 meters away; and the Museo Nazionale del Bargello and the Galleria degli Uffizi both within an 850m radius of the property – it would be hard to find a more central gem!
Sleeping up to five guests in three bedrooms with three bathrooms, the apartment is plush and luxurious and a work of art in its own right. Several of the rooms feature frescoes by renowned artists that were commissioned for the wedding of Giovan Francesco Aldobrandini and Maria Cristina Bourbon del Monte Santa Maria. So, not only are you surrounded by the cultural and artistic wonders of the city, this vacation rental in Florence will give guests the opportunity to live within an artistic gem themselves.
In addition to the murals, however, the apartment is generally a delightful historic wonder with plush and pretty period interiors. Expect soaring gilded and painted ceilings overhead, large windows looking out onto the streets of Florence, antique furnishings, lovely works of art framed on the walls and decorative touches from delicate candlesticks to pretty little statuettes, stunning chandeliers and elegant sconces offering warm lighting, spacious rooms, and lots of delightful little surprises. The apartment is comprised of an entrance hall, a living room, a lounge, a dining room, a large and well-equipped kitchen, one large double en suite bedroom, a small bedroom with a single bed within a little study/library, and another double bedroom with an en suite in an open gallery space.
Among these rooms, there are some serious scene stealers. The largest bedroom boasts not only a charming lounge area with delicate furnishings but also a stunning painted ceiling and astounding wall mouldings and gilding, framing the alcove where you will find the beautiful draped bed and the little door into the modern and luxurious en suite bathroom. The bedroom within the library room is also a charmer – impossibly cosy with the whole library space covered in wonderful frescoes and the little bedroom area picked out in pretty blue with an elaborately painted ceiling, a sweet painting on the wall, another desk, and an elegant striped daybed. Another adorable and show-stopping blue room is across the hall is the main bathroom with its beautiful chequered tile floor and roll top bathtub with claw feet.
Not only is the property a looker, however, it does have all of the conveniences that you could require for your comfort throughout your stay including WIFI, air-conditioning and heating, a washing machine and dryer, a dishwasher, a safe, and more. The apartment is on the first floor and the owners live within the same building and are at hand should you need them.
Available from €917 per night, Dimora Del Palazzo Aldobrandini Del Papa is truly a magical apartment and is the absolute perfect way to experience a vacation in Florence!