The Swallows' Lodge

Feel yourself at home away from home in this bright, clean and charming apartment. With its enviable position in the vibrant Via Gioberti area with quick and direct access to the heart of the city and a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants, you'll get the chance to experience the authentic Italian local life. It will be a pleasure to welcome you in Florence! Enjoy the comfort of a relaxed stay in this fully equipped apartment with touches of design items and pieces of furniture. Perfect for couples, friends and families with children (baby cot available upon request at the cost of Euro 20,00) #FINAL CLEANING FEE 60 EUR to be paid at check in# My spacious (90 m2), very bright and completely renewed apartment is located on the second and last floor of a typical 1930th Tuscan building, sleeping 4 people in 2 bedrooms. The bus stop right next door allows you to reach the center of Florence in about 10 min. Easily accessible by car ( A1 motorway exit Firenze Sud), the apartment has convenient parking nearby. The whole apartment is at your exclusive disposal. The apartment is organized on 2 levels (the 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom are upstairs), has intercom, mosquito screens on every window - very useful especially during the summer - and anything you may need for an unforgettable stay in Florence. The facility offers: Dining room & kitchenette, provided with stove and oven, fridge and freezer, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, a complete set of kitchenware Living room witt sofa, coffee table and bookshelves with many Italian and English books 1 Master Bedroom with laminate floor, double bed, built-in wardrobes, night tables, reading lamps, air conditioning; 1 Bedroom with 1 futon sofabed, built-in wardrobes, night table with reading lamp, small desk with chair, air conditioning; 1 Bathroom with wash basin, shower, bidet, toilet, hair dryer, mirror; 1 Toilet with wash basin, washing machine, ironing facilitie; 1 Small terrace on the roof. A lift/elevator is also present in the building. My best tips and suggestions from a local point of view are the extra for a unique traveling experience in my bella Firenze :) I'll be available throughout your stay for any needs. You can contact me via email or phone. The apartment is located close to the city center and next to one of the most appealing streets of Florence for shop-aholics, Via Gioberti. Via Gioberti is nicknamed "Via delle Centovetrine" ("the road of one hundred shopfronts"), and is illuminated by restaurants, cafes, gelaterie, fashion stores, jewellers, bakeries, perfumeries, supermarkets and department stores, etc... Shopping in this area is indeed cheaper than in the rest of the city as the area is located just outside the main city boulevards (that pass through Piazza Beccaria and mark the border of the historical centre), but it's still within walking distance from the main attractions. YOU ARE ONLY: BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT (BUS # 14 & 6): (bus stop next to the main door or within 3 minutes walking distance) 10 minutes from Duomo 12 minutes from Central Station BY FOOT: 15 minutes from Sant’Ambrogio/Santa Croce area BY CAR: 5 minutes from the city center PARKING: Parking in the city center is not allowed to non resident. On the contrary, the great thing about my apartment is that parking is easy and can be done in the street or in the streets nearby at the maximum cost of Euro 12 a day (Sunday and Public Holidays parking is for free!). Should you prefer a 24/7 surveilled city car parking, there is a parking place located right around the corner (2 minutes by foot) where you can park at the cost of Euro 20 a day or Euro 70 a week. What a great opportunity to use my property as a perfect base to discover by car the beautiful cities and landscapes that Tuscany has to offer you! PARKING: The great thing about my apartment is that parking is easy and can be done in the street or in the streets nearby at the maximum cost of Euro 12 a day (Sunday and Public Holidays parking is for free!). A covered public parking is also available right behind the corner, at the cost of Euro 20 a day or Euro 70 a week, if you prefer. What a great opportunity to use my property as a perfect base to discover by car the beautiful cities and landscapes that Tuscany has to offer you! QUIETNESS: As opposed to other apartments in the city center, you will fully enjoy the tranquility of this area, far better than the noisy narrow medieval streets packed with people that will often prevent you from sleeping at night. CHECK IN PROCEDURE: As this is not a hotel (but the personal assistance is far better, trust me!), and therefore there is no 24/7 reception duty, in order to organize the check in I will need the exact time of your arrival at the apartment. I will allow a maximum of 30 minutes of delay, after which we may leave the place and you will need to schedule another appointment by calling us directly. Late check in (after 8pm) - Euro 20 to be paid at check in