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Under the roof of Sofia

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Under the roof of Sofia (Florence)
A short walk from Piazza di Santa Maria Novella and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Under the roof of Sofia provides laundry facilities, a hot tub and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Under the roof of Sofia

Large, bright apartment with attic located in the historic center of Florence in a characteristic building of the 1200's five minutes from the Santa Maria Novella railway station a few steps from the Duomo and the characteristic Ponte Vecchio. Silent. Bright apartment on the third floor with parquet floors and exposed beams on the ceiling that give the apartment charm and style. The large fireplace in the room creates atmosphere. It has two bathrooms, one of which has a hydromassage bath and shower, finely finished. Large modern kitchen perfectly equipped with dishwasher and oven. TV led. Laundry room with washing machine, clothes dryer, iron and ironing board.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 58 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 IT048017C2ORNUM2D6

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Under the Roof of Sofia Florence
Under the Roof of Sofia Apartment
Under the Roof of Sofia Apartment Florence

About the area

Located in Florence, this apartment is in the city centre. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Fortezza da Basso. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Artemio Franchi or Coverciano. Visit our Florence travel guide
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Florence, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Central Market which includes markets, food and interior views
    Central Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • the ancient military fort Fortezza da Basso, now it is home to conferences, concerts and exhibitions
    Fortezza da Basso
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore showing a city, religious elements and heritage architecture
    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Faenza
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Fortezza Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station
    5 min walk
  • Peretola Airport (FLR)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Tonarelli
    4 min walk
  • Burger King
    3 min walk
  • Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera
    3 min walk
  • Matto Matto
    4 min walk
  • Bondi Focacceria
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Under the roof of Sofia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Under the roof of Sofia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Under the roof of Sofia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Under the roof of Sofia located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Via Faenza, Central Market and Fortezza da Basso. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 10 minutes. Fortezza Tram Stop and Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Under the roof of Sofia Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mousa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanes L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family

Our family of 5 loved this place. Much more space than we expected, clean and comfortable. Great restaurant and small grocery store steps away. 5 minute walk to train station and short walk to the busy areas of Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

Wonderful day wonderful location couldn’t ask for more
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, spacious apartment

Would stay here again!! Apartment was clean and spacious for a family. Close to historical center of Florence. Quiet. Comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Florence

Great place. Location was perfect. Owner was flexible with check in and gave great advice on restaurants and neighbourhood. Would definitely book again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation with perfect location

Great accommodation. Clean with all the facilities we needed. Great communication from Sophia. Perfect location. Exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First stay in Florence

Property was as advertised, comfortable, spacious and clean. It had everything you would need for either a one night stay or a week. Centerally located so perfect for visiting Florence. The host responded very quickly on all questions. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, central location

Our family of 4 adults enjoyed the cool and funky space to rest after long days exploring the beautiful, historic city and nearby countryside. Sofia was very responsive and helpful and, upon arrival, Fabrizio met us at the door to show us the apartment. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renata A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time at Sofia's place

The location was great close to everything. It was very clean and our family enjoyed it. The apartment is very well layed out & the kitchen is very well equipped. Save some energy at the end of the day for the stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family in Florence

Great location. Great host. Friendly city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious!

Comfortable and spacious, excellent location. Hosts were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Easy to get to from the train station, lots of relaxing space, quiet, and clean. It is 4 flights up, so be prepared when you arrive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at Under the Roof of Sofia. Very convenient to the sites of Florence as well as the train station. The place was very clean and comfortable. Was on the third floor with no elevator, so may be an issue for some. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sofia has a lovely home that was perfect for our family of seven. Communication was great, and the apartment was comfortable and pretty well appointed. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Florence!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect !

Very good location. Atypic, confortable, spacious, quiet and well equipped. Good advice Very pleasant welcome in person
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Florence

Great location. Comfortable place once the AC was fixed. Host responsive to questions and concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding - Florence was Amazing!

House was awesome - we had a great time! Minutes from the train station and from shops/restaurants, etc. Thanks Sofia & Fabrizio!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Quiet neighborhood but close to everything, including good restaurants. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of space. We didn’t realize how many steps up it was, but good cardio,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful comfortable and convenient place!

I have to say this apartment was even prettier and roomier than the photos! Beware it is on the fourth floor but the hosts carried my bag up for me which was very kind! The apartment had everything I needed and was super convenient to the sights and the train station! Restaurants close by were plentiful as well as shopping of all kinds.I really enjoyed my stay under the roof of Sofia!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in Florence

Super fun, quirky apartment in a quiet building not far from the train station. The duomo is a short walk away and the neighborhood has lots of restaurants. Host is very thoughtful and the communication is great. Be advised there is no elevator, which is very common.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We couldn’t have asked for a better location and place to tour from. Literally 5 minutes walk but worlds away from the train station, and plenty of coffee shops, groceries and restaurants within a couple blocks. We were able to easily walk to all attractions and beat the crowds daily. Recommend the Crown of India restaurant right on the street. Communication with the VRBO host was prompt and friendly. We had no problems.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here!

This was our favourite property we stayed on our Italy adventure! Sofia ( host) was amazing! A booklet printed out to go over house rules, restaurants etc was so helpful! Space was clean, spacious and perfectly located! Easy to get to train station, walking distance to everywhere. Would absolutely recommend staying here, and we would love to return one day! Thank you Sofia!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An absolute pleasure

The apartment is bigger than my house and spotlessly clean. Many windows allow for a beautiful breeze and fresh air. It was open, warm and comfortable. The location could not be better, in the middle of everything but quiet nights. The host was a pleasure and so easy to deal with. We highly recommend this wonderful apartment. In fact, we wish we were there right now.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Like they say for real estate, location, location, location. This is a great spot, only a couple blocks from the train station and walkable to many of the attractions. It's near the busy markets but just far enough away to be in a quiet space. The apartment itself was spacious and comfortable. The upstairs steps take a bit to gets used to, but are useable even by us older folks. The upper bath ceilings are low, making the spacious lower bathroom more popular. The shower is fairly small but works well. We didn't do any cooking there, but it seemed to be well equipped. I would stay at this location again if visit Firenze again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

This apartment is ideal for families with children. However it was challenging when it was two individuals. The upstairs bathroom is not adult friendly and the stairs to the loft are only really suitable for children, but they would have a ball in their own space. Self catering was a breeze as the kitchen was well appointed with a full size fridge that held a weeks groceries, but small touches such as toiletries were missing. Also a large number of things were broken and needed fixing. A window, a mirror, a shower head, two electrical sockets etc. Overall an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024