Are you planning a trip to the beautiful city of Florence in Italy? If so, have you considered staying in a chalet instead of a traditional hotel? Perhaps you haven't given it much thought, but choosing a chalet can offer a unique and authentic experience that will truly enhance your visit to this historic city. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why staying in a chalet can be a wonderful choice when travelling to Florence.
First and foremost, staying in a chalet allows you to immerse yourself in the local culture and way of life. Unlike hotels that are often located in touristy areas, chalets are typically situated in quieter and more residential neighborhoods. By staying in a chalet, you'll have the opportunity to live among the locals, shop at the nearby markets, and dine at authentic neighborhood restaurants. This will give you a much deeper understanding and appreciation of Florence's rich heritage and vibrant community.
Another advantage of choosing a chalet is the privacy and comfort it offers. Most chalets are designed to be cozy and welcoming, providing a home-away-from-home atmosphere. You'll have your own private space, complete with a kitchen, living area, and often a beautiful garden or terrace. This allows you to relax and unwind after a day of exploring Florence's bustling streets, providing a much-needed respite from the crowds and noise found in tourist-heavy areas.
Furthermore, staying in a chalet often means you'll have access to amenities that can enhance your overall travel experience. Many chalets come equipped with features such as a swimming pool, hot tub, or outdoor bbq area, allowing you to fully unwind and enjoy your surroundings. Additionally, chalets are often family-friendly, with enough space for everyone to feel comfortable. Whether you're travelling with a group of friends, with your partner, or as a family, a chalet can provide the ideal setting for a memorable and enjoyable stay in Florence.
Last but certainly not least, choosing a chalet can be a more cost-effective option compared to staying in a hotel, especially if you're travelling as a group or for an extended period. Chalets often provide more space and amenities for a similar or even lower price than a hotel room. This can give you the freedom to allocate your budget towards other aspects of your trip, such as dining at renowned restaurants, visiting museums, or even indulging in some shopping.
With all these benefits, it's no wonder why choosing a chalet when travelling to Florence in Italy is a fantastic option. From immersing yourself in the local culture to enjoying the privacy and comfort of a home-away-from-home, and even saving some money along the way, a chalet can truly enhance your visit to this stunning city. So, why settle for a typical hotel experience when you can have something truly unique and memorable? Start exploring the various chalet options in Florence and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.
Florence Accommodation lists:
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Fattoria Il Milione Agriturismo Villa
Located in a rural area of Florence, Fattoria Il Milione Agriturismo Villa is at a 4.7 km distance from Church of Santo Spirito. The family farm stay includes fitness classes and entertainment activities.
The medieval Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore lies around a 15-minute drive from the residential accommodation. Hills above the Florence property. The Florence villa is set nearly a 10-minute ride from Pitti Renaissance Palace. Due to a panoramic location, it will take a 25-minute drive to get to Peretola airport.
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Appartamenti Fortezza Da Basso
Appartamenti Fortezza Da Basso is located in Florence, 5 minutes by car from Ponte Vecchio as well as within 5 minutes' walk of Fortezza da Basso Convention Center. You can enjoy the view of the city in this Florence villa rooms.
The accommodation is in the very heart of Florence and Mercato Centrale is nearby. Furthermore, the centre of Florence is 10 minutes away from the property. Focacceria da I'Loco offers Italian specialities and lies approximately 5 minutes' walk away. Appartamenti Fortezza Da Basso is set around 5 minutes' drive from Piazzale Michelangelo. About 10 km away from the Florence property there is Peretola airport.
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Old Bridge: Historical And Chic Apartment
The 4-bedroom Old Bridge: Historical And Chic Apartment is located less than a 5-minute walk from Cenacolo di Santo Spirito Museum and offers quick access to Ponte Vecchio. The villa is 110 mยฒ and can accommodate 12 people.
Situated in the Florence Historic Centre district, this property right next to Museo di Palazzo Davanzati and within a 5-minute drive of Piazzale Michelangelo. Church and Museum of Orsanmichele in Florence is about 8 minutes' walk away. The Florence accommodation is only a short distance to Cammillo Trattoria serving Mediterranean dishes. Frescobaldi bus station with links to popular tourist attractions, stops fairly close to Old Bridge: Historical And Chic Apartment.
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Savieri Home In Florence
Savieri Home In Florence is 2.1 km from the spandrel segmental Ponte Vecchio Arch Bridge, while Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence is about 10 minutes' drive away. The accommodation features city views and is provided with an equipped kitchen.
The villa is located in the Porta al Prato district of Florence, 10 minutes' drive from Peretola airport. Furthermore, the centre of Florence is 20 minutes away from this property. Osteria de' Golosi can be found about 150 metres away and it serves Mediterranean dishes. Savieri Home In Florence is set within 25 minutes' walk of San Marco Church in Florence. The Florence property is right by Toselli 60 bus stop.
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Agriturismo Le Macine Villa
Agriturismo Le Macine Villa is nearly a 10-minute drive from Mercato Centrale, while the L-shaped square "Piazza della Signoria" is approximately a 10-minute ride away. This accommodation is fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet, a separate toilet and a shower.
Situated in the Gavinana - Rovezzano district, the farm stay right next to San Piero in Palco and within 10 minutes' drive of Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio. The villa is 5 km from the heart of Florence. A rural area of Florence is within an easy reach. Cimitero del Pino bus station with links to popular tourist attractions, stops a short way to Agriturismo Le Macine Villa.
Hotels in Florence
Family Hotel ๐ช | Fattoria Il Milione Agriturismo Villa |
Top Service Hotel ๐ | Appartamenti Fortezza Da Basso |
Most comfortable Hotel ๐๏ธ | Old Bridge: Historical And Chic Apartment |
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Marignolle Relais & Charme - Residenza D'Epoca Guest House
Set in Florence, Marignolle Relais & Charme - Residenza D'Epoca Guest House is around a 10-minute drive from the Medieval Ponte Vecchio Stone Bridge. This 10-room country house is located in a residential area of Florence and offers a Jacuzzi, a sauna and an outdoor swimming pool.
Situated in the Galluzzo - Certosa district, the property right next to Chiesa dei Santi Quirico e Giulitta and within 10 minutes' drive of Pitti Renaissance Palace. The Fondazione Strozzi Palace can be reached a 10-minute ride from the Florence accommodation. A 13-minute walk takes guests to the cafรฉ Pasticceria Ruggini. Marignolle Relais & Charme - Residenza D'Epoca Guest House is located in Florence just 15 km from Peretola airport.
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Villa Lia - Apartment In Villa With Private Garden And Pool
The 4-bedroom Villa Lia - Apartment In Villa With Private Garden And Pool is located near Michelangelo Square, approximately a 10-minute ride from the art museum "Gallerie Degli Uffizi". This accommodation has a terrace.
Ponte Vecchio lies about 25 minutes on foot from the villa. Furthermore, the centre of Florence is 25 minutes away from the 4-bathroom villa. Guests will enjoy Italian cuisine of Trippaio Albergucci Mario, which is about 1 km away. Villa Lia - Apartment In Villa With Private Garden And Pool is set within 25 minutes' walk of Pitti Palace. This Florence accommodation is 10 km from Peretola airport.
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La Badia Di Leopoldo Villa
Boasting the location just 0.6 km from Parco Dell'anconella, La Badia Di Leopoldo Villa is also about a 10-minute drive from the vast U-shaped Gallerie Degli Uffizi. This villa is located in the Gavinana - Rovezzano district of Florence and consists of 3 bedrooms, an equipped kitchenette area and 2 bathrooms.
The property for 8 guests is placed next to San Piero in Palco. The villa is 4 km from the centre of Florence. Offering Japanese dishes, Feng Cooking is merely a 7-minute walk away. You can get to Mercato Centrale a 10-minute ride away. Peretola airport is 15 km from this Florence property.
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Santa Croce Home View
The medieval Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is set 0.6 km from the 1-bedroom Santa Croce Home View. Attractions a short distance from the Florence villa include Pergola Theatre, and the L-shaped square "Piazza della Signoria" is also nearby.
The accommodation is located in the heart of Florence, steps away from the cathedral-flanked square "Piazza del Duomo". This property is about 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Florence. Offering you Italian flavours, Empireo Rooftop Bar & Pool is merely a 5-minute stroll away. Santa Croce Home View is set around 18 minutes on foot from Piazzale Michelangelo. The Florence accommodation is located within a 20-minute drive from Peretola airport.
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La Fattoressa
The 6-room La Fattoressa is set in Florence, 15 minutes by car from Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence and 8 minutes on foot from Cinema Teatro Everest. At this Florence farm stay a car park is available on site.
The accommodation is located in the Galluzzo - Certosa district of Florence, 25 minutes' drive from Peretola airport. Ristorante La Certosa serves Tuscan dishes, to reach it you'll need to take a 13-minute walk. The Florence property is set 4.7 km from Ponte Vecchio Bridge. The nearest bus station is La Gora, around 5 minutes' walk away.
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Florence Holiday Homes Santa Maria Novella
Casa Santa Maria Novella Villa is located at 950 metres from Piazza della Signoria and merely 0.9 km from Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore. This villa is set in the Florence Historic Centre district of Florence and offers accommodation with an equipped kitchen and 1 bedroom.
The property is situated next to Strozzi Palace, in the centre of Florence. It takes a 5 minutes' walk to get to Florence city centre. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine in Chianineria Trattoria dall'Oste located 6 minutes' walk away. You can get to Fortezza da Basso Convention Center about a 16-minute stroll away. Peretola airport is approximately 10 km from this Florence property.
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Buontalenti Charmsuite
Buontalenti Charmsuite is situated within 16 minutes' walk of the fortress palace "Palazzo Vecchio" in Florence and offers accommodation with a mini-kitchen.
This villa is set right in the Florence Historic Centre district near the Indoor Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio Outdoor Market. At a distance of 1.4 km, you can visit Piazza della Signoria together with Church of Sant'Ambrogio located nearby. Gelateria Yogurteria Ambrosia serves healthy dishes and lies within an easy walking distance from the property. This Florence accommodation is set within a 5-minute drive of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Buontalenti Charmsuite is about 20 minutes' drive from Peretola airport.
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La Limonaia Villa
Located at a 2.9 km distance from the free-standing Campanile di Giotto, La Limonaia Villa offers accommodation with views of the garden. This villa features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an equipped kitchen.
Palatine Gallery lies around 25 minutes' walk from the property. It takes a 30 minutes' walk to get to Florence city centre. You can get to Basilica of Santa Maria Novella a 10-minute drive away. Guests can reach La Limonaia Villa by car from Peretola airport in 20 minutes.
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Palazzo Ghibellina By Rental In Florence
The 7-room Palazzo Ghibellina By Rental In Florence is set in Florence, only 1.4 km from the Medieval Ponte Vecchio Stone Bridge and approximately 14 minutes on foot from the L-shaped square "Piazza della Signoria". This Florence villa comprises 7 rooms.
The accommodation is located in the Florence Historic Centre district, where guests can admire the fortress palace "Palazzo Vecchio" within a short walk from Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence. Furthermore, the centre of Florence is 15 minutes away from the property. Italian dishes are offered at miscusi - Firenze, reachable at less than a 5-minute walk away. Palazzo Ghibellina By Rental In Florence features direct access to Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio. The Florence property is only a short distance from Giovine Italia bus stop.
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Casa Olivia Villa
Situated in the Careggi - Rifredi district, the 2-bedroom Casa Olivia Villa right next to Piazza Dalmazia and about a 25-minute stroll from the art museum "Galleria dell'Accademia". The property features a full kitchen with a fridge, an oven and kitchenware to meet all guests' needs.
This Florence villa is 25 minutes' walk from the distinguished monument "Basilica of Santa Maria Novella", and the L-shaped square "Piazza della Signoria" is 2.9 km away. The 1-bathroom villa is set 3 km from the centre of Florence. Caffe La Corte offers Italian specialities and lies a mere 150 metres away. The nearest Peretola airport is 10 km from Casa Olivia Villa.
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La Toscanella Di Firenze
Set nearly a 25-minute walk from Piazza della Signoria and at a 2.3 km distance from the minor Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, the 2-bedroom La Toscanella Di Firenze is located in Florence. The accommodation also features a kitchen and amenities such as a refrigerator and kitchenware.
The villa is located in the Piazzale Michelangelo district of Florence, 20 minutes' drive from Peretola airport. Furthermore, the centre of Florence is 25 minutes away from this 2-bathroom villa. Chalet Bellariva offers Italian specialities and lies approximately 16 minutes' walk away. La Toscanella Di Firenze is set at a 2.5 km distance from Mercato Centrale. The Florence property is a few minutes drive from Fortini 02 bus stop.
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Il Sottolo Villa
Il Sottolo Villa is 6 km from the art museum "Galleria dell'Accademia", and Museo Stibbert is around 10 minutes' drive away. You can enjoy the view of the garden in this accommodation rooms.
The farm stay is set in a private location in Florence, a 15-minute drive from Peretola airport. You can get to Fortezza da Basso Convention Center nearly 10 minutes away by car. This Florence accommodation is only a short distance from Serpiolle bus station.
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Sweet Garden Villa Dei Gelsomini
The 15th-century Renaissance mansion "Strozzi Palace" is 2.5 km from the 2-bedroom Sweet Garden Villa Dei Gelsomini, while Michelangelo Square is nearly a 15-minute walk from here. This Florence villa features garden views and is provided with an equipped kitchenette area.
The accommodation is located in the Galluzzo - Certosa district of Florence, 15 minutes' drive from Peretola airport. The villa is a 30-minute walk from the centre of Florence. Italian dishes are offered at Guafa - Pizzeria E Bistrot, reachable at approximately a 5-minute walk away. Sweet Garden Villa Dei Gelsomini is set 5 minutes by car from the statue-filled Renaissance Boboli Gardens. A stroll from the Florence accommodation you will find Due Strade Senese bus stop.
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Il Cavalierino 2 Villa
The 1-bedroom Il Cavalierino 2 Villa is about a 12-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo, and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella is a mere 500 metres away. This accommodation comprises a terrace and a fully furnished kitchen.
The villa is located right in the centre of Florence, next to Church of Santa Maria Novella. Furthermore, the centre of Florence is 10 minutes away from the 1-bathroom villa. The bar Tino Caffe can be reached after about 5 minutes' walk away. Il Cavalierino 2 Villa is set at a short distance from Bargello National Museum. The nearest airport is Peretola and it is 10 km from this Florence accommodation.
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Strozzi Luxury Apartment
Strozzi Luxury Apartment is a historical venue in the heart of Florence, at 450 metres of Piazza della Signoria. This villa is located in the Florence Historic Centre district of Florence and consists of 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
The property for 8 guests is placed next to the spandrel segmental Ponte Vecchio Arch Bridge. Also, the Florence accommodation is in walking distance from Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. Offering European dishes, Odeon Bistro is around 5 minutes' walk away. The historical Strozzi Luxury Apartment is nestled close to Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Piazza della Repubblica bus stop is 150 metres of this property.
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Villa Le Balze
The 6-bedroom Villa Le Balze offers accommodation in Florence, 25 minutes on foot from Leonardo Museum and within 6 km of La Rocca di Carmignano. This Florence villa is approximately 280 square metres in size.
The property is set a 25-minute stroll from Castello Dei Conti Guidi. The Florence accommodation is housed a 44-minute drive from Peretola airport.