A home away from home

Florence is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. And vacationing in the city that gave birth to the Renaissance is on almost everyone’s list. But in a city that is so popular as a destination that it attracts millions of visitors every year where is the best place to stay? There are hotels, bed and breakfasts and vacation apartments in Florence. And every option exists in every part of the city, so what is the best choice?

• If the experience you want is the home away from home, there is only one option. That is to rent an apartment in Florence. Having a living space in addition to a sleeping space makes guests feel like they are coming to a home, rather than a generic hotel room. This is especially wonderful after hours of walking through the monuments and museums of Florence.


• For those traveling with small children another huge benefit is that many have washing machines. Being able to throw pizza and spaghetti stained clothing into a washing machine and having it clean and ready a few hours later, rather than sitting in suitcase is invaluable. Of course, adults are not immune to these disasters either, especially when wearing white.


• Home style privacy is also a welcome feature of staying in an apartment rather than a hotel room. The lack of other guests and staff offer a tranquility and sense of relaxation that is not generally duplicated in a hotel. A Florentine apartment is your own little slice of Tuscan heaven.