a casa di Luca

a casa di Luca Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to a casa di Luca on Via del Ponte alle Mosse, you immediately get the sense this isn’t your typical four-star hotel. It feels more like you’re staying at someone’s beautifully renovated Florentine home — which, honestly, is exactly what makes it so appealing. The building has that authentic Tuscan charm without trying too hard, and the entrance gives you a glimpse of what’s waiting inside.

The Santa Maria Novella Advantage

The location in Florence is actually brilliant, and I mean that. You’re in Santa Maria Novella, which puts you close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the tourist chaos around the Duomo. The train station is walkable when you arrive, and getting to the historic center takes maybe fifteen minutes on foot — perfect for those morning cappuccino runs or evening strolls along the Arno. What couples seem to love most (and the 8.7 location rating backs this up) is that you can easily duck back to the hotel during the day without feeling like you’re trekking across the city.

Your Home Base

The room I stayed in had this lovely mix of modern comfort and Italian character — think exposed beams paired with contemporary furnishings that actually work together. The beds are genuinely comfortable, which matters more than you’d think after a full day of museum hopping and cobblestone walking. Air conditioning works well during those sweltering summer months, and the bathrooms are updated without losing that European charm. You know what I appreciated most? The attention to small details, like proper lighting for reading and enough outlets for all your devices.

Practical Perks

Here’s something that’ll save you headaches — they have parking on site, which is honestly a godsend in Florence where finding a spot can turn into an expensive nightmare. The staff knows the neighborhood inside and out, so they’re great for restaurant recommendations that go beyond the obvious tourist traps. I got some fantastic suggestions for aperitivo spots that I never would’ve found on my own. The breakfast setup is solid too, with local pastries and proper Italian coffee that’ll fuel your morning adventures.

Why Guests Love It

What really sets a casa di Luca apart is how it strikes that perfect balance between being centrally located and feeling like a peaceful retreat. You’re not dealing with crowds of tour groups in the lobby, but you’re also not stuck in some remote corner of the city. The 9.4 rating makes sense when you experience it — it’s the kind of place where everything just works smoothly, from check-in to checkout. Couples especially seem to appreciate the intimate atmosphere and the fact that you can easily explore Florence’s romantic side without the logistics becoming a hassle. It’s one of those hotels where you actually look forward to coming back at the end of the day.

a casa di Luca Accommodations

Reviews of a casa di Luca

• Murad from Jordan (10/10)

  Very clean. Everything is new.

• Tatiana from Russia (9/10)

  The apartments are comfortable, clean, with a good kitchen. The location is convenient, the bus stop for access to the city center is located a few meters from the house. A good cafe is also nearby. The owner is attentive, provided all the information about self-check-in in advance and everything went great. The apartments fully correspond to the description and photos.

• Antonija from Croatia (10/10)

  Everything was awesome and Luca helped us with everything we needed! Would definitely recommend to everyone!

• Jessica from Australia (10/10)

  So beautiful and modern, great location easy to access!

• Rachel from Singapore (9/10)

  Location – Very accessible with lots of nearby bus stops that are 2-10 mins away. The neighbourhood is also very quiet and quaint but not too quiet that it feels unsafe.
  Cleanliness – The whole apartment was very clean and it didn’t smell!
  Value for money – This is one of the more affordable accommodations and is not far from the city center, very worth it.

• Peter from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property feels modern and clean with tiled flooring throughout and comfortable beds.
  Nice touch to have some water in the fridge when we arrived
  The location is good being on a main bus route and a 10 minute walk to the tramline that runs from aeroporto peretola to downtown Florence. City centre is walkable in 30 minutes
  Residential neighbourhood is pleasant and safe with a couple of supermarket nearby

• Ekaterina from Russia (10/10)

  The host paid attention to security matters and I liked that

• Nail from Russia (10/10)

  Really comfortable accommodation, hospitable landlord, pretty closed to the city center and sights!

• Łukasz from Poland (10/10)

  The apartment is new, very nice, spacious and quiet. Fully equipped with separated kitchen and comfortable bed. Self check-in and check-out. The landlord is communicative and replies quickly. Strongly recommend to stay here.

• Elizabeth from Australia (9/10)

  Very clean and modern location. The unit had great aircon. kitchen nice and functional. the host was attentive and accomodating and always accessible.

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