Art Hotel Villa Agape – Place of Charme

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve walked past this place on Via Torre Del Gallo dozens of times heading up toward Piazzale Michelangelo, and I always wondered what it was like inside. Well, I finally stayed there last month and honestly – it’s one of those hidden gems that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special in Florence that most tourists completely miss.

The thing about Art Hotel Villa Agape is that it sits in this perfect sweet spot in Oltrarno where you’re close enough to everything but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the crowds stumbling back from the Ponte Vecchio at 2 AM. I mean, you can walk to Santo Spirito in maybe ten minutes, but the street itself is surprisingly quiet – almost residential feeling. The building has this authentic Florentine villa vibe that you just can’t fake, with original frescoes in some rooms and this gorgeous internal courtyard that catches the morning light perfectly. Actually, if you’re an early riser like me, grab your coffee and sit out there around 8 AM when the sun hits those old stone walls just right.

What really got me was how the staff seemed to actually know Florence, not just the tourist version. The guy at reception (I think his name was Marco?) gave me directions to this little osteria near San Frediano that I never would have found otherwise, and when I mentioned I was looking for good leather shops, he steered me away from the touristy spots near Santa Croce toward some family-run places in the neighborhood. The rooms themselves are comfortable without being flashy – mine had this massive window overlooking a garden, and the bed was actually decent, which honestly can be hit or miss in Italian hotels. The bathroom was modern but not aggressively so, if that makes sense. One small thing though – the wifi can be a bit spotty on the upper floors, so if you’re planning to work from your room, maybe mention that when you book. Parking is tricky in this part of town (like everywhere in Florence), but they have an arrangement with a garage about five minutes away, and it’s way less stressful than trying to navigate those narrow streets yourself. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if you’re the type of traveler who wants to feel like you’re living in Florence rather than just passing through it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $201. Standard Double Room for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $216. Small Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $237. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $274. Superior Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $290. Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $157. Standard Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $170. Superior Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Exceptional – Anthie from Cyprus – 11 July 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful room, gorgeous gardens, wonderful breakfast, helpful staff. Free shuttle service to the centre
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. Everything was great

• Some of the best views we saw in Tuscany. – Steven from United States – 11 July 2025 (9/10)

  Amazing views. The villa is up in the hills about 15 minutes from the city, but free shuttle service helped save money on taxis. Free breakfast was nice. Very comfortable lounges to relax in.
  
  What could be improved: Room was a little small for the price.

• Highly recommend Villa Agape – Charles from United States – 7 July 2025 (9/10)

  beautiful grounds, helpful staff, spectacular accommodations, awesome onsite food and service
  
  What could be improved: we were totally satisfied

• Perfect Escape in Firenze – Erica from United States – 1 July 2025 (10/10)

  Stunning villa on a lot of acreage with tons of olive trees and an incredible garden. Such a magical place. We booked for our engagement trip and it was absolutely perfect. Great breakfast outside, great dinner, comfiest bed and nice and quiet rooms. As always, it’s Florence in the summer time so be sure to bring mosquito repellant. The staff was very friendly and the shuttle into Firenze saved us the stress of driving.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing about the villa, but if you are driving, maps may have you go through a ZLT area. The receptionist told us the ones outside of the city center are restrictions for older cars, and if you have a newer car you should be fine. But just double check with them cause we were driving for ages trying to find a path that didn’t go through one but to no avail.

• The staff and the food were amazing. – Connie from United States – 13 June 2025 (10/10)

  There are gardens throughout the property and they are gorgeous. The views are spectacular!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Stunning building with amazing gardens & impressive views. – Craig from Saudi Arabia – 10 June 2025 (9/10)

  Stunning location – lots of outside seating space to enjoy the beautiful gardens
  
  What could be improved: USB charging options & overall electrical outlets could be better. – hairdryer stopped working.

• Heavenly Perfection – Judy from United States – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful landscaping, wonderful breakfast with a variety of hot and cold items, staff was exceptional, friendly and willing to help recommending and arranging restaurants and places of interest. Would love to stay here again!
  
  What could be improved: We wouldn’t change a thing about the property!

• Outstanding place to stay close to Florence without the hustle of the city. – Moira from United States – 13 May 2025 (10/10)

  Stunning gardens. Outside eating area. The staff were professional and super helpful. Constant shuttles into the city makes it easy to visit without the extra burden of having a car, traffic, parking.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. It was perfect

• The best of both worlds: a true tuscan experience and Florence close by – Corina from Austria – 4 May 2025 (10/10)

  The property is stunning. It’s my third time visiting Florence and my first stay outside the city center and I can say it was by far the best choice. The gardens and all the the small places around them you can enjoy a glass of wine are absolutely beautiful and so quiet and peaceful, it really makes no sense to stay within the city walls for the same price. They also have a shuttle that takes you to the city and back in about 10 min and from the drop off place you have a maybe 10 min walk to the city center so you are not missing out on anything and you are not tied down to using a taxi or a personal car. You get the best of both worlds: a true tuscan experience and views and an easy access to Florence. I will definitely come back.

• Exceptional and will be back. – Lynda from Ireland – 29 April 2025 (9/10)

  Stunning gardens and plenty of room to sit outside in comfort. The staff were really friendly and the cocktails were amazing! Shuttle into the centre was a lovely addition.
  
  What could be improved: There was people moving furniture and chatting in the spaces outside the bedrooms late at night.

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