Casa del Sarto

Hotel Description

So I stumbled onto Casa del Sarto during my third trip to Florence, and honestly, I wish I’d found this place years ago. It’s tucked away on Via Santa Caterina D’Alessandria – you know, that quieter street that runs parallel to the chaos near Santa Croce but feels like a completely different world. The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense of… I don’t know, sophistication without the stuffiness? The lobby has these gorgeous original frescoed ceilings that make you crane your neck like a tourist (which, let’s face it, you probably are), but the staff treats you like you belong there.

What really got me was how they’ve managed to preserve all the palazzo’s 16th-century character while actually making it comfortable for modern travelers. The rooms have these thick stone walls that keep everything blissfully quiet – and trust me, after staying in places where you can hear every scooter roaring down Via dei Calzaiuoli at 2 AM, you’ll appreciate the silence. My room had this incredible view over the internal courtyard where they serve breakfast, and I spent way too much time just watching the morning light hit the terracotta rooftops. The bathroom was one of those marble affairs that feels almost too fancy to use, but the water pressure was perfect and the towels were ridiculously soft.

The location is actually genius if you think about it – you’re a five-minute walk from the Basilica di Santa Croce (I mean, you can practically see Michelangelo’s tomb from some of the upper floors), but you’re far enough from the tourist stampede that you can actually enjoy your morning cappuccino in peace. There’s this little alimentari right around the corner where the owner, Franco, makes the best panettone I’ve ever had – he’ll probably try to sell you some prosciutto too, and honestly, just go with it. The hotel concierge actually recommended it, which tells you something about how well they know their neighborhood. Oh, and if you’re planning to drive here, don’t – the streets are basically medieval obstacle courses, but the train station is super accessible and you can walk everywhere you’d want to go. The whole experience just feels authentic in a way that’s getting harder to find in Florence these days, especially at this price point.

Rooms

• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Standard Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 5 children
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 4 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Superior Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Zonios from Greece (10/10)

  Immaculate.exceptional facilities.an air of luxury.fantastic stay

• Elo from Canada (10/10)

  Park close by, away from a lot of the bustle of Florence, direct walk from the train station. Beautiful rooms, very high ceilings, lovely furniture and kitchen. 2 codes and a pass key to get in was a bit much but very safe!

• Susan from United States (8/10)

  Very nice place and helpful staff.

• Avivit from Israel (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment very big 2 rooms with a lot of space occupied , decorated and very clean.

• Richard from United States (8/10)

  The apartment was lovely. Vaulted ceilings in an old building but completely undated and comfortable.

• Sheila from Zambia (8/10)

  Great location. Public transport, restaurants and areas of interest all within walking distance. Apartment is clean and well kept.

• Rob from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The Apartment is in a great location. It is only about a 15 minute walk from the railway station and the main city centre attractions are all close by. The standard of fit out is very good. The beds were comfortable, kitchen had enough equipment and the washer/dryer was a useful addition. WiFi was decent.

• Jiri from Czech Republic (10/10)

  Amazing and modern apartment in a historical house, with all necessary amenities. Highly recommended

• Omar from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

  The apartment was clean , big snd with excellent design

• Simon from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Easy apartment close to the centre

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