Windows on Dome Luxury Rooftop

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve stayed in a lot of Florence hotels, and Windows on Dome Luxury Rooftop is one of those places that actually lives up to its name – which honestly surprised me. The building sits right on Via dei Servi, which is this narrow street that locals use to cut between the Duomo and Piazza della Santissima Annunziata. Most tourists miss it completely, but it’s actually perfect because you’re literally a two-minute walk from the cathedral without dealing with the chaos of the main squares. The entrance is pretty understated (I mean, it’s just a door with a small sign), but once you take that elevator up to the fourth floor, everything changes.

The rooftop situation is genuinely spectacular – and I’m usually pretty cynical about these “luxury rooftop” claims. But from up there, you’re looking straight at Brunelleschi’s dome, close enough that you can see the individual tiles and the way the light hits differently throughout the day. I spent way too much time up there with my morning coffee, watching the city wake up while the dome cast shadows across the terracotta rooftops. The rooms themselves have this warm, lived-in elegance that feels more like staying in a sophisticated friend’s apartment than a hotel. The floors are original hardwood (they creak a bit, but in a charming way), and the windows – well, they really do frame the dome perfectly. Actually, the whole place has maybe eight rooms total, so it never feels crowded or impersonal like those big chain hotels near Santa Maria Novella.

What really got me was the attention to small details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The bathroom had this amazing rainfall shower with water pressure that didn’t quit, proper thick towels, and – this might sound weird – but the mirror lighting was perfect for getting ready. The staff knows the neighborhood inside and out too. When I asked about dinner recommendations, they didn’t just rattle off the usual tourist spots but suggested this tiny osteria on Via Guelfa that I never would have found otherwise. The only minor thing is that the street can get a bit noisy during the day with delivery trucks and Vespas, but by evening it’s perfectly quiet. And honestly, the 9.7 rating makes complete sense – this is the kind of place where everything just works smoothly. You’re not paying for flashy amenities or a marble lobby; you’re paying for that unbeatable location, genuine comfort, and the luxury of waking up to one of the most beautiful views in Florence right outside your window.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $252. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• We had an amazing stay and highly recommend this apartment! – Candice from United States – 5 July 2025 (10/10)

  The location was perfect and everything was very new and clean inside. A perfect t sport for our family of 4!

• There was 3 of us staying in the apartment and it was perfect for our stay. The view of the dome was incredible from bot – Clare from United Kingdom – 29 April 2025 (9/10)

  The property was in an excellent location, spotlessly clean and larger than the photos suggested.

• Exceptional – Allan from United States – 2 April 2025 (10/10)

  Great location. Lots of space. Clean.

• Great 1 BR apartment close to the Duomo on a street with conveniences. – Paula from United States – 31 March 2025 (10/10)

  The facility sent us a video of the entry which made it easy and stress-free. The apartment has two aspects, facing Fiesole and Bruneleschi's dome. Fabulous
  
  What could be improved: As Americans, we don't always find the appliances to work intuitively (for us). We didn't figure out the oven!

• Outstanding Stay at a central gem – Anindam from Hong Kong – 28 December 2024 (10/10)

  I recently stayed at this fantastic property and couldn't be happier with my experience! The location is absolutely perfect—centrally located and just steps away from the stunning Duomo. It made exploring the city so convenient!
  
  The property itself is amazing. It’s clean, well-maintained, and features gorgeous high ceilings that give it a spacious feel.
  
  What truly stood out was the host's exceptional service. Even during the holiday, he responded quickly to my inquiries and came over to show me something that made my stay even more comfortable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a memorable stay!

• Excellent location, very comfortable. Great value. – Jane from United Kingdom – 25 November 2024 (10/10)

  Spacious, light, comfortable and the location was stunning. View of Duomo from main windows.

• Exceptional – William from United Kingdom – 13 November 2024 (10/10)

  Great stay – amazing location and view of Duomo. High end apartment with loads of space
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• We would stay here again and highly recommend this apartment – Tina from United States – 25 October 2024 (9/10)

  The apartment is spacious and nicely decorated with an amazing view. The location is close to everything we wanted to do and is walking distance to the train station.
  
  What could be improved: The stay was excellent with one minor inconvenience. We were given instructions to discard our trash the morning of checkout (instructions received after we already went to bed). There was no instruction guide in the apartment. The trash bin is about 1.5 blocks away as another reviewer stated. Of all our years of traveling globally this is the first time we were asked to do this and seems odd given they have cleaning service that would clean the unit.

• Everything is perfect！ – Ke from China – 23 September 2024 (10/10)

  We had an amazing stay at this accommodation! The location is unbeatable – right outside the window, you can see the stunning dome of the Florence Cathedral (Duomo), which was absolutely breathtaking. The room was spacious and impeccably clean. The host provided a detailed check-in guide, making the entire process smooth and easy. If I have the chance to visit Florence again, I would definitely choose to stay here once more.

• Amazing and luxurious apartment with an unbeatable view, all necessary commodities including washer and dryer, and perfe – Jorge from Peru – 16 September 2024 (10/10)

  This is an absolutely amazing property! A full one bedroom apartment on the fourth floor, with elevator, and a view of the Done that takes your breath away. You get to see it from the bed and from the living room. It is very tastefully decorated. The bed is super big and comfortable, with lots of pillows. It has a washer and dryer which works perfectly. The kitchen is fully equipped. The dining room is spacious. The bathroom is big, clean, great water pressure. Easy to get in with a video explanation. And last but not least, its location is unbeatable. You can walk everywhere in 10-20 minutes. Just an amazing place for an amazing city like Florence.
  
  What could be improved: All was absolutely wonderful.

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