Donna Lipsi - La Dimora degli Affreschi Florence
Apartment in Florence
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this apartment rental
Dimora degli Affreschi… An entire Florentine palazzo transformed
DONNA LIPSI
NEW LISTING
Our Florence palazzo restoration has finally reached fruition near the banks of the Arno in the thriving district of Santa Croce
Promising a truly pampering Florentine experience and spanning the entire 5 storeys of the handsome 19th-century Palazzo Fossi beside the art-filled Horne Museum on the ancient Via dei Benci, this massively ambitious project is now opening its doors to its 10 seriously sumptuous Dimora Italia Collection apartments.
Sensitively reconfigured over a 3-year period by a highly skilled team of experts with a deep understanding and appreciation of the palazzo’s historic fabric, the apartments all follow a contemporary Florentine aesthetic and are primed to become our flagship properties within the top-tier rentals market.
A treasury of exceptional city-centre bases radiating positive energy and collectively named Dimora degli Affreschi (Residence of the Frescoes), its accommodation ranges from a spectacular 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment showcasing towering ceilings cloaked in a vivid expanse of classical frescoes, through to a stylishly attired 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom duplex with roof timbers and a pair of terraces peacefully situated to the rear, while the entirely bespoke interiors have been curated by ArchFlorence, the brilliantly gifted architectural designers we’ve partnered over the past 10+ years.
Centrally located within a stone’s throw of the Uffizi Gallery and conveniently close to – yet not overwhelmed by – an array of small shops, cafes and restaurants, Dimora degli Affreschi can host up to 56 guests when reserved for exclusive use, while all pristine spaces within have been meticulously prepared for your pleasure.
Boasting top-notch comforts and all the hallmarks of Dimora Italia Collection’s styling including air-conditioning, Wi-Fi connection, custom-made fixtures and delicious decor, the apartments are individually named in honour of the owners’ adored offspring and include the fabulous duplex:
DONNA LIPSI (SLEEPS 6)
3rd and 4th Floor – 3 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
Reached via a few steps up from the main palazzo entrance with stairs and / or lift to the
3rd Floor, followed by internal stairs to the 4th Floor, this peaceful and spacious duplex apartment with terraces comprises:
An entrance hallway leading into…
A quietly elegant main sitting / dining room immaculately dressed in neutrals and silver blue and furnished with a luxurious (and very large!) L-shaped sofa for leisurely lounging after a busy day about town, a circular glass-topped dining suite hosting 6 guests and featuring a compact yet well-equipped and semi-separate kitchen to the side, perfect for the cooking enthusiasts in your party (be sure to visit the nearby Sant’ Ambrogio fresh food market – open 7am - 2pm every day except Sunday!)
An inner hallway with glazed door opening onto a balcony terrace overlooking a sleepy internal courtyard and surrounding terracotta rooftops
A pristine and very pretty guest bathroom in Taplab’s Yoshino wallcovering (with wash-hand basin and w.c.)
A truly charming principal bedroom in coordinated shades of blue with a canopied double bed, a walk-in closet to the rear and a smart en suite bathroom in polished blue marmorino with marble shower
Internal wood and original stone stairs rise from the entrance hallway to the 4th Floor (the very top of the palazzo) where we find to our delight…
A further 2 gorgeous double bedrooms, both enjoying access onto a fabulous shared furnished terrace offering far-reaching views across the city roofscape towards the cypress-studded hills forming the skyline east of Florence…
One in gentle taupes with a beautifully upholstered double bed and a large and luxurious en suite bathroom with marble shower, bathtub and handy washing machine / dryer, the other in soft blue-greys with a double bed (which can be made into twins at your request) and an equally opulent en suite bathroom with sparkling tiled shower
* Are you part of a larger group who’d like to stay together at the palazzo but in separate apartments? We offer 9 other deluxe apartments within Dimora degli Affreschi:
Duca Marco – 4 guests
Barone Achille – 6 guests
Don Tommaso – 6 guests
Conte Jacopo – 6 guests
Cavalier Paolo – 4 guests
Principe Ludovico – 6 guests
Marchesa Olympia – 6 guests
Visconte Filippo – 8 guests
Duchessa Sofia – 4 guests
PROPERTY PRÉCIS
An imposing Florentine palazzo brought up to date with aplomb!... and joining our hugely popular Dimora Nova Terrace nearby in raising our profile in this truly magical Renaissance city.
A gentle walk to the architectural masterpiece that is Florence’s iconic Duomo (but a little more effort is required to reach the top!), and close to the Basilica and sunny Piazza Santa Croce, and to the overwhelmingly spectacular, statue-dominated Piazza della Signoria for a generous helping of people-watching and a dose of Dolce Vita.
A short stroll along the nearby Ponte alle Grazie bridge crossing the Arno to the wonderful Pitti Palace and its treasures, the bucolic Boboli Gardens, and the unmatched city vistas from the Piazzale Michelangelo.
Artisans, markets, cafes, bars and restaurants are woven through the ancient streets (including the much loved ‘La Buchetta’ directly opposite and the rustic ‘Del Fagioli’ just around the corner!), while the handy Conad supermarket close by satisfies self-catering needs, and a nearby car park provides parking if arriving on four wheels.
Promising Dimora Italia’s 25 key ingredients – a guarantee of quality and exceptional customer service designed to make your time with us as favoloso as can be!
DONNA LIPSI
NEW LISTING
Our Florence palazzo restoration has finally reached fruition near the banks of the Arno in the thriving district of Santa Croce
Promising a truly pampering Florentine experience and spanning the entire 5 storeys of the handsome 19th-century Palazzo Fossi beside the art-filled Horne Museum on the ancient Via dei Benci, this massively ambitious project is now opening its doors to its 10 seriously sumptuous Dimora Italia Collection apartments.
Sensitively reconfigured over a 3-year period by a highly skilled team of experts with a deep understanding and appreciation of the palazzo’s historic fabric, the apartments all follow a contemporary Florentine aesthetic and are primed to become our flagship properties within the top-tier rentals market.
A treasury of exceptional city-centre bases radiating positive energy and collectively named Dimora degli Affreschi (Residence of the Frescoes), its accommodation ranges from a spectacular 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment showcasing towering ceilings cloaked in a vivid expanse of classical frescoes, through to a stylishly attired 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom duplex with roof timbers and a pair of terraces peacefully situated to the rear, while the entirely bespoke interiors have been curated by ArchFlorence, the brilliantly gifted architectural designers we’ve partnered over the past 10+ years.
Centrally located within a stone’s throw of the Uffizi Gallery and conveniently close to – yet not overwhelmed by – an array of small shops, cafes and restaurants, Dimora degli Affreschi can host up to 56 guests when reserved for exclusive use, while all pristine spaces within have been meticulously prepared for your pleasure.
Boasting top-notch comforts and all the hallmarks of Dimora Italia Collection’s styling including air-conditioning, Wi-Fi connection, custom-made fixtures and delicious decor, the apartments are individually named in honour of the owners’ adored offspring and include the fabulous duplex:
DONNA LIPSI (SLEEPS 6)
3rd and 4th Floor – 3 bedrooms / 4 bathrooms
Reached via a few steps up from the main palazzo entrance with stairs and / or lift to the
3rd Floor, followed by internal stairs to the 4th Floor, this peaceful and spacious duplex apartment with terraces comprises:
An entrance hallway leading into…
A quietly elegant main sitting / dining room immaculately dressed in neutrals and silver blue and furnished with a luxurious (and very large!) L-shaped sofa for leisurely lounging after a busy day about town, a circular glass-topped dining suite hosting 6 guests and featuring a compact yet well-equipped and semi-separate kitchen to the side, perfect for the cooking enthusiasts in your party (be sure to visit the nearby Sant’ Ambrogio fresh food market – open 7am - 2pm every day except Sunday!)
An inner hallway with glazed door opening onto a balcony terrace overlooking a sleepy internal courtyard and surrounding terracotta rooftops
A pristine and very pretty guest bathroom in Taplab’s Yoshino wallcovering (with wash-hand basin and w.c.)
A truly charming principal bedroom in coordinated shades of blue with a canopied double bed, a walk-in closet to the rear and a smart en suite bathroom in polished blue marmorino with marble shower
Internal wood and original stone stairs rise from the entrance hallway to the 4th Floor (the very top of the palazzo) where we find to our delight…
A further 2 gorgeous double bedrooms, both enjoying access onto a fabulous shared furnished terrace offering far-reaching views across the city roofscape towards the cypress-studded hills forming the skyline east of Florence…
One in gentle taupes with a beautifully upholstered double bed and a large and luxurious en suite bathroom with marble shower, bathtub and handy washing machine / dryer, the other in soft blue-greys with a double bed (which can be made into twins at your request) and an equally opulent en suite bathroom with sparkling tiled shower
* Are you part of a larger group who’d like to stay together at the palazzo but in separate apartments? We offer 9 other deluxe apartments within Dimora degli Affreschi:
Duca Marco – 4 guests
Barone Achille – 6 guests
Don Tommaso – 6 guests
Conte Jacopo – 6 guests
Cavalier Paolo – 4 guests
Principe Ludovico – 6 guests
Marchesa Olympia – 6 guests
Visconte Filippo – 8 guests
Duchessa Sofia – 4 guests
PROPERTY PRÉCIS
An imposing Florentine palazzo brought up to date with aplomb!... and joining our hugely popular Dimora Nova Terrace nearby in raising our profile in this truly magical Renaissance city.
A gentle walk to the architectural masterpiece that is Florence’s iconic Duomo (but a little more effort is required to reach the top!), and close to the Basilica and sunny Piazza Santa Croce, and to the overwhelmingly spectacular, statue-dominated Piazza della Signoria for a generous helping of people-watching and a dose of Dolce Vita.
A short stroll along the nearby Ponte alle Grazie bridge crossing the Arno to the wonderful Pitti Palace and its treasures, the bucolic Boboli Gardens, and the unmatched city vistas from the Piazzale Michelangelo.
Artisans, markets, cafes, bars and restaurants are woven through the ancient streets (including the much loved ‘La Buchetta’ directly opposite and the rustic ‘Del Fagioli’ just around the corner!), while the handy Conad supermarket close by satisfies self-catering needs, and a nearby car park provides parking if arriving on four wheels.
Promising Dimora Italia’s 25 key ingredients – a guarantee of quality and exceptional customer service designed to make your time with us as favoloso as can be!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Florence
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Reviews
10.0
What an amazing rental property! We enjoyed every second of our trip to Florence while staying at Donna Lipsi. The property was spectacular, and the location was perfectly located. We hope to stay there again soon!
10.0
Truly wonderful property. We could not have made a better choice of where to stay while visiting Florence.
10.0
Beautiful apartment. Architectural and decorative elements were elegant and exceptional for a rental property. The location was perfect...an easy walk to everything without staying in the middle of large crowds. Delicious gelato right around the corner. Property management team was excellent as well - very responsive. Would stay in the property if we visit Florence again.
10.0
This is where you want to stay on your visit to Florence. Decorated beautifully with all the features you would want.
10.0
Well appointed apartment in a convenient location. We enjoyed the views and the sounds of church bells from the terrace.
10.0
Our family recently spent 17 glorious days at La Dimora degli Affreschi and Donna Lipsi. Our newly renovated apartment was nicer than any 5 star hotel we’ve stayed at. We each had a master suite with private bath. As they say, location is everything! Across the street was our favorite restaurant. Around the corner was the best gelato. We were a block away from the Arno River and also a block away from a perfect market. A bus stop was right outside our door. Words cannot describe the wonderful staff, housekeeping, and most importantly Camelia and Cecilia who catered to our every need. We want to make Florence a yearly vacation and we will definitely be staying at La Dimora again. It was truly a home away from home and we were sad to leave! Thank you so much!
10.0
My wife and I have visited Florence many times however have opted for hotels. We have been lucky enough to stay in some amazing hotels, the most recent the Portrait. However, for this stay we were traveling with my parents as well as our 11 month old. We were a little nervous going from a 5 star hotel to a VRBO however there was ZERO disappointment. I dont think we will ever go back to hotels again in Florence. The value for the money far exceeds any hotel in Florence. The rooms and living space are perfect and well appointed. Without a doubt this is the best VRBO in Florence.
10.0
Staying in the Donna Lipsi duplex palazzo in Florence was an absolute dream stay! From the moment we stepped in, it felt like a home away from home, with stunning views and lovely balconies off each bedroom. The residence was spacious, comfy, clean and with all the right kind of amenities. The impeccable taste in decor of the apartment added to the charm, and the Dimora team's top-notch services made our stay truly memorable. Lastly, the central location, right off the Arno, allowed us to explore the city easily, everything was at our fingertips. A week wasn't enough, as we didn't want to leave!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Florence?
The average price for a rental in Florence is $157 per night. This rental is $1,311 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Donna Lipsi - La Dimora degli Affreschi Florence. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Donna Lipsi - La Dimora degli Affreschi Florence pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Donna Lipsi - La Dimora degli Affreschi Florence?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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