🇮🇹 Firenze, Italy
Old bridge Apartment
📍 4, Via Sguazza, Firenze
Il tuo soggiorno — Old bridge Apartment
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La proprietà — Old bridge Apartment
This is a compact, self-catering apartment a few minutes' walk from the Ponte Vecchio, not a hotel with a lobby. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, affordable base rather than frills. The vibe is practical and low-key, with basic kitchen facilities and free WiFi, but no breakfast or reception desk. Best for couples or solo visitors who plan to be out all day exploring.
Cronache di Firenze
Florence was founded as a Roman settlement in 59 BC, but its real boom came from wool and banking in the 13th-14th centuries. The Medici family turned it into a Renaissance powerhouse, commissioning Brunelleschi's Duomo dome, Michelangelo's David, and a hundred other masterworks. Today it's a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its leather markets, gelato, and a fashion scene that rivals Milan. But it's also a living city of 380,000—not just a museum—with a vibrant university and a love-hate relationship with mass tourism.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Firenze →I migliori mesi
May, June, September: warm (20–28°C), long days, gardens in bloom, crowds thinner than July–August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August, especially August when Italian Ferragosto (15 August) brings closures and max crowds. Hotel prices spike 30–50% over shoulder season. The main events are the Calcio Storico (June) and Festa di San Giovanni (24 June).
Stagione di spalla
October and April offer milder weather (12–20°C), lower accommodation rates (20–40% less than July), and still decent sightseeing conditions. The only catch is occasional rain.
Meteo e imballaggio
July in Florence averages 30–35°C with intense sun and occasional thunderstorms. Pack a reusable water bottle (public fountains are everywhere) and a light long-sleeved shirt for evening—museums blast air conditioning, but churches stay cool.
Briefing della città — Firenze
- The new eco-zone (ZTL) is now enforced 24/7 in the historic centre; visitors arriving by car must register with their hotel in advance to avoid €80+ fines.
- The Uffizi Gallery will open a new exit directly onto the Arno later in 2026, reducing queue jams on Via dei Neri.
- Florence's mayor is rolling out a 'one ticket per day' cap for major museums from summer 2026 to spread crowds—book well ahead for July dates.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Old bridge Apartment, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the internal courtyard (away from Via Sguazza). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still walkable if the lift is small or slow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing Via Sguazza directly. The street is narrow and likely used by scooters, delivery vans, and pedestrian traffic, especially from early morning until late evening.
Best views
The best view from this hotel is likely from upper-floor rooms facing the courtyard or side streets—not Via Sguazza. You might catch glimpses of nearby rooftops or domes, but don't expect a river or piazza view.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 to 4 (if the building has 4+ floors) are typically quieter. Higher floors reduce street noise, and internal courtyard rooms also block most of it.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Sguazza is a small side street near Florence's historic centre, so expect morning delivery trucks, scooters, and pedestrian chatter. Noise from neighbouring apartments (conversations, TV, footsteps) may also be audible due to old building construction.
Insider tips
1. The lift in this 3-star building may be small or vintage—if you have heavy luggage, request a lower floor (2nd or 3rd) to save hassle. 2. Check-in can be at a separate location or via a key box; confirm ahead to avoid wandering the narrow streets with bags.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Old bridge Apartment
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed ~15 Mbps down, sufficient for email/web but not streaming. Login provided at check-in.
No lift. Apartment is on the second floor (third Italian floor) of a historic building; steep stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a 16th-century palazzo with original stone staircase and frescoed ceiling in the common entrance.
Check-in 15:00–20:00; late check-in after 20:00 by prior arrangement (€30 surcharge). Check-out by 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for €25 if available. Early bag drop from 10:00 free.
Free storage in a locked room for same-day arrivals/departures; no overnight storage.
No step-free access; 26 steps from street to apartment. Not suitable for wheelchairs or limited mobility.
No on-site parking. Nearest public garage: Garage Firenze (Via dei Fusi 2, €35/24h). EV charging: no on-site, nearest public charger at Parcheggio Sant'Ambrogio €0.50/kWh.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €4.50 per person per night for up to 10 nights (mandatory, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; €100 incidental card hold on arrival.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: San Salvatore al Vescovo (155 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Cappella dei Principi (229 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa della Misericordia (338 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Cappella dei Magi (399 m · ~5 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
COIN — 844 m · ~11 min walk
Giardino Bardini — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Museo di Casa Martelli — 106 m · ~1 min walk
Auditorium al Duomo — 36 m · ~1 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 119 m · ~1 min walk
Pulker Farma — 142 m · ~2 min walk
Sapori & Dintorni Conad — 203 m · ~3 min walk
Firenze Santa Maria Novella — 812 m · ~10 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Santa Maria Novella station or tourist spots near Piazza Duomo, as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) common. Small markets and some trattorias may be cash-only.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving a couple of euros is appreciated for good service in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff do not expect a tip, but you can round up to the nearest euro.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1-1.20; avoid touristy cafes near Piazza della Signoria or Ponte Vecchio where it can cost €3+.
Pizza al taglio (by slice) or a panino from a local bakery: about €5-8.
A pasta or pizza main in a trattoria in the Oltrarno area: around €10-15.
Mercato Centrale (1st floor) and the San Lorenzo market area are good for cheap eats like lampredotto sandwiches (€4-5).
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Coop are common in the area; small local alimentari also good for basics.
High-street chains (H&M, Zara) around Via Calzaiuoli or Via de' Cerretani; affordable markets like Mercato di San Lorenzo for leather goods (bargain hard).
Single bus/tram ticket €1.50 (valid 90 min); 24h pass €5 (from newsagents or tabacchi). From the airport, take tram T2 to city centre (€1.50).
Eat and drink away from main piazze and Ponte Vecchio — walk 5 minutes side streets for half the price. Buy museum tickets online in advance to avoid booking fees and skip queues. Fill a water bottle at public fontanelle (free, safe drinking water all over the city).
Buono da sapere — Firenze
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Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Firenze, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Old bridge Apartment
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Monte dei Paschi di Siena — 119 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pulker Farma — 142 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Santa Maria Novella Station → Hotel Guelfa (Unità stop)
💡 Buy ticket from machine at station (cash/card); validate before boarding or face €120 fine.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Hotel Guelfa (Guelfa stop)
💡 Less tourist-ridden than walking; check real-time on ATAF app—late afternoon gaps common.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Take bus 23 from outside the airport terminal to 'Lungarno Cellini' stop. Walk 5 minutes over the bridge (Arno) to Via San Niccolò. Buy tickets at the airport tabacchi or with the ATAF app—validate them onboard or face a €60 fine.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Residence San Niccolò
💡 From the station, bus C4 runs direct to 'Piazza Poggi' stop—right at the hotel. Use a 90-minute ticket (valid on all buses/trams) for €1.70. Avoid the C2 which goes around the long way.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Tram T2 runs from the airport to downtown in 20 minutes—alight at 'Alamanni-Stazione' stop. Then switch to bus C4 (same ticket) to Piazza Poggi. Cheapest from the airport but involves a transfer; allow 30 mins total.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Santa Maria Novella Station
💡 Take T1 tram direct to Unità stop (€1.50), then 5-min walk to hotel; avoid bus unless tram's down.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Hotel Guelfa
💡 Pre-book via app for €1 surcharge; queue at official taxi rank outside arrivals.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Residence San Niccolò
💡 Pre-book a taxi from the airport for a fixed rate (about €25). The hotel is in the Oltrarno district, on a one-way street near Piazza Poggi—tell the driver 'San Niccolò, Porta San Niccolò' to avoid being dropped at the bottom of the hill.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Riverbank's Hotel
💡 Walk along the Arno riverbank—cross the Ponte alla Carraia bridge for a direct route. Flat and pleasant even with luggage.
Santa Maria Novella Station → Via Pisana (Riverbank's area)
💡 Get off at the station stop for a short walk east along the river. A single ticket lasts 90 minutes and works for trams too.
Florence Airport (FLR) → Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (tram stop)
💡 Cheapest airport option. Buy ticket before boarding from machines at airport tram stop. The stop at Unità is one block from Via Guelfa, so don't bother changing to a bus—just walk.
Dimora Dionisio B&B (Via Guelfa, 51) → Any city centre stop (e.g., Duomo)
💡 You don't really need the bus for central Florence—the B&B is walkable to major sights. Use this for longer hops like Piazzale Michelangelo. Buy a 90-minute ticket from tabacchi shops.
Informazioni su Firenze
Wikipedia ↗
Florence (Italian: Firenze) is the capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany, with 361,625 inhabitants as of 2026. It is also the capital of the eponymous metropolitan province, which counts 988,494 inhabitants. Florence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and ...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Old bridge Apartment?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the internal courtyard (away from Via Sguazza). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still walkable if the lift is small or slow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Old bridge Apartment?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing Via Sguazza directly. The street is narrow and likely used by scooters, delivery vans, and pedestrian traffic, especially from early morning until late evening.
Is Old bridge Apartment noisy?
Via Sguazza is a small side street near Florence's historic centre, so expect morning delivery trucks, scooters, and pedestrian chatter. Noise from neighbouring apartments (conversations, TV, footsteps) may also be audible due to old building construction.
Which rooms have the best views at Old bridge Apartment?
The best view from this hotel is likely from upper-floor rooms facing the courtyard or side streets—not Via Sguazza. You might catch glimpses of nearby rooftops or domes, but don't expect a river or piazza view.
What are insider tips for staying at Old bridge Apartment?
1. The lift in this 3-star building may be small or vintage—if you have heavy luggage, request a lower floor (2nd or 3rd) to save hassle. 2. Check-in can be at a separate location or via a key box; confirm ahead to avoid wandering the narrow streets with bags.
What time is check-in at Old bridge Apartment?
Check-in at Old bridge Apartment is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Old bridge Apartment have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed ~15 Mbps down, sufficient for email/web but not streaming. Login provided at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Old bridge Apartment?
€4.50 per person per night for up to 10 nights (mandatory, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Old bridge Apartment?
Pizza al taglio (by slice) or a panino from a local bakery: about €5-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Old bridge Apartment?
Single bus/tram ticket €1.50 (valid 90 min); 24h pass €5 (from newsagents or tabacchi). From the airport, take tram T2 to city centre (€1.50).
When is the best time to visit Firenze?
May, June, September: warm (20–28°C), long days, gardens in bloom, crowds thinner than July–August.
Principali attrazioni a Firenze
💡 Check the upper floor for the museum (small fee) which holds the originals; the interior is quiet and free, perfect for a break from crowds.
💡 Use the free official app for audio guide of the courtyard (download before going). Go mid-week morning to avoid queues. The free area includes a small museum shop with good postcards.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds and get clear photos without tour groups blocking the statues.
💡 Skip the touristy stalls outside; head upstairs for a cheap lunch of tripe panino or pasta at the counter.
💡 Get a 5-euro panino with lampredotto from the ground-floor vendors, then take it upstairs to sit at the communal tables.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month; arrive early to avoid queues. The courtyard is a hidden peaceful spot.
💡 Buy a €1 glass of wine at a stall and nibble free bread. Best time is late morning (11am) when stalls are busy but not chaotic. Avoid the touristy leather market outside—it's overpriced.
💡 Walk the ground floor for free tasting of olive oils, cheeses, and meats. Avoid the overpriced upstairs food court.