Florentine Fashion

This home comprises three individual apartments, all on the second floor of a historic city-centre building (historic in more ways than one – there's no lift). Perfect for groups of friends or family, you can toast to a successful day of sightseeing across the adjoining balconies each evening. You'll have the best of the city's shopping quite literally on your doorstep – the building's entrance is sandwiched between Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga – but if luxury shopping isn't your thing, you're also a short walk from Florence Cathedral. It's easy to make yourself at home in these plush interiors, and we love details like the freestanding bathtub, refrigerated wine cellar, and exposed timber.

Home truths:
*All three apartments are on the second floor of the building, accessed via 57 steps with no lift, so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility. Guests report that a lift is under construction.
*At full occupancy, six guests will be sleeping on sofa beds.
*In one apartment, there are two steps up to the bedroom, so guests with reduced mobility should take care.
*The two balconies can be seen from other apartments, so it may not be suitable if you prefer more privacy.
*If you're travelling with little ones, you can request a cot for free.