DIMORA DEL CARDINALE - AUTHENTIC HISTORIC RESIDENCE, Florence

Set 300 metres from Piazza della Signoria, Dimora Del Cardinale occupies the first floor of a 16th-century palace once home to a cardinal. The building retains original frescoes and painted wooden ceilings from the 1600s, visible in the communal areas and select rooms. This boutique residence has only five rooms, offering an intimate stay in the heart of Florence's art district, with the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery within a five-minute walk.

Each of the five rooms is individually decorated with antique furniture and high ceilings; the Deluxe Queen Room and Superior Double Room feature private terraces accessed via French doors. Rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a bidet and complimentary toiletries. Some units, like the Deluxe Family Suite, offer two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a sitting area with a sofa bed.

The residence is a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) and 300 metres from Palazzo Vecchio. Guests can reach the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio within 10 minutes on foot. Restaurants, gelaterias, and shops are steps away on the pedestrianised street, and the Firenze Santa Maria Novella train station is a 15-minute walk.

Daily housekeeping is provided by Rosie and Fabrizio, who also offer travel advice and arrange taxi bookings. Luggage storage is available before check-in and after check-out, with access through a remote system or staff assistance via WhatsApp. On-site private parking is available (surcharge), and a common area offers complimentary espresso, tea, and filtered water 24 hours a day.

Check-in is handled in person by a greeter who provides keys and a history of the building; after hours, self-check-in is available with prior coordination. Staff communicate via WhatsApp for questions and restaurant recommendations throughout the stay. Guests consistently highlight Rosie's kindness and the team's responsiveness, noting that they treat visitors like family.

Location: 300 metres from Piazza della Signoria

Rooms: Original 1600s frescoes and 5-room boutique setup

Hospitality: Rosie and Fabrizio provide daily housekeeping and taxi assistance

Amenities: Free espresso, tea, and biscuits in common area

Historic Building: Former cardinal's residence with painted ceilings

Family: Deluxe Family Suite with two bedrooms and private terrace options