The best Airbnbs in Florence

How to live like a local in Tuscany’s capital city with the best Airbnbs in Florence

10 May 2025

Best Airbnbs in Florence from cosy cottages to maximalist homes

As the birthplace of the Renaissance movement, Florence is renowned for its stunning architecture, monuments and galleries, making it a hotspot for those seeking to soak up some culture among the backdrop of Tuscany’s stunning verdant hillsides. The best hotels in Florence are opulent and grand, making full use of the city’s many majestic historical buildings, but for a more authentic slice of dolce vita, there is also an abundance of wonderful Airbnb offerings available throughout the city to explore.

That’s where we come in, scouring through the listings to find our top picks, from cosy boltholes along the river Arno to lavish Renaissance apartments right in the thick of it. Each of the Florence Airbnbs below has been rated for its strong aesthetic appeal, helpful host and a fabulous spot in the city, so you’ll be ready with all you need to truly live like a local. Here are the best Airbnbs in Florence to book right now.

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While we have not stayed in every Airbnb featured, unless otherwise stated, these listings are vetted based on Superhost status, amenities, location, previous guest reviews and decor.

Best Florence Airbnb for: designer environs
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £324 per night, with a two-night minimum
This is one of several apartments within the block designed by a different local young designer, who were each briefed to reinterpret a 1920s aesthetic with a modern approach. The result? A harmonious space pairing deep terracotta walls and high ceilings with smart Art Deco shapes – a shining round coffee table and chunky curved sofa now dominate the space in the living room, packing a real aesthetic punch. A steel open plan kitchen amps up the contemporary factor, and a private back garden provides a peaceful retreat for two.
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Best Florence Airbnb for: a glass of Chianti
Sleeps: Two
Price: From around £102 per night, with a three-night minimum
Hole up for the weekend in this ancient farmhouse, which sits right in the heart of Chianti’s Villa Calcinaia vineyards. This estate has been owned by the Capponi counts since the 1500s, and now a modern renovation complements the original stone building beautifully. There’s a shared swimming pool for guests to use from May to October, and a pretty terrace from where to enjoy a glass of wine from the farm’s own vineyards. Staying guests are entitled to discounts on products from the farm shop, so here’s your chance to pick up a thoughtful gift.
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Best Florence Airbnb for: a rural retreat
Sleeps: Three
Price: From around £212 per night, with a two-night minimum
This quintessentially Tuscan home is divine. Every room oozes Italian style; from the chintzy floral sofas to the bold red striped wallpaper, each space is a joy to discover. Outside is equally gorgeous, with terracotta walls covered in weeping lilac wisteria and sprawling grounds overlooking the region’s signature rolling hills. There’s a large swimming pool to cool off in on long hot summer days. You’ll be staying within a dedicated, self-contained guest apartment inside the home, but it’s totally private once you’re inside, with a double bedroom and separate loft space with an additional bed, plus a microwave and hob, toaster, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Your hosts live in the house, so you’ll see them about – they’re always happy to stop for a chat should you cross paths.
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Best Florence Airbnb for: cathedral views
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £3,286 per night, with a three-night minimum
This flat is all proper Italian elegance; coffee tones, high ceilings and gleaming flashes of brass, sat right in Florence’s centre showcasing amazing views of the cathedral. Deep parquet wooden flooring takes you throughout the space, from the uber-modern kitchen through to the king-size four-poster bed, which sits below a very glitzy chandelier. These are furnishings to rival that of any of the most tasteful hotels in the area, with a choice location to match.
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Giovanni Rinaldi
Best Florence Airbnb for: a bit of vintage glamour
Sleeps: Three
Price: From around £716 per night, with a two-night minimum
For a bit of Baroque style glamour freshened up with the odd modern touch, this is this place to book. Underfloor heating and custom furnishings ensure a bespoke, grown-up feel, and finishes are sourced from Florence wherever possible. Look outside the window, and you’re greeted with expansive views directly over the cathedral and the city’s beautiful centre, with all the sights just steps from your door.
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Best Florence Airbnb for: that home from home feeling
It’s hard to imagine a loft cosier than this that still retains such a healthy dose of chicness. Wooden beams, plush linens and considered finishes are peppered throughout and plenty of light spills in through the windows – peek through for unmatched views over the centre of Florence. This is a perfect bolthole for a romantic city break, but the sofa converts to a single bed, too, should you need. Previous guests have loved their stay here, rating the top location and also hosting Donna for being ever-ready to help with anything they needed, from parking queries to dinner recommendations.
Sleeps: Three
Price: From around £110 a night
San Lorenzo, Florence
Best Florence Airbnb for: modern elegance
Location: San Lorenzo
Sleeps: Six
Price: From around £112 per night
In Florence’s historical San Lorenzo district, this smart townhouse demonstrates quiet luxury, offering a chic modern feel among the city’s beautiful ancient architecture. High ceilings and a refined colour palette of greys and whites are pepped up with arty wall treatments and paired with a thoughtfully curated mix of antique and handmade furniture pieces. There are two airy double bedrooms with windows that look out over a private outside space, a rarity in this busy city, which offers a quiet retreat from the crowds. In fact, there are two terraces, so ample space to enjoy an al fresco dinner at home or a leisurely morning espresso. Access to a garage is available on request.
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Best Florence Airbnb for: a cosy hideaway
Location: Oltrarno
Sleeps: Four
Price: From around £151 per night
Head left when you reach the banks of the Arno river and you’ll reach Florence’s buzzy Oltrarno district, known for its artisanal heritage and abundance of bars, restaurants, galleries and museums. It’s here, in San Frediano, you’ll find this sleekly designed apartment. It has two double bedrooms, both with en suites, and a beautiful terrace replete with a bistro set. It’s not huge, but every inch of space has been cleverly used, and the smart interior finishes – a delicate, spindly floor lamp, a mahogany-toned four poster bed, impeccable parquet flooring – reaffirm that Italians do style best.
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Best Florence Airbnb for: Italian home comforts
Location: San Frediano
Sleeps: Four (two on a pull out bed)
Price: From around £102 per night
Forget sharp, modern interiors, this San Frediano spot is pure Tuscan charm, offering a cosy home away from home that doesn’t compromise on top notch amenities. Wooden beams stretch across the ceilings, patterned curtains jostle against contrasting striped wallpaper, and in the kitchen, pretty tiles sit with rustic whitewashed kitchen cupboards. There’s a large comfy sofa to sprawl on in the evenings and, in the bedroom, a king-sized bed with a memory foam mattress. From the living room, you can go through to the private garden, where a mix of fig and plum trees ripen in summer and aromatic herbs grow year-round. Guests also have use of the barbeque and fire pit. There are plenty of restaurants to visit nearby, including a Michelin-starred offering just a thirty second walk away.
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Alessio Bernacchi
Best Florence Airbnb for: proximity to the sights
Location: San Lorenzo
Sleeps: Four
Price: From about £116 per night
If you’re staying in Florence, this is exactly where you want to be – right in the heart of the Piazza del Duomo, two minutes walk from the Cathedral, and within the grounds of the same building that houses the Galleria Accademia. You’re just steps from the San Lorenzo markets, where you can pick up some leather goods, a souvenir or a bite to eat and, for discerning shoppers, the likes of Gucci, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, Armani and Fendi are all just a few minutes’ walk. Inside is simple, spacious and clean; previous guests have been very complimentary about the interiors, with a few nods to the comfortable mattress, too.
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Berti Caterina
Best Florence Airbnb for: fantastic views
Location: Santa Croce
Sleeps: Three
Price: From about £108 per night
For the best views over Florence, a loft space is best – and this beautiful offering certainly delivers. There are expansive views over the Basilica of Santa Croce and its surroundings, and when you're back on the ground, you’re just a short walk from all of the main attractions. Inside? Tasteful and elegant, with plenty of nods towards the Renaissance – and very good air conditioning, according to previous guests, which provides a welcome respite during summer heatwaves. Take note: it’s not suitable for those with mobility issues and perhaps small children; there’s no lift and the stairs up to the apartment are rather steep.
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Best Florence Airbnb for: lounging in splendour
Location: San Lorenzo
Sleeps: Five
Price: From about £559 per night
Once where Pope Clement VIII resided on his stays in Florence, this is a prestigious address that immerses you in the rich history of the capital without even needing to head out of the door. There’s a library, an expansive kitchen and three bathrooms; one with a clawfoot tub. Every room is adorned with expansive 18th-century ceiling frescos by the likes of Vincenzo Meucci, Tommaso Gherardini, and Lorenzo del Moro – and previous guests say they’ve been “left speechless” by the decor. It’s a great choice for larger family holidays, with three bedrooms, the largest of which has a luxuriant four-poster bed. Further, the location couldn’t be better: look out of the window and the Cappelle Medicee is right on your doorstep, the Basilica of San Lorenzo and Medici Chapels are only 50 metres away, and the Duomo Cathedral just 300 metres away.
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Best Florence Airbnb for: maximalist vibes
Location: San Lorenzo
Sleeps: Two
Price: From about £137 per night
The Renaissance period is not renowned for its reserve and neither is this vibrant, eclectic apartment. Each room is a maximalist gem of colour and charm, with a mix of antique and contemporary pieces offering much to learn, and a healthy dose of greenery adding some extra flair. The Santa Maria Novella train station, the district’s top restaurants and cafes, and all the Renaissance period’s finest offerings – the Cathedral, the Ponte Vecchio, the Piazza della Signoria, the major museums – are just steps from your door. The double room is yours alone for the duration of your stay and guests are free to use the whole space as they please. However, bear in mind that, in traditional Airbnb style, this is the private residence of the owner, who will be on hand to offer advice, recommendations and information throughout your stay, as you please.
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Berti Caterina
Best Florence Airbnb for: 14th Century finery
Location: Santa Croce
Sleeps: Three
Price: From about £414 per night
The piano nobile, or “noble floor”, in Renaissance architecture was historically where its well-to-do occupants kept their principle reception rooms – and that’s where you’ll find this smart flat, offering you the chance to stay in Florence in a suitably princely fashion. This imposing space, just behind the Santa Croce square, is owned by a renowned photographer, who has curated the interiors in a way that blends chic modernity with the building’s traditional rooms to striking effect. 14th century frescos stretch over the ceilings, but the refined, muted palette – and a spa-like bathroom – ensures you have a relaxing spot to retreat to once you’ve retired for the evening.
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