8 guests
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4 bedrooms, 5 beds
1 bathroom
+1 extra toilet
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The chance to stay in a truly historic building doesn’t come around very often, and you should take that chance when it does. Two Shields is in the Palazzo Mori Ubaldini degli Alberti, which has been recognised for over one hundred years as integral to Italy’s artistic heritage. As you might expect, it’s quite grand inside, and the frescoed ceiling in the living room feels quite special. And of course, the fact that the Santa Croce basilica is around the corner doesn’t hurt.
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What to expect
Highlights
The hand-painted frescoes
A vaulted ceiling
The impressive collection of books
A wonderful old fireplace
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Home truths
Due to the historic nature of the living room, there's no air conditioning installed there (though the rest of the flat does have it)
The third and fourth bedrooms are completely open to each other, and there's no privacy
While the downstairs bathroom is pretty modern, the rest of them feel a bit dated
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Lift access
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 5 beds
1 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Santa Croce
Santa Croce is a trendy, architecturally impressive neighbourhood that’s less busy than the Duomo or San Marco districts, but still in the heart of Florence. Home to the eponymous basilica, and the Casa Buonarroti museum, it’s located in the eastern part of Florence’s historic centre. The largest crowds have thinned out by this point, but if you stay here, you're still close enough to explore the whole city on foot....
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Brave the crowds at the Uffizi
There's a reason it's busy – from Leonardo and Botticelli through to Rembrandt, this is one of the most important collections of European art in the world.
Pay respects at Basilica di Santa Croce
Many of Florence's most eminent citizens are buried in the Franciscan church, including Galileo, Machiavelli, and Michelangelo.
Turn the pages at Libreria Brac
A bookshop, a vegetarian restaurant, and a bar – you could quite happily spend all day at this hidden gem.
Get a coffee at Caffè Le Murate
A combination of a bookshop, a cafe, and a gallery, this arts centre is housed in a former prison, but these days the vibe is slightly different.
Get around
Airport
Amerigo Vespucci
32 min
Pisa International
1 hr 16 min
Train station
Firenze Santa Maria Novella
23 min
Bus stop
Della Robbia La Farina
12 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
3 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Points of interest
Beach
Bilancino Beach
56 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 1, has a lift
Air con
Wifi speed: 17Mbps
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Elisabetta
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Elisabetta's family owns the palace, and has something of a storied history. Nowadays, they all chip in when renting out parts of it – her mother takes care of most of the cleaning, for example, while Elisabetta deals with check-ins and check-outs.
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