Serviced Apartments in Florence

WHY CHOOSE A SERVICED APARTMENT IN FLORENCE WITH SILVERDOOR?

For over 25 years, SilverDoor has been the industry leader in corporate accommodation. We understand the unique demands of business travel to Florence, and our expertise ensures a seamless, comfortable, and productive stay. When you choose SilverDoor for your serviced apartment in Florence, you benefit from:

• Unmatched Expertise: With decades of experience, we are perfectly placed to manage your corporate stay in Tuscany. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to anticipate and meet your specific needs.

• Personalised Service: Every business traveller is unique. Our expert booking agents are dedicated to understanding your requirements, meticulously matching you with the ideal Florence serviced apartment from our curated portfolio.

• Commitment to Quality: We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service throughout the booking process and ensure the highest standards of quality accommodation in Florence. Your satisfaction is our priority.

• Vast Local Knowledge: Our team possesses extensive knowledge of the best corporate apartment providers in Florence. We consistently expand our portfolio, guaranteeing access to the finest serviced apartments the city has to offer C.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STAYING IN FLORENCE?

Having booked your SilverDoor serviced apartment, it is time to prepare for your business trip to Florence. We have put together some essential information to help prepare you for your stay in the Italian city.

Transport in Florence

Florence is served by Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola which is located in northwest Florence, 4km from the city. The tram is the quickest and most efficient method of transport from the airport to Florence, with a single journey to Santa Maria Novella station costing €1.50 each way and taking 15 minutes. When travelling in Florence, the easiest method is by foot with the city being relatively compact. Buses and taxis are also a viable option for travel from the airport and travel around Florence.

Weather in Florence

Florence has a humid subtropical climate with the city experiencing gloriously hot summers and cool winters. With Florence being inland, the city encounters much hotter temperatures than Italian coastal cities. In winter, the temperatures drops in Florence with the city prone to having cool, wet weather. Spring and autumn are transitional seasons in Tuscany, with mild weather combining with rain showers.

Sights in Florence

Having already touched upon the stunning Duomo Cathedral and Galleria dell’Accademia as two of the most impressive attractions in the city, we proceed to identify some of the other key sights in Florence. The Uffizi Gallery displays some of the finest Renaissance masterpieces and cannot be missed. The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore is a stunning medieval cathedral with a distinct red dome. Ponte Vecchio, a medieval stone bridge with boutique jewellers, Palazzo Vecchio a fortified 13^th century palace, and the Basilica of Santa Croce are well worth visiting, as is a stroll through the Boboli Gardens.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FLORENCE

• Florence served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1865 until 1970, before it was succeeded by Rome.
• The famous explorer Amerigo Vespucci, of whom America is named, was born in Florence in 1454.
• Duomo Cathedral is the world’s third largest, behind only St Peter’s Basilica in Rome and St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
• The Ponte Vecchio was the only bridge in Florence to survive the Second World War. Rumour has it that Hitler spared it for its beauty.
• Florence is the birthplace of gelato and the piano! It was also the first city in the world to have paved streets.
• The most famous nurse in the world, Florence Nightingale, was named after and born in the Tuscan city.