Where to stay near Florence’s Uffizi Gallery

With masterpieces from Michelangelo, Botticelli and Caravaggio, the Uffizi Gallery is one of Florence’s most impressive art museums. A walk through its frescoed halls leaves visitors awestruck, with room after room displaying works from Italy’s celebrated Renaissance and Baroque periods.

No trip to Florence is complete without spending time here. Get a head start by staying nearby – these four apartments are all within three minutes’ walk of the museum gates.

Santo Stefano Penthouse

The wrap-around balcony of Santo Stefano Penthouse overlooks the terracotta-tiled roofs of Florence. Inside, there’s a cheerful rustic theme – light yellow walls, a red dining table and wooden knick-knacks decorate the living room, while the bathroom is all warm brick. From the penthouse, it’s a 3-minute walk along the River Arno to Uffizi Gallery. On the way you’ll pass Trattoria Ponte Vecchio, a highly rated restaurant serving specialities like pear-and-cheese ravioli and wild boar in polenta.

Signoria Apartment

Only two minutes from the Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Gallery, Signoria Apartment is an ideal choice for groups of four. Its two bedrooms each come with extra-large double beds, and the big kitchen and dining area mean you can all eat together comfortably. Dark wood beamed ceilings contrast with bright white walls and furnishings. Just next door there’s a family-run deli called Alimentari Uffizi, where you can sample melt-in-your-mouth mortadella, salami and prosciutto made at their Tuscan farm.

FLR – Signoria

The apartment FLR – Signoria is right around the corner from restaurant Mangia Pizza Firenze, known for its fantastic thin crust, and across the road from delicious gelateria La Bottega del Gelato. When you’re not indulging in Florence’s finer foods, the apartment’s large modern kitchen is well-suited for preparing meals. There are three bedrooms, with plenty of space – all decorated in calming slate grey or tan. The apartment is three minutes’ walk from the Uffizi Gallery, and two minutes from the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge.

Art and Luxury Apartment

Directly on the Piazza della Signoria, Art and Luxury Apartment puts you close to the best sights of Florence – the Uffizi Gallery, Loggia dei Lanzi and Palazzo Vecchio are all minutes away. These lavish apartments have a Renaissance theme: the beds are covered in rich silk, the bathrooms are marble and gilded, and the living areas are decorated with gold-framed artworks, frescoes and antique furniture. Some apartments have balconies overlooking the piazza and Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David. Across the square, you’ll find Osteria Vini e Vecchi Sapori, an intimate, cosy restaurant serving Florentine classics.