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SANTA CROCE

EXPERIENCE FLORENCE FROM SANTA CROCE

Anchor Santa Croce is located in the heart of Florence, in a lived-in neighborhood where the city continues beyond the postcards. The basilica watches over the streets, workshops open their doors, conversations linger in nearby squares. Here, history is not frozen, it is part of everyday life. Everything can be reached on foot, the museums, the Arno, the narrow streets of the historic center. Then you return to the calm of an address set slightly apart, like a breath within Florence’s intensity. The apartments adapt to the length of your stay, one night, a few days, longer if you wish. Luminous spaces designed for slowing down, reading, working, lingering over dinner. A place to set down your bags and find your anchor point in the center of Florence, within a neighborhood that remains alive from morning to evening.

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SERVICED APARTMENTS DESIGNED FOR LIVING

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The Studio

The essentials, thoughtfully designed

Designed for shorter stays, the studio brings together everything that matters in a carefully optimized space. Every detail is intended to make everyday living effortless, without ever compromising on comfort. An ideal base to experience Cannes freely, with ease and independence.

Private bathroom
Fully equipped kitchen
2 people
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Smoke detector
  • Bathtub
  • Typology bath products
  • Hair dryer
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hi-fi speaker
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Ironing facilities
  • Baby cot available on request
  • Shared laundry room
Opening soon
A glimpse through a transparent window into an elegant and bright room at a high-end Anchor hotel, with the inscription "Opening soon" in the center, topped by a minimalist circular logo. The room includes a double bed with a beige headboard and pillows.
Cozy and beautifully designed living area by Anchor, featuring a patterned sofa, wooden armchairs, and streaming natural light. Opening soon announcement.
A transparent view of a furnished Anchor apartment with a clean design, revealing a light wood fitted kitchen area on the right, a table and two chairs in front of a window, and the central inscription "Opening soon".
A close-up reveals the modern kitchenette of an Anchor property, with an opening in the background offering a glimpse of a bathroom with retro-style tiles. The words "Opening soon" are written in the center of the room.
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The Apartment - 1 Bedroom

A balanced space, designed for staying a little longer

The layout naturally separates moments of rest from everyday living. Made for longer stays, it offers the freedom to cook, work or host with ease. A balanced space that supports the rhythm of your stay, without ever feeling overwhelming.

Living room with sofa bed
Fully equipped kitchen
4 people
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Smoke detector
  • Bathtub
  • Typology bath products
  • Hair dryer
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hi-fi speaker
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Ironing facilities
  • Baby cot available on request
  • Shared laundry room
Opening soon
A glimpse through a transparent window into an elegant and bright room at a high-end Anchor hotel, with the inscription "Opening soon" in the center, topped by a minimalist circular logo. The room includes a double bed with a beige headboard and pillows.
Cozy and beautifully designed living area by Anchor, featuring a patterned sofa, wooden armchairs, and streaming natural light. Opening soon announcement.
A transparent view of a furnished Anchor apartment with a clean design, revealing a light wood fitted kitchen area on the right, a table and two chairs in front of a window, and the central inscription "Opening soon".
A close-up reveals the modern kitchenette of an Anchor property, with an opening in the background offering a glimpse of a bathroom with retro-style tiles. The words "Opening soon" are written in the center of the room.
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The Apartments - 2 Bedrooms

More space to slow down, reconnect, and extend the stay

With two bedrooms, the apartment offers a more fluid way to experience the stay — spending time together, slowing down, cooking, or simply enjoying a spacious place designed to feel effortless to live in.

Private bathroom
Fully equipped kitchen
4 people
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Smoke detector
  • Bathtub
  • Typology bath products
  • Hair dryer
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hi-fi speaker
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Ironing facilities
  • Baby cot available on request
  • Shared laundry room
Opening soon
A glimpse through a transparent window into an elegant and bright room at a high-end Anchor hotel, with the inscription "Opening soon" in the center, topped by a minimalist circular logo. The room includes a double bed with a beige headboard and pillows.
Cozy and beautifully designed living area by Anchor, featuring a patterned sofa, wooden armchairs, and streaming natural light. Opening soon announcement.
A transparent view of a furnished Anchor apartment with a clean design, revealing a light wood fitted kitchen area on the right, a table and two chairs in front of a window, and the central inscription "Opening soon".
A close-up reveals the modern kitchenette of an Anchor property, with an opening in the background offering a glimpse of a bathroom with retro-style tiles. The words "Opening soon" are written in the center of the room.
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The apartments - 2 Bedrooms with living room

A generous space to experience the city together, with comfort, ease and room to unwind.

Two bedrooms, a true living room, and more freedom in the rhythm of the stay. A place to come back together after the city, improvise dinner plans, and let evenings unfold, with the space and comfort to host up to five guests.

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Living room with sofa bed
Fuly equipped kitchen
5 people
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Smoke detector
  • Bathtub
  • Typology bath products
  • Hair dryer
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Hi-fi speaker
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Ironing facilities
  • Baby cot available on request
  • Shared laundry room
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STAY ESSENTIALS

Always 10% cheaper when booking direct.
And even more:
-10% from 3 nights
-15% from 7 nights

A concierge on WhatsApp, 7 days a week
A question, a craving, a request.
We’re here to help, simply.

Stay right away
Digital check-in and check-out, seamless and autonomous.

Take your time
Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability.

On your terms.
Housekeeping on request, discreetly.

Travelling with little ones
Baby cot and essentials available on request.

Pets are part of the journey too
‍Welcome on request, in selected residences.

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OUR LOCAL FIGURES

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SANTA CROCE
A PICTURESQUE NEIGHBORHOOD IN FLORENCE

Santa Croce is lived outdoors, in the open air and in the light that moves across the square throughout the day. Have a coffee on a terrace facing the basilica, watch the rhythm of the piazza unfold, then cross it to reach the Arno within just a few minutes. At the end of the afternoon, stay a little longer for an aperitivo as the square slowly fills, conversations rising gently around you.

Santa Croce is not a backdrop or a postcard setting, it is a real neighborhood.

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FRAGMENTS OF THE CITY

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Inner courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Florence

What to do in Florence: Anchor's Guide to Florence

Florence is one of those cities you quickly understand, but truly appreciate when you stay a little longer. Its neighborhoods are close-knit, the atmosphere shifts from one street to the next, and the city maintains a genuine continuity between its heritage and daily life. In our Florence guide, we share what we deeply love about it: lived-in neighborhoods, simple routines, and a way of experiencing Florence that allows for everyone's pace.

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Florence

Where to eat in Florence: from Sant'Ambrogio Market to Oltrarno

Florence is not to be rushed. It's savored slowly, in a dimly lit room, with a glass of Chianti and a menu that hasn't changed in thirty years. Florentine cuisine has little in common with what one might imagine from Paris: no gastronomic shows, no carte blanche, no Instagram chefs. Here, what matters is ribollita, peposo, bistecca. These are recipes that have endured for centuries without needing reinvention, passed down by families who, one day, decided they were perfect as they were. Staying at Anchor, just a stone's throw from the historic center, means having all of this within walking distance. Florence is experienced neighborhood by neighborhood, from the market in the morning to the trattoria in the evening, at a pace dictated by the city itself.

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Just steps from Canal Saint-Martin, this address reinterprets the spirit of 1930s Parisian workers’ hotels.

Simple materials. Clear lines. A layout designed for real life. Here, every detail matters ; to gather, to reconnect, or simply to slow down.

A functional yet warm place, where Paris is lived with intention.

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A characterful Belle Époque villa, this address reconnects Cannes with its heritage as a place of retreat.

Preserved architecture, pared-back lines, Mediterranean light - a balance between memory and contemporary ease.

A warm and understated place, paying quiet tribute to the Riviera’s artistic and cultural spirit.

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FAQS

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You can book directly online in a few clicks from our site. All you have to do is select your destination, dates and the type of apartment you want. You have immediate access to availability and the conditions associated with your reservation.

The conditions for changes or cancellations depend on the rate selected when booking. Some offers allow changes or cancellations at no cost, while others cannot be changed. All terms and conditions are clearly indicated before validation.

Full payment for the stay is required at the time of booking and must be made by credit card.

Depending on the cancellation policy associated with your reservation, this amount may be refunded if the cancellation request is made within the applicable timeframe.

A pre-authorization will also be placed on your card at the time of online booking as a security deposit. This amount will not be charged and only serves as a temporary card hold.

Payments are made by bank card. Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards are accepted. A card may be requested as a guarantee upon arrival.

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Stay in an aparthotel in Santa Croce, Florence

‍Our aparthotel in Florence offers a different way to experience the city, balancing independence and comfort. Located in Santa Croce, the Anchor aparthotel sits in the heart of the historic centre, within immediate reach of Florence’s most iconic landmarks, including the Uffizi Gallery and Palazzo Vecchio.

Our apartments and rooms are just steps from the city’s major landmarks. The Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, museums, galleries, the banks of the Arno and the Oltrarno district are all within walking distance from your accommodation.

This central location is perfect for travellers seeking a calm and welcoming environment, whether for one night, several days or even longer.

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An aparthotel in Florence for your stay

Anchor aparthotels welcome guests with a range of travel plans, and our team in Florence is delighted to cater for different lengths of stay:

●        One night in Santa Croce will be enough to find your bearings in a neighbourhood that is both lively and peaceful.
●        If you stay for a few days, you can establish your own rhythm: exploring the city on foot, taking a relaxed break whenever you fancy, and all with easy return to a familiar place.
●        Over longer stays, simple routines will quickly take shape, whether you are visiting for work, spending time with family or exploring the city in depth.

Availability of our refined and well-appointed apartments will vary depending on the season and selected options. This flexibility is one of the key strengths of our living apartments located in the city centre.

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Apartments designed for everyday life in Florence

Each Anchor apartment in Florence prioritises clarity of space and everyday comfort. Depending on availability (studios, urban suites or one- or two-bedroom apartments), our facilities are designed to meet all your daily needs.

A fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to organise meals, and our bedrooms provide the perfect quiet environment for resting after a day exploring the city. We also provide Wi-Fi for both work and leisure. And our generously sized, stylish living spaces include a private bathroom and storage suited to the duration of your stay.

Altogether, this guarantees a unique, high-quality experience free from fixed schedules.

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Essential services at our property

Our apartments are complemented by services that will fit in naturally with your stay. Check-in and check-out follow a smooth and straightforward process, and a stable internet connection is available throughout the building.

The Anchor team remains attentive and responsive throughout your stay with us. Certain Anchor addresses may also offer additional features, such as a balcony, a swimming pool or other complementary facilities.

Where to stay in Florence to experience the city one day at a time?

The UNESCO-listed historic centre remains the most sought-after area for accommodation in Florence, thanks to its central location and immediate proximity to cultural landmarks, galleries and key attractions. Here, you will find a wide range of hotels and accommodation options, offering varying levels of service, from comfortable rooms to independent apartments.

Santa Croce, a central district of Florence

The Santa Croce district is a prime location in the heart of Florence, close to Sant’Ambrogio market. This part of the historic centre is home to major Italian heritage sites and allows you to experience the city just like a local.

During your stay, you may discover:

●        Piazza Santa Croce and its Basilica, the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and many galleries and museums,
●        The banks of the Arno, naturally extending your walks through the city,
●        The surrounding cafés, squares and streets to enjoy the warm, authentic atmosphere.

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Book your aparthotel in Florence with Anchor

In Santa Croce, Anchor offers a superb location where you can settle in for the duration of your stay and enjoy a comfortable base in the heart of Florence.

We offer a simple, balanced way to stay in the city, combining independence, personalised service and immediate proximity to iconic landmarks and authentic neighbourhood life.

Please feel free to contact us for further details regarding availability, the best times to visit or the rates for our different accommodation options.