As others have mentioned, the cathedral bells sound early every morning (7am, 8am, 9am), plus also in the evenings (7:30pm and other times), plus before any services being held. It's therefore only suitable if you don't mind being woken up every morning without an alarm clock! For my family it was okay as we got up early to avoid the crowds in the tourist areas and to get into the museums. The apartment couldn't be much closer to the catherdral, it's so close. This makes getting around very easy and provides a short walk to most places you'll want to visit. The landlord is very helpful and accomodating, met us at the train station too. The apartment is small, but has everything you need to stay, self cater and even wash your clothes, which was useful. I recommend max a family with two children (sharing a sofa bed). We found it tidy and clean, but the many mosquitos from the hallway and from outside an annoyance. Right out the door is an Italian food & drink only stocked Carrefour. Left out is the Don Nino bakery, perfect for breakfast and ice cream, plus a selection of restaurants. However, the best one is the nearest called Ristorante Buca Niccolini. Have lunch at the roof top restaurant of the Rinascente department store (go up the green stairs).