Niccolò's apartment is a great place to explore Florence from. The flat itself is homely and well-loved (he and his mum renovated it and he lived there before it was a holiday rental). It has good amenities and and amazing 360 view over Florence. It's a half-hour walk (or ten mins on an e-scooter or the bus) from the sites of Florence, which is perfect as you get to escape the madness to a quieter neighbourhood at the end of the day. The gelato at Pasticceria Badiani round the corner is honestly the best I've ever eaten.