This is a great place to stay in Florence. The location is splendidly central with all the main locations an easy walk away. It is more easily accessed than many top floor apartments in the centre of the city as it has a small, ancient but well functioning lift. Raised above street level the apartment is pretty quiet, disturbed mainly by the bonging of bells. Marina is a welcoming, helpful and friendly host who is easily contacted as she lives in the flat next door if anything needs to be fixed. The flat is designed to be relatively cool in summer, and the outdoor terrace is a pleasant place to sit, where you can look over rooftops and towards the commanding tower of the Palazzio Veccio. The stairs up to the top floor are steep but made perfectly safe with good hand rails.