You have to walk up five flights of stairs but is worth it given the amazing view you get from the terrace. We found ourselves heading home after dinner every night with a bottle of wine and cheese every night to enjoy the view and nightlight below. The Santo Spirito Plaza below is noisy at night until 4 in the morning, so bring some ear plugs to sleep. This area of town is also less touristy and had better food options than in the other side of the river. Our host Clara was very informative and went over a map of Florence with highlights. I would go back in a heartbeat!